Jomari Yllana

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Garchitorena and the surname or paternal family name is Yllana.
Jomari Yllana
Member of the Parañaque City Council from 1st district
Assumed office
June 30, 2016
Personal details
Born
José María Garchitorena Yllana

(1976-08-16) August 16, 1976 (age 47)
Manila, Philippines
Political partyPDP–Laban (2016–present)
Other political
affiliations		PMP (2015–2016)
Spouses
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(m. 2000; ann. 2004)​
Abby Viduya
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(m. 2023)​
Children3
Parent(s)Andres Yllana Sr. (father)
Vicky Garchitorena-Yllana (mother)
RelativesAnjo Yllana (brother)
Robbie Yllana (1969–2010; brother)[1]
Paulie Yllana (brother)
Ryan Yllana (brother)
Mikee Villanueva (cousin)
Francis Garchitorena (uncle)[citation needed]
Mariano Garchitorena (grandfather)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
  • concert producer and promoter
  • racing driver
  • politician
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José María "Jomari" Garchitorena Yllana (born August 16, 1976) is a Filipino actor, model, racing driver, concert producer, promoter, and politician.

He rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group "Gwapings" together with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric Fructuoso, and later with Jao Mapa.[2]

Two of his films, Diliryo (Delirium) and Sa Pusod ng Dagat (The Heart of the Sea) were presented at the 1997 and 1998 Toronto International Film Festival respectively. Diliryo was released through MAQ Productions, directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, and starred Giselle Toengi as Yllana's leading lady. Sa Pusod ng Dagat starred Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Elizabeth Oropesa, and Chin Chin Gutierrez.

  1. ^ Garcia, Rose (16 May 2010). "Anjo and Jomari Yllana's brother Robbie dies from complications due to diabetes". PEP.ph. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  2. ^ "'Gwapigs': Eric Fructuoso starts food business in Caloocan". ABS-CBN News. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.