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Jake Macapagal

Jake Macapagal

Manila - Philippines

As a seasoned actor with over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Jake Macapagal has had the privilege of taking on numerous lead roles in both stage and film productions. One of his career highlights was his BAFTA-nominated critically acclaimed film, Metro Manila, which went on to win several awards including the World Cinema Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and Best British Independent Film Award at the BIFAs. For his outstanding portrayal of Oscar, Jake was even nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer award by BIFA. Since then, he has been fortunate enough to work on a range of exciting projects, such as HBO Asia's Halfworlds, Ben Rekhi's Watch List, and the highly anticipated Paramount+ original U.K. drama series, No Escape. Despite these accomplishments, Jake remains grounded and continues to work hard to hone his craft and bring his best to every project he takes on.

Filmography
Quezon poster
Quezon
2025 • Manuel Nieto
The Monsters Without poster
The Monsters Without
2023 • Rommel Romero
Rabid poster
Rabid
2021 • Carlo (segment "Kami Lang Ba Ang Pwede Malasin?")
Watch List poster
Watch List
2019 • Victor
Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig poster
Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig
2017
Buhay Habangbuhay poster
Buhay Habangbuhay
2016
Kid Kulafu poster
Kid Kulafu
2015 • Dizon
Metro Manila poster
Metro Manila
2013 • Oscar Ramirez
Posas poster
Posas
2012 • PO2 Santiago
Pi7ong Tagpo poster
Pi7ong Tagpo
2007 • Benjo (segment "Wedding Ring")
Foster Child poster
Foster Child
2007
Double poster
Double
2007
Pandanggo poster
Pandanggo
2006 • Healer (segment "Agogo")
Chateau de Roses poster
Chateau de Roses
2005
Sakay poster
Sakay
1993 • Party Guest