Zymic Jaranilla

Zymic Jaranilla
Born
Zymic Demigod Lara Jaranilla

(2004-05-20) May 20, 2004 (age 21)
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • philanthropist
Years active2009–present
Agent(s)ABS-CBN Corporation (2009–2010)
TV5 Network (2011–2012)
Sparkle (2013–present)
Parent(s)Glendelle Lara Jaranilla (mother)
Zenon Louis Jaranilla (father)
FamilyZaijian and Zildjian Jaranilla (Brother)

Zymic Demigod Lara Jaranilla (born 20 May 2004) is a Filipino actor. Jaranilla is a GMA Network contract artist. His first appearance in TV was on ABS-CBN's May Bukas Pa, where he played as Junjun.

Personal life

Jaranilla is the youngest and the third sibling within the Jaranilla family. He lives with his father, his grandmother, and his two older brothers.[1] He is the brother of Zaijian who is primarily a contract artist of Star Magic, the talent management agency of GMA Network's former rival ABS-CBN, and also worked concurrently and secondarily with GMA and TV5 through his appearances at Eat Bulaga!, support of Shayne Sava of StarStruck on July 2019, and ABS-CBN's collaboration with TV5 (January 24, 2021–January 1, 2026) and GMA (April 5, 2022–present), and Zildjian Jaranilla. He was homeschooled under Angelicum College in his elementary years.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

Career

Taking inspiration from his eldest brother, Jaranilla became an actor at a young age, initially signing with ABS-CBN Corporation to play as Junjun on May Bukas Pa of the media company's namesake TV network. During behind the scenes of the series production that lasted until February 5, 2010, he is often along with Zaijian.

He further signed with TV5 Network for the series Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa in 2011, playing the role of Young Joaquin. The series aired from February 27 to May 25, 2012.

After his short stints at ABS-CBN and TV5, he is currently signed with GMA's Sparkle. His first role with GMA was as the younger version of Aljur Abrenica's character in Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko.[2] In 2014, he was cast alongside other child actors in the series Yagit, a remake of a popular series back in the 1980s.[12] His performance and the rest of the young cast's was praised as "emotional and solid".[13]

Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Family Feud Himself/Contestant (Jaranilla Family)
2022 Wish Ko Lang!
2018 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Pepe and the Werpa Kids Thirdy
Tadhana: Sugat ni Inay Prince
The Stepdaughters young Froilan Almeda
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Mother Amor Fred
Tadhana: Battered Wife Bernard
2017 Magpakailanman: Ang nanay sa kalsada Alex
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Sleeping Rosa Basilio
Meant to Be Toti Del Valle
Magpakailanman: Batik: Ang Santa Claus ng Tarlac young Berto
Magpakailanman: Ang Sakripisyo ng Anak young Ramon Burce
2016 Imbestigador Victim
Alamat Bulan
Poor Señorita Rambo
2015 Magpakailanman: Una Siyang Naging Akin young Dennis
Magpakailanman: Ang Huling Yakap sa Nawalang Anak Embet
Karelasyon: Webcam Mj
Little Nanay young Bruce Wayne Batongbuhay
Dangwa young Leo
2014 The Ryzza Mae Show Himself / Guest
Yagit Ding Santos
2013 Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko young Nick
2012 Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa young Joaquin
2009 May Bukas Pa Junjun

References

  1. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (May 30, 2022). "LOOK: Zaijian Jaranilla's endearing moments with his younger brothers". ABS-CBN. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Marasigan, Ruben (October 8, 2014). "Zymic Jaranilla looks to older brother Zaijian for inspiration".
  3. ^ Delizo, Mikee (27 September 2014). "Zymic: Young star on the rise". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 27 September 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Zaijian Jaranilla - StarMagic". Star Magic. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Kapuso meets Kapamilya: Star Cinema films to air on GMA-7". RAPPLER. April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  6. ^ Dumaual, Mario (April 5, 2022). "Mga pelikula ng Star Cinema, mapapanood na sa GMA 7". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  7. ^ ABS-CBN News (2023-11-14). Zaijian Jaranilla inks new contract with ABS-CBN | ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2025-05-15 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (June 20, 2023). "Is 'It's Showtime' airing on GMA's GTV soon?". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  9. ^ Family Feud Philippines (2025-12-18). Family Feud: Former child stars, Magbabakbakan sa survey floor! (Dec 18, 2025) (Full Episode 889). Retrieved 2026-01-04 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Maine Aquino (December 18, 2025). "Former child stars Zaijian Jaranilla at BJ 'Tolits' Forbes, may 'Family Feud' tapatan". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  11. ^ "Marc Justine Alvarez and Zymic Jaranilla graduate from elementary". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
  12. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (September 28, 2014). "Zymic Jaranilla, younger brother of ABS-CBN's Zaijian, will be part of Yagit remake on GMA-7". Pep.ph. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  13. ^ Glorioso, Bot (October 13, 2014). "Child wonders in Yagit". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-02-19.