Jericho Rosales
Rosales in 2024
Born	Jericho Vibar Rosales (1979-09-22)September 22, 1979 (age 46) Quezon City, Philippines
Other names	Echo
Years active	1996–present
Agent(s)	Star Magic Manila Genesis Cornerstone Entertainment
Spouse	Kim Jones ​ ​ (m. 2014; sep. 2019)​
Children	Santino Rosales
Website	jerichorosales.com

Jericho Vibar Rosales (Tagalog:[ˌd͡ʒɛː.ɾɪˈxoɾoˈsaː.lɛs]; born September 22, 1979)^[1] is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter and film producer. Known primarily for hisleading man roles in romantic drama, he has starred in some of the most distributed Philippine series around the world. His accolades include aGuam International Film Festival Award, twoNewport Beach Film Festival Award, aGawad Urian, twoMetro Manila Film Festival Awards and fourStar Awards for Movies, including nominations for anASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, sixFAMAS Awards and fourLuna Awards.

At age 17, Rosales began his career after winning the pageant "Mr. Pogi" in 1996, a segment in the noontime variety showEat Bulaga!. He was launched the following year as one of Star Circle's fourth batch members by talent agencyStar Magic. He rose to stardom after playing Angelo Buenavista in the romantic dramaPangako Sa 'Yo (2000), and has since starred inInternational Emmy-nominated series such asKahit Isang Saglit (2008),Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2010),The Legal Wife (2014) andBridges of Love (2016). His other starring roles inSana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003),Panday (2005),Green Rose (2011) andHalik (2018) established him as a leading actor in soap operas.

Dubbed as the "Asian Drama King", Rosales is one of the most successful Filipino actors in Asia. In 2012, he received an Achievement in Acting award at theGuam International Film Festival and won Best Actor at theNewport Beach Film Festival in 2013. He received his firstGawad Urian for Best Actor for his role in the filmAlagwa (2012). For his portrayal in the romantic comedyWalang Forever (2015), he won theMetro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor. His portrayals in the biographical filmPacquiao: The Movie (2006) and romantic war dramaBaler (2008) earned him theStar Award for Movie Actor of the Year.^[2]

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Rosales gained international stardom in several countries (Malaysia, China, Ghana,^[3] Cambodia,^[2] Peru, Colombia, and many others) for his primetime soaps such asPangako Sa 'Yo (2000–2002),Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003–2004) andDahil May Isang Ikaw (2009–2010), all co-starring Kristine Hermosa. Since its original release,Pangako Sa 'Yo has aired in over 20 foreign territories, with the Cambodian Television Network ordering a local remake in 2013.^[4] In Peru, Rosales is known for his role in the seriesBridges of Love ("Puentes de Amor"), the first Filipino drama to air in the country and the Latin American market.^[2] Similarly,The Legal Wife (2014), which also starsMaja Salvador andAngel Locsin, have gained much popularity in the African and Balkan regions.^[2] In 2006 he portrayed Filipino boxing championManny Pacquiao inPacquiao: The Movie, and bagged two Best Actor trophies for his work. He repeated this in 2008, when he won two more Best Actor awards for his role in the filmBaler, oppositeAnne Curtis.

In February 2011, Rosales starred in the remake of the Korean drama,Green Rose. The same year, he appeared in two productions. He starred in his first international film,Subject: I Love You.^[5] He then starred in the family dramaYesterday, Today, Tomorrow which premiered at the37th Metro Manila Film Festival. While it became the festival's least performing film at the box office with earnings of ₱10.6 million, his performance was met with critical praise.^[6] In March 2012, he starred with in the political dramaDahil sa Pag-ibig. The finale episode drew 33.9 percent national ratings.^[7] In 2013, Rosales starred asJesse Robredo in the anthologyMaalaala Mo Kaya. According toKantar Media, the episode received 31.9 percent household ratings.^[8] In January 2014, he starred withAngel Locsin andMaja Salvador in the romantic dramaThe Legal Wife. His portrayal received praises from critics and was one of the most watched television shows of 2014.^[9][10] The following month, he starred in the adaptation ofBob Ong's fictional memoirABNKKBSNPLAko?!. Abigail Mendoza ofPhilippine Entertainment Portal commended his "natural" approach to his character in the film.^[11] He later played a supporting role in the historical dramaBonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo asDr. Jose Rizal.^[12]

Rosales appeared in two major projects in 2015. He starred withMaja Salvador andPaulo Avelino in the romantic dramaBridges of Love. The series was a success, receiving a national rating of 28.3% at peak and earned a nomination at theInternational Emmy Award for Best Telenovela.^[13] In December 2015,Walang Forever premiered at the41st Metro Manila Film Festival. The film was a box-office success, grossing ₱100 million throughout its run.^[14] In September 2016, Rosales starred withArci Muñoz andJohn Estrada in the revenge dramaMagpahanggang Wakas.^[15] The series received its highest national rating of 29% in one of its episodes.^[16] He then played a fictionalized version of himself in the comedy filmAng Babae Sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough. The following year, he played Diego in the romantic dramaSiargao, directed byPaul Soriano. In August 2018, Rosales starred in the dramaHalik.^[17] According toKantar Media, the series achieved its highest national television rating of 30.3% in its finale episode and was ranked among the most watched television shows of 2018 in the Philippines.^[18][19] In December 2018,The Girl in the Orange Dress was released as one of the entries of the44th Metro Manila Film Festival where he starred oppositeJessy Mendiola.^[20] In 2019, he starred in a short film by Eileen Cabiling calledBasurero.

