Jayson Gainza (born April 27, 1980) is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator, host, entrepreneur[1] and vlogger. He was the first runner-up (Second Big Placer) in Pinoy Big Brother, as he garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of the total votes.[2]

Jayson Gainza
Born (1980-04-27) April 27, 1980 (age 44)
NationalityPhilippinesFilipino
Other namesJay
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • host
Years active2005–present
Agents
Known for
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
SpouseDenden Gainza

Gainza is best known for his impersonation of talk show host Boy Abunda[3] as "Tito Bhoy Aboonduh", in the Banana Split segment NNNN: Ntertainment News Na Naman and Banana Nite segment Ihaw Na! (respective parodies of former television show SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon and former Bandila talk segment Ikaw Na!).

Following the conclusion of gag show Banana Sundae, he became the lead cast member of its considered successor Sunday 'Kada[4] until it went on hiatus in 2021. Gainza is later reunited with Home Sweetie Home co-stars John Lloyd Cruz and Miles Ocampo in a GMA Network sitcom Happy ToGetHer.[5][6] He continued appearing in more of GMA's programs and eventually signed a contract with its talent management arm Sparkle on November 22, 2022.[7]

Gainza is currently serving as a host of noontime variety show TiktoClock, which he previously guested.[8]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network Source
2005 Pinoy Big Brother: Season 1 Himself Housemate / Runner-up ABS-CBN
2006 Sa Piling Mo Jason Supporting cast
Gudtaym Himself Co-host
2006–2011 Trip na Trip
2006–2007 Aalog-Alog Jayson Santiago Supporting cast
2007 Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Carlos "Caloy" Asis Extended cast
2008 Volta Mark Supporting cast
2008–2009 I Love Betty La Fea Adolfo Robles Guest role
2009 Parekoy Jess Main role
2009–2020 Banana Split / Banana Nite / Banana Sundae Himself / Various characters (including Tito Bhoy Aboonduh) Cast member
2009 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat Father Baste Supporting cast
Wowowee Himself Guest
2010 Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Ben Ramirez Supporting cast
Your Song: Love Me, Love You Drunker Cameo role
Us Girls Himself Guest Studio 23
Pilipinas Win na Win Co-host ABS-CBN
Showtime Tito Bhoy Aboonduh Guest / Substitute judge for Vice Ganda
2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya Tonyo Salvador Supporting cast
100 Days to Heaven Eloy Guest role
Budoy Kiko
Wansapanataym: Santa Maybe Badong Episode role
2012 Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Val Garrido Guest role
Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition Himself Guest judge
Mundo Man ay Magunaw Atoy Poblador Main role
Wansapanataym: Lara Laro Makmak Episode role
2012–2013 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Oscar Apolinario Supporting cast
2012 Wansapanataym: Trick Or Trixie Crisanto Dela Cruz Episode role
2013 Little Champ Melchor Guest role
Wansapanataym: Petrang Paminta Ronald Episode role
Bandila Tito Bhoy Aboonduh Guest [9]
2014 I Do Himself Host [10]
Home Sweetie Home Jay-Jay Recurring cast
2015 Nathaniel Dimas Salvacion Supporting cast
2016 My Super D Oscar
2016–2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Jimmyboy "Jimboy" Escaño Guest role
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Bicol Josep Episode role
Ngayon at Kailanman Macoy Supporting cast
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kumelavoo Jayson Episode role
A Soldier's Heart
2020 Bawal na Game Show Himself Contestant TV5
2020–2021 Sunday 'Kada Himself / Various characters Cast member
2020 Lunch Out Loud Tito Bhoy Aboonduh Guest (BUWAYArtista segment) [11]
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono Jude Episode role Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
Rolling In It Philippines Himself Contestant TV5
Sing Galing Guest
Niña Niño Jim Bond Guest role
2021–2023 Happy ToGetHer Mike Escaño Supporting cast GMA Network
2022–present TiktoClock Himself Host [12]
2022 Family Feud Contestant / Team Happy ToGetHer [13]
All-Out Sundays Guest [14]
The Boobay and Tekla Show
Sarap, 'Di Ba?
2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Jose/Magat Supporting cast
2023–2024 Black Rider Ernesto "Estong" P. Gomez
2024 Open 24/7 Mr. Manlabo Guest

Digital

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Year Title Role Platform
2022 Beach Bros Pete Resureccion's father iWantTFC
Tara, G! Vito

Film

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Year Title Role
2006 Reyna: ang makulay na pakikipagsapalaran ng mga achucherva, achuchuva, achechenes... Jayson
2007 You Got Me! Rene
Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 Tonton
2008 One Night Only Barney
2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Barry's friend/Best Men
This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Nitoy
24/7 in Love Finn
2013 Call Center Girl Vendor
2018 Kusina Kings

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Travel Show Host (shared with Kat de Castro and Franzen Fajardo) Trip na Trip Won
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV Won
Best Comedy Actor Banana Split Nominated
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Nominated
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV Won

Music video appearances

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References

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  1. ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "LOOK: Career highlights of comedy actor Jayson Gainza". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  2. ^ "Ex-PBB housemate making waves in showbiz". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 27 April 2009. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Jason Gainza on impersonating Boy Abunda: "Palagi kong sinasabi na nirerespeto ko si Tito Boy. Hindi ko naman binabalahura."". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  4. ^ "Dear Uge ng GMA-7, may dalawang bagong katapat na programa sa TV5". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  5. ^ "Miles Ocampo, Jayson Gainza ask permission from ABS-CBN execs before doing GMA-7 sitcom". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  6. ^ Reyes, Delos (2021-12-19). "Miles Ocampo, Jayson Gainza bid goodbye to ABS-CBN bosses". LionhearTV. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  7. ^ "Jayson Gainza thanks ABS-CBN as he transfers to GMA". Manila Bulletin. November 23, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "Jayson Gainza opisyal nang Kapuso, nagpasalamat sa ABS-CBN". INQUIRER.net. 2022-11-24. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  9. ^ Bandila: Tito Boy meets 'Tito Bhoy', 2 July 2013, retrieved 2023-01-05
  10. ^ Reyma Buan-Deveza (January 22, 2014). "Jason Gainza nervous about hosting debut". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  11. ^ BUWAYARTISTA | Dreamers, sumalang sa hot seat! (feat. Tito Bhoy), 18 September 2021, retrieved 2023-01-05
  12. ^ Javier, Kristian Eric. "Jayson Gainza, thankful that GMA believes in him". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  13. ^ "Family Feud Philippines: MASUNGKIT KAYA NI JAYSON ANG TOP ANSWER?". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  14. ^ "Jayson Gainza opisyal nang Kapuso, nagpasalamat sa ABS-CBN". INQUIRER.net. 2022-11-24. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
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