Jaime Fabregas

Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (Tagalog: [ˈhɐjme pɐˈbrɛgas]; born February 28, 1950[1]) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer.

Jaime Fábregas
Fábregas in 2013
Born
Jaime Francisco García Fábregas

(1950-02-28) February 28, 1950 (age 74)
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor
Years active1974–present
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Spouse(s)Maria Leticia Caballero (annulled)
Consuelo Tordesillas
Children7 (incl. Lara)
Parent(s)Pedro Miguel Fábregas
Isabel García

Early life

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Fabregas' ancestral house in San Nicolas, Iriga City

Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel García.

Career

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Fábregas began his acting career in theatre before entering show business. He became a part of Repertory Philippines where he acted in many plays and musicals.

Fábregas is a former host of the gag show Sic O'Clock News (IBC 13). He is also a former wrestling segment reporter of Pinoy Wrestling (PTV 4), where he was dubbed the local version of WWE reporter Mean Gene Okerlund.

He is also a musical scorer, having won awards for his works in films. Shake, Rattle & Roll, which was screened at the 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), was the recipient of the Best Music accolade, a film which he did the musical score for. He also did the musical score for Rizal sa Dapitan and Kutob, which were screened at the 1997 and 2005 MMFF, respectively. Both films were given the Best Musical Score award.[3]

Fábregas is best known for his role as Lt. General Delfin S. Borja in the ABS-CBN action-drama series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, starring Coco Martin. Behind the scenes, he is also the musical director for the show.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Fábregas was married to his first wife, Leticia Caballero, with whom he has three children. The couple later annulled. His children with Caballero were former actors - Lara Fábregas, Paolo Fábregas and Minco Fábregas.

He later married his second wife Ma. Consuelo Tordesillas, with whom he has four children. Two of his sons with Tordesillas are musicians - Emilio Fábregas (guitarist of the Filipino band Bonsai! Bonsai!)[4] and Leandro Fábregas (bassist of the Filipino band Rusty Machines).[5]

In addition to his seven children, Fábregas also has twelve grandchildren.

