James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino actor, singer, dancer, and model. He is known for his roles in Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2001 – 2002), Rubi (2010), Lorenzo's Time (2012), One More Chance (2007), Now and Forever: Ganti (2005) and in the 2014 GMA afternoon primetime Yagit as Victor Guison. Blanco was also notable for his roles in the youth oriented shows Click (1999 – 2002) and Kahit Kailan (2002 – 2003), both on GMA Network.
Early life and background Blanco was born on June 15, 1981 in Manila, Philippines, the Filipino actor spent his early life in the capital. He attended AMA Computer University for his freshman year before choosing to put his education on hold to pursue a highly successful career in the entertainment industry.
Acting career Blanco known for his extensive work in both television dramas and films, his career highlights include a Best Actor win at the 20th Asian Film Festival and prominent roles in One More Chance (2007), Prima Donnas (2020–2022), and Forever Young (2024–2025).
Blanco is part of the ensemble cast in the 2026 Philippine television adaptation of the medical drama The Good Doctor.
In 2026, joined the GMA Public Affairs drama-musical series You're My Favorite Song, where he plays the character Enrico Monteverde. In this role, he portrays a grieving father who searches for his missing daughter by singing the song he wrote for her.
Personal life Blanco is previously married to Tania Creighton-Castillo and has three children.
Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2001 Cool Dudes 24/7 John Bahay ni Lola Neil 2002 Home Alone da Riber Vic 2004 Homecoming Kuya Vincent Sigaw Jude 2005 Lovestruck Kutob RJ 2006 I Will Always Love You Andrew 2007 One More Chance Kenneth Del Rosario 2012 Guni-Guni Angelo Lovi Poe’s two worlds By: Bayani San Diego Jr. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 29, 2012 2015 A Second Chance Kenneth Del Rosario Movie Queen Bea Alonzo returns for 'One More Chance' sequel. Starcinema.abs-cbn.com (October 9, 2015). Retrieved on November 29, 2015. 2016 Pilapil 2017 Mang Kepweng Returns Dr. Zacharias Rivera Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa Abdul 2021 Huwag Kang Lalabas Berting (segment: "Bahay") 2022 Family Matters Nelson 2023 The Monkey and the Turtle Manuel Palma 2024 Selda ng Kahapon ErnieOutside Diego 2025 Isla Babuyan David
Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 2000–2002 Click Anton 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Joseph Marcelo 2002 Pangako ng Lupa Paul 2002–2003 Kahit Kailan Victor 2003–2004 Narito ang Puso Ko Santiago "Santi" Tatlonghari 2004 Ikaw sa Puso Ko Alfie 2004–2005 Mulawin Aramis2005 Sugo Topel Bubble Gang Himself Now and Forever: Ganti Luis2006 Hongkong Flight 143 Andy Noel Komiks Presents: Inday sa Balitaw Cleto Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Tricycle Driver2007 Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa Your Song Presents: With You Ramil Your Song Presents: Wishing Lampira Bob 2007–2008 Lastikman Albert "Alingasaw" Langitan 2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol Francis Maalaala Mo Kaya: Card Miguel2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak Arnel Nasaan Ka Maruja? Caloy Ruedo2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plane Ticket Young Tomas Rubi Marco Beauty Queen Young Virgilio Magkaribal Young Manuel Abella 2010–2011 Inday Wanda Toryo 2011 Rod Santiago's The Sisters Dennis Regal Shocker Presents: Espiritista Carlos Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Eros2012 Regal Shocker Presents: Gayuma Levi Valiente Joel GatchalianValiente returns this Monday on TV5 primetime retrieved via www.interaksyon.com September 2, 2012 Wansapanataym Presents: Trick or Trixie Trixie's dad Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan Angel Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers Young Luis Mundo Man ay Magunaw Young Dante Santos Makapiling Kang Muli Emilio dela Rosa Lorenzo's Time Jonas Silvestre / Archimedes "Archie" Montereal 2013 Wansanapanatym Presents: Tago, Diego, Tago! Tatay Juan dela Cruz Emil Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Arnel Kahit Konting Pagtingin Jacob Dimagiba2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Seashells Gardo The Legal Wife Young Javier Santiago Mirabella Alfred Robles Ipaglaban Mo: Hindi Ko Sinasadya, Yaya Jimmy Magpakailanman: Habang Buhay Na Maghihintay - The Elvira Bolo Story Tirso 2014–2015 Yagit Victor Guison 2015 Magpakailanman: My Teacher, My Rapist Sir Paras Karelasyon: Bayaw Ninoi Wagas: Love in the Time of Yolanda Joel 2015–2016 Marimar Rodolfo San Jinez 2016 Dear Uge: Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Antonietta Rodrigo Karelasyon: Transwoman Glen The Millionaire's Wife Mark Crisostomo FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Edwin Maniego Ipaglaban Mo: Witness Raul 2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makeup Mark Ipaglaban Mo: Pikot Manuel Road Trip Guest Dear Uge: Gate Crush Dave Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kakanin Edwin 2017–2018 Impostora Eric Espiritu 2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Ate Cardo Magpakailanman: Tatay Ng Lansangan - The Butch Nerja Story Butch Tadhana Tonyo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hapagkainan Robert Ipaglaban Mo: Nars Glen Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lason Raul Onanay Mark Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Lipstick Mike 2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Apelyido Harry Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Portrait young Edong Dragon Lady Bryan Atienza 2019–2020 The Killer Bride Juan Felipe Dela Torre 2020 Ipaglaban Mo: Tukso Gio Beauty Queens Roger 2020–2022 Prima Donnas Ruben Escalante 2021 Dear Uge: Masahe Is Key Bernard Wish Ko Lang: Ghost Child Tom 2022 Wish Ko Lang: A Mother's Love Michael 2022–2025Family Feud Contestant 2024 Eat Bulaga! Guest 2024–2025 Forever Young Rigor Peralta 2025 Slay Hector Baltazar Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gumamela Albert 2025–2026 Cruz vs Cruz Joselito2026 Rainbow Rumble ContestantYou're My Favorite Song Enrico Montaverde TBA
Accolades Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results200014th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV PersonalityClick
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