Ejay Falcon

Edward Jake Lasap Falcon (born November 21, 1989), better known as Ejay Falcon, is a Filipino-French actor. He came to prominence in 2008 after winning Pinoy Big Brother.[2]

Ejay Falcon
Born	Edward Jake Lasap Falcon November 21, 1989 Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino, French
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2008–present
Agent	Star Magic (2008–present) ABS-CBN (2008–2020) TV5 (2008; 2020–present) Viva Artists Agency (2013–present)
Height	6 ft 0 in (184 cm) [1]

Early life

According to the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus website, Falcon's mother left his family in Mindoro when he was little and they never heard anything from her for a long time so at the age of 15, he went to Manila to look for her, only to find out that she had another family.[3][4] During his three-year stay in Manila, he went to University of Manila and took a course in Hotel and Restaurant Management but was forced to quit school because of financial problems.[5] It was also during that time that he met his manager, showbiz hairstylist Benjie Alipio, who took him in as a talent and entered him in Circle of 10 talent search.[5][6] He did not win any title in the said talent search but it served as his ticket to get guest stints in various TV shows. Falcon is also a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo.[7][8]

Career

Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus

When the second season of Pinoy Big Brother started, Falcon auditioned and got in as one of the official housemates of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus. Clad in a Tarzan costume, he was introduced as "Promdi Hottie of Mindoro" who had trouble with technological gadgets and elevators when he first visit Manila.

He was the first housemate to get inside the Pinoy Big Brother house.[3]

On day 75, he was proclaimed the Big Winner—the battle between him and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus's second teen placer Robi Domingo was the closest in Pinoy Big Brother history but he emerged the winner in the end with 36.31% of votes against the latter's 34.39%.[9] His 620,934 votes earned him a title of "Big Winner", a P1.5 million business package from the Crystal Clear water purifying company, a laptop, a kitchen showcase, a 46-inch LCD television set, a condo unit, and a cash prize of P1 million.[9]

Upon leaving the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus house, Falcon was immediately plagued by intrigues. Rumors went out that votes during the Big Night were manipulated in his favor and that he did not deserve to win his title. He was also plagued with questions hinting that he used to be a callboy and that he is not a real promdi (province boy).[10] He denied these issues and said that he leaves the decision to God to judge his detractors.[5] Furthermore, Laurenti Dyogi, the director of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus, defended him from these allegations saying that he won not just because he was poor but because he changed a lot and shared himself in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus.[10]

After Pinoy Big Brother

Falcon's first acting stint after Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus, around late 2008, was when he guested in an episode of That's My Doc with fellow housemate, Valerie Weigmann.[11] He has already guested in various TV shows of ABS-CBN and is part of the third season of TV5's Lipgloss.[12] He also played a short role in Habang May Buhay, a primetime TV series of ABS-CBN which started airing 2010.[13][14] He also made a guest appearance in ABS-CBN's top-rating primetime drama series, May Bukas Pa, last April 2009, and became a recurring cast of the said show. Finally in 2009, he played a major role as Gabby Arcanghel opposite Erich Gonzales in ABS-CBN's drama series entitled Katorse. This was followed by another show entitled Tanging Yaman where he was one of the main cast alongside his previous co-stars in Katorse, Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales. In 2010, he also played a major role as Xyriel Manabat's brother in the show entitled Momay. In the said show, he was paired with Queenie Padilla. In addition, he also appeared in a number of ABS-CBN's MMK and Wansapanataym episodes.

Currently, Falcon is the model/endorser of Bench, Converse, Lacoste, Afficcionado Perfumes and Fashion Exchange.

