Zaijian Jaranilla

Zaijian Jaranilla
Born	Zaijian Jaranilla (2001-08-23) August 23, 2001 Manila, Philippines
Other names	Santino, Enzo
Occupation	Child Actor, Endorser, Socialite, and Philanthropist
Years active	2004-Present
Employer	RDB Talents & Events Management Inc. &. ABS-CBN

Zaijian Jaranilla (born August 23, 2001), commonly known as "Santino" due to his role in the top-rating teleserye, May Bukas Pa as well as "Enzo" in his teleserye Lorenzo's Time, is a Filipino child actor, television personality, socialite, and philanthropist. He auditioned for Philippine entertainment network ABS-CBN, and was cast in the network's outfit, Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony, as the young Tony. Zaijian was also a part of the network's children's gag show, Goin' Bulilit. He is currently under contract with ABS-CBN.

Personal life

Quezon City Zaijian Jaranilla Was Residing In Barangay Tandang Sora became involved in its Child Wonder scene as a Kid.

Within the Jaranilla family, Zaijian is the eldest of three. His first few years were spent in poverty, and his parents separated when he was just 5 years of age. Currently, he lives with his father, Zenon, his grandmother, and his two younger siblings, Zildjan and Zymec.

Zaijian and his family flew to their home province of Marinduque, and in Metro Manila he resides in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. Jaranilla is a student at Angelicum College.

Jaranilla's name is taken from the pinyin romanisation of Chinese Mandarin "再見", and means "See You Again." The word, when pronounced properly, is supposed to sound like "Dzai Jyen," and it literally comes from the two words: "再" (Again), and "見" (To see). In Mandarin, "再見" literally means "See you again."

Publicly, he expresses his admiration for Aria Clemente, but it was revealed he has feelings for Xyriel Manabat, his co-star in many of his projects. He sees Xyriel as his future wife, and has declared that he is willing to do a romantic film with her. Zaijian himself said he also would like for him and Xyriel Manabat to become a love team form a love triangle with another child actor/ actress.

Career

Jaranilla is best-known for portraying Santino in May Bukas Pa, a teleserye inspired by the 1955 Spanish film, Marcelino pan y vino. Jaranilla's character vastly affects the lives of the residents of Bagong Pag-asa, as he becomes a powerful intercessor and healer known as the "Miracle Boy." Santino often directly communicated with Jesus, whom he had a casual, child-like friendship with and affectionately referred to as "Bro." His faith in "Bro," and in the overall goodness of humanity, is what endeared him to those he encountered and helped resolve the many dark secrets and issues of the townspeople.

As an actor, Jaranilla is noted for his ability to spontaneously switch between emotions such as laughter to tears. He was first discovered by a talent manager called Bryan Ancheta of RDB Talents & Events Management Inc, and by age of 5, Jaranilla began as a commercial model for McDonald’s, Lactum, Tide and Bench/. He is currently a member of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's talent management division.

Jaranilla also guested in a few ABS-CBN shows such as ASAP'09, Matanglawin, Ruffa & Ai, Wowowee, Entertainment Live, Rated K, Sharon, The Buzz, and SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.

In 2010, Jaranilla starred in Noah, a TV series on ABS-CBN where he portrayed the role of Jacob/Eli, son of Gabriel Piolo Pascual and Ruth Jodi Sta. Maria. The family was involved in a car accident where he drifted off to a mysterious island, Noah. Unknown to Gabriel and rest of the world that apes called Unta took care of him and renamed him Eli but as the story progressed he was given back to his real parents, Gabriel and Ruth. Judah Joem Bascon, ex-husband of Ruth, hated Jacob and Gabriel and with a passion, he got in the way of Jacob/Eli and his father's quest to save the Island of Noah. In the end, Gabriel and Jacob/Eli save the mysterious Island of Noah prevailed over Judah. His best friend Xyriel Manabat also starred in this television show as Nica

In 2012 Zaijian Will Step Into Awkward When Most Child Actors Struggle To Find Suitable Roles As One Of The Many TV Appearances Includes As Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig, Kris TV, It's Showtime (variety show), Wansapanataym, And More Aside From TV & Print Commercials As Globe Telecom, Nestle Philippines, (Bear Brand, Maggi, &. Nestle Ice Cream), Unilab (Neozep), Argentina Andale Hotdog, Artista Salon, My Dentist Clinic, Converse, Manila Electric Co, (Meralco), Filway Marketing Inc, &. Moose Gear,

In 2013 Zaijian Who Played From An Episode In Our special appearance In Juan dela Cruz, Last June After true-to-life story Of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4, singing child sensation Roel Manlangit From An episode Of Maalaala Mo Kaya, At The Age Of 12 Zaijian Aside From Showbiz Then Becoming Into A Wealthiest. Socialite-Philanthropist, Went To Advice In Our Child Star Wannabees.

Filmography

Television

Movies

Nominations & Awards

References

External links

• Zaijian Jaranilla Fansite