Anthony Jennings (actor)

Anthony Michael Jennings grew up in Barangay Mambugsay, Cauayan, Negros Occidental with his grandparents. His father is British, and his mother is a Filipina. In an article, he describes his childhood years as constantly moving from one house to another due to financial problems.^[2][4] He also stated that he only finished second grade and was not able to learn how to read or write early on. When he was auditioning for a role in a show, he only knew how to read but didn't know how to write yet. He later learned to read and write.^[2][4][5]

Jennings was included in the pool of Star Magic actors and actresses in 2019, alongside Belle Mariano. He started his acting career in the film Hello, Love, Goodbye, and was also included in Love at First Stream and The House Arrest of Us. His first television appearance was the stint action series The Iron Heart, Jennings was cast in Can't Buy Me Love and played the character of Snoop Manansala, the street-smart best friend of Bingo Mariano (Donny Pangilinan) who has a sense of humor.^[3][2][4]

Jennings became an endorser of Mang Inasal Pork barbecue with his love team partner, Maris Racal.^[6] He also has a YouTube channel.^[4]

Jennings dated a woman outside the entertainment industry named Jamela Villanueva. In November 2024, he confirmed his breakup with Villanueva.^[7] In a February 2024 interview, Jennings claimed that they had been together for five years,^[8] while in November 2024, Villanueva claimed that they had been together for "nearly seven years".^[9] On December 3, Villanueva alleged that Jennings cheated on her with Maris Racal and released screenshots of Racal's intimate private conversations with Jennings.^[10] On December 6, Racal publicly apologized to Villanueva and her supporters. She accused Jennings of deceiving her, alleging that he repeatedly claimed to have broken up with Villanueva in private. In her statement, Racal added that she was "sad" about her intimate conversations being posted without her consent and "[felt] like[...] a naked woman walking" every time she went out, following the release of the screenshots.^[11] Jennings issued a public apology directed towards both Villanueva and Racal, also on December 6.^[12]

Notes:
^ ^a Special participation.

Notes:
^ ^b with Mulach family.
^ ^c all TVC with on-screen partner Maris Racal.