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleProduction Company
1976Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?Comandante
1981WildJPM Productions
1982Oro, Plata, MataMinggoyExperimental Cinema of the Philippines
1983Bad Bananas sa Puting TabingLasticoVanguard Films
1984Working GirlsBoard MemberVIVA Films
1985Paradise Inn
Isa-Isa Lang!FPJ Productions
Sex Object
1986KamagongVIVA Films
Muslim .357JimmyEDL Productions
Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang CaviteFelixBSH Films
HalimawNCV Films
TuklawDon OsmundoGolden Lions Films
1987Bunsong KerubinSaturRegal Films
Jack & JillDon Juanito BartolomeVIVA Films
Takot Ako, Eh!NCV Production
Kapag Puno Na ang SalopDoctorFPJ Productions
1988Taray at TeroyCaloyRegal Films
I Love You 3x a DayDean Jaime CabunglawVIVA Films
Smith & WessonMr. Ayala
Kumander Anting-AntingSuperior Films
1989Eagle SquadVIVA Films
Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong AlienMad scientist
1990Sa Diyos Lang Ako SusukoMayor Jose Antero
Nardong Toothpick
Dino DineroSeiko Films
Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si TaxDavidRegal Films
May Isang Tsuper ng TaxiMr. VelardeFPJ Productions
Baril Ko ang UusigMoranLEA Productions
1991Leon ng Maynila: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFFMr. VelardeMoviestars Production
Mayor LatigoMayor PerezOctoArts Films
1992Jerry Marasigan, WPDSeiko Films
1993Dugo ng PandayGobernadorRegal Films
ManchichiritchitDon AndresVIVA Films
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin KitaSeranteRegal Films
1994Macario DuranoEditorial ChiefMoviestars Production
Ismael ZacariasMr. Tanchoco
Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy GuapoDon Anselmo
Si Ayala at si ZobelBank managerOctoArts Films
1995Sarah... Ang Munting PrinsesaStar Cinema
Magic KombatAsst. DeanMahogany Pictures
Ang Syota Kong BalikbayanDon FacundoFPJ Productions
1996Lab en KissesUncle JohnOctoArts Films
Cinemax Studios
M-Zet Productions
1997Halik ng VampiraDr. HellgaardeOctoArts Films / Cinemax Studios
Rizal sa DapitanFr. Francisco Paula de SanchezIndependent Cinema Association of the Philippines / Moviepix International / PLDT
1998NagbibinataArnold VelascoStar Cinema
José RizalLuis Taviel de AndradeGMA Films
1999Scorpio Nights 2Butch BeltranSerafim Productions / VIVA Films
2000Ayos Na... ang KasunodMr. Legaspi / The bossFPJ Productions
2002Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni LoloImus Productions
2003Spirit Warriors: The ShortcutSir HarryMAQ Productions
RoadRunner Network
Ngayong Nandito KaDon Federico RodriguezStar Cinema
2004AstigmatismTatangBlue Red Pictures
Pelipula Productions
ABS-CBN Entertainment
2005D' AnothersFr. FlorentinoStar Cinema
2006EternityFr. MiguelRegal Films
2010Here Comes the BrideBienStar Cinema / OctoArts Films / Quantum Films
RosarioParty GuestCinemabuhay International, Studio5
2011Ikaw ang Pag-ibigMarilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center / Star Cinema
A Mother's StoryEdgarStar Cinema / ABS-CBN International
2012Guni-GuniNandingRegal Films
I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!Julio FuentebellaStudio 5, Unitel Productions
The StrangersPeteQuantum Films, MJM Productions
2013RaketerosHeaven's Best Entertainment
When the Love Is GoneYuri's fatherVIVA Films
2014Trophy Wife
2015Felix ManaloPadre Mariano Borja
2016Lumayo Ka Nga Sa AkinPriestVIVA Films / Heaven's Best Entertainment
2017Extra ServiceDon Jose MondragonSkylight Films / Star Cinema
Ang LarawanDon Aristeo BernardoCulturtain Musicat Productions / Solar Pictures
Ang PandayAndoy BatungbakalStar Cinema
2023GomBurZaArchbishop Gregorio Melitón Martínez[6]Jesuit Communications / MediaQuest Ventures
Fireflyold LouieGMA Pictures

