Jake Macapagal is a highly
sought-after Filipino actor
Equity Number
M00206198
M00206198
Freddy Duarte
Jake Macapagal is an acclaimed Filipino actor whose precision, emotional depth and versatility have earned him widespread critical respect both in the Philippines and internationally.
With more than three decades of experience across theatre, film and television, he is recognised for performances of rare authenticity and nuance. He first gained international attention with his breakthrough role in the multi-award-winning Metro Manila (2013), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned him a nomination for Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards.
His body of work includes HBO Asia’s Halfworlds 2, State of Awe's Watch List, and the Paramount+ original series No Escape, in which he portrayed Colonel Justin Reyes. In 2025 he appeared in TBA Studios PH’s historical epic Quezon.
He is currently headlining GMA Network’s major political thriller Whispers From Heaven, marking his first major project with the network.
Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and versatile actors in contemporary Philippine and international screen drama, Jake Macapagal continues to command attention through the quiet power of his craft.
With more than three decades of experience across theatre, film and television, he is recognised for performances of rare authenticity and nuance. He first gained international attention with his breakthrough role in the multi-award-winning Metro Manila (2013), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned him a nomination for Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards.
His body of work includes HBO Asia’s Halfworlds 2, State of Awe's Watch List, and the Paramount+ original series No Escape, in which he portrayed Colonel Justin Reyes. In 2025 he appeared in TBA Studios PH’s historical epic Quezon.
He is currently headlining GMA Network’s major political thriller Whispers From Heaven, marking his first major project with the network.
Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and versatile actors in contemporary Philippine and international screen drama, Jake Macapagal continues to command attention through the quiet power of his craft.
