Wilbert Ross
Filipino singer, actor and dancer (born 1997)
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Wilbert Marcelo Rosalyn (born June 17, 1997), known professionally as Wilbert Ross, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, dancer, host and director. He is known as a member of Hashtags, a male-group dance performer on the noontime variety show It's Showtime on ABS-CBN.[1][2]
June 17, 1997
- R&B/soul
- pop
- Singer
- actor
- dancer
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| Born | Wilbert Marcelo Rosalyn June 17, 1997 Davao del Sur, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Member of | Hashtags |
| Website | aboutwilbertross |
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| Subscribers | 1.72 million |
| Views | 68.6 million |
| Last updated: December 20, 2022[needs update] | |
Career
2016: Tawag ng Tanghalan
In February 2016, Wilbert joined the Philippine singing competition Tawag ng Tanghalan currently[when?] airing as a segment of the noontime program, It's Showtime on ABS-CBN. He performed "Hello" by Lionel Richie though he was eliminated during the daily round.[3][better source needed]
2016: Pinoy Boyband Superstar
In September 2016, he auditioned at ABS-CBN's competition on search for the newest boyband in the Philippines Pinoy Boyband Superstar where he got 95% of the votes from the all-girl audience on the first round.[4] Wilbert performed the "Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You". He made it at the Top 20 but did not make it at the Top 12 stage.
2017–2020: Hashtags
In 2017, Wilbert was introduced as a new member of the dance group Hashtags that performs regularly on the ABS-CBN noontime show “It’s Showtime".[5]
Personal life
His older sister, Michelle Mikyath Rosalyn, used to be school teacher formerly based in the United States where she spent two years teaching but now resides in Spain. At the same time, she is a content creator who goes by the name Mikyath Ross. [citation needed] He is of Chinese-Indonesian descent through his paternal grandfather who migrated from Indonesia to the Philippines and settled in Davao.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album Details |
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| Aking Musika |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album Details |
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| LAMPARA |
Track listing
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| Year | Title | Album | Label | ref |
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| 2019 | Maaari Ba | Non-album singles | Star Music | [7] |
| 2020 | Kung Siya Man | Non-album singles | [8] | |
| Di Na Umabot | Non-album singles | Viva Records | ||
| 2021 | Di Ko Alam | AKING MUSIKA | [9] | |
| Crush Kong Curly | Non-album singles | [10] | ||
| 2022 | Oh Jusko | Non-album singles | [11][12] | |
| Lil Things | Non-album singles | [13] | ||
| Langga | AKING MUSIKA | [14] | ||
| Andito Lang Ako | LAMPARA | [15] | ||
| 2023 | Nakangiti | |||
| Sasabihin Ko Na | AKING MUSIKA | |||
| Handa Ako | LAMPARA | |||
| Benteng Ukit | ||||
| Dramatic Actor | ||||
| Byahe ng Buhay | ||||
| 2024 | Makaluma | AKING MUSIKA | ||
| 2025 | Dulo Ng Pahina | |||
| Maliwanag Mong Mundo | ||||
| Sa Liwanag Ng Buwan | ||||
| Ginintuang Tanawin |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Program | Note(s) | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Tawag ng Tanghalan | TNT Daily contender | |
| Pinoy Boyband Superstar | Himself / Contestant | ||
| 2017–2020 | It's Showtime | Himself / Hashtag Member-Performer and Co-Host | |
| 2017 | Magandang Buhay | Guesting | |
| Gandang Gabi Vice | Guesting | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Pikon | Albert | ||
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Diploma | Sonny | |
| Wansapanataym: ManiKEN ni Monica | Dwight Ibanez | ||
| 2019 | Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest | |
| Maalala Mo Kaya: Bracelet | Zen | ||
| 2021 | Puto | Johnston | |
| 2023 | Team A Season 2 | Enzo | |
| 2024 | For The Love: Ang Pag-ibig | Mark | |
| Chasing In The Wild | Larkin Olivier "Arkin" Sanchez | ||
| Gud Morning Kapatid | Guest | ||
| One Balita Pilipinas | |||
| 2025–present | Golden Scenery of Tomorrow | Larkin Olivier "Arkin" Sanchez |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Bes and the Beshies | Sonny | ||
| 2018 | Asuang | Harry Prince | ||
| 2019 | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Joey Fabregas | ||
| 2021 | Shoot shoot! | Pong | ||
| Crush Kong Curly | Peter Salcedo | [16][17] | ||
| 2022 | Boy Bastos | Felix | ||
| High on Sex | Gibo | |||
| 5 in 1 | Johnny "Dick" Jordi | |||
| 2023 | Stalkers | Harry | [18] | |
| Working Boys: Choose your papa | Biboy | |||
| Pantaxa Laiya | ||||
| 2024 | Pagpag 24/7 | Jimboy | [19] | |
| Men Are From QC, Women Are From Alabang | [20] | |||
| Nokturno | Manu | |||
| Hello, Love, Again | Joey Fabregas | |||
| TBA | The Guardian | |||
| 2025 | Isolated |
Webcast
| Year | Title | Network | Note(s) | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Monster RX93.1 | Monster RX93.1 Facebook & YouTube channel |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2023 | Ang Lalaki Sa Likod ng Profile | Bryce / @nokage |
Music video
| Year | Title | Artist | Role | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Alaala | Alekzandra | Himself | |
| Maaari Ba | Wilbert Ross | |||
| 2020 | Sa Panaginip Na Lang | Daryl Ong | ||
| 2021 | Crush Kong Curly | Wilbert Ross | ||
| 2022 | Karapatan | Ferodina | ||
| Andito Lang Ako | Wilbert Ross | |||
| 2023 | Nakangiti | Wilbert Ross | ||
| Andito Lang Ako | Wilbert Ross | |||
| 2025 | Ginintuang Tanawin | Wilbert Ross | ||
Concerts
| Event name | Dates | Venue | Location | Ref. | |
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| Gandemic Vice Ganda: The VG-TAL Concert | July 17–18, 2021 | Araneta Coliseum | Metro Manila | ||
| Beks2Beks2Beks Concert | November 19, 2022 | Aratani theatre | Los Angeles, California | ||
| Krissha Viaje’s “ME” Birthday Concert | October 12, 2024 | Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium RCBC Plaza, Makati | Makati City | ||
| VIVARKADA: THE ULTIMATE FANCON AND GRAND CONCERT | AUGUST 15, 2025 | Araneta Coliseum | Metro Manila | [21] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2017 | Most Popular Recording/Performing Group | #Hashtags | Won | |
| Rawr Awards 2018 | 2018 | Favorite Group of the Year | #Hashtags | Won | |
| 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male Personality | Wilbert Ross | Nominated | ||
| Awit Awards | 2020 | New Male Recording Artist | Wilbert Ross | Nominated | |
| Awit Awards | Song Of The Year | Maaari Ba | Nominated | ||
| Awit Awards | Record of the Year | Maaari Ba | Nominated | ||
| 89.5 Star FM Baguio Best of 2020 | Male OPM Artist Of The Year | Wilbert Ross | Nominated | ||
| Wish Music Awards | 2022 | Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year | Langga | Nominated | [22] |
| 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2025 | 2025 | Best Supporting Actor | Wilbert Ross | Won |