Television

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YearTitleRoleNetwork
1985Lovingly YoursVarious
1987–1990Sic O'Clock NewsSonny Esguerra
1988A Dangerous LifeBen Balamo
1989Pinoy WrestlingSegment Wrestling Reporter
1990BoracayRPN 9
1991Cebu
1992Toink: Hulog ng LangitGMA Network
1993GMA Telesine Specials
VIVA Spotlight Drama Specials
ATM: Annette Tonyboy Maria
Noli Me TangereAlferez
1994Tondominium
Modern Romance sa Telebisyon
1995Love Notes The Series
TGISGMA Network
Mikee
19961896
Growing UpGMA Network
1997Mikee Forever
Wansapanataym: "Daga"ABS-CBN
1999MaynilaGMA Network
Pwedeng PwedeABS-CBN
2000Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Wedding Cake"
GMA Drama Studio PresentsGMA Network
Super Klenk
2001Sa Dulo ng Walang HangganMenandro Soriano
Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinRoberto ZeñorosaGMA Network
Sana ay Ikaw na Nga
2002Magpakailanman
Wansapanataym: "Ang Pilyo at ang Pilya"ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: "Zorotsky"Miguel
2002–2003Habang Kapiling KaFausto BravoGMA Network
2004Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
Sarah the Teen PrincessABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: "Bottled Genie"Head genie
Wansapanataym: "Palakokak"Haring Kekok
2005Hokus PokusVariousGMA Network
Ang Mahiwagang BaulVarious
Kampanerang KubaDon Francisco Saavedra
2006MajikaAduroGMA Network
2007Camera CaféBoss Ric
Asian TreasuresPio Roman Dalisay / Gomburza
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: "Ang Mahiwagang Kuba"Minister
MarimarDon Augusto Aldama
Pangarap Na BituinLouie SalcedoABS-CBN
Princess SarahMonsieur Dufarge
2008Iisa Pa LamangEnrique Torralba
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Isda"Maning
2009–2010May Bukas PaFr. Anthony
2010ClaudineVarious
ImortalAbraham VillamorABS-CBN
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Birth Certificate"Fred
IglotDr. Hugo Petrovsky
Wansapanataym: "My Gulay"IslawABS-CBN
Ikaw ay Pag-IbigJudge Jonathan Lacerna
Mars Ravelo's Captain BarbellPresident
2012Wansapanataym: "Ang Monito ni Monika"DomengABS-CBN
E-BoyAlfredo Villareal
A Beautiful AffairArturo Pierro
2013Wansapanataym: "Hungry Games"Lolo
Juan Dela CruzFr. Ramoncito "Cito" Gonzales [7]
My Little Juan
2014Wansapanataym: "Enchanted House"Grandpa
The Legal WifeLeo Zapanta
Mars Ravelo's DyesebelHaring Aurelio
Ang Dalawang Mrs. RealJuan Antonio 'Jun' Real Jr.GMA Network
Vampire ang Daddy KoAlbularyo, Sir Jimmy
2015Pari 'KoyBishop Hilario Baltazar
All of MeVicente AvilaABS-CBN
2015–2022FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoLt. Gen. Delfin S. Borja
2018Barangay 143Coach Caloy (Voice Only)
2023Almost ParadiseFr. Christo
LinlangBadong
2024- presentFPJ’s Batang QuiapoFacundo Caballero

As composer

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YearTitleProduction CompanyNotes
1984Misteryo sa TuwaExperimental Cinema of the Philippines
Shake, Rattle & RollAthena ProductionsWon for Best Music (MMFF)
1985Virgin ForestRegal FilmsWon for Best Musical Score (FAP)
Scorpio NightsWon for Best Music (Gawad Urian)
BoatmanAMA Communications
Sex ObjectUltravision Films
1986HalimawNCV FilmsWon for Best Musical Score (MMFF)
1987No Retreat... No Surrender... Si KumanderFPJ Productions
1988Ibulong Mo sa DiyosRegal Films
Taray at Teroy
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
One Day, Isang Araw
Sheman: Mistress of the UniverseVIVA Films
Sandakot Na BalaRegal Films
I Love You 3x a DayVIVA Films
Smith & Wesson
Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa IyoLea Productions
Agila ng MaynilaFPJ Productions
1989The ExpendablesPremiere ProductionsReleased as Full Battle Gear in the Philippines
Kung Kasalanan ManViva Films
Sa Kuko ng AgilaJE Productions
Rich Films
V Rich Films
1990Hepe: Isasabay Kita sa Paglubog na Araw!Double M Productions
Big W Films
1991Leon ng Maynila: Lt. Col. Romeo B. MagantoRNB Films
Buburahin Kita sa MundoGood Harvest Unlimited
Hinukay Ko Na ang Libingan MoVIVA Films
Manong Gang: Ang Kilabot at MagandaMoviestars Production
1992Grease Gun GangVIVA FilmsWith Nonong Buencamino
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Aguila at Guerrero: Droga TerminatorsStellar Films / ABS-CBN Films
Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga LawinHarvest International Films Corporation
1994Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti
VampiraRegal Films
Epimaco Velasco: NBIVIVA Films / FLT Films International
Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy GuapoWon for Best Musical Score (MMFF)
1995EskapoStar Cinema
Run Barbi RunCinemax Studios
1996MumbakiNeo Films
Johns Hopkins University
1997Batas MilitarFoundation for Worldwide People Power
Ang ProbinsyanoFPJ Productions
1998Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano
Sige, Subukan MoRegal Entertainment
HilingStar Cinema
1999Scorpio Nights 2Neo Films / Serafim Productions /VIVA Films
WansapanataymStar Cinema
Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik
BayolenteRegal Entertainment
2000Ang DalubhasaMillennium Cinema
Mahal Kita, Walang IwananRegal Films
2001Tabi Tabi PoFLT Films International / VIVA Films
2002Ang Alamat ng LawinFPJ Productions
2003BayaránWild World Entertainment Co.
PaknersFPJ Productions
Bertud ng PutikImus Productions
Masamang UgatVIVA Films
2005KutobCanary FilmsWon for Best Musical Score (MMFF)

