Joseph Jerome Gapido Porciuncula (born June 4, 1995), better known as Jerome Ponce, is a Filipino actor and model. He rose to fame after being cast in the hit Philippine daytime series ''

Be Careful With My Heart ''Be Careful with My Heart'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from July 9, 2012 to Novem ...

'' as Luke Andrew Lim.

Career

Ponce portrayed a minor role in the musical play ''Cory ng Edsa'' and started his showbiz career as a stage actor in theatre plays. In 2012, Ponce made his television debut in the long-running Philippine romantic comedy television series, ''

'', as Luke Lim, the eldest son of Richard "Sir Chief" Lim. Before joining the daytime drama, Ponce auditioned twice to enter ''

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'' and he was put in the reserved slot, but failed to make it to enter the house. He is one of the 12 "discoveries" for the new actors and actresses of the 2013

Star Magic ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc., doing business as Star Magic (formerly known as ABS-CBN Talent Center), is the talent agency owned by ABS-CBN Corporation based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines that was founded in 1992. ...

Circle. Ponce had starring roles in the drama series '' Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita'', '' The Good Son'', and ''

A Soldier's Heart ''A Soldier's Heart'' is a Philippine action drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Richard V. Somes, it stars Gerald Anderson, Carlo Aquino, Vin Abrenica, Elmo Magalona, Jerome Ponce, Yves Flores, Nash Aguas, S ...

''.

Personal life

Ponce was born on June 4, 1995. He graduated in

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in Pandacan, Manila. He postponed his college studies at the

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after entering his acting career.

Filmography

Online series

Movies

Television

Awards

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ponce, Jerome 1995 births ABS-CBN personalities Filipino male models Filipino male television actors Living people Mapúa University alumni Male actors from Manila People from Santa Mesa Star Magic