Jerome Ponce

Ponce portrayed a minor role in the musical play Cory ng Edsa and started his showbiz career as a stage actor in theatre plays.^[2] In 2012, Ponce made his television debut in the long-running Philippine romantic comedy television series, Be Careful With My Heart, as Luke Lim, the eldest son of Richard "Sir Chief" Lim. Before joining the daytime drama, Ponce auditioned twice to enter Pinoy Big Brother and he was put in the reserved slot, but failed to make it to enter the house.^[5] He is one of the 12 "discoveries" for the new actors and actresses of the 2013 Star Magic Circle.^{[5][6][7][8][9]} Ponce had starring roles in the drama series Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita, The Good Son, A Soldier's Heart, Safe Skies Archer, Para sa Isa't Isa, Golden Scenery of Tomorrow and I Love You Since 1892.

Ponce was born on June 4, 1995. He graduated in Malayan High School of Science in Pandacan, Manila. He postponed his college studies at the Mapua Institute of Technology after entering his acting career.^[2][10] He was previously in a relationship with volleyball player Mika Reyes from 2017 until 2020.^[11][12]