Jerico Alonso Antonio (born May 24, 1983), commonly known as Nico Antonio, is a Filipino actor, comedian, lawyer, producer and singer.
Biography
Antonio is the eldest of four siblings born to Reynerio Antonio and Joji Alonso is a film producer.[1] After graduating with a degree in European Studies from the Ateneo de Manila University, where he had finished his primary and secondary education, then he pursued his law degree at San Beda College of Law and eventually graduated from San Sebastian College, as a working student. He has played various roles in several indie films and was a member of the defunct group Voizboys.[2]
Personal life
He married Angel Garces on October 10, 2010,[3] and they have two sons; Josiah, born in 2012 and Jacob, born in 2017.[4][5] He passed the 2025 Philippine Bar Examinations.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop | Rain |
| 1DOL | Nico | |
| 2011–2012 | Reputasyon | Jaycee |
| 2013 | Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | young Alex |
| Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | John Boy Sanchez | |
| Katipunan | Emilio Aguinaldo | |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Paano Na Ang Pangarap? | Chad |
| Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Gorgo | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hat | Jason |
| 2015–2016 | On the Wings of Love | Antonio "Tolayts" Carpio |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jacinto "Intoy" Santos |
| 2016–2017 | Wansapanataym: Santi Cruz Is Coming To Town | Jaime |
| 2017 | Wansapanataym: Annika Pintasera | Glen Mercado |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Testigo | Raul Cabrera | |
| The Promise of Forever | Chester Trinidad / Benjamin "Bing" Reyes / Matthew Santos | |
| 2017–2018 | The Good Son | Romeo Colmenares |
| 2018 | Wansapanataym: Ofishally Yours | Robby |
| 2018–2019 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Russell |
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | Andrew "Andoy" Apostol |
| Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dyip | Dale | |
| Kadenang Ginto | Ramon | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Paninira | Ryan | |
| One of the Baes | Benjie | |
| 2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Blue Baltazar |
| 2022–2023 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Vorian |
| 2023 | Big Bet | Mark Flores |
| Teen Clash | Manager Ry | |
| Voltes V: Legacy | Gen. Oslack | |
| Almost Paradise | Carlo Guzman | |
| 2023–2024 | Nag-aapoy na Damdamin | Emilio Abello |
| 2024 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Simon |
| 2025 | Mommy Dearest | Michael Espiritu-Zamora |
| Sins of the Father | Rafael Sandoval | |
| 2026 | Sanggang-Dikit FR | Prosecution |
| Blood vs Duty | Benny Santerva | |
| Coco Martin's Sigabo | Ernesto Rallos |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Minsan Pa | Pablo | |
| The Bet Collector | Baste | ||
| 2007 | Baliw | Teck | |
| Angels | Barkada | ||
| 2009 | Biyaheng Lupa | MTV Singer | |
| Ang laro ng buhay ni Juan | Noel | ||
| 2010 | Magkakapatid | ||
| I Do | Olan | ||
| Emir | Farmer | ||
| Here Comes the Bride | Ding | ||
| My Amnesia Girl | Poch | ||
| 2011 | Amok | Traffic Violator | |
| The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles | Hipon | ||
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | DENR Official | |
| Captive | Arnulfo Reyes | ||
| Amorosa | Glen | ||
| Posas | Jess Biag | ||
| The Strangers | Toning | ||
| 2013 | Tuhog | Adrian Sucat | |
| The Diplomat Hotel | |||
| Sana Dati | John | ||
| Instant Mommy | Olops | ||
| Gaydar | Kidnapper | ||
| Bendor | |||
| The Bit Player | Gaffer | ||
| Babagwa | Peewee | ||
| Saturday Night Chills | Arrogant Man | ||
| My Little Bossings | Bodgie | ||
| 2014 | The Trial | Paco's friend | |
| M: Mother's Maiden Name | |||
| Beauty in a Bottle | Asst. Brand Manager | ||
| Red | |||
| My Big Bossing | Dody | ||
| 2015 | Tandem | Roman | |
| Beast | Jessi's Henchman | ||
| WalangForever | Winwin | ||
| Heneral Luna | Andrés Bonifacio | ||
| 2016 | Echorsis | Menchu | |
| Straight to the Heart | |||
| My Candidate | Coco Mikael | ||
| 2017 | Ilawod | Albularyo Assistant | |
| All of You | Borj | ||
| 2018 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | Steve Reyes | |
| The Girl in the Orange Dress | Julio | ||
| 2019 | Time & Again | Freddie | |
| Abandoned | Sol | ||
| The Annulment | Ryan | ||
| 2020 | Manila Gays | ||
| Bully'Kang: Ang Mga Bestfriends Nating Bully | |||
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience | Oslack | |
| Here Comes the Groom | Winona William | ||
| Kampon | Ranulfo | ||
| 2024 | Lolo and the Kid | John | |
| The Kingdom | Tarek | ||
| 2025 | Bar Boys: After School | Security Guard | |
| Unmarry | Atty. Willie Bautista | ||
| 2026 | Sisa | Santiago | |
| Silenced Nights |
Producer
- 2014 – Bwaya
- 2016 – I America
References
- 1."Is Nico 'shackled' by his mother? | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2015.
- 2."Indie filmmaker's latest movie, which tackles cancer's effect on a family, hits close to home". January 22, 2015.
- 3."SINGER-ACTOR NICO ANTONIO TO WED ON SUNDAY - Showbiz Portal". www.showbiz-portal.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017.
- 4."Gretchen Barretto graces the Diplomat Hotel gala screening".
- 5."Kris and QC Mayor HB at ribbon-cutting affairs | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2015.
- 6."Actor Nico Antonio passes 2025 Bar Exams". GMA News. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026.