CJ Navato


Christianne Jose B. Navato is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.
He made his first television appearance at the age of seven ever since joining ABS-CBN's talent search Star Circle Quest: Kids Edition in 2004, where he got in "Magic Circle of 5" and became the fourth placer.

Biography

Early days

CJ Navato was born on September 13, 1996 in the Philippines. He attended Christian Grace School of Cavite School during his elementary years. He also had experienced travelling to Germany with his mother and grandmother at a young age. Since childhood, he is known to have talents in dancing, singing, and doing Martial Arts. Before joining the entertainment world, he had joined spelling and singing contests.

2004: ''Star Circle Quest''

In 2004, Navato joined the reality-based talent competition named Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN. Together with the other contestants, Navato had undergone talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills. His reason for joining the said talent show was because he wanted to be an artist, an actor, and to improve his skills and talent. During this period, he admires Robin Padilla, Bong Revilla, Rico Yan, and Kyla. He managed to be in the "Magic Circle of 5" with fellow competitors Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Aaron Junatas, and Mikylla Ramirez. During the "Grand Questors Night held in June 2004 in Araneta Coliseum, Navato placed fifth. Since then, he became a part of Star Magic with an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

2005: ''Goin' Bulilit''

In February 2005, Navato was cast in the newly-launched sketch comedy gag show, Goin Bulilit, featuring children in various comedic situations. He was a main cast until 2008 where he graduated with Kathryn Bernardo, Steven Fermo, Jane Oineza, and Mikylla Ramirez. The "Fifth Batch Graduates" left because the show is for kids, while they are already growing up older.

2012-2016: ''Luv U''

In February 2012, Navato became a part of the main cast of ABS-CBN's teen comedy series named Luv U. He portrays Boom Enriquez, a teenage school boy who is partnered opposite April Muñoz, portrayed by Angeli Gonzales. After his graduation, it was announced that his father forced Boom to enter the Philippine Military Academy. The show enables the cast to create a real-life friendship as Navato states that they "work as a team".

Filmography

Movies

YearStudioTitleCharacter/Role
2010Regal FilmsShake, Rattle an Roll XII: Islayoung Ray
2013Star Cinema and Regal FilmsJustin
2017T-Rex EntertainmentClass of 2018Migs

Television series

YearTitleCharacter/RoleNetwork
2004Krystalayoung IgoABS-CBN
2005Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akinyoung ThirdABS-CBN
2005Mga Anghel na Walang LangitJeromeABS-CBN
2005Vietnam Roseyoung TamABS-CBN
2005NginigABS-CBN
2007Salam AtoABS-CBN
2007Maging Sino Ka Manyoung EliABS-CBN
2008WaluigiABS-CBN
2008Ligaw na Bulaklakyoung RonelABS-CBN
2010Juanita BananaYoung Joaquin BuenaventuraABS-CBN
2011ReputasyonTeen HenryABS-CBN
2012–2016Luv UBoom EnriquezABS-CBN
2012 Wansapanataym: Gising Na, OmarRommelABS-CBN
2014 Wansapanataym: Witch-A-MakulitYanoABS-CBN
2014ForevermoreDexterABS-CBN
2017-2020Dok Ricky PediaThorABS-CBN

[Maalaala Mo Kaya] episodes

YearNetworkEpisode titleCharacter/Role
2004ABS-CBN"Billy Crawford story"young Billy
2005ABS-CBN"Rico Barrera story"young Rico
2007ABS-CBN"Joseph Impreso story"young Joseph
2011ABS-CBN"Make-up"Glenn
2012ABS-CBN"Polo Shirt"Ivan
2013ABS-CBN"Picture Frame"
2014ABS-CBN"Itak"; "Bolo"Henry
2014ABS-CBN"Cellphone"Julius
2014ABS-CBN"Selfie"Wendell

Reality/Variety shows

YearNetworkTitle
2004ABS-CBNStar Circle Quest
2005ABS-CBNGoin Bulilit