Juan Carlos "Arjo" Campo Atayde (born November 5, 1990)[1] is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the representative for Quezon City's 1st district since 2022. He is best known for his appearances on drama series aired on ABS-CBN, as well as his critically acclaimed role as Benjo in the web series Bagman. A member of the Nacionalista Party, Atayde was first elected to Congress as an independent in the 2022 general elections, where he unseated incumbent representative Onyx Crisologo.[2][3]
Arjo Atayde | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Peter Crisologo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Carlos Campo Atayde November 5, 1990 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2021–2022) |
| Spouse | |
| Relations | Ria Atayde (sister) Coleen Garcia (cousin) Zanjoe Marudo (brother-in-law) |
| Parent(s) | Art Atayde Sylvia Sanchez |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Profession | Politician |
| Awards | Best New Male TV Personality - PMPC 2012; Best Drama Supporting Actor for TV - PMPC 2013; Best Single Performance by an Actor - PMPC 2014; Best Drama Supporting Actor of the Year - PMPC 2016; Best Actor in a Leading Role - 3rd Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020 |
Early life
editAtayde was born on November 5, 1990, to actress Sylvia Sanchez[1][4] and Spanish-Filipino businessman Arturo Atayde. He is the eldest with three younger siblings: Ria, Gela, and Xavi.[5] Arjo studied at La Salle Green Hills and later moved to Reedley International School.
Entertainment and business career
editHis first official venture into acting was at age 9 for Ang TV. However, he was pulled out of acting when it affected his schooling. Atayde's first notable appearance was more than a decade later, in 2012, for the show E-Boy as "Jepoy".[5]
He has played several starring roles in the drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya. He appeared in the episodes "Bangka",[6] "Dos Por Dos",[7] "Itlog",[8] "Liham",[9] "Marital Lies",[10] "Sibuyan Siblings",[11] and "Tsubibo".[12] For his acting in the series, he won the following awards from PMPC Star Awards for Television: "Best Male New TV Personality" in 2012 for "Bangka" and Best Single Performance by an Actor in 2014 for his portrayal of a gay parent in "Dos Por Dos".
In 2013, he starred as Rafael de Lara in the daytime television series Dugong Buhay[13] for which he won a PMPC Star Awards for Best Single Performance by an Actor. He then went on to star in the Korean adaptation, Pure Love as Raymond de la Cruz/Ramon Esguerra. The following year, he was given his biggest role to date as the main antagonist Joaquin Tuazon on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. He also won a PMPC Star Awards for Best Single Performance by an Actor for this role.
He continued to have various notable roles in 2019 for which he received many accolades. Most noteworthy are his portrayals of Benjo, a barber who falls into criminality, in the iWant TV exclusive show Bagman[14] where he won Best Actor in Leading Role award during the 3rd Asian Academy Creative Awards,[15] and then as Elai, a man with autism, in The General's Daughter. The latter brought him praise on social media, including the approval of Autism Society Philippines for his sensitive and nuanced representation of autism.[16][17]
In July 2024, Atayde launched his first "Inasal Republic," Tatak Ilonggo branch in West Avenue in Quezon City. It also has branches in Scout Gandia, Tomas Morato Avenue and Masinag Antipolo City. The chain restaurant is his joint venture with film director Richard Somes, entrepreneurs Mark San Diego, Ivan Villamar, and cousin Gabby Atayde.[18]
Political career
editCongressional career (2022–present)
editIn 2022, Atayde ran for representative in Quezon City's 1st congressional district. He ran as an independent with the backing of the Joy Belmonte-led Serbisyo sa Bayan Party.[19] He was elected with 66.85% of the vote, unseating incumbent Onyx Crisologo.[3] He was sworn in on June 30, 2022.
