# Jerome Ponce

Joseph Jerome Gapido Porciuncula (born June 4, 1995), better known as Jerome Ponce, is a Filipino actor and model. He rose to fame after being cast in the hit Philippine daytime series Be Careful With My Heart as Luke Andrew Lim.

## Career

Ponce portrayed a minor role in the musical play Cory ng Edsa and started his showbiz career as a stage actor in theatre plays. In 2012, Ponce made his television debut in the long-running Philippine romantic comedy television series, Be Careful With My Heart, as Luke Lim, the eldest son of Richard "Sir Chief" Lim. Before joining the daytime drama, Ponce auditioned twice to enter Pinoy Big Brother and he was put in the reserved slot, but failed to make it to enter the house. He is one of the 12 "discoveries" for the new actors and actresses of the 2013 Star Magic Circle. Ponce had starring roles in the drama series Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita, The Good Son, and A Soldier's Heart.

## Personal life

Ponce was born on June 4, 1995. He graduated in Malayan High School of Science in Pandacan, Manila. He postponed his college studies at the Mapua Institute of Technology after entering his acting career. He was previously in a relationship with volleyball player Mika Reyes from 2017 until 2020.

## Filmography
### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2020–2021 | Ben X Jim | Jimson Alcantara | YouTube |
| 2021 | Click, Like, Share: Found | Vince | iWantTFC |
| 2021 | GVBOYS | Jawo | YouTube |
| 2023 | Roadkillers | Marco | Amazon Prime Video |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
| 2015 | Haunted Mansion | Jacob | | |
| 2017 | The Ghost Bride | Matt | Supporting role | |
| 2018 | Walwal | Intoy | | |
| 2018 | Otlum | Allan | | |
| 2019 | Finding You | Arnel "Nel" Allan Bunyl | | |
| 2019 | Hello, Love, Goodbye | JM | | |
| 2019 | Ang Henerasyong Sumuko Sa Love | Denzel | | |
| 2021 | Katips | Gregorio "Greg" Lagusnilad | | |
| 2023 | Martyr or Murderer | young Ninoy Aquino | | [15] [16] |
| 2024 | A Glimpse of Forever | Dante | | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2012–2014 | Be Careful With My Heart | Luke Andrew Lim | ABS-CBN |
| 2013–present | ASAP | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Ryan Briones | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Charles Garcia | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Peligro | Danny | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Tapat | Ben | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Wansapanataym: Candy's Crush | Paolo Angara | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pintura | Gilbert | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tahanan | Teen Recho | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Sementado | Kiko | ABS-CBN |
| 2017–2018 | The Good Son | Lorenzo "Enzo" Buenavidez | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Bastardo | Vince Antolin | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | young Enrico Matias | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Hawa | Hans | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | young Greg | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Simbahan | Kiko | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Philip "Phil" Panganiban | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Fill in the Bank | Himself | TV5 |
| 2020–2021 | Sunday 'Kada | Himself | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020–2021 | Sunday Noontime Live! | Himself | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Gen Z | Jojo Garcia | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | P/Cpt. Adrian Jimenez | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023 | Safe Skies Archer | Akihiro Juarez | Viva One |
| 2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself | TV5 RPTV |
| 2024–2025 | It's Showtime | Himself | Kapamilya Channel A2Z All TV GMA Network GTV |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Artist |
| 2024 | Iced Coffee | Pix!e |

## Awards

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2014 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Loveteam on Television (with Janella Salvador) | Be Careful With My Heart | Won | |
| 2014 | 62nd FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Awards | Himself | Won | |