# Jeric Gonzales

John Eric Salvanera "Jeric" Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), (Tagalog:), is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. He is known as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, Protégé, a reality based artista search, created by GMA Network. Gonzales became David Pomeranz's opening act for the latter's concert in Manila. Gonzales joined the Ginoong Laguna 2012 and won 2nd Runner Up.
He is known for his leading roles in Magkaagaw and Start-Up PH.

## Education and career

Gonzales was a nursing graduate from Calamba Doctors' College in Parian who has temporarily set aside taking the board exams to pursue a showbiz dream. Born and raised in Barangay Halang and was mentored by the Southern Luzon mentor Gina Alajar. Gonzales was originally a protégé of Alajar but due to a twist of the show, Alajar had to let go one of her protégés and mentor Jolina Magdangal chose Gonzales as her new protégé.
At the end of the competition, Gonzales was announced as the "Ultimate Male Protégé." Gonzales' female counterpart in winning the competition is Thea Tolentino who is also from Calamba.
Gonzales became part of the now defunct Sunday noontime variety show Party Pilipinas with the other top six finalists. Also after winning Protégé, Jeric was signed, with Thea Tolentino, to be part of Teen Gen, a sequel of the teen oriented show of the 1990s, T.G.I.S..
In 2013, Gonzales appeared as a guest in sitcom Pepito Manaloto. Gonzales was also part of the prime time telenovela, Love and Lies.
In 2014, Gonzales became part of the cast of Hustisya and in Nora Aunor's Dementia. The same year, Gonzales became a member of the musical trio 3LOGY with Abel Estanislao and Jak Roberto. Their first song is the revival of Jolina Magdangal's hit Maybe It's You.
In 2022, Gonzales, along with Alden Richards, Bea Alonzo, and Yasmien Kurdi joined the cast of the Philippine adaptation of Korean drama Start-Up, where he played the role of Davidson "Dave" Navarro. he considered it a biggest break in his career.

## Filmography
### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2012–13 | Teen Gen | Santiago "Tiago" Torres | GMA Network | Main Role |
| 2013 | Love and Lies | Ryan Alcantara | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |
| 2013 | Pyra: Babaeng Apoy | Jeffrey Calida | GMA Network | Main Cast |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Edward (Young) | GMA Network | Guest Cast |
| 2014–15 | Strawberry Lane | George Bustamante | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Eli Marasigan | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |
| 2015–16 | Destiny Rose | Vince | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |
| 2016 | Once Again | Jared "JV" Sanchez | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |
| 2016 | Oh, My Mama! | Zach Ynares | GMA Network | Main Cast |
| 2017 | Trops | Richard Roxas | GMA Network | Guest Cast |
| 2017 | Super Ma'am | Isagani Dagohoy | GMA Network | Guest Cast |
| 2017–18 | Kambal, Karibal | Michael Roy "Makoy" Claveria | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |
| 2018–19 | Ika-5 Utos | Brix Lorenzo | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |
| 2019–21 | Magkaagaw | Jio Almonte | GMA Network | Main Cast |
| 2021 | Heartful Café | Warren | GMA Network | Guest Cast |
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Davidson "Dave" Navarro | GMA Network | Lead Cast |
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Greg Sandoval | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |
| 2024 | Widows' War | Francis Castillo | GMA Network | Supporting Cast |

### Anthologies

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Flowers of Hope: The Rolando Niangar Story | Rolando Niangar (Teen) | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Maynila: Hate You, Love You | Mauro | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Maynila: Recipe for Love | Elmo | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Wagas: Lydia and Pongol Love Story | Pongol | GMA News TV |
| 2015 | Wagas: Lala and Ronnie Love Story | Ronnie | GMA News TV |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Ang Masuwerteng Pinay sa Brunei: The Kathelyn Dela Cruz Dupaya Story | Mar (Young) | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: Kambal | TJ | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Brother Na, Sister Pa: The Tubato Family Story | Christine Tubato | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Alamat: Ang Mahiwagang Singsing | Pedro (Voice) | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Wish Ko Lang | Jeremy | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Asawa ni Mister, Kabit ni Misis | Junell | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: Apartment | James | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: YOLO si Lola | Moymoy | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Flowers 4 U | Alvin | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Mahal Nga Kasi Kita | Arlan | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Bingit ng Buhay: The Skyway Bus Tragedy | Ryan | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Multo Ni Ella | Elmer | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maynila: Lovely Revenge | Luigi | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Pikot In Love | Alan | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: I Love You, Mars! | Bong | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Ang Hinagpis Ng Isang Ina | Hisham Go | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: Paano Mapansin Ni Crush? | Rusty | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Rehas | Preso | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Karelasyon: Valentines Day | Andy | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Sweet Smell of Success: The Donita Nose Story | Ricky | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: May Forever: The Ariel Cruz and Julieta Manuel Story | Ariel (Young) | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Echoserang Senyorita at ang Pabibong Frog | Fredrick | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Imbestigador: Nanlaban o Pinatay? | Kian Loyd Delos Santos | GMA Network |
| 2017 | AHA!: Monsterfest: Bal-bal | Baldo | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Dear Uge: Saklolo, Saklola | Christian | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: My Life as a Poser: The Roxanne Cana Story | Jkarr | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Wagas: Ang Pilat ni Galea | Eladio | GMA News TV |
| 2018 | Elehiya | Eric | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Ibong Adarna | Don Juan | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Our Crazy Love | Gerald | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Dear Uge: Momshie & Me | Erica | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Dear Uge: My Secret Love | Junie | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Wagas: My Little Big Love | Jamhel | GMA News TV |
| 2018 | Maynila: Love Blends | Andy | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi | Jim | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Regal Studio Presents: Bros B4 Rose | Vincent | GMA Network |

### Various shows

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | Himself / Grand Winner | GMA Network |
| 2012–13 | Party Pilipinas | Himself (performer) | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Ronnie Castro | GMA Network |
| 2013–15 | Sunday All Stars | Himself (performer) | GMA Network |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Christian | GMA Network |
| 2016–17 | Tsuperhero | Danilo | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2014 | Hustisya | Michael |
| 2014 | Dementia | Vincent |
| 2016 | Imagine You & Me | Rudy |
| 2019 | Kiko en Lala | Spa Boy #3 |
| 2022 | Broken Blooms | Jeremy Gonzaga |

## Discography

Singles :
| Year | Title | Featured artist(s) | Composer | Label | Notes |
| 2015 | "Pwede Ba" | Jak Roberto and Abel Estanislao | Mikoy Morales | GMA Records | Local theme from Pinocchio |
| 2019 | "Taksil" | N/A | Glen Mapue | GMA Music | |
| 2020 | "Line To Heaven" | N/A | Paco Arespacochaga | GMA Music | Originally performed by Introvoys |
| 2022 | "Hihintayin Kita" | N/A | Louie Ignacio | GMA Music | Theme from Broken Blooms |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2014 | 11th Golden Screen Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Teen Gen | Nominated |
| 2015 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Dementia | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by An Actor | Magpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi | Won |
| 2021 | 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Male Acoustic Artist of the Year | Taksil | Won |
| 2022 | 17th Harlem International Film Festival | Best Actor | Broken Blooms | Won |
| 2022 | Mokkho International Film Festival | Critics Choice for Best Actor in an Indie | Broken Blooms | Won |
| 2022 | Saskatchewan International Film Festival | Best Actor (Full-Length Fiction) | Broken Blooms | Won |
| 2022 | Tagore International Film Festival | Outstanding Achievements for Best Actor | Broken Blooms | Won |