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Kapamilya Spotlight: Jeremiah Lisbo’s TV portrayals that exhibited his caliber as a promising actor

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>With how magnificently handsome he is, it’s seemingly impossible to not be smitten by certified moreno hottie, Jeremiah Lisbo. But wait until you see him exhibit his acting chops, because you’ll definitely fall for him even more! </p><p>In the four years that he’s been in showbiz, he has already appeared in a number of Kapamilya television shows and movies, through which he is able to showcase his promising dramatic acting skills. And soon, we’re going to see him in his quite comedic facet through the upcoming ABS-CBN Studios digital romantic comedy series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/kaori-and-jeremiah-lead-abs-cbns-new-digital-romcom-series-halfmates-23505" target="_blank"><u><strong>Halfmates</strong></u></a>,” which he co-stars with loveteam partner Kaori Oinuma. </p><p>Before we get to see him in a different light, let’s look back first on his previous TV portrayals via this feature! </p><p><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/makeitwithyou" target="_blank"><u><strong>Make It With You</strong></u></a> (2020) </p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EjIUo_NLTuQ?si=fQfm28_FJrpfZnhy" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </div><p>Less than a year after he was signed to Star Magic as part of the Star Magic Circle 2019, in which Belle Mariano and Kyle Echarri were among her batchmates, Jeremiah made his television debut via the 2020 series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/makeitwithyou" target="_blank"><u><strong>Make It With You</strong></u></a>.”  </p><p><strong>Four Bad Boys and Me </strong>(2020) </p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c0ZOJcDD7js" title="Marky’s Pa-Fall Moments That Totally Worked | ‘Listen to Love’" width="560"></iframe></div><p>Being a Rise Artists Studio talent, he was among the Gen Z Kapamilya stars who he starred in Star Cinema’s first-ever digital project, “<strong>The Four Bad Boys and Me</strong>,” which is an adaptation of the Wattpad story of the same title. He captivated viewers as Marky Lim, the chill and smart member of the group of four boys who messed up with the once peaceful life of the lead character Candice, played by Kaori Oinuma. It was launched in August 2020. </p><p><strong><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya" target="_blank"><u>Maalaala Mo Kaya</u></a>: “Singsing” </strong>(2021) </p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mIFrnHkPEfs?si=ITUtgEl_yvu7iL8D" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </div><p>Jeremiah’s career can be considered complete as he got the opportunity to appear in not just one but two “<strong><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya" target="_blank"><u>Maalaala Mo Kaya</u></a></strong>” episodes. The first one was the “Singsing” episode aired in January 2021, in which he portrayed the teenage Janwell Pacio, the character portrayed by seasoned actor Adrian Alandy. He did an impressive job as the notorious bully of his elementary and high school batchmate Vagelyn, whose young version was played by Belle Mariano.  </p><p><strong><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya" target="_blank"><u>Maalaala Mo Kaya</u></a>: “Brush” </strong>(2021) </p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vOTfNB19j-s?si=dv0tYxU73nbvH3FL" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </div><p>His second MMK gig came in October of that year via the “Brush” episode, which featured the inspiring life story of “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs9" target="_blank"><u><strong>Pinoy Big Brother Connect</strong></u></a>” housemate Ralph Malibunas prior to joining the reality show. It was apparently the first time that we got to see his dramatic chops, as he gave us a glimpse of the challenges and heartbreaks, as well as the joys and triumphs that he, his brothers, and their mother had to go through in the presence of their drunkard and abusive father. </p><p><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/hesintoher" target="_blank"><u><strong>He’s Into Her</strong></u></a> (2021-2022) </p><div style="text-align:center"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NnQDgReeLVk?si=EMU2bXJwHCwGcEPz" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </div><p>Jeremiah further won a lot of hearts when he played Randall “RJ” Echavez in the hit teen