After a four-year hiatus, Rosales made his acting comeback in May 2023 through his theatrical debut as Tony Javier inRyan Cayabyab'sAng Larawan: The Concert.^[21] Recent highlights include his performance in the TV seriesLavender Fields which aired in 2024, and the highly anticipated action seriesSellblock, for which principal photography wrapped in April 2024. He also starred asManuel L. Quezon in the 2025 biopicQuezon.

Rosales is often dubbed as the "Asian Drama King" by various sources.^[22][23][24] He is regarded as one of the most sought after leading men and has been cited as the greatest movie leading actor from 2000 to 2020 byPEP.ph.^[25][26] He has gained massive following and popularity in Asian and African countries for the widespread success of his soap operas.^[27][28] Writing forEsquire magazine, Paul John Caña stated that Rosales is "a superstar of the highest order, not just in the Philippines but in many other places around the world".^[29] In a 2018 review, Ferdinand Topacio ofThe Philippine Star stated that Rosales is a combination ofPiolo Pascual,John Lloyd Cruz andAlden Richards.^[30] Oggs Cruz ofRappler stated that Rosales is mainly known for "playing characters whose struggles in either love or life are laced with all manners of desperation."^[31] A critic fromThe Hollywood Reporter also praised his portrayal in the horror dramaAlagwa, stating that he conveyed his role expertly and emphasized his natural chemistry and spontaneity with co-actorBugoy Cariño.^[32]

Rosales has earned international acclaim for his film work.^[33] He starred alongsideBriana Evigan andDean Cain in the filmSubject: I Love You. It became the first Filipino film to be shown in a festival where over 400 American and international films are screened.^[34] His role in Alagwa (2012), earned him a Best Actor win at the Guam International Film Festival and a nomination at theASEAN International Film Festival and Awards in the same category. He also won Best Actor twice at theNewport Beach Film Festival for his roles inSubject: I Love You (2011) andAlagwa (2012). His filmBasurero (2010) had its world premiere at theBusan International Film Festival and later competed at theTampere Film Festival.^[35] The film earned him a Best Actor nomination at the New Filmmaker Los Angeles Awards.^[36] He also starred in the Malaysian television seriesKusinero Cinta withAaron Aziz andTiz Zaqyah and starred oppositeCarmen Soo in the seriesKahit Isang Saglit, which was aired in Malaysia and Singapore.^[37] In 2011,Yes! magazine ranked among the biggest celebrity endorsers in the Philippines.^[38] In 2023,Tatler magazine named him one of the most stylish personalities in Asia.^[39]

In February 2014, Rosales was involved in a campaign "Free Mali", the lonely elephant who has been living in a small, concrete enclosure at theManila Zoo for 35 years.^[40] The campaign is led by animal rights groupPETA. In February 2020, Rosales launched an eco-friendly tote bags named "Echo Bags". Portions of the proceeds went to "Waves 4 Water", a non-profit organization which helps people around the world get access to clean water.^[41] In April 2020, Rosales auctioned some of his items in an online bidding for the benefit of "Lockdown Cinema Club", which supports 1,500 film workers displaced by the ongoing Luzon lockdown due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.^[42] In November 2020, Rosales donated 400 food packs inMarikina for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses through the organization "I Am Hope" headed byBea Alonzo.^[43] In October 2021, Rosales spearheaded a 20-unit housing project inBaggao, Cagayan, with ex-wife Kim Jones and manager Marinez Elizalde for the victims ofTyphoon Ulysses.^[44]

Rosales was born inQuezon City, but was raised in Bula,Camarines Sur^[45] where he learned to speakRinconada Bikol.

Santino Rosales (born 2000), his son with ex-partner Kai Palomares, is a model and professionalfootball player forMaharlika Taguig.^[46]

Rosales andKristine Hermosa were in a relationship from 2000 to 2004.^[47]

He marriedKim Jones in a beach wedding ceremony inBoracay on May 1, 2014.^[48] On January 29, 2024, Rosales and Jones announced their separation after being married for 10 years. Their godfather, Ricco Ocampo, stated that they had been separated since 2019.^[49]

In August 2024, Rosales announced that he was dating actressJanine Gutierrez.^[50]

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