Bob Jbeili
Bob Jbeili | |
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Bob Jbeili in 2022 | |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Viva Artists Agency |
Bob Jbeili is a Filipino comedian and actor under Viva Artists Agency. He is known for his comedic style, film roles, and appearances on television variety shows in the Philippines.
Career
Jbeili first gained public attention in 2012 as a contestant in the Mr. Pogi segment of Eat Bulaga!. In 2015, he joined The Funny One, a comedy competition segment of It’s Showtime.[1]
He has since appeared in several films produced by Viva Films, including The Write Moment (2017), Ang Pambansang Third Wheel (2018), Lucid (2019), and Para sa Broken Hearted (2018).[2] He also starred in VivaMax projects such as the "rantserye" Kung Pwede Lang, where he played Prince, the eldest son of the Dominguiano family.[3]
In 2022, Jbeili appeared in the Vivamax film PaThirsty, a spin-off of the BL series Gameboys. During its promotion, he expressed support for LGBTQIA+ acceptance, stating that individuals should not fear being themselves as long as they do not harm others.
Jbeili is managed by Viva Artists Agency.[3]
Personal life
Jbeili was born to a Lebanese father and a Filipina mother. His father died in 2012.[2] Since joining the entertainment industry in 2014, he has focused solely on his show business career, declining sideline jobs outside acting and comedy.[2]
He has described himself as interested in exploring various forms of comedy, aspiring to star in romantic comedies that combine humor and emotional depth, similar to the works of Adam Sandler.[2]
Filmography
Film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref! |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Quezon | Tomas Oppus | |
| 100 Awit Para Kay Stella | Errol Palacio | ||
| Un-Ex You | Greg | [4] | |
| 2024 | And the Breadwinner Is... | Basketball Player | |
| My Boyfriend Is a Sex Worker | Azi Wang | [5] | |
| Friendly Fire | Kuya Ong | [6] | |
| Boys at the Back | [7] | ||
| 2023 | Working Boys 2: Choose Your Papa | BJ | [8] |
| Sa Muli | Jojo | [9] | |
| 2022 | Us x Her | Rob | [10] |
| Livescream | Double Sided Coin | [11] | |
| 5 in 1 | Bodyguard | ||
| The Escort Wife | Waiter | ||
| Expensive Candy | Ben | [12] | |
| PaThirsty | Sean | [13] | |
| Boy Bastos | Layno | [14] | |
| Hugas | James | [15] | |
| 2021 | Dulo | Ranty | |
| Sarap Mong Patayin | Emman | [16] | |
| 69+1 | Quintin | ||
| 2019 | Lucid | Kulas | [17] |
| Unforgettable | Je (Chuchay's Friend) | ||
| ‘Tol | Nightshift Boy | [18] | |
| 2018 | Asuang | Conyo Guy | |
| Para sa Broken Hearted | Fx Driver | ||
| Abay Babes | Police Officer | ||
| Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Noah | [19] | |
| 2017 | The Write Moment | Anton | [20] |
| Happy Breakup | Kenneth |
Short films
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Nightbirds |
| 2019 | Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss |
| Drop Off |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Contestant in the segment Mr. Pogi |
| 2015 | It's Showtime | Himself / Contestant in the segment Funny One |
| 2019 | The Orbiters | Twinkle |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Saudi Arabian Police | |
| 2021 | Kung Pwede Lang | Prince |
| Puto | Elong | |
| On the Job | Noel Cabrera | |
| Niña Niño | Julius | |
| 2023 | Deadly Love | Sgt. Eder |
| 2024 | Da Pers Family | Mayor |
| Beyond the Game | ||
| Barangay Singko Panalo | Host |
References
- ^ "Viva introduces three new comedians". Showbiz Portal. March 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Born Comedian Bob Jbeili wants to explore the whole world of comedy". Pinoy Parazzi. 25 May 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ^ a b "Bob Jbeili in Kung Pwede Lang". Viva Artists Agency. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ^ "Un-Ex You - Cast and Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Fariñas, Ian F. (November 30, 2024). "'Silip' at 'My Boyfriend is a Sex Worker' ng VMX paiinitin ang holiday season". Journal News Online. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "'Friendly fire'". SunStar. October 31, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "Boys at the Back". Goldwin Reviews. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "The charming guys of 'Working Boys 2: Choose Your Papa'". Manila Bulletin. March 23, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "Sa Muli (2023)". Goldwin Reviews. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "'Us x Her' is a story of three people living a messed up and complicated life because of their choices". December 1, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "Livescream (2022)". Kinorium. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Salterio, Leah C. (September 6, 2022). "Marjorie Barretto supports daughter Julia's sexy turn in 'Expensive Candy'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Alex Diaz tinuhog sina Adrianna So at Kych Minemoto sa 'PaThirsty', pasabog ang mga sex scenes". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Bautista, Mario (January 29, 2022). "Wilbert shows versatility and courage in new movie". Journal News Online. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Manila Santos, Rhea (January 11, 2022). "Joko Diaz on daughter Ashley joining showbiz: 'Hinahatid sundo ko siya'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "'Sarap Mong Patayin' shows dark side of the internet". SunStar. October 11, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Valle, Jocelyn (November 14, 2019). "REVIEW: JM de Guzman, Alessandra de Rossi have commendable chemistry in Lucid". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Hawson, Fred (February 4, 2019). "Movie review: 3 funny men and a sexy lady in 'Tol'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (March 7, 2018). "A different kind of third wheel". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "The Write Moment (2017)". Cinema Oasis. Retrieved September 4, 2025.