Khalil Ramos
Filipino singer and actor (born 1996)
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Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos (Tagalog: [kɐˈlil ˈɾamos]; born January 22, 1996) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.
January 22, 1996
- Singer
- actor
- dancer
- model
- musician
- Star Magic (2011–2020)[1]
- ASAP Artists (2012–2020)[2]
- Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2020–present)[3]
Khalil Ramos | |
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| Born | Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos January 22, 1996 Parañaque, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Partner | Gabbi Garcia (2017–present) |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Label | Star Music (2012–2020)[4] |
| Website | Khalil Ramos on Instagram |
In July 2011, Ramos won second place on Pilipinas Got Talent, a reality talent show in ABS-CBN[5][6] and became a recording artist under Star Magic.[1][4] In 2012, he was cast in his first teleserye project, Princess and I, top-billing with Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil.[7]
From 2013 to 2016, he appeared in supporting roles in a string of films such as She's Dating the Gangster, Kid Kulafu, A Second Chance, Honor Thy Father and Everything About Her. His first starring role came as Felix Salonga in the 2016 critically acclaimed coming-of-age film 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten. He has since been cast in recurring roles the drama A Love to Last (2017) and fantasy series La Luna Sangre (2017–18).
He also starred in indie films such as Riding in Tandem opposite Jason Abalos, released in select cinemas in the Philippines on October 13–19, 2017. It was announced that he was cast in thriller drama Kasunduan which also stars Joey Marquez, Joem Bascon and Ejay Falcon, released in 2018.
He transferred to GMA Network's talent agency, Sparkle GMA Artist Center, in 2020 after 9 years with Star Magic.[3]
Personal life
Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos was born on January 22, 1996, in Parañaque, Philippines, to parents Lito Ramos and Tessa Nepomuceno, who are entrepreneurs. In 2013, he graduated high school from Colegio San Agustin in Makati.[8][9]
Ramos was inspired by his father, who started to train him to be a singer at the age of 5. His talent was influenced by Michael Jackson, David Cook, Journey, and John Lennon. However, his musical taste matured from the influences of Queen, Aerosmith, and The Beatles while growing up. [10] In 2011, he trained with Jay Glorioso of the UP Diliman College of Music and the Juilliard School of Performing Arts.[9]
He is currently in a relationship with actress Gabbi Garcia since 2017.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2014 | She's Dating the Gangster | Lucas Lazaro | N/a | [12] |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Gino | Part 3: Flight 666 | [13] | |
| 2015 | Kid Kulafu | Eugene | N/a | [14][non-primary source needed][15] |
| A Second Chance | Noel | |||
| Honor Thy Father | Emil | |||
| 2016 | Everything About Her | Jared | ||
| The Achy Breaky Hearts | Keith | |||
| 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten | Felix Salonga | |||
| Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: ForeverisNotEnough | Lennon | |||
| 2017 | Riding in Tandem | Jonard | [16] | |
| 2018 | Liway | Karl | competing entry in the 2018 Cinemalaya Film Festival | [17] |
| 2019 | The Ghosting | |||
| Dead Kids | Paolo Gabriel | |||
| LSS (Last Song Syndrome) | Zack | Lead role | [18] | |
| 2022 | Resbak | Richard | shown in the Tokyo International Filmfest | [19] |
| 2023 | As If It’s True | James | [20] | |
| 2023 | GomBurZa | Jose Rizal | ||
| 2024 | Fuchsia Libre | Patron | [21] | |
| 2025 | Olsen's Day | Olsen | Official entry to Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2025 | [22] |
| One Hit Wonder | Entoy | [23] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Pilipinas Got Talent1 | Himself | Season 3 Contestant / Grand Finalist and Runner-up | [24] |
| Gandang Gabi, Vice!2 | Guest | |||
| 2012 | Sarah G. Live2 | |||
| Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 41 | Performer / B.F.F. at the Big Night | |||
| The X Factor Philippines1 | Musical Guest | |||
| Princess and I | Martin Nikolas "Kiko" Salamat | Mikay's Best Friend | [25] | |
| 2012–2020 | ASAP | Himself | Co-host / Performer, member of ASAP Boyfriendz | [2] |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Eye Naku! | Allan | Season 4, Episode 134 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box | Jayson | Season 21, Episode 130 | ||
| Annaliza | Jeric Garcia | Supporting role / Louie's first love interest | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan | Janus | Season 21, Episode 158 | |
