Jerald Guillan Napoles (; born March 2, 1983) is a Filipino actor and comedian. He is known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play Rak of Aegis. He was previously a talent of Triple A Management and worked for GMA Network; he hosted and starred in the defunct weekly variety show Sunday PinaSaya.

Napoles signed with VIVA Artists Agency in November 2019, joining his longtime partner Kim Molina. He later joined the prime-time series Ang Probinsyano, marking his return on ABS-CBN.

Personal life Jerald Napoles finished high school at Florentino Torres High School in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila. He studied chemical engineering at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, but did not graduate.

In August 2024, Napoles and Kim Molina announced their engagement, 10 years after they first met at the PETA theater. They eventually married on March 1, 2026.

Career Early years: Theater career Napoles who loves dancing fell into acting accidentally when his English teacher in high school, Ethel Rocha, ask him if he wants to join the production of a stage play musical. Jesus Christ Superstar was his first taste of theater when he accepted the offer. With the guidance of theater actor Arnold Reyes, Napoles auditioned for Dulaang UP's musical remake of St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos and Tanghalang Pilipino's Noli Me Tangere musical. He also did a song from Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal. Since then, he had worked with almost all professional theater companies in the Philippines. His most popular role on stage was Tolits, the love interest of lead cast "Aileen" (played by Aicelle Santos and Kim Molina), where he alternated with Kapamilya stars Pepe Herrera and Benj Manalo in the hit Pinoy musical Rak Of Aegis.

2010–present: Television career His role as Jograd in the re-staging of the musical Magsimula Ka gave him the nod into starting his showbiz career in 2010. He became part of Triple A Talent Management when Jojo Oconer, the COO of Triple A, offered him to join their talent pool. He was part of the 2011 reimagining of the classic sitcom Iskul Bukol of TV5 where he played a student-janitor named Itor.

In 2012, following his break in Magsimula Ka, Napoles was cast in the musical Care Divas as Kayla, one of the five transgender Overseas Filipino Workers in Israel — the only straight guy to play one of the transgender divas in the musical's original run. The same year, he was part of the TV5's remake of the epic series Valiente.

Napoles got his big theater break in 2014 when he landed the role of Tolits in the comedy-musical Rak of Aegis where he received rave reviews from critics about his performance. He also played a meatier role on television when he transferred to GMA Network with his first project as Macario Sakay in the historical drama series Katipunan.

The following year, Napoles was included as co-host in the weekly variety show of GMA Network entitled Sunday PinaSaya along with Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas and the comic duo Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola. He was also in the cast of My Faithful Husband playing the role of Mars, the gay confidante of the lead character, Emman, played by Dennis Trillo.

For a short period of time, Napoles was among the three "celebrity bluffers" in the season finale of the late-night comedy game show Celebrity Bluff. He became part of the romantic-comedy series That's My Amboy as Tope. He left GMA and returned ABS-CBN at the end of 2019; his first stint in ABS-CBN was in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, where he currently portrays Jimbo Padua, a guest character.

Filmography Theatre Year Title Role 2000 Jesus Christ Superstar 2005 St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos 2007 Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal Itay Zombie 2010 Magsimula Ka Jograd 2011 Noli Me Tángere Elias 2012, 2017 Care Divas Kayla 2014 Rak of Aegis Tolits

Film Year Title Role 2006 Saan Nagtatago ang Happiness? Tambay Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo Lito 2009 Esclaves Des Mers 2010 Magkakapatid Dagim Gorio 2011 Le Marquis Le Garde du Tarmac 2012 Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi Melodrama Negra 2014 The Janitor In Darkness We Live English Only, Please Manliligaw 2015 You're My Boss Bojeck Baka Siguro Yata Gio #WalangForever Tonypet 2016 Sins of the Wasteland The Stranger Camp Sawi Pilot / Camp Assistant 2017 Foolish Love Rey Dela Cruz Northern Lights: A Journey to Love James Haunted Forest Voltron 2018 Jack Em Popoy: The PuliscrediblesPlt. James Reidentor Magpayo Ang Pangarap Kong HoldapToto 2019#Jowable Mina-anud Carlo2021 Kaka Jorge Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Ngongo Mang Jose Charlemagne Sa Haba ng Gabi Nhoel Ikaw at Ako at ang Ending Martin 2022 Livescream Double Side Coin2023 Girlfriend Na Pwede Na Isko Instant Daddy Val Roxas2024 Seoulmeyt Park Jun-Jun / Juanito Mamaril Pagpag 24/7 Mitoy 2025 Sampung Utos Kay Josh Josh Un-Ex YouAndre "Andy" dela Resma 2026 Wonderful NightmareJulian Alcantara Love, Ngo Ngongo

Television +Series Year Title Role Notes 2009 May Bukas Pa Simon Valencia Uncredited role / antagonist 2010 Impostor Don Manuel's Henchman Uncredited role / antagonist Mara Clara Bogart 2011 Iskul Bukol Itor Main cast 2012 Nasaan Ka Elisa? Cecile's henchman Uncredited role / antagonist Valiente Domeng Supporting role 2013 Katipunan Macario SakaySupporting role 2015 My Faithful Husband MarsSupporting role 2016 That's My Amboy TopeSupporting role 2017 Impostora Oliver Del Prado Special participation Super Ma'am Esteban Golo Supporting role2019 Inagaw na Bituin Paul Isagan Supporting role Love You Two Harrison Ford Batungbakal Supporting role FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Jimbo Padua Guest role / antagonist 2022 Mars Ravelo's Darna Fredo / Strength Man Guest role / antagonist 2023 Comedy Island Philippines 2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Ato Supporting role / protagonist 2025IncognitoBenjie Alcazar Guest role / antagonistSins of the FatherIsmael Dimagiba Supporting role / protagonist 2026–present SigaboTolits

+Variety shows Year Title Role 2015–2019 Sunday PinaSaya Mainstay 2015–2016 Sarap Diva Co-host 2016 Celebrity Bluff Celebrity bluffer 2016–2017 Superstar Duets Contestant 2017 All Star Videoke All Star Laglager 2021 It's Showtime Guest judge 2023–2024; 2025–present ASAP Natin 'To Co-host / performer 2024 It's Showtime Guest / performer

+Anthologies Year Title Note(s) Role 2014 Magpakailanman Episode: "The Christopher Villegas Story: Siga Noon, Beki Ngayon" Geraldine 2015 Dangwa Episode: "Friends 2 Forever" Tonyo Episode: "Rambo & Mira Love Story" Rambo Episode: "Tita Swarding & Betty Love Story" Tita Swarding

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