Janus Renato Robles Mateo III (born 19 November 1984), better known by his screen name Janus del Prado, is a Filipino actor. He is a former talent of Star Magic.
Janus del Prado | |
|---|---|
| Born | Janus Renato Robles Mateo III 19 November 1984 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Matinee Idol |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2000–2021) |
Early life edit
He is the youngest son of veteran action star Renato del Prado and actress Amelia Robles.
Career edit
He started in showbusiness at age of 5 doing bit roles. His mother refused to use his father's influence in the industry to get in so she trained him herself and his other two siblings to act and regularly brings them to auditions. He has been in the industry since 1990 and has done a variety of roles. Despite the popular belief that he was a member of 1992 variety/gag show Ang TV, he was not. He auditioned a bunch of times but never got cast. Some of his movies are Pulis Probinsya, Pulis Probinsya 2, Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis, One More Chance, Catch Me, I'm in Love, Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay, A Second Chance, How to Be Yours, and TV shows are G-mik, Qpids, Lobo, Batang X, Green Rose, Bridges of Love, The Story of Us, Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching, to name a few.
Following the closure of ABS-CBN Channel 2 on May 5, 2020, Janus returned to GMA Channel 7 for his comeback kapuso project after his last GMA 7 show was a youth oriented drama series Hanggang Kailan in 2004, and also his 1st sitcom entitled Happy Together with fellow matinee idol and actor John Lloyd Cruz, former Goin Bulilit actors Miles Ocampo & Vito Quizon, former Dick & Carmi Host Carmi Martin, former PBB Housemate Jayson Gainza, former Your Face Sounds Familiar Philippines Contestant Eric Nicholas, model & comedian Ashley Rivera, actress Jenzel Angeles, former Kalokalike Contestant Wally Waley, and former Banana Split cast member comedian host Kuya Jobert Austria.
Filmography edit
Television edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | My Perfect You | Handres | Star Cinema |
| 2017 | Can't Help Falling in Love | William Charles | |
| Extra Service | Pacquito Mondragon | Star Cinema & Skylight Films | |
| 2016 | Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching | Ponching | independent |
| How to Be Yours | Ryan | Star Cinema | |
| 2015 | A Second Chance | Chinno Marquez | |
| 2014 | She's Dating the Gangster | Bus Ticket Vendor | |
| 2013 | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Dencio | Star Cinema & Regal Films |
| Four Sisters and a Wedding | Godofredo "Frodo" Teodoro | Star Cinema | |
| Must Be... Love | Gordo | Star Cinema | |
| 2012 | The Reunion | Hwemington | Star Cinema |
| Every Breath U Take | Boy | Star Cinema | |
| 2011 | Catch Me, I'm in Love | Dan | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| 2010 | I Do | Bernard | Star Cinema |
| White House | Omar | Regal Films | |
| Noy | Boy | Star Cinema | |
| 2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Jestoni Sicat | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | My Only U | Ngorks | Star Cinema |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Dennis | Regal Films | |
| My Big Love | Lito | Star Cinema | |
| 2007 | One More Chance | Chinno Marquez | Star Cinema |
| My Kuya's Wedding | Colin | Regal Films | |
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 | Jun | Regal Films |
| D' Lucky Ones | Macoy | Star Cinema | |
| 2003 | Till There Was You | Damon Boborol | Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure | Omar | Regal Films |
| 1998 | Sa Piling ng Aswang | Regal Films | |
| 1997 | Lab en Kisses | Kaloy | OctoArts Films |
| 1997 | Magic Kingdom (Alamat ng Damortis) | Oman | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya 2, Tapusin na Natin ang Laban | Jamil | Regal Films |
| Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore[1][2] | Regal Films Golden Lions Films | ||
| Batang-X | Control | Regal Films | |
| 1992 | Lucio Margallo | Son of Goyena | Moviestars Production |
Awards and nominations edit
| Awards and Nomination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 2003 | 17th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children Show Host (shared with Kristoffer Eursoses and Hue Remulla) | Math Tinik | Nominated |
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | 39th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "The Much-Awaited Movie Will Shock You Today!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. May 17, 1995. p. A4. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
This movie will unmask the real killer!!!
- ^ Daza, Jullie Y. (May 18, 1995). "Women as losers". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 9. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
Carlo J. Caparas is out to prove that he can leave his signature on the longest subtitles in movie history.