His last project was Guns and Roses in which he was paired on-screen with Empress Schuck. The show ended in September 2011 but there were rumours that Falcon was planning to court Empress and continue the romance off-screen, but the two say they are happy just being friends.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2008	Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus	Himself	Winner
2008	That's My Doc	Bronson (10 Years From Now)
2008	Midnight DJ	Percy	Episode: "Parola"
2009	Lipgloss'	Santi / Santino
2009	May Bukas Pa	Boy George
2009–2010	Katorse	Gabriel "Gabby" Arcanghel
2010	Tanging Yaman	Epifanio "Epi" Inciong
2010	Habang May Buhay	Nenok
2010	Elena M. Patron's Momay	Justin "JJ" Buenavidez
2010	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Dindo	Episode: "Rosas"
2010	Wansapanataym	Mel Abaruray	Episode: "Abaruray, Abarinding"
2011	Your Song Presents: Kim	Arnold
2011	Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents Pepeng Kuryente	Pepe
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Collin	Episode: "Wheelchair"	[15]
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Efren	Episode: "Medalyon"	[16][17]
2011	Guns and Roses	Jonathan "Onat" Marasigan
2011	Wansapanataym	Carl	Episode: "Ang Bagong Car Ni Carl"
2011	Wansapanataym	Homer Santos	Episode: "OMG, Oh My Ghost"
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Paolo	Episode: "Baunan"
2012	Mundo Man ay Magunaw	Dominiko "Niko" Poblador
2012	Wansapanataym	Bugoy	Episode: "Wansapana-Ride"
2013	Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay	Gabriel de Lara / Victor Bernabe
2013	Wansapanataym	Joselito "Joey" Pascual	Episode: "The Christmas Visitor"
2013	Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma	Sgt. Alexander Pagaran
2014	Wansapanataym	Andrew	Episode: "My Guardian Angel"
2014	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Mark	Episode: "Jeep"
2014	Ipaglaban Mo!	Jigger	Episode: "Kasal Ka Sa Akin"
2014	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Jomar	Episode: "Pedicab"
2015	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Police Sr. Ins. Rennie "Ren-Ren" Tayrus	Episode: "Watawat"
2015	Ipaglaban Mo!	Boyet	Episode: "Tanging Saksi"
2015	Pasión De Amor	Oscar Samonte
2015	Wansapanataym	Antonio "Tonyo" Jimenez	Episode: "I Heart Kuryente Kid"
2016	Maalaala Mo Kaya	NJ	Episode: "Gitara"
2016	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Jomz	Episode: "Halo-halo"
2016	The Greatest Love	Young Peter	Special Participation with Ellen Adarna
2017	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Tim	Episode: "Red Watch"
2017	Ipaglaban Mo!	Gio	Episode: "Mental"
2017	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Ray	Episode: "Army"
2017	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	SPO2 Geraldo "Gerry" Dela Paz
2017	The Promise of Forever	Philip Borja
2018	The Blood Sisters	Antonio "Tonyo" Alipio
2018	Where Stars Land	Ian Santos	Episodes 7-8	[18][19][20]
2019	Sandugo	Julius Caesar "JC" Reyes
2020	Paano Ang Pasko?	Carl
2021	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Ralph Andres	Episode: "Tattoo"

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2010	Father Jejemon	Luis
2011	Tum: My Pledge Of Love	Ibrahim Mata
2012	Amorosa: The Revenge	William
2013	Call Center Girl	Dennis
2013	Saka Saka	Alex Abueg
2013	Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy	Harry
2014	Third Eye	Jimmy
2015	Homeless
2017	Extra Service	Moises
2017	Can't Help Falling in Love	Waiter	Cameo appearance
2017	Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad	Mino

See also

• Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus

References

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2. Lo, Ricky. "CONVERSATIONS With RICKY LO". ABS-CBN News. Philippine Star (via ABS-CBN News Online). Archived from the original on 2009-02-26. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
3. "Pinoy Big Brother Teens Plus :: Housemates". Teensplus.pinoybigbrother.com. 1990-11-21. Archived from the original on 2009-02-28. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
4. "Pinoy Big Brother Teens Plus :: News". pinoybigbrother.com. 2008-04-02. Archived from the original on 2008-06-14. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
5. "Ejay's secrets revealed". Telebisyon.net. 2008-12-22. Archived from the original on 2009-03-16. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
6. ""PBB Teen Edition Plus," an exciting mix of diverse youngsters Online Beta". ABS-CBN News. 2008-03-24. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
7. Flores, Wilson Lee. "What Anthony Taberna wants to ask P-Noy & why he gets teary-eyed on TV". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
8. Falcon, Ejay. "Ejay Falcon Tweet". Twitter. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
9. "Pinoy Big Brother Teens Plus :: News". pinoybigbrother.com. 2008-06-07. Archived from the original on 2009-03-22. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
10. "College dropout beats honor student on Pinoy Big Brother". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2008-06-07. Archived from the original on 2008-10-04. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
11. Ethel Ramos (2008-08-02). "Maja blooms after splitting up with Carlo, Aug 02". Malaya. Archived from the original on 2007-12-19. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
12. Dinno Erece (2009-02-10). "Lipgloss begins third season on TV5, Feb 14". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
13. "Workshop ni Juday, nakansela dahil kay Gina". Abante Tonite. 2009-01-06. Archived from the original on 2010-02-10. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
14. Dinno Erece (2009-02-10). "Lipgloss begins third season on TV5, Feb 14". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
15. "Showbuzz". ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-10. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
16. "Showbuzz". ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-23. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
17. "Jessy Mendiola, Ejay Falcon, and Mark Gil† depict a true story about obsession in MMK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
18. Tabamera, Lily Grave (11 October 2018). "Here's Your First Look At Lauren Young And Ejay Falcon In The Korean Drama 'Where Stars Land'". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
19. "Ejay Falcon, Lauren Young Filming KDrama Episode in Korea". CNN Philippines. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
20. Marajas, Catherine (10 October 2018). "Lauren Young, Ejay Falcon Appear in K-Drama 'Where Stars Land'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 12 October 2018.

External links

• Ejay Falcon at IMDb