Anthony Jennings (actor)
Anthony Jennings | |
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| Born | Anthony Michael Jennings November 1, 2000 |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2019-present) Rise Artists Studio (2020–present) |
Anthony Michael Jennings (born November 1, 2000)[1][2] is a Filipino actor. He gained mainstream recognition for his supporting role as Snoop Manansala in the ABS-CBN romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love with his on-screen partner Maris Racal.[3]
Early life
[edit]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]
Acting career
[edit]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 on the romantic comedy series Make It with You, but the show was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.[2][4]
After his stint in 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]
Jennings was appointed as an endorser of Mang Inasal Pork barbecue alongside Maris Racal.[6] He also has a YouTube channel.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Movies
[edit]| † | Denotes film that has not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Eric Del Rosario | |
| 2021 | Love at First Stream | Christopher "Tupe" Rodriguez | [7] |
| 2024 | And the Breadwinner Is...† | [8] |
TV & Web Series
[edit]| † | Denotes show that has not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Make It with You | Rhamboy de Asis | |
| The House Arrest of Us | Rufus de Guzman | [9] | |
| 2022 | My Papa Pi | Harvee | [10] |
| A Family Affair | Dave Estrella (young) | ||
| Love Bites: Lost But Found | Macoy | [11] | |
| Tara, G! | Rocky | [12] | |
| 2022–2023 | The Iron Heart | Cronus Lopez | [13] |
| 2023–2024 | Can't Buy Me Love | Snoop Manansala | [14][15] |
| 2025 | Incognito† | TBA | [16] |
Web shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Episode | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dear MOR Celebrity Specials | Heart Wrecker | [17] |
| Boys After Dark | all episodes | [18][19] | |
| 2024 | CBML All Access | [20] | |
| Bida/Bida | Love Team Mo, Love Team Ko | [21][22] |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | No Stopping You (Vertical MV) | SB19 |
| 2022 | Tara,G! | The Juans |
| 2024 | Iyo (with Maris Racal) | Darren Espanto |
TVC/ Brand Endorsement
[edit]| Year | Brand | Product/ Promo |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Toyota Motor Philippines | Toyota Innovaa |
| 2024b | Lay's Stax | #LoveStax |
| Mang Inasal | Pork Barbecue | |
| San Mig Coffee | San Mig Sugar Free Coffee |
Notes:
^ a with Mulach family.
^ b all TVC with on-screen partner Maris Racal.
Discography
[edit]| Year | Title | Music Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tara, G! (cast version) |
Star Music |
| 2024 | BB Girl |
References
[edit]- ^ Godinez, Bong (May 22, 2024). "Anthony Jennings: His time is now!". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Sarmiento, Kate (January 5, 2024). "12 Things To Know About 'Can't' Buy Me Love' Star Anthony Jennings". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Mallorca, Hannah (April 14, 2024). "Maris Racal thankful to find a perfect onscreen partner in Anthony Jennings". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Tan, Kim Shelly (January 10, 2024). "7 Facts About Anthony Jennings Or Snoop In Can't Buy Me Love". TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "'No read, no write' actor Anthony Jennings can now read, wants to finish school". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Maris and Anthony say 'yes' as Mang Inasal Pork BBQ endorsers". The Manila Times. July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (July 8, 2021). "MEET THE STARS OF LOVE AT FIRST STREAM, A COMING TOGETHER OF CINEMA AND STREAMING". Nylon Manila. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Humility (July 16, 2024). "Vice Ganda's 'And The Breadwinner Is...' joins Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 lineup". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "I Feel U: Riva, Alora and Anthony on working with Kathryn and Daniel on 'The House Arrest of Us'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. October 22, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Meet the hopefuls of 'My Papa Pi' this Saturday". Manila Bulletin. March 19, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (September 20, 2022). "Vivoree and Anthony will fill your hearts with kilig, bittersweet feelings in "Love Bites: Lost But Found"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "'Tara, G' delights viewers with good vibes and heartwarming story". Manila Bulletin. October 11, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (January 29, 2023). "Anthony Jennings excited for his action scenes in "The Iron Heart"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (May 8, 2024). "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings on their 'Can't Buy Me Love' characters". Inquirer.Net. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Krishnan, Ganiel (April 11, 2024). "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings bid farewell to 'Can't Buy Me Love'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "ABS-CBN reunites with partners at Kapamilya Trade Event after 4 years". ABS-CBN News. August 16, 2024.
- ^ Kalaw, Bea (August 27, 2022). "Anthony and Rans unexpectedly catch feelings for each other in Dear MOR: Heart Wrecker". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Rise Artists boys to release 'Boy After Dark' video podcast". ABS-CBN News. September 3, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Anthony Jennings shares biggest regret in life". ABS-CBN News. September 28, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (May 4, 2024). "Priceless funny moments of "Can't Buy Me Love" barkada while filming "CBML All Access" episodes". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "'Bida/Bida': Donny, Anthony, Kaila, and Maris are part of new Netflix PH 'social series'". ABS-CBN News. June 13, 2024.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (July 13, 2024). "BarDa, MaThon break down creation, popularity of love teams". Philippine Star.