Jay Ilagan

Julius Angel Abad Ilagan (January 20, 1955 – February 4, 1992) was a Filipino actor. He hosted Stop, Look and Listen and starred in My Son, My Son and Goin' Bananas, and starred and participated in a number of movies.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Abad and the surname or paternal family name is Ilagan.

Jay Ilagan
Ilagan in the 1976 film, Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo
Born	Julius Angel Abad Ilagan[1] (1955-01-20)January 20, 1955 Manila, Philippines
Died	February 4, 1992(1992-02-04) (aged 37) Quezon City, Philippines
Resting place	Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina, Metro Manila
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1964–1992
Spouse	Hilda Koronel (m. 1973; separated)
Partner	Amy Austria (1983-1992)

Born Julius Abad Ilagan on January 20, 1955, his good looks eventually made him a matinee idol, starring in the films Maruja (1967), Tubog Sa Ginto (1970), Pinoy Crazy Boys (1974), and Hinog Sa Pilit. And because the looks came with deep talent, Jay survived the transition from teen star to adult actor - winning a Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor trophy in 1982 for the movie, Kisapmata, another Gawad Urian Best Actor in 1985 for his role in Sister Stella L., and 1988 FAMAS and Film Academy of the Philippines Best Actor for his acting in Maging Akin Ka Lamang.

His acting range was versatile as he has also appeared in a number of comedy movies and TV shows alongside critically acclaimed dramatic films.

Personal life

The son of Sampaguita star Corazon Noble and director Angel Esmeralda^[2] started out as a child actor, originally using "Angel" as his screen name.

At the age of 18, he married actress Hilda Koronel, a protégé of director Lino Brocka. The couple kept their marriage private initially, but it later became public after their separation. During their relationship, they adopted children and had one biological daughter together.

In 1983, Ilagan began a relationship with actress Amy Austria. The two lived together from that year until Ilagan’s death on February 4, 1992.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1961	Walang Duwag na Lalaki
1963	Callejon 11
1964	Moro Witch Doctor	Mahmud
1970	Santiago![3]	Danilo
1971	Tubog sa Ginto	Santi
1973	Carmela[4]
1973	Ato ti Bondying	Bondying	his 1st comedy movie
1975	Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa	Noni
1975	Kaming Matatapang Ang Apog
1975	Fe, Esperanza, Caridad	Husband of Esperanza - 2nd Episode ("Esperanza")
1976	Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin
1976	Daigdig ng Lagim
1976	Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo	Bonifacio Santos
1977	Tisoy!	Boy
1979	Sino'ng Pipigil sa Pagpatak ng Ulan
1979	Salawahan
1979	Coed
1980	Aguila[5]	Osman Águila
1980	Kasal?
1980	Kakabakaba Ka Ba?		First collaboration with Mike de Leon.
1980	Brutal	Tato
1981	Pabling
1981	Kisapmata	Noel Manalansan	Second collaboration with Mike de Leon.
1982	Mga Hiwaga ng Pag-asa
1983	M.I.B.: Men In Brief	Anthony Phillips
1983	Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing
1983	Sana Bukas ang Kahapon	Ramon
1984	Soltero[6]	Crispin Rodriguez
1984	Sister Stella L.	Nick Fajardo	Third collaboration with Mike de Leon.
1984	Mga Batang Yagit
1985	Bituing Walang Ningning	Zosimo Blanco
1985	Sa Totoo Lang	Ipe	His last comedy movie
1986	Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
1987	Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier[7]
1987	Maging Akin Ka Lamang[8]	Ernie Balboa
1988	Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas
1990	Nagsimula sa Puso	Jim
1992	Alyas Pogi 2	Jimboy	Final film role

Television

Title	Year	Role	Network
1977–1980	Prinsipe Abante		GMA Network
1986–1991	Goin' Bananas	Host	IBC ABS-CBN

Death

On February 4, 1992, in Quezon City, Jay's motorcycle was hit from behind by a drunk driver who was arguing with his girlfriend which resulted in him being thrown off and falling head first. He died due to the severity of his injuries. He was not wearing a protective helmet. He was 37 years old.^[9]

Ilagan is buried at Loyola Memorial Park beside mother Corazon Noble, Leslie Angel A. Ilagan and Lourdes S. de Asis.

Gallery

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  Corazon Noble
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  Julius Angel Ilagan
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  Leslie Angel A. Ilagan
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  Lourdes S. de Asis
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  Ilagan family grave Loyola Memorial Park