Jomari Yllana


José María Garchitorena Yllana, also known as Jomari Yllana, is a Filipino actor, model, race car driver, concert producer, promoter and politician.
He rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group "Gwapings" together with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric Fructuoso, and later with Jao Mapa.
Two of his films, Diliryo and Sa Pusod ng Dagat were presented at the 1997 and 1998 Toronto International Film Festival respectively. Diliryo was released through MAQ Productions, directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, and starred Giselle Toengi as Yllana's leading lady. Sa Pusod ng Dagat starred Marilou Diaz Abaya, Elizabeth Oropesa, and Chin Chin Gutierrez.

Career

Yllana appeared in several TV shows for ABS-CBN and GMA networks. In 2009, Yllana starred in Zorro, and became a contestant in '. Also, Yllana played Alex Dorantes in Rosalinda opposite with Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann and starred in the movie ' with Michael V., Ogie Alcasid and ex-wife Aiko Melendez.
Currently, Yllana remains a freelance actor.

Other works

Aside from being an actor, Yllana also was a successful commercial and promotional model for the Bench clothing line.
Currently, Yllana together with controversial politician Ronald "Ronnie" Singson, heads the Fearless Productions, a joint business venture which produces and promotes concerts in the Philippines for international and local artists.

Politics

In 2016, Jomari ran for councilor of the 1st district for Parañaque City and he won. He still holds the position at present.

Personal life

Yllana has brothers in showbiz: comedian-actors Anjo and Ryan. Yllana the ex-husband of actress/politician Aiko Melendez and they have a son, Andrei. He and Melendez remain good friends and maintain a good co-parenting relationship.
Yllana's ex-girlfriends include Priscilla Almeda, Ara Mina and Pops Fernandez. Yllana and Almeda reunited in 2019.

Filmography

Television

Movies