Zaijian Jaranilla

Zaijian Jaranilla
Born
Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla

(2001-08-23) August 23, 2001 (age 23)
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesZ, Zaijian, Zai, Zaij, ZaiGJ, ZaiGodJar, Santino
EducationGeneral Roxas Elementary School (until 2009)
Headway School for Giftedness (2009–2010)
UST Angelicum College
(2010–2018)
Colegio de San Juan de Dios
(2021–2023)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Dancer
  • Endorser
  • Voice Actor
  • Singer
  • Philanthropist
Years active2004–present
Agents
  • RDB Talents and Events Management (2004–present)
  • Star Magic (2008–present)[1]
Notable workMay Bukas Pa
Parent(s)Glendelle Lara Jaranilla
(mother)
Zenon Louis Jaranilla
(father)
RelativesZildjian and Zymic Jaranilla
(brothers)

Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla (born August 23, 2001) is a Filipino actor and dancer who is best known for his role as the orphan Santino in May Bukas Pa, a 2009–2010; 2013 religious-themed teleserye based on and Philippine adaptation of 1955 Spanish movie Miracle of Marcelino and a revival of the 2000–2001 series of the same name. Zaijian was also a cast member in the children's sketch comedy show Goin' Bulilit. He portrayed "Ding", the brother of the iconic Filipino superhero Darna in the TV series of the same name under ABS-CBN from August 15, 2022, to February 10, 2023.

  1. ^ "Zaijian Jaranilla - StarMagic". Star Magic. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 15, 2024.