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Antonello Joseph "AJ" Sarte Perez (February 17, 1993 – April 17, 2011)[1] was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents collectively known as Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries Your Song Presents: Underage.
Background
Perez was born on February 17, 1993 to a Bicolana mother and Ilonggo father. He has attended high school at La Salle Greenhills in Mandaluyong City, Greenhills.[
Career
He landed his first commercial with Globe and was later cast in the UFC commercial, popularizing the phrase "ye-bah!". His Milo TV commercial[4] showcased his basketball skills.
He attended self-enhancement workshops with Talent Center and became a member of Star Magic Batch 13. His appearances included ASAP, About your Luv and as a guest in some ABS-CBNshows.[2]
He teamed-up with Lauren Young in the television series Lobo in the roles of Zoey and Yani Mendoza. He starred in a film for Star Cinema with Joseph Estrada, Ms. AiAi delas alas, Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga directed by Wen Deramas: Ang Tanging Pamilya.[5]
Death
On April 17, 2011, Perez was on his way home from a show in Dagupan,[6] when the vehicle he was riding in was hit by a Partas operated bus. The young actor suffered from multiple head injuries. His ribs went through his heart and left lung causing his death.[1] The family of the late actor AJ Perez has decided to donate their son's cornea to a blind Marian devotee, Fatima Soriano in order for her to see again.
ilmography
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: All About A Girl | Egay | ABS-CBN | |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv | Josh Smith | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 | Josh Smith | ABS-CBN | |
| 2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs: Hay School Lyf | Tyler | ABS-CBN | |
| 2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs: Luvin' Life | Wave | ABS-CBN | |
| 2008 | Lobo | Bayani "Yani" Mendoza | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: Underage | Gary | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: Boystown | Ricky | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: Imposible | Vince | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009–2011 | ASAP | Himself | ABS-CBN | Performer/host |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym | Jeffrey | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Agua Bendita | Young Baldo | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010–2011 | Sabel | Candido "Dido" Sandoval | ABS-CBN | Main Cast Role |
| 2011 | Showtime | Himself | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | TBA | ABS-CBN | Final TV appearance |
:( R.I.P. Aj Perez
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