John Ross Sanchez "Joross" Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), is a Filipino actor, comedian and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest.

Early life and education Gamboa is born on November 28, 1984, to Natio Gamboa, a Custom examiner and Monet Gamboa, a realtor. He has two younger siblings: Jvix Gamboa and Jillian Gamboa.

He went to De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and took up computer science but unable to finish his degree due to his acting career. In 2014, Gamboa returned to school; studied nursing but shifted and graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at Southville International School and Colleges.

In 2025, Gamboa graduated with a bachelor's degree in biblical studies from the divinity school of Colorado-based Global Life University in Pasig. He is a practising Evangelical Christian.

Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, Joross Gamboa is asked to be released and signed a two-year contract under the management of Becky Aguila. He was seen in the comedy segment Kaya Mo Ba To? in 2005 followed by Maynila in 2007, both aired on GMA Network, which became the reason for rumors of Joross Gamboa moving to the said Network. After signing a contract with Becky Aguila, he will stay with ABS-CBN as his new talent manager still has issues with GMA Network.

Ending the contract of Joross Gamboa with Becky Aguila, he is now under the management of Noel Ferrer since late 2009. Noel Ferrer also manages other famous actors like Bayani Agbayani and Ryan Agoncillo who are both with TV5. Currently a freelance artist, since he left his former Kapamilya network ABS-CBN, he is now open working with all networks.

Right after doing a movie with Star Cinema last October 2010 My Amnesia Girl, Joross Gamboa was back December 2010, on ABS-CBN as the antagonist in the Kristine Series: The Second Book in December playing antagonist to Bangs Garcia's character and Zanjoe Marudo's character Bernard in the Hit Primetime Television Drama.

After doing shows for ABS-CBN and TV5, and after winning best supporting actor for Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino in Cinemalaya last year, he is now back doing movies with Star Cinema.

In 2016, Gamboa transferred from ABS-CBN to its rival network GMA Network. In 2017, he is now a freelance artist and he appeared as a supporting cast in ABS-CBN's La Luna Sangre and guest role in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

Gamboa is part of the top four highest-grossing Filipino films of all time, namely Hello, Love, Again, Rewind, Hello, Love, Goodbye and The Hows of Us.

Business Gamboa has a family owned resort, Mexitali Resort, a Mexican-themed resort located in Nasugbu, Batangas.

Personal life Gamboa wed Kathy Kimberly "Katz" Saga on November 29, 2014, in Alabang. Together, they have two sons: Jace Kyler, and John Kody.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2005 Can This Be Love Jed D' Anothers Xavier 2008 A Very Special Love John Rae One Night Only Nestor 2009 You Changed My Life John Rae 2010 My Amnesia Girl Jan 2011 Babang Luksa Don Don 2012 Every Breath U Take Jack Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino Bertong Baka Suddenly It's Magic Sam 2013 The Fighting Chefs Master Chef's Group It Takes A Man And A Woman John Rae 2014 Starting Over Again Ali Dilim Danny 2015 I Love You. Thank You Paul 2016 Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako 2017 My Ex and Why's Mustang Can't Help Falling in Love Nilo/Alpen Rose Deadma Walking John "Dying Diva" Samson/Yolly Redgrave 2018 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes Gary Reyes Three Words to Forever Paeng BuyBust Manok The Hows of Us Buyer 2019 Allergy in Love Hello, Love, Goodbye Jhim Gabriel The Panti Sisters Zernan 'Tol Dimitri 2020 Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim Maximus Tolonges 2022 Labyu with an Accent Dave 2023 Rewind Lucas 2024 Hello, Love, Again Jhim Gabriel2025Quezon Eduardo Rusca2026 Tayo sa Wakas JC

Television Year Title Role 2004 Star Circle Quest Questort SCQ Reload: OK Ako! Joross 2004–2005 MTB Ang Saya Saya Host 2005–2007 At Home Ka Dito 2005 M.R.S. SCQ Reload: Kilig Ako! Joross Kaya Mo Ba To? Dan 2006 Gulong ng Palad Totoy Santos Komiks Presents: Cleopakwak Tonyo Rounin Thalon Star Magic Presents: 3 Minutes Melvin 2007 Love Spell Presents: Line To Heaven Raffy Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cellfone Yvon Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? Mark Vilchez Maynila Anton 2008 Ligaw na Bulaklak Ricky Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony Bryan / Red Komiks Presents: Dragonna Migo Eva Fonda Andoy Abt Ur Luv: Ur Lyf 2 2009 Your Song Presents: Without You Bobby Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisekleta Roque May Bukas Pa Peter Your Song Presents: Babalik Kang Muli Ricky 2010 SOP Fully Charged Performer / Host First Time Coach Ted SRO Cinemaserye: Meet The Fathers Brent Tisay Adrian Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Charlie 2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa Phillip Cheng Sa Ngalan ng Ina Ramoncito Concepcion 2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Evan Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Edward Santiago 2013 Toda Max Martin My Little Juan Jorge Wanspanataym: Tago, Diego, Tago Mystiko Magikero Undercover Jimboy Genesis Leandro Manastalas 2014 Home Sweetie Home Glenn Dela Torre Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pagkain Pablo Beki Boxer Madonna 2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Contestant Lucky Stars Batch 2 Bridges of Love Buboy My Fair Lady Arthur 2016 Juan Happy Love Story Bob Agoncillo CelebriTV Himself Dear Uge: 'Till Death Do Us Part Travis Karelasyon: Raketera Anton Sunday PinaSaya Lingcod Karelasyon: Kabit-kabit Rannel Alyas Robin Hood Jojo / Mentalist / Street Magician Superstar Duets Himself / Contestant Magpakailanman: Davao Bombing" Mga kuwento ng pag-asa Part 1 / 2 Victor Dear Uge: Military Mommy Jonas 2017 Full House Tonight Himself / Co-host / Performer Encantadia Manik La Luna Sangre Baristo Elizeo† Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Mario 2018–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Tanggol 2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alkansiya Hercules Ipaglaban Mo!: Hukay Jordan 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rattle June 2020 24/7 Emerson AgbayaniFluidJacob Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? Edward Nonay Bangon Talentadong Pinoy Himself / Talent scout 2021–2022 Hoy, Love You! Jules 2022 My Papa Pi Boy Tinga Flower of Evil Rico Gallardo 2023 The Missing Husband Brendan Salazar 2024 Tadhana: Pinaasa Chito / Roel Barangay Singko Panalo Host FPJ's Batang Quiapo PCPT Franco Katigbing 2025 Sanggang-Dikit FR Eric GarciaPepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang KuwentoMario2026Code Gray (GMA–7) TBA

Awards and nominations Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results 2005 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Male TV Personality SCQ Reload 2009 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta 2012 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino 2013 37th Gawad Urian Awards 2017 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Deadma Walking

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