Jhong Hilario | |
|---|---|
 2019 campaign portrait | |
| Member of the Makati City Council from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. August 11, 1976 Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines |
| Political party | Makatizens United Party |
| Other political affiliations | United Nationalist Alliance (2015–2021) |
| Spouse |
Michelle Westgate
(m. 2005; div. 2024) |
| Domestic partner | Maia Azores (2020–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Makati |
| Alma mater | Arellano University (AB) World Citi Colleges (MPA) |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer, television host, politician |
Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976), known professionally as Jhong Hilario, is a Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group Streetboys. He is currently serving as a councilor of Makati from its 1st district since 2016.[1] He is widely known for his antagonist roles in television; as Gary David in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara (originally portrayed by Eruel Tongco from 1992 to 1996 and William Martinez for its movie version), and as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[2] He currently appears as a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime.
- ^ Reyes, William. "HON. VIRGILIO V. HILARIO, JR. - Makati Portal". City Government of Makati City. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- ^ Garzon, Van (February 16, 2019). "ANG PROBINSYANO: Jhong Hilario As Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan". Philippine News. Retrieved September 10, 2020.