series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/hesintoher" target="_blank"><u><strong>He’s Into Her</strong></u></a>,” an adaptation of the 2012 novel of the same title. Being the ex-boyfriend of lead female protagonist Maxpein Del Valle (Belle Mariano), RJ was the third party in her romantic affair with Deib Enrile (Donny Pangilinan), who almost broke them apart. However, he still earned the admiration of the viewers for not easily giving up on his love for Max and eventually accepting her decision in choosing Deib. </p><p><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/behind-the-scenes-all-the-fun-bittersweet-happenings-on-unbreak-my-heart-last-taping-day-21046" target="_blank"><u><strong>Unbreak My Heart</strong></u></a> (2023) </p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wj-0TxU8L-M?si=Aej0lCbjwRhRji5B" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </div><p>Even though he’s still quite new in the industry, Jeremiah was able to prove that he could keep pace with his seasoned and veteran castmates in the romantic drama series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/behind-the-scenes-all-the-fun-bittersweet-happenings-on-unbreak-my-heart-last-taping-day-21046" target="_blank"><u><strong>Unbreak My Heart</strong></u></a>,” which served as the first-ever collaboration project among ABS-CBN, GMA 7, and Viu. In this series, he played the role of Franco, a young man who’s still obsessively in love with her ex-girlfriend Alex (Gabbi Garcia).  </p><p><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/francine-and-seths-dream-vacation-gone-wrong-in-fractured-20575" target="_blank"><u><strong>Fractured</strong></u></a><strong> </strong>(2023) </p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vWrDKv67Tp4?si=y1ORKLxKpSzRleRy" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </div><p>Jeremiah got a share of hate in the iWanttfc original series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/francine-and-seths-dream-vacation-gone-wrong-in-fractured-20575" target="_blank"><u><strong>Fractured</strong></u></a>,” as he portrayed the arrogant and ill-behaved vlogger Ron. He was paired with Kaori Oinuma, who played the role of his girlfriend, Yanni. This was their first series as a loveteam, in which they both surprised and delighted their ardent shippers as they had their first onscreen kiss.  </p><p><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pamilyasagrado" target="_blank"><u><strong>Pamilya Sagrado</strong></u></a> (2024) </p><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABN1pxUmp_LDLY_z&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABN2oQbKKuLoctiy&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script><p>At present, Jeremiah is part of the star-studded primetime series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pamilyasagrado" target="_blank"><u><strong>Pamilya Sagrado</strong></u></a>,” wherein he played Kelvin Velasco, a young man who ‘betrayed’ his best friend Moises (Kyle Echarri) by divulging his whereabouts to the authorities. Kelvin did that out of resentment to Moises and of utang na loob (debt of gratitude) to Justin (Grae Fernandez), who helped him get out of jail and resolve one of his family’s woes. He apparently got viewers disappointed at him for turning his back on Moises and taking the side of the antagonist. </p><p>Beginning this coming October 18, we’re going to see the light and comedic side of Jeremiah in the ABS-CBN Studios digital series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/kaori-and-jeremiah-lead-abs-cbns-new-digital-romcom-series-halfmates-23505" target="_blank"><u><strong>Halfmates</strong></u></a>” as he plays James, a reticent young professional whose life will unexpectedly get enmeshed with a stranger named Dani (Kaori Oinuma). Despite not knowing each other, James and Dani will be forced to live under one roof and become housemates after they both fall victims to a double-sale scam. </p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7wowaU1bQk0?si=7ik-f3E8as2YtXhy" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </div><p>The series, which is produced by RCD Narratives, is helmed by Director Raz Dela Torre and written by Chie Floresca and Akeem del Rosario, with Arah Jell Badayos as the creative manager. It will be streamed via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/abscbnentertainment" target="_blank"><u><strong>ABS-CBN Entertainment’s official YouTube channel</strong></u></a> with fresh episodes every Tuesday and Friday at 5:30 PM. </p>

Let’s look back on Jeremiah Lisbo’s laudable journey to becoming an up-and-coming leading man