Slater Young
Filipino Actor and television personality
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Jan Slater Lee Young (born December 19, 1987) is a Filipino entrepreneur, actor, engineer, model and television personality from Cebu. Young is best known for winning Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited in 2012.
December 19, 1987
2021–present
Slater Young | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jan Slater Lee Young December 19, 1987 |
| Education | University of San Carlos (BS) |
| Occupations | Engineer, actor, television personality, model |
| Years active | 2011–2014 2021–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2012–2014) |
| Known for | Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse |
Kryz Uy (m. 2019) |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
Young was born on December 19, 1987 to a Chinese-Filipino family. He is the eldest among four children – having a brother and two sisters. His father, John Young was involved in a steel building manufacturing company based in Mandaue.[1][2][3]
Young attended the Sacred Heart School-Jesuit (now Ateneo de Cebu) for his elementary and high school studies.[1] He graduated from the University of San Carlos in Talamban, Cebu City where he obtained his degree in civil engineering.[2][4]
Entertainment career
Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited
Slater Young who has been accompanying his father working in the construction industry considered starting a career in showbusiness. Young signed with Cornerstone Talent Management Center and underwent an workshop witn Pen Medina for six weeks. Cornerstone manager Erickson Raymundo encouraged Young to try to get selected as a housemate for Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited[4]
Young was eventually selected and entered the reality show as part of the first batch that entered the house. He became known as "The Hotshot Engineer of Cebu". On Day 155 – the Big Night at the Grandstand (March 31, 2012), he was proclaimed as the show's first male Big Winner of a Pinoy Big Brother regular season. He garnered a total of 40.02% of votes with 18.58% lead from 2nd Big Placer, Pamu Pamorada.[5]
Post-Big Brother
Weeks after his winning, Young made several guest appearances in the network and with the premier of the new season of Pinoy Big Brother only a week after his victory, speculations rose that he is pressured of debuting quickly to the entertainment industry.[6] On April 13, Young played his first acting role as a guest star in the series finale of E-Boy opposite Jessy Mendiola.[7] On April 28, Young continued his acting stint via the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya as Andrei with veteran actress, Dimples Romana, and PBB: Unlimited's 4th Big Placer, Paco Evangelista.[8]
Young has since retired from showbiz and decided to focus on his own business, manufacturing lightweight concrete called LiteBlock.[9]
Engineering career
Young was involved in the designing of the mountainside condominum The Rise at Monterrazas in Cebu City a project that raised concerns of flooding by environmental groups.[10][11] The project also won the Architizer A+ jury award in 2024.[12]
Personal life
On February 28, 2018, Young became engaged to his girlfriend, author and blogger Kryz Uy.[13] The couple married nearly a year later, on February 17, 2019, during a luxurious but intimate ceremony at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu.[14] On December 1, 2019, they announced on social media that they were expecting their first child.[15] Scott Knoa was born on June 2, 2020, Sevi was born on May 25, 2022 and underwent inguinal hernia surgery. Saxon Kent was born on June 23, 2024.[16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Cameo Role |
| The Reunion | Bryan | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited | Housemate/Big Winner |
| 2012 | E-Boy | Miyo (adult) |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Uber 2012 | Regular Guest | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kape | Andrei | |
| Matanglawin | Guest host | |
| Sarah G. Live | ||
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Guest | |
| Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes | Announcer | |
| A Beautiful Affair | Harry Reyes | |
| 2012–2013 | Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Antonio Lagdameo Jr. |
| 2013–2014 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Guest host |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walis | Pinky's husband | |
| Juan dela Cruz | Tony | |
| ASAP | Himself / Co-host / Performer | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: All In: Ubertime Online | Host | |
| 2021 | Pinoy Big Brother: Connect | Mentor |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Category | Work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Big Winner | Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited | Won | ||
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes | Nominated | |