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Jin Macapagal

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Jin Macapagal
Born
Jindric Sagalongos Macapagal

(1995-07-29) July 29, 1995 (age 29)
Cebu City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • dancer
Years active2019–present
Agents
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]

Jindric Sagalongos Macapagal (born July 29, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model and dancer. In 2019, he was named as the ABS-CBN Ultimate BidaMan on the It's Showtime segment BidaMan.[2]

Early life and education

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Macapagal was born on July 29, 1995, in Cebu City. He is the youngest of three children of Carlo Macapagal, a Manileño, and Agnes Sagalongos, a Cebuana.[3] His first name Jindric is derived from his elder brothers' names. Their names are Jin and Cydric.

In 2017, he graduated with a major in physical therapy from Cebu Doctors' University.[4]

Career

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2016: Pinoy Boyband Superstar

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In 2016 (as Jindric Macapagal), he auditioned at ABS-CBN's competition on search for the newest boyband in the Philippines Pinoy Boyband Superstar where he got 95% of the votes from the all-girl audience on the first round. He made it at the Top 20 but did not make it at the Top 12 stage.[5]

2019–2023: It's Showtime and ASAP Natin 'To

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In 2019, Macapagal auditioned on It's Showtime's segment BidaMan, a search for newest leading man in the Philippines. He was renamed as Jin Macapagal. On March 23, 2019, he was the Week 2 winner.

On August 10, 2019, at the grand finals, he was hailed as the Ultimate BidaMan.[6][7]

From 2019 to 2023, he became a regular dance performer on ASAP Natin 'To.

2024–present: GMA Network

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In 2024, Macapagal transferred to GMA Network. He is currently an artist of Sparkle GMA Artist Center.[8]

Filmography

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Movies

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Year Title Role Production Company
2018 ML independent film
Double Twisting Double Back man trying the slackline Cinema One Originals
2019 Damaso: The Musical Crisostomo Ibarra Regis Films & Reality Entertainment
Wild Little Love Jake's brother iWant, Dreamscape Entertainment & Lonewolf Films
The Mall, The Merrier Ewan (tongue-tied boyfriend of Morissette Molina) Star Cinema/Viva Films
2020 Us Again Paulo Regal Entertainment
Suarez: The Healing Priest young Father Fernando Suarez Saranggola Media Productions
2021 Hello Stranger: The Movie James Black Sheep Productions

Television

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Year Title Role Network
2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tren Dale ABS-CBN
2016 Pinoy Boyband Superstar Himself/contestant
2019–2023 ASAP Natin 'To Himself/dance performer A2Z
ABS-CBN
Kapamilya Channel
TV5
2019–2020 It's Showtime Himself/Ultimate BidaMan/dance performer A2Z
ABS-CBN
Kapamilya Channel

Web series

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Year Title Role Platform
2022 52 Weeks Gab TikTok

Accolades

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Movies

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Year Category Movie Organization Result Reference
2021 New Movie Actor of the Year Damaso: The Musical 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Nominated [9]

Television

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Year Category TV Program Organization Result Reference
2021 New Male TV Personality It's Showtime 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [10]

References

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  1. ^ "Jin Macapagal".
  2. ^ "'It's Showtime' names Cebu's Jin Macapagal as first winner of 'BidaMan'". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Jin Macapagal: From the shy guy to Ultimate BidaMan". Cebudailynews.inquirer.net. 10 August 2019.
  4. ^ "TWBA Throwback: Jin Macapagal worked as a stretch therapist before becoming the first Ultimate BidaMan". ABS-CBN Entertainment. August 25, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Meet BidaMan grand finalist Jin Macapagal". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  6. ^ "Meet Jin Macapagal, the Ultimate BidaMan". The Philippine STAR. 13 August 2019.
  7. ^ "TNTV expands roster of artists, renames as Polaris". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  8. ^ "Former 'It's Showtime' contestant Jin Macapagal is now a Kapuso!". GMA Entertainment.
  9. ^ "'Hello, Love, Goodbye', 'Unforgettable' lead PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominations". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  10. ^ "34th Star Awards for Television: Complete List of Official Nominees". Philnews.ph. 20 July 2021.