Awards and nominations

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YearResultCategoryAwardFilm
1984WonBest MusicMetro Manila Film FestivalShake, Rattle & Roll
1985NominatedBest MusicGawad Urian AwardMisteryo sa Tuwa
NominatedBest MusicGawad Urian AwardBoatman
1986NominatedBest MusicGawad Urian AwardVirgin Forest
WonBest MusicGawad Urian AwardScorpio Nights
WonBest Musical ScoreFAP AwardVirgin Forest
WonBest MusicMetro Manila Film FestivalHalimaw
1987NominatedBest MusicGawad Urian AwardPrivate Show
1988WonBest Musical ScoreFAP AwardTagos ng Dugo
1989NominatedBest MusicFAMAS AwardIbulong Mo sa Diyos[8]
1990NominatedBest MusicGawad Urian AwardAng Pumatay ng Dahil sa Iyo
NominatedBest MusicGawad Urian AwardJoe Pring: Homicide Manila Police
1991WonBest MusicGawad Urian AwardMy Other Woman
1992NominatedBest Achievement In SoundYCC AwardSa Kabila ng Lahat
WonBest MusicGawad Urian Award
1993NominatedBest Achievement In SoundYCC AwardTag-araw, Tag-ulan
WonBest MusicGawad Urian AwardNarito ang Puso Ko
1995NominatedBest Achievement In SoundYCC AwardVampira
NominatedBest Achievement In SoundYCC AwardWating
NominatedBest MusicGawad Urian Award
1996NominatedBest Achievement In SoundYCC AwardSa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig
1997WonBest Achievement In SoundYCC AwardMumbaki
WonBest Musical ScoreFAMAS Award
WonBest Musical ScoreMetro Manila Film FestivalRizal sa Dapitan
1998WonBest Supporting ActorMetro Manila Film FestivalJose Rizal
1999WonBest Achievement In SoundYCC AwardCuracha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga
WonBest Supporting ActorStar AwardsJose Rizal
WonBest Supporting ActorGawad Urian Award
WonBest Supporting ActorFAMAS Award
2002NominatedBest Musical ScoreFAMAS AwardAbakada... Ina
2005WonBest Musical ScoreMetro Manila Film FestivalKutob
2011NominatedBest Performance By An Actor In A Leading RoleGolden Screen AwardHere Comes the Bride
NominatedBest Supporting ActorFAMAS Award

References

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  3. ^ Ortega, Carlos (March 26, 2016). "Keeping Score: The Great Filipino Musical Scorers". One Music PH. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "Bonsai! Bonsai!". bandcamp. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  5. ^ "Rusty Machines". bandcamp. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  6. ^ GOMBURZA (October 5, 2023). "COMING SOON!". Facebook (in English and Filipino). Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved October 5, 2023. LOOK: ALL-STAR CAST NG GOMBURZA
  7. ^ http://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/21/13/my-little-juan-debuts-no-1 "My Little Juan' debuts at No. 1"
  8. ^ "FAMAS announces nominees". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. April 17, 1989. p. 18. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
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