CJ Navato

CJ Navato
Born Christianne Jose B. Navato
(1996-09-13) September 13, 1996[1]
Manila, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Actor, Dancer, Singer
Years active 2004 – present
Agent Star Magic (2004–present)

Christianne Jose B. Navato (born September 13, 1996), also known as CJ Navato[2] is a Filipino actor and dancer under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.

He made his first television appearance at the age of seven ever since joining ABS-CBN's talent search Star Circle Quest: Kids Edition in 2004, where he got in "Magic Circle of 5" and became the fourth placer.[3]

Biography

Early days

CJ Navato was born on September 13, 1996 in the Philippines. He attended Christian Grace School of Cavite School during his elementary years. He also had experienced travelling to Germany with her mother and grandmother at a young age. Since childhood, he is known to have talents in dancing, singing, and doing Martial Arts (Taekwondo). Before joining the entertainment world, he had joined spelling and singing contests.[1]

2004: Star Circle Quest

In 2004, Navato joined the reality-based talent competition named Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN. Together with the other contestants, Navato had undergone talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills.[3] His reason for joining the said talent show was because he wanted to be an artist, an actor, and to improve his skills and talent. During this period, he admires Robin Padilla, Bong Revilla, Rico Yan, and Kyla.[1] He managed to be in the "Magic Circle of 5" with fellow competitors Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Aaron Junatas, and Mikylla Ramirez. During the "Grand Questors Night held in June 2004 in Araneta Coliseum, Navato placed fifth.[4] Since then, he became a part of Star Magic with an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

2005: Goin' Bulilit

In February 2005, Navato was cast in the newly-launched sketch comedy gag show, Goin Bulilit, featuring children in various comedic situations.[5][6] He was a main cast until 2008 where he graduated with Kathryn Bernardo, Steven Fermo, Jane Oineza, and Mikylla Ramirez. The "Fifth Batch Graduates" left because the show is for kids, while they are already growing up older.[7]

2012-present: Luv U

In February 2012, Navato became a part of the main cast of ABS-CBN's teen comedy series named Luv U.[8] He portrays Boom Enriquez, a teenage school boy who is partnered opposite April Muñoz, portrayed by Angeli Gonzales. After his graduation, it was announced that his father forced Boom to enter the Philippine Military Academy. The show enables the cast to create a real-life friendship as Navato states that they "work as a team".[9]

Filmography

Movies

Year Studio Title Character/Role
2013Star Cinema and Regal FilmsPagpag: Siyam na BuhayJustin

Television series

Year Title Character/Role Network
2004 Krystala young Igo ABS-CBN
2005Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akinyoung Third
Mga Anghel na Walang LangitJerome
Vietnam Roseyoung Tam
Nginig
2007Salam Ato
Maging Sino Ka Manyoung Eli
2008Komiks Presents: Tiny TonyWaluigi
Ligaw na Bulaklakyoung Ronel
2010Juanita BananaYoung Joaquin Buenaventura
2012–presentLuv UBoom Enriquez
2012 Wansapanataym: Gising Na, Omar Rommel
2014 Wansapanataym: Witch-A-Makulit Yano
Forevermore Dexter

Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes

Year Network Episode title Character/Role
2004ABS-CBN"Billy Crawford story"young Billy
2005"Rico Barrera story"young Rico
2007"Joseph Impreso story"young Joseph
2011"Make-up" Glenn
2012"Polo Shirt" Ivan
2013"Picture Frame"
2014"Itak"; "Bolo" Henry
2014"Cellphone" Julius
2014"Selfie" Wendell

Reality/Variety shows

Year NetworkTitle
2004ABS-CBN Star Circle Quest
2005Goin Bulilit
Note: Guest appearances in shows are not included.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Star Circle Quest Kid Quest Page, archived from the original on 2004-06-06, retrieved 2013-04-23
  2. "CJ Navato: Biography". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  3. 1 2 Star Circle Quest Main Page, archived from the original on 2004-06-06, retrieved 2013-04-23
  4. The Grand Questors Night. Manila. June 2004. Event.
  5. "Goin Bulilit". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  6. Goin Bulilit Page: CJ Navato's Profile, archived from the original on 2007-09-29, retrieved 2013-04-23
  7. "Goin Bulilit About". Goin Bulilit. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  8. Luv U. Dir. Edgar Mortiz and Frasco Mortiz. Perf. Miles Ocampo, Kiray Celis, Angeli Gonzales, Marco Gumabao, Igi Boy Flores and CJ Navato. ABS-CBN, 2012. TV Series.
  9. "Luv U: Lessons in young love". Philstar. Retrieved 2014-04-23.

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Sunday, April 24, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.