Justin Merck de Jesus (born February 23, 1995), known professionally as Dave Bornea, is a Filipino YouTube personality, actor, model and dancer best known for his viral video Dubsmash "Twerk It Like Miley".[1]

Dave Bornea
Born
Justin Merck de Jesus

(1995-02-23) February 23, 1995 (age 29)
Talisay, Cebu, Philippines
Other namesDave, Chat
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • dancer
Years active2015–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2015–present)
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)

Biography

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He was born in Visayas and raised on February 23, 1995, in Talisay City, Cebu and studied at University of Cebu, later the video "Twerk It Like Miley" was viral the video in social media.

He also auditioned in GMA's hit reality show StarStruck on 6th season. Dave was one of the Top 18 Survivors, along with Nikki Co, Beatriz Imperial and Camille Torres.[2]

After joining StarStruck, he bagged supporting roles in various shows in the network, notably as Julian "Jek Jek" Balbuena in Alyas Robin Hood. He is also part of boy band One Up.[3]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Source
2024 Shining Inheritance Archie GMA Network
Black Rider Pato
2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Sanchez
Wish Ko Lang: Marites Buboy
2022 Apoy sa Langit Anthony "Tony" Zulueta
Widows' Web Dwight de Guzman
2021 Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Randall Madrigal [4]
2019 Imbestigador: Marilog Massacre Jerum Ponce
Sahaya Inda [5]
2018 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Nonoy, Ang Santang Pinoy Paul
Victor Magtanggol Iking
Kambal, Karibal Claudio Calderon [6]
Inday Will Always Love You Eulogist
Wagas: Mahal Ko, Kakambal ng Engkanto Bryan Navela GMA News TV
The One That Got Away Andrew GMA Network
Tadhana: Nanay Knows Best Jojo
2018-2019 Dear Uge Diego [7]
2017 Dear Uge: Manang and Me Miggy
Magpakailanman: Go, Save My Daughter young Rommel
Dear Uge: Anak ni Ex Sherwin Kinayod
Magpakailanman: My Breastfeeding Dad
(The Anton Ramos Story)
Jayjay [8]
Meant to Be Andrew Zapata
2016-2017 Alyas Robin Hood Julian Balbuena [9]
2016 Magpakailanman: Nang Mawala ang Lahat Dennis
That's My Amboy Red Team Star Player

References

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  1. ^ "Take two from One Up". The Philippine Star. July 23, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "Bb. Cebu 2018 candidate among 'StarStruck' Season 7 finalists". The Philippine Star. June 16, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  3. ^ "Meet The Members of GMA's Newest Boy Group: One Up". EDnything. August 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  4. ^ "Meet Dave Bornea and Manolo Pedrosa's characters on 'Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat'". GMA Network. December 9, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "Challenging, satisfying role for Dave". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 2, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "'Kambal, Karibal' undying finale, sakit sa puso". Abante. August 4, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  7. ^ "Is StarStruck graduate Dave Bornea replacing Jak Roberto in Dear Uge?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 4, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  8. ^ "Magpakailanman presents "My Breastfeeding Dad: The Anton Ramos Story"". GMA Network. June 13, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  9. ^ "Dave Bornea admits instant connection with Alyas Robin Hood love team partner Lindsay de Vera". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 27, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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