| Jin Macapagal | |
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| Born | Jindric Sagalongos Macapagal (1995-07-29) July 29, 1995 (age 29) Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Jindric Sagalongos Macapagal (born July 29, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model and dancer. In 2019, he was named as the ABS-CBN Ultimate BidaMan on the It's Showtime segment BidaMan.
Early life and education
Macapagal was born on July 29, 1995, in Cebu City. He is the youngest of three children of Carlo Macapagal, a Manileño, and Agnes Sagalongos, a Cebuana. His first name Jindric is derived from his elder brothers' names. Their names are Jin and Cydric.
In 2017, he graduated with a major in physical therapy from Cebu Doctors' University.
Career
2016: Pinoy Boyband Superstar
In 2016 (as Jindric Macapagal), he auditioned at ABS-CBN's competition on search for the newest boyband in the Philippines Pinoy Boyband Superstar where he got 95% of the votes from the all-girl audience on the first round. He made it at the Top 20 but did not make it at the Top 12 stage.
2019–2023: It's Showtime and ASAP Natin 'To
In 2019, Macapagal auditioned on It's Showtime's segment BidaMan, a search for newest leading man in the Philippines. He was renamed as Jin Macapagal. On March 23, 2019, he was the Week 2 winner.
On August 10, 2019, at the grand finals, he was hailed as the Ultimate BidaMan.
From 2019 to 2023, he became a regular dance performer on ASAP Natin 'To.
2024–present: GMA Network
In 2024, Macapagal transferred to GMA Network. He is currently an artist of Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ML | independent film | |
| Double Twisting Double Back | man trying the slackline | Cinema One Originals | |
| 2019 | Damaso: The Musical | Crisostomo Ibarra | Regis Films & Reality Entertainment |
| Wild Little Love | Jake's brother | iWant, Dreamscape Entertainment & Lonewolf Films | |
| The Mall, The Merrier | Ewan (tongue-tied boyfriend of Morissette Molina) | Star Cinema/Viva Films | |
| 2020 | Us Again | Paulo | Regal Entertainment |
| Suarez: The Healing Priest | young Father Fernando Suarez | Saranggola Media Productions | |
| 2021 | Hello Stranger: The Movie | James | Black Sheep Productions |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tren | Dale | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Pinoy Boyband Superstar | Himself/contestant | |
| 2019–2023 | ASAP Natin 'To | Himself/dance performer | A2Z ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel TV5 |
| 2019–2020 | It's Showtime | Himself/Ultimate BidaMan/dance performer | A2Z ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52 Weeks | Gab | TikTok |
Accolades
Movies
| Year | Category | Movie | Organization | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | New Movie Actor of the Year | Damaso: The Musical | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Nominated |
Television
| Year | Category | TV Program | Organization | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | New Male TV Personality | It's Showtime | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated |
References
- "Jin Macapagal".
- "'It's Showtime' names Cebu's Jin Macapagal as first winner of 'BidaMan'". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- "Jin Macapagal: From the shy guy to Ultimate BidaMan". Cebudailynews.inquirer.net. 10 August 2019.
- "TWBA Throwback: Jin Macapagal worked as a stretch therapist before becoming the first Ultimate BidaMan". ABS-CBN Entertainment. August 25, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- "IN PHOTOS: Meet BidaMan grand finalist Jin Macapagal". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- "Meet Jin Macapagal, the Ultimate BidaMan". The Philippine STAR. 13 August 2019.
- "TNTV expands roster of artists, renames as Polaris". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- "Former 'It's Showtime' contestant Jin Macapagal is now a Kapuso!". GMA Entertainment.
- "'Hello, Love, Goodbye', 'Unforgettable' lead PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominations". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- "34th Star Awards for Television: Complete List of Official Nominees". Philnews.ph. 20 July 2021.