Jericho Vivar Rosales (born September 22, 1979 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipino actor. He entered show business after winning Mr. Pogi (a male beauty contest in Eat Bulaga) in 1996. Echo, as he is fondly called, is a natural talent. He is a dancer, singer and actor.
Rosales joined Star Circle 4 in 1997. On the small screen, he was featured in several Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes, Pangako sa 'Yo, Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas and Ang Panday. The telenovela Pangako sa 'Yo made him a common household name, not only in the Philippines, but also in other South East Asian Countries as well, such as Malaysia.
Rosals starred in the critically-acclaimed films Tanging Yaman, Bagong Buwan, Noon at Ngayon, Santa Santita, and Nasaan Ka Man. He was also the other-half of the hugely popular loveteam with Kristine Hermosa in Trip, Forevermore, and Ngayong Nandito Ka. His latest movie was the true-to-life story of the famous Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao.
In March 2006, EMI Malaysia signed Rosales and his band Jeans (in which he is the lead singer and songwriter) for their debut album Loose Fit. In June 2006, Rosales and Heart Evangelista began endorsing one of the Philippines' leading fashion apparel brand Penshoppe.
2006: Jeans Loose Fit Album Tour – 20 nationwide shopping malls & bars
2002 Hunks: San Fernando,Pampanga; Hunks: Casino Filipino, Paranaque; Hunks Valentine Concert Folk Arts Theater
2001 Hunks: Music Museum (July & August)
Awards/Achievements
2009
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Best Actor – 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2009 for the movie Baler
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Best Actor - 11th GAWAD PASADO 2009 Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro for the Movie “PACQUIO: THE MOVIE” Most Popular Song by a Male Performer, Beautiful in my Eyes – iFM Award
2007
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Best Actor - 9th GAWAD PASADO 2007 for the movie
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Best Actor - 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies
2006
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Most Well-Liked TV Personality - Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television
2005
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Best Actor Nominee for “Santa Santita” - Film Academy Awards of the Philippines
2004
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Stylish Leading Man Nominee- MTV Style Awards
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Best Actor in a Drama Series Nominee for “Sanay Wala Ng Wakas”- Star Awards for TV
2003
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Best Supporting Actor Nominee for “noon at Ngayon”- Star Awards for Movies
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Best Supporting Actor Nominee for “Noon At Ngayon”- Urian Awards
2002
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Most Popular love Team (With Kristine Hermosa)-Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards
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Best Actor in a Drama Series Nominee for “Pangako Sa’yo”- Star Awards for TV
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Best Supporting Actor Nominee for “Bagong Buwan”- Film Academy Awards
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Best Supporting Actor Nominee for “Bagong Buwan”- Urian Awards
2001
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Best Young Actor - Parangal ng Bayan Most Popular love Team (With Kristine Hermosa)
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Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards Prince of Philippine Movies
2000
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Best Performance by an Actor for “Maalaala Mo Kaya:” Star Awards for TV
1999
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Best Young Male Performer: Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards