Dave Bornea | |
|---|---|
| Born | Justin Merck de Jesus February 23, 1995 Talisay, Cebu, Philippines |
| Other names | Dave, Chat |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2015–present) |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Justin Merck de Jesus (born February 23, 1995), known professionally as Dave Bornea, is a Filipino YouTube personality, actor, model and dancer best known for his viral video Dubsmash "Twerk It Like Miley".[1]
Biography
He was born in Visayas and raised on February 23, 1995, in Talisay City, Cebu and studied at University of Cebu, later the video "Twerk It Like Miley" was viral the video in social media.
He also auditioned in GMA's hit reality show StarStruck on 6th season. Dave was one of the Top 18 Survivors, along with Nikki Co, Beatriz Imperial and Camille Torres.[2]
After joining StarStruck, he bagged supporting roles in various shows in the network, notably as Julian "Jek Jek" Balbuena in Alyas Robin Hood. He is also part of boy band One Up.[3]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mga Batang Riles | Angelo "Ssob" Manalo | [4] |
| 2024 | Shining Inheritance | Archie | |
| Black Rider | Pato | ||
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Sanchez | |
| Wish Ko Lang: Marites | Buboy | ||
| 2022 | Apoy sa Langit | Anthony "Tony" Zulueta | |
| Widows' Web | Dwight de Guzman | ||
| 2021 | Babawiin Ko ang Lahat | Randall Madrigal | [5] |
| 2019 | Imbestigador: Marilog Massacre | Jerum Ponce | |
| Sahaya | Inda | [6] | |
| 2018 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Nonoy, Ang Santang Pinoy | Paul | |
| Victor Magtanggol | Iking | ||
| Kambal, Karibal | Claudio Calderon | [7] | |
| Inday Will Always Love You | Eulogist | ||
| Wagas: Mahal Ko, Kakambal ng Engkanto | Bryan Navela | ||
| The One That Got Away | Andrew | ||
| Tadhana: Nanay Knows Best | Jojo | ||
| 2018-2019 | Dear Uge | Diego | [8] |
| 2017 | Dear Uge: Manang and Me | Miggy | |
| Magpakailanman: Go, Save My Daughter | young Rommel | ||
| Dear Uge: Anak ni Ex | Sherwin Kinayod | ||
| Magpakailanman: My Breastfeeding Dad (The Anton Ramos Story) | Jayjay | [9] | |
| Meant to Be | Andrew Zapata | ||
| 2016-2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Julian Balbuena | [10] |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Nang Mawala ang Lahat | Dennis | |
| That's My Amboy | Red Team Star Player |
References
- ↑ "Take two from One Up". The Philippine Star. July 23, 2018. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Bb. Cebu 2018 candidate among 'StarStruck' Season 7 finalists". The Philippine Star. June 16, 2019. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Meet The Members of GMA's Newest Boy Group: One Up". EDnything. August 2016. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Mga Batang Riles: Meet the ALL-STAR cast (Online Exclusive)". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Meet Dave Bornea and Manolo Pedrosa's characters on 'Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat'". GMA Network. December 9, 2020. Archived from the original on December 9, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Challenging, satisfying role for Dave". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 2, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ↑ "'Kambal, Karibal' undying finale, sakit sa puso". Abante. August 4, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Is StarStruck graduate Dave Bornea replacing Jak Roberto in Dear Uge?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 4, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Magpakailanman presents "My Breastfeeding Dad: The Anton Ramos Story"". GMA Network. June 13, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Dave Bornea admits instant connection with Alyas Robin Hood love team partner Lindsay de Vera". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 27, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2020.