Jason Veron Francisco (born October 11, 1987)[1] is a Filipino actor and comedian. He was a participant and 3rd placer in Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. He was in the follow-up show, Melason In Love, with his girlfriend, Melisa Cantiveros, whom he later married.
Early career
Francisco was one of the new batch of housemates introduced on Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. He was able to garner enough votes wherein he ended the competition in 3rd Place. Francisco got a total of 954,961 votes or 24.97%. He won ₱300,000 and another ₱300,000 for his chosen charity.
Current career
After the show ended, Francisco appeared on talk shows, including The Buzz, SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, and Entertainment Live and the variety show, ASAP. He and his then-girlfriend and now-wife Melisa Cantiveros starred in a reality show entitled Melason In Love that premiered on February 22, 2010, and its sequel premiered on April 5, 2010.
After he left ABS-CBN, Francisco moved to GMA Network in August 2017 via Alyas Robin Hood and signs contract with PPL Entertainment.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Petrang Kabayo | Cameo Role |
| 2011 | The Adventures of Pureza, Queen of the Riles | Ruben Padilla |
| 2012 | Larong Bata | Mr. Augosto Cacho |
| 24/7 in Love | Jay | |
| 2014 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Jake |
| 2015 | You're Still the One | Dong |
| 2021 | Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! | Clark |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up | Himself as a housemate (3rd Big Placer) |
| 2010 | Melason In Love | Himself |
| Melason In Da City | ||
| Melason Promdi Heart | ||
| 2010–2012 | Banana Split | Himself and Various characters |
| 2010 | The Bottomline with Boy Abunda | Himself as a Bottomliner |
| 2010–2016 | ASAP | Himself as a host/performer |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor | Popoy Calantiao |
| Kokey at Ako | Adonis | |
| 3ow POwhz! | Himself | |
| Showtime | Himself as Guest Replacement Judge for Vice Ganda with Melai Cantiveros | |
| 2011 | Precious Heart Romances: Mana Po | Milosebio "Milo" Kiping |
| Wansapanataym: Bully-lit | Densyo | |
| Happy Yipee Yehey | Co-host | |
| Wansapanataym: Wan Tru Lav | Truman | |
| Angelito: Batang Ama | Mervin | |
| 2012 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | |
| Kris TV | Co-host/Himself | |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Number One Father & Son | Pepot |
| Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) | Atong | |
| 2013–2014 | Honesto | Omar Batungbakal |
| 2014 | Pure Love | Frank |
| 2015 | Give Love On Christmas: Exchange Gift | Alvin |
| Forevermore | Orly Cranberry | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Houseguest with Melai Cantiveros | |
| 2015–2016 | On the Wings of Love | Cullen |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Arnold Cortes |
| My Super D | Michael | |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Matias |
| Sunday PinaSaya | Himself / Special guest (3 episodes) | |
| All Star Videoke | Himself/Player/All Star Laglagers (4 episodes) | |
| Tadhana: Love Rehab | Kokoy | |
| MARS | Special guest | |
| Tonight with Arnold Clavio | ||
| Poptalk | Special guest/Traveller | |
| Wish Ko Lang: Totoy | Totoy's friend | |
| Celebrity Bluff | Himself / Player | |
| 2018 | The One That Got Away | Moi Padilla |
| Dear Uge | Troy | |
| Day Off | Co-host | |
| Wish Ko Lang: Dream House | Bobby | |
| 2019 | Dragon Lady | Jeff |
| Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest with Melai Cantiveros | |
| 2020 | Magandang Buhay | Guest |
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Richard Purr |
| Stories from the Heart: Love on Air | Rommel Montella |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ASAP POP Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Fans Club (MELASON) | Won |
References
- 1.Jason Francisco's Bio Archived 2012-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. Pinoy Big Brother