Jake Macapagal

Biography

As a seasoned actor with over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Jake Macapagal has had the privilege of taking on numerous lead roles in both stage and film productions. One of his career highlights was his BAFTA-nominated critically acclaimed film, Metro Manila, which went on to win several awards including the World Cinema Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and Best British Independent Film Award at the BIFAs. For his outstanding portrayal of Oscar, Jake was even nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer award by BIFA. Since then, he has been fortunate enough to work on a range of exciting projects, such as HBO Asia's Halfworlds, Ben Rekhi's Watch List, and the highly anticipated Paramount+ original U.K. drama series, No Escape. Despite these accomplishments, Jake remains grounded and continues to work hard to hone his craft and bring his best to every project he takes on.

Known For

Foster Child
Foster Child
The Monsters Without
The Monsters Without
Rabid
Rabid
Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Double
Double
Kid Kulafu
Kid Kulafu
Posas
Posas
Buhay Habangbuhay
Buhay Habangbuhay

Filmography

2025 Quezon
as Manuel Nieto
2023 No Escape
as Colonel Justin Reyes
2023 The Monsters Without
as Rommel Romero
2021 Rabid
as Carlo (segment "Kami Lang Ba Ang Pwede Malasin?")
2019 Watch List
as Victor
2017 Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig
as
2016 Buhay Habangbuhay
as
2015 Halfworlds
as Kaprey
2015 Kid Kulafu
as Dizon
2013 Metro Manila
as Oscar Ramirez
2012 Posas
as PO2 Santiago
2007 Pi7ong Tagpo
as Benjo (segment "Wedding Ring")
2007 Foster Child
as
2007 Double
as
2006 Pandanggo
as Healer (segment "Agogo")
2005 Chateau de Roses
as
1993 Sakay
as Party Guest