Emman Abeleda is a Filipino former actor, singer and dancer.
Career
Abeleda practically grew up on screen, he first started appearing on films as early as 1996. As a child actor, he often portrayed son and younger brother roles.
On television, he first appeared as Jun-Jun Estrera in the soap opera Esperanza all the while appearing in the sitcom Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis—both shows started running from 1997 and ending respectively in 1999 and 2001.
From 1997 to 1999, Abeleda appeared in Flames: The Movie (Pangako), Haba Baba Doo, Puti Puti Poo and the Christmas film Puso ng Pasko. First earning his FAMAS Awards nomination in 1998 for Minsan Lamang Magmamahal.
In 2003, he would reprise his role as Jun-Jun, the son of Maricel Soriano and Cesar Montano's characters in Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis, in the sequel series Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis. In the same year, Abeleda started performing with Sergio Garcia, Mhyco Aquino, Rayver Cruz, John Wayne Sace and Mico Aytona. as a group. The group composed mostly of former child actors, would eventually be introduced as singing and dancing teen idol Anim-E the following year and were mainstays in the weekly variety show ASAP.
He was retired from Showbiz in 2005.
Filmography
Television Year Title Role Notes Source 1996–1997 Ang TV Himself/Cast Member 1997–1999 Esperanza Jun-Jun Estrera 1997 Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV Himself/Cast Member 1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Entablado" 1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Haplos sa Sugat" 1997 Flames Episode: "I Hate Boys, I Hate Girls" 1997 Hiraya Manawari Emil Episode: "Ang Lihim ng Rani" 1997–2001 Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis Jun-Jun 1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Pampang" 1998 Wansapanataym Episode: "Konsesnya" 1999 !Oka Tokat Episode: "Nuno Bear" 1999 Wansapanataym Episode: "Komiks" 1999–2003 Tabing Ilog Mario Magtibay 1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Inakay" 1999–2000, 2001 Epol/Apple Kenneth 2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Keyboard" 2000 Wansapanataym Episode: "Madyik Pinggan ATBP." 2000 Wansapanataym Pencil Episode: "Anong Gusto Mong Maging?" 2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Burda" 2001 Recuerdo de Amor Young Paulo Jose Villafuerte 2002–2005 Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis Jun-Jun 2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Dictionary" 2002–2004 Kapalaran Henry 2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya Chester Episode: "Garapon" 2003–2005 ASAP Himself Segment: "Anim-E/Anime"
Film Year Title Role Notes Source 1996 May Nagmamahal sa Iyo Leonard (5 y/o) 1996 Rubberman Younger brother 1996 Istokwa Dot-Dot 1996 Da Best in da West 2: Da Western Pulis Istori Larry's son Credited as "Emmanuel Abeleda" 1996 Bitag Ivan 1997 Ako ba ang nasa Puso Mo Young Ariel 1997 Flames: The Movie Sammy Segment: "Pangako" 1997 Minsan Lamang Magmamahal Miguel 1998 Haba Baba Doo! Puti Puti Poo! Emman 1998 Puso ng Pasko Christopher 1999 Higit pa sa Buhay Ko Jun-Jun Bernardo 1999 Esperanza: The Movie Jun-Jun Estrera
Awards and nominations Year Work Organizatiom Category Result Source 1998 Minsan Lamang Magmamahal FAMAS Awards Best Child Actor 1999 Puso ng Pasko Best Child Actor 2000 Higit pa sa Buhay Ko Best Child Actor Esperanza: The Movie Best Child Actor 2004 Aliw Awards Best Dance Group 2005 Best Dance Group
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