| Wansapanataym: Puppy ko si Papi | Jeff | Season 5, Episode 215 | [26] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stars | Mark | Season 21, Episode 183 | ||
| 2015 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Jasper Bejerano | Special Participation | |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Red Hernandez | ||
| 2017–2018 | La Luna Sangre | Lemuel Ruiz | Guest (later became a supporting character) | |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tubuhan | Noven Belleza | ||
| 2018 | Bagani | Guest role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing | Aldrin | |||
| 2020 | Make It with You | Atty. Stephen "Sputnik" Perez | ||
| 2020–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Himself | Performer | |
| 2021 | Love vs Stars | Gali | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: One Million Comments, Magjo-jowa na Ako! | Prince Matt | |||
| Stories from the Heart: Love On Air | Joseph / DJ Jojo | Lead cast | ||
| 2022 | Love You Stranger | Ben Mallari | ||
| 2023 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Basilio | Supporting Cast | |
| Simula sa Gitna | Andrew | Main role | ||
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Himself | Guest / Performer | |
| 2025 | How to Cheat Death | Miguel | Main role | [23] |
- 1 Khalil Ramos guestings and appearances on Talent & Reality Game Shows
- 2 Khalil Ramos guestings and appearances on Variety & Talk Shows
Discography
Album
| Year | Album title | Details | Certification | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Khalil Ramos |
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N/a | [27][28][29] |
Singles
| Year | Track | Details | Ref. |
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| 2012 | "Kung Ako Ba Siya" |
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| "Now We're Together" | |||
| "Gusto Kita" (with Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil) |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Details | Ref. |
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| 2012 | "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" |
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[30] |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Performer | Ref. |
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| 2012 | "Pinoy Summer, Da Best Forever" | Sarah Geronimo feat. Gerald Anderson | [31] |
| "Da Best ang Feeling" | Toni Gonzaga | [32] | |
| "Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko" | Various artists | [33] | |
| 2019 | "Pagtingin" | Ben&Ben | [34] |
| "Araw-Araw" | [35] |
Covers
Ramos became popular due to his viral cover songs. Most of these covers were courtesy of his guesting on the radio program The Roadshow on Wish 107.5 in 2016. Some of these covers include "Iris" (originally by Goo Goo Dolls). Due to his popularity, he guested again on the radio station for the second time in January 2017. In September 2019, Ramos, together with partner Gabbi Garcia, performed their rendition of "Pagtingin" by Ben&Ben.
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Production company | Venue | Notes | Ref |
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| 2023 | Tick, Tick... BOOM! | Jon | 9 Works Theatrical | RCBC Plaza | alternating with Jef Flores | [36] |
| 2025 | Liwanag sa Dilim | Elesi | 9 Works Theatrical | RCBC Plaza | alternating with Anthony Rosaldo | [37] |
Accolades
| Year | Award-giving Body | Category | Notable Works | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Google Philippines | Top 10 Newsmakers | Himself | Top 4 | |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | Nominated | ||
| 4th FMTM awards for TV Entertainment Sec. | Rookie of the Year | Princess and I | Nominated | [38][39] | |
| 2013 | 10th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Nominated | [40] | |
| Yes! 100 Most Beautiful Stars | 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Himself | Included | [41] | |
| 5th PMPC Star Awards for Music | New Male Recording Artist of the Year | Khalil Ramos | Nominated | [42] | |
| 26th Awit Awards | Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist | "Kung Ako Ba Siya" | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | 12th Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Actor | 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten | Nominated | [43] |
| 2017 | 40th Gawad Urian Awards | Nominated | [44] | ||
| 2019 | Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 3 | LSS (Last Song Syndrome) | Nominated | [45] | |
| 2023 | 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actor | Resbak | Nominated | [46] |
| 2024 | 14th Gawad Buhay Awards | Male Lead Performance in a Musical | Tick, Tick… Boom! | Nominated | [47] |
| 2025 | Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2025 | Best Actor | Olsen's Day | Won | [22] |