Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos (; born January 22, 1996) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.
In July 2011, Ramos won second place on Pilipinas Got Talent, a reality talent show in ABS-CBN and became a recording artist under Star Magic. In 2012, he was cast in his first teleserye project, Princess and I, top-billing with Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil.
From 2013 to 2016, he appeared in supporting roles in a string of films such as She's Dating the Gangster, Kid Kulafu, A Second Chance, Honor Thy Father and Everything About Her. His first starring role came as Felix Salonga in the 2016 critically acclaimed coming-of-age film 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten. He has since been cast in recurring roles the drama A Love to Last (2017) and fantasy series La Luna Sangre (2017–18).
He also starred in indie films such as Riding in Tandem opposite Jason Abalos, released in select cinemas in the Philippines on October 13–19, 2017. It was announced that he was cast in thriller drama Kasunduan which also stars Joey Marquez, Joem Bascon and Ejay Falcon, released in 2018.
He transferred to GMA Network's talent agency, Sparkle GMA Artist Center, in 2020 after 9 years with Star Magic.
Personal life
Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos was born on January 22, 1996, in Parañaque, Philippines, to parents Lito Ramos and Tessa Nepomuceno, who are entrepreneurs. In 2013, he graduated high school from Colegio San Agustin in Makati.
Ramos was inspired by his father, who started to train him to be a singer at the age of 5. His talent was influenced by Michael Jackson, David Cook, Journey, and John Lennon. However, his musical taste matured from the influences of Queen, Aerosmith, and The Beatles while growing up. In 2011, he trained with Jay Glorioso of the UP Diliman College of Music and the Juilliard School of Performing Arts.
He is currently in a relationship with actress Gabbi Garcia since 2017.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Ref.2014 She's Dating the Gangster Lucas Lazaro Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Gino Part 3: Flight 6662015 Kid Kulafu Eugene A Second Chance Noel Honor Thy Father Emil2016 Everything About Her Jared The Achy Breaky Hearts Keith 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Felix Salonga Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: ForeverisNotEnough Lennon2017Riding in TandemJonard2018LiwayKarlcompeting entry in the 2018 Cinemalaya Film Festival2019The Ghosting Dead Kids Paolo Gabriel LSS (Last Song Syndrome) Zack Lead role2022ResbakRichardshown in the Tokyo International Filmfest2023As If It’s TrueJamescompeting entry in the 2023 Cinemalaya Film Festival2023GomBurZaJose Rizal2024Fuchsia LibrePatron2025Olsen's DayOlsenOfficial entry to Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2025One Hit WonderEntoy
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref.2011 Pilipinas Got Talent1 Himself Season 3 Contestant / Grand Finalist and Runner-up Gandang Gabi, Vice!2Guest2012 Sarah G. Live2 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 41 Performer / B.F.F. at the Big Night The X Factor Philippines1 Musical Guest Princess and I Martin Nikolas "Kiko" Salamat Mikay's Best Friend 2012–2020 ASAP Himself Co-host / Performer, member of ASAP Boyfriendz2013 Wansapanataym: Eye Naku! Allan Season 4, Episode 134 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box Jayson Season 21, Episode 130 Annaliza Jeric Garcia Supporting role / Louie's first love interest2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan Janus Season 21, Episode 158 Wansapanataym: Puppy ko si Papi Jeff Season 5, Episode 215 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stars Mark Season 21, Episode 183 2015 Pangako Sa 'Yo Jasper Bejerano Special Participation 2017 A Love to Last Red Hernandez 2017–2018 La Luna Sangre Lemuel Ruiz Guest (later became a supporting character) 2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tubuhan Noven Belleza2018 BaganiGuest role Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Aldrin 2020Make It with You Atty. Stephen "Sputnik" Perez 2020–2023All-Out Sundays Himself Performer 2021Love vs Stars GaliRegal Studio Presents: One Million Comments, Magjo-jowa na Ako!Prince MattStories from the Heart: Love On Air Joseph / DJ Jojo Lead cast 2022Love You Stranger Ben Mallari 2023Maria Clara at Ibarra Basilio Supporting CastSimula sa GitnaAndrewMain role 2024It's Showtime HimselfGuest / Performer2025How to Cheat DeathMiguelMain role2026Honor Thy MotherLorenzo de LeonMain role 1 Khalil Ramos guestings and appearances on Talent & Reality Game Shows 2 Khalil Ramos guestings and appearances on Variety & Talk Shows
Discography Album Year Album title Details Certification Ref. 2012 Khalil Ramos Released date: August 2012 Label: Star Records
Singles Year Track Details Ref.2012 "Kung Ako Ba Siya"Album: Love Songs from Princess and I Related work: Princess and I Released date: June 15, 2012 Label: Star Records "Now We're Together" "Gusto Kita" (with Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil)
Music videos Year Title Details Ref. 2012 "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana"Album: Khalil Ramos Label: Star Records
Music video appearances Year Title Performer 2012"Pinoy Summer, Da Best Forever"Sarah Geronimo Gerald Anderson"Da Best ang Feeling"Toni Gonzaga"Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko"Various artists2019"Pagtingin"Ben&Ben"Araw-Araw"
Covers Ramos became popular due to his viral cover songs. Most of these covers were courtesy of his guesting on the radio program The Roadshow on Wish 107.5 in 2016. Some of these covers include "Iris" (originally by Goo Goo Dolls). Due to his popularity, he guested again on the radio station for the second time in January 2017. In September 2019, Ramos, together with partner Gabbi Garcia, performed their rendition of "Pagtingin" by Ben&Ben.
Theatre +YearTitleRoleProduction companyVenueNotesRef2023Tick, Tick... BOOM!Jon9 Works TheatricalRCBC Plazaalternating with Jef Flores2025Liwanag sa DilimElesi9 Works TheatricalRCBC Plazaalternating with Anthony Rosaldo
Accolades Year Award-giving Body Category Notable Works Result Ref.2011 Google PhilippinesTop 10 NewsmakersHimself201226th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV Personality4th FMTM awards for TV Entertainment Sec.Rookie of the YearPrincess and I 201310th Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Breakthrough Performance by an ActorYes! 100 Most Beautiful Stars100 Most Beautiful StarsHimself5th PMPC Star Awards for MusicNew Male Recording Artist of the YearKhalil RamosNominees for 5th Star Awards for Music named . ABS-CBN News. Published 11 September 2013. Retrieved 2017-07-14.26th Awit AwardsBest Performance by a New Male Recording Artist "Kung Ako Ba Siya"201612th Cinema One Originals Film FestivalBest Actor2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten201740th Gawad Urian Awards2019Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 3LSS (Last Song Syndrome)202338th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesBest Supporting ActorResbak202414th Gawad Buhay AwardsMale Lead Performance in a MusicalTick, Tick… Boom!2025Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2025Best ActorOlsen's Day
References
External links Khalil Ramos on Star Magic Khalil Ramos on Star Records on ASAP Artists