Jake Macapagal
Actor
As a seasoned actor with over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Jake Macapagal has had the privilege of taking on numerous lead roles in both stage and film productions. One of his career highlights was his BAFTA-nominated critically acclaimed film, Metro Manila, which went on to win several awards including the World Cinema Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and Best British Independent Film Award at the BIFAs. For his outstanding portrayal of Oscar, Jake was even nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer award by BIFA. Since then, he has been fortunate enough to work on a range of exciting projects, such as HBO Asia's Halfworlds, Ben Rekhi's Watch List, and the highly anticipated Paramount+ original U.K. drama series, No Escape. Despite these accomplishments, Jake remains grounded and continues to work hard to hone his craft and bring his best to every project he takes on.
Known for
Metro Manila
July 17, 2013
The Monsters Without
April 28, 2023
Foster Child
September 12, 2007
Watch List
September 11, 2019
Kid Kulafu
April 15, 2015
Quezon
October 15, 2025
Posas
October 5, 2012
Sakay
December 25, 1993
Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig
August 4, 2017
Rabid
November 12, 2021
Double
July 20, 2007
Pi7ong Tagpo
October 1, 2007
Acting15
- 2025Quezon as Manuel Nieto
- 2023The Monsters Without as Rommel Romero
- 2021Rabid as Carlo (segment "Kami Lang Ba Ang Pwede Malasin?")
- 2019Watch List as Victor
- 2017Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig
- 2016Buhay Habangbuhay
- 2015Kid Kulafu as Dizon
- 2013Metro Manila as Oscar Ramirez
- 2012Posas as PO2 Santiago
- 2007Pi7ong Tagpo as Benjo (segment "Wedding Ring")