Eduardo "Jay-R" Siaboc Jr. (born January 21, 1987) is a Filipino actor and singer. He competed in the reality talent show Pinoy Dream Academy season 1 (2006), where he finished as runner-up to Yeng Constantino.
Early life Eduardo Siaboc Jr. was born on January 21, 1987, where he was raised by his father Eduardo Siaboc Sr. The youngest of five siblings, Siaboc grew up having not much. He was forced to quit school to help out his parents. Siaboc lived in Manila with his uncle who introduced him to the band scene, however he was too young to work in a band and returned to Cebu. Siaboc pursued his dream and became the vocalist of Scrambled Eggs.
Career He first appeared on television on Your Song and then won the role of Jeffrey in the prime time TV series Pangarap na Bituin. He also starred in the action TV series entitled Palos portraying the role of Agent Enzo, together with Jake Cuenca. PEP.Ph Jay-R Siaboc is included in the cast of Palos.
He made quite a stir in the music scene leaving such memorable hits as "Hiling" and "May Tama Rin Ako" .
Personal life Siaboc has one daughter with his current partner Trisha May Varga. On July 13, 2016, Siaboc, together with his cousins went to the police authorities in his hometown in Toledo, Cebu to clear his name in the station's watchlist due to allegations that he was involved in illegal drugs, as opposed to earlier reports of "surrendering". Siaboc admitted that he was previously using illegal drugs, but denied the claim that he is selling them or dealing with illegal drug transactions.
Filmography Television Year Title Role 2006 Pinoy Dream Academy Scholar 2007–2014 ASAP Himself 2007 Your Song: Cool Off Allen Your Song: Minsan Lang Angelo Pangarap na Bituin Jeffrey Tuazon 2008 Sineserye Presents: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara Dale Palos Enzo Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom Lance (Kapitan Boom's alter-ego) 2009 Kambal sa Uma Paco Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Pepeng Agimat Benjie Quizon 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bag Guest Actor Wansapanataym: Ali Badbad en da Madyik Banig Sali Badbad 2011 Your Song: Kim Guest Actor Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo Jun–Jun Ramirez Imortal Journalist Reporter 2015 It's Showtime Guest Performer 2023 Battle of the Judges Contestant
Awards and nominations
Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results2008Awit AwardsBest Regional Recording"Maanyag Ka""Naglibog"
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