Ruel Julian Peter Arcilla simply known as Jay Arcilla (born May 21, 1996) is a YouTube sensation, actor, model and dancer. He is best known for his viral Dubsmash video Twerk It Like Miley by Brandon Beal,[1] and bagged his role as Reggie in the Primetime series broadcast by GMA Network, Little Nanay.
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Born | Ruel Julian Peter Arcilla (1996-05-21) May 21, 1996 (age 26) San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Jay, Jayjay, Mister Jayjay |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Agent | GMA Artist Center (2015 –present) |
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Arcilla was born and raised in San Pablo, Laguna.
In 2015, he joined Eat Bulaga!'s segment, That's My Bae: "Twerk It" Dance Contest. The same year, he also joined the comeback StarStruck with its 6th season.[2]
He is the nephew of the lead actor of Heneral Luna, John Arcilla.
In 2015, he auditioned in an Eat Bulaga! segment, That's My Bae: "Twerk It" Dance Contest. He is one of the first Baes to enter the Eat Bulaga! stage together with Miggy Tolentino and Tommy Peñaflor. Arcilla did not pass through the Semi-finals because of joining the reality show slated to air in an early September day, StarStruck.[3]
He also auditioned in the comeback of the hit reality show, StarStruck on its 6th season. He has finished his journey as the last contestant eliminated together with Arra San Agustin.[4]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
2015 | Eat Bulaga! | That's My Bae (Jayjay) / Himself | GMA Network |
StarStruck VI | Himself / Contestant / First Avenger | ||
2016 | Buena Familia | Marco (StarStruck VI: Immersion Role) | |
Little Nanay | Reggie Cubrador | ||
Dear Uge: No Way, I'm Gay?! | Miguel | ||
Naku, Boss Ko! | Emil | ||
Magpakailanman | Jeydon | ||
Magpakailanman | Jay | ||
Alyas Robin Hood | Louie Mayuga | ||
Wagas | Rommel | GMA News TV | |
Karelasyon: Three men attracted to the woman | James | GMA Network | |
Dear Uge: May–December Love Affairs | Julio | ||
Usapang Real Love: Perfect Fit | Kristoff | ||
2017 | Celebrity Bluff | Himself/Performer | |
Taste Buddies | Himself / Guest | GMA News TV | |
Dear Uge | Pocholo | GMA Network | |
Impostora | Nurse Alvin | ||
2018 | Contessa | Jonas Zamora | |
Wagas: #Kambal ko'y Engkanto | Joseph | GMA News TV | |
2020 | Magpakailanman: "Tanging Ina ng Lahat" (The Amelia Calma Story) | Ronaldo | GMA Network |
Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Luis | ||
Imbestigador: Pares Vendor Murder Case | Alexander Ogdamina | ||
2021 | Legal Wives | Vince Alvarez | |
2022 | Wish Ko Lang: Battered Wife | Omar | |
Imbestigador: Cebu Robbery and Frustrated Murder Case | Alexander Rematado | ||
Magpakailanman: Ang Driver na Mr. Pogi (The Carlo San Juan Story) | Shawn | ||
Start-Up PH | Angelo Joseph "Anjo" Perez | ||
Imbestigador: Calbayog City Double Murder Case | Harold |