On October 8, 2022, Atayde joined the Nacionalista Party, being sworn in by fellow Representative Sandro Marcos (Ilocos Norte–1st).[2]
Personal life
editIn 2016, he was reportedly courting the actress, Jane Oineza, but it did not work out.[20][21] Atayde then dated a member of GirlTrends, Sammie Rimando, until 2018.[22][23] In 2018, he began dating Maine Mendoza, whom he married on July 28, 2023 at a wedding ceremony in Baguio.[24][25]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 | Ang TV | Himself | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012 | E-Boy | Jepoy | Supporting Cast | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Richard Abaño | Episode Cast | ||
| Maynila | Danny | GMA Network | Episode: "Aking Prinsesa" | |
| 2013 | Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | Rafael de Lara | ABS-CBN | Main Cast |
| Toda Max | RJ Catacutan | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jay | Episode: "Puntod" | ||
| Erni | Episode: "Tsubibo" | |||
| 2014 | Pure Love | Raymond Dela Cruz | Main Cast | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jess | Episode: "Dos Por Dos" | ||
| Fr. Francis | Episode: "Liham" | |||
| 2015 | Jason Villanueva | Episode: "Pictures" | ||
| Wansapanataym | younger grandfather of Eric | Episode: "Remote ni Eric" | ||
| Nathaniel | Pedro Alvaro | Guest Cast | ||
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Briefcase number 13 | |||
| 2015–2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Police C/Insp. Joaquin S. Tuazon | Main Cast | |
| 2016–2020 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Various Roles | ||
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Simon | Episode: "Itlog" | |
| 2017 | Rocky Gathercole | Episode: "Sketch Pad" | ||
| 2017–2018 | Hanggang Saan | Atty. Francisco "Paco" Alipio | Lead Cast | |
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | Elijah "Elai" Sarmiento | Main Cast | |
| 2020 | 24/7 | Cedric Jacinto | Main Cast | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dr. El Bactol | Kapamilya Channel | Episode: "Stethoscope" | |
| Episode: "Bracelet" | ||||
| Trip to Quiapo | iWantTFC | |||
| 2023 | Cattleya Killer | Anton dela Rosa | Amazon Prime Video | Lead Cast |
| 2024 | The Bagman | Benjo Malaya |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019– | Bagman | Benjo Malaya | Lead Cast | iWant |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ang Panday | Previous Lizardo | CCM Productions, Star Cinema and Viva Films |
| 2018 | BuyBust | Biggie Chen | Viva Films and Reality Entertainment |
| Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Andrew Montenegro | APT Entertainment, CCM Film Productions, M-Zet Productions | |
| 2019 | Stranded | Spencer | Regal Entertainment |
| 2020 | Love Lockdown | Fred | Dreamscape Entertainment |
| 2023 | Penduko | Viva Films | |
| 2024 | Spy × Family Code: White | Yuri Briar (voice) | Wit Studio, CloverWorks, Netflix Philippines |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bangka" | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Won | |
| Best Single Performance by an Actor | Nominated | ||||
| 2013 | Dugong Buhay | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Won | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Dos Por Dos" | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Won | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Liham" | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | The PEP List Year 3 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Won | |||
| 2018 | Hanggang Saan | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Nominated | |
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Won | |
| 2020 | Bagman | 3rd Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won | |
| 2023 | Cattleya Killer | Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | Best Lead Actor | Nominated | [26] |
| Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won | [27] |
References
edit- ^ a b Lo, Ricky (May 28, 2016). "Body Talk with Arjo Atayde Out of mom's shadow and confirmed that he is indeed a gay". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ^ a b "QCD1 Rep. Arjo Atayde joins Nacionalista Party". Manila Bulletin. October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ a b Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Celebrities who won and lost in 2022 polls". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Reyes, William (March 18, 2013). "Sylvia Sanchez Gives Pointers to Newbie Actor-Son Arjo Atayde". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ a b Cruz, Marinel R. (September 8, 2014). "Sylvia Sanchez's kid no more". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka (Batang Langoy) (2012)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dos Por Dos (Gay Parent) (2014)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itlog (The Guest) (2016)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Liham (Padre Loves Madre) (2014)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Marital Lies (Pictures) (2015)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sibuyan Siblings (2018)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsubibo (Little Brenda) (2013)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (July 17, 2013). "Arjo Atayde wants to make a mark in showbiz without depending too much on mom Sylvia Sanchez". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ Sumayao, Marco (April 4, 2019). "Despite a Stellar Performance by Arjo Atayde, Bagman is Crippled by its Production and Platform". Esquire.
- ^ "Arjo Atayde bags Best Actor award at 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards". Rappler. December 5, 2020.
- ^ "Arjo Atayde praised for portrayal of autism in 'General's Daughter' scene". ABS-CBN News. September 6, 2019.
- ^ Arcadia, Ryan (September 22, 2019). "Arjo Atayde praised for 'sensitive, nuanced' portrayal of character with autism". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Krishnan, Ganiel (September 22, 2024). "Arjo Atayde ventures into business amidst busy schedule". ABS-CBN. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Arjo Atayde seeks political debut as Quezon City congressman". RAPPLER. October 8, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Oineza, Jane (April 18, 2016). "Arjo Atayde Opens Up About Jane Oineza". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Parungao, Regina Mae (April 2, 2017). "What happened to Arjo Atayde's 'relationship' with Jane Oineza". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ Pumaloy, Rey (April 21, 2018). "Arjo Atayde is very happy with girlfriend Sammie Rimando". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ Benoza, Paulea (November 7, 2018). "Sammie Rimando confirms breakup with Arjo Atayde". PUSH ABS-CBN.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (July 28, 2023). "LOOK: Maine Mendoza, Arjo Atayde are now married". Inquirer.net.
- ^ Aseoche, Therese (August 1, 2022). "A Timeline of Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde's Relationship". When in Manila. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Uson, Melanie (September 12, 2023). "Arjo Atayde gets nominated for best actor at 2023 Asia Contents Awards". Philstar Life. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ "ABS-CBN emerges as most awarded PH media company with 10 nat'l wins at the 2023 Asian Academy Awards". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
External links
editMedia related to Arjo Atayde at Wikimedia Commons
- Arjo Atayde at IMDb