
Acting
Aug 22, 2001
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Zaijian Jaranilla
Acting
Biography
Zaijian Jaranilla (born Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla on 23 August 2001) is a Filipino actor. He rose to fame for his role as Santino in the Christian drama series May Bukas Pa (2009-2013). In film, he is best known for his roles in the films RPG Metanoia (2010), My Ex & Whys (2017), The Last Beergin (2025), and 2 Valid IDs (2026).
Feature Films (15)

Angelo dreams of creating a medicine that could cure his father’s illness. With some knowledge about medicinal herbs, he makes a living as a faith healer. Everyone believes him, except Cielo Delos Santos, a doctor who swears to do everything to uncover Angelo’s secret. Things get a little complicated when Angelito, an exiled angel comes down to earth to help Angelo become a better man. As the three of them try to achieve their own goals, they realize that they need each other more than they are willing to admit.
Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!

Cali a blogger who owns the upcoming blog "The Bakit List," and her ex Gio who will return to her life unexpectedly and surprisingly.
My Ex & Whys

Jane, a die-hard fan, wants to win tickets to Billy Fernandez's concert. To do this she must answer the question, "What would you do if it was the end of the world?" In search for this answer she meets different people with different love stories: a 40-year old virgin named Virgie who meets a gigolo named Charles; a hopeless romantic secretary, Barbara who is helping her boss, Ken with "personal issues"; Belle who is in love with her gay best-friend, Butch, an active-executive; Verna who falls in love with a waiter named Elvis in Vietnam; Jomar who is trying to court Ayie with the help of a 35 year old mentally-challenged man named Pipoy; Patty who traces her first love, Alvin to become a model for her company.
24/7 In Love

Nico is a simple 11-year-old kid living a simple life. But whenever he plays the MMORPG called "Metanoia", he transforms into a hero of his own little world. One day, the Metanoia network is infected by a virus that affects the online world, and Nico goes on a journey with his friends to save it and prevent it from taking over the offline world.
RPG Metanoia

A mysterious and powerful being in the river catches the attention of the people living around it.
Pangil sa Tubig

A flamboyant gay teen finds himself in a mind-boggling love triangle while trying to fulfill his dream of becoming a dancer.
Boyette: Not a Girl Yet

A young blacksmith realizes his destiny when a malevolent demon bent on ruling the world unleashes an army of creatures on humanity.
Ang Panday

In 1928 Philippines, under the shadow of American colonialism, Pepito dreams of a life beyond his village, while his father pressures him to inherit the ancient role of circumciser. Amidst forbidden friendships and unrequited loves, Pepito’s journey takes an unexpected turn, challenging the very heart of tradition and identity.
The Circumciser

Lives of 5 strangers intersect in a convenience store – Hilo a family man running away from his family, RG a man in a crossroad, Tere a tired married woman taking care of an invalid husband, Sandy a spoiled brat with trivial problems, Isaac a young man in love with Sandy but nonexistent to her.
The Last Beergin

Two people with Down syndrome navigate love, acceptance, and self-discovery in a world that often sees their condition before seeing them.
I'mPerfect

Set in Nagoya, Japan, four Filipina entertainers form a sisterhood while facing the emotional cost of their jobs. Together, they must decide what they are truly willing to sacrifice for their dreams in a foreign land.
Midnight Girls
Television & Series (16)

A seemingly perfect home gets shattered by broken trust and infidelity, bringing forth catastrophic effects into the lives of the couple, their son, and everyone else involved. This is a story about a woman scorned.
The Broken Marriage Vow

Lorenzo's Time was a Philippine television drama starring Zaijan Jaranilla and Carmina Villaroel. The series aired on ABS-CBN in July 2, 2012 and worldwide on The Filipino Channel in July 3, 2012. The show ended with its last episode on October 5, 2012.
Lorenzo's Time

Noah was a teleserye Philippine action-fantasy series produced by ABS-CBN. The series premiered on July 12, 2010.
Noah

Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig is a Christmas special Philippine television mini drama series which airs on ABS-CBN. from November 21, 2011 to January 27, 2012 It topbills child actors Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Mutya Orquia & Louise Abuel. The show's previous name was Diyos Ay Pag-Ibig which is revert as a theme song of the said series. It replaced 100 Days to Heaven's time slot.
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig

A student’s death causes a scandal at the prestigious Northford High. Investigations conclude it was a suicide. The victim’s twin sister thinks otherwise. As she searches for truth, she will unravel secrets that are far more shocking and dangerous.








