Introduction
Juan Carlos Ocampo Atayde, better known as Arjo Atayde (born November 16, 1990), is a Filipino actor. He is currently a talent of Viva Artists Agency and Star Magic. He is most recently known for portraying the antagonist Joaquin Tuazon, the son of the rich business man (played by Albert Martinez) in the ABS-CBN primetime series, Ang Probinsyano and portrayed by Francisco "Paco" Alipio in television drama series Hanggang Saan.
Personal life
Born on November 16, 1990 to actress Jossette Ocampo (stage name Sylvia Sanchez) and Art Atayde (a businessman). He is the eldest child and has 3 siblings: Maria Sophia (Ria), Maria Angela (Gela), and Xavier (Xavi). He studied at La Salle Greenhills and moved to Reedley International School. In 2016, he was reportedly dating the actress, Jane Oineza, but they both denied the rumors.
According to ABS-CBN news and PEP.ph, In 2016, Atayde met a member of GirlTrends, Sammie Rimando in the cast of ABS-CBN Summer Station ID and dated her until 2018.
On January 22, 2019, during the press conference of Arjo's upcoming movie 'TOL, he admitted that he is "exclusively dating" his Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles co-star, Maine Mendoza and that he is at his happiest right now.
Career
His first notable appearance in Philippine TV was in E-Boy playing the role of "Jepoy" who was paired in a love-team with "Ella" (portrayed by Akiko Solon).
It is notable that in his young career that he has already garnered several starring roles in the longest-running drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya (appearing in the episodes "Bangka", "Puntod", "Tsubibo" and most recently "Dos Por Dos" (2014) where he played a gay parent), something that most Filipino actors treat as a milestone in their acting careers. He has won "Best Male New TV Personality" in the 2012 PMPC Star Awards for Television for his episode "Bangka".
In 2013, he starred as Rafael de Lara in the daytime television series Dugong Buhay. He went on to star in the 2014 Korean adaptation, Pure Love as Raymond de la Cruz/Ramon Esguerra. In 2015, he was given his biggest role to date as Joaquin Tuazon on Ang Probinsyano. The main antagonist.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–02 | Ang TV | Himself | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2012 | E-Boy | Jepoy | |||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Richard Abaño | |||
| 2012 | Maynila | Danny | Episode: "Aking Prinsesa" | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | Rafael de Lara | Co-lead role / Protagonist /Antagonist | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jay | Episode: "Puntod" | ||
| 2013 | Toda Max | RJ Catacutan | |||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Erni | Episode: "Tsubibo" | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jess | Episode: "Dos Por Dos" | ||
| 2014 | Pure Love | Raymond Dela Cruz | Main Cast / Antagonist | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Fr. Francis | Episode: "Liham" | ||
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jason Villanueva | Episode: "Pictures" | ||
| 2015 | Wansapanataym | younger granpa of Eric | Episode: "Remote ni Eric" | ||
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Pedro Alvaro | |||
| 2015 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Briefcase number 13 | |||
| 2015–2017 | FPJ's: Ang Probinsyano | Police C/Insp. Joaquin S. Tuazon | Main role / Primary Antagonist | ||
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Simon | Episode: "Itlog" | ||
| 2016–present | Ipaglaban Mo! | Various Roles | Main role / Protagonist / Antagonist | ||
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rocky Gathercole | Episode: "Sketch Pad" | ||
| 2017–2018 | Hanggang Saan | Francisco "Paco" Alipio | Main Role / Protagonist | ||
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | Elijah "Elai" Sarmiento |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2017 | Ang Panday | young Evil Spirit | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
| 2018 | BuyBust | Biggie Chen | Viva Films |
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Andrew Montenegro | APT Entertainment, CCM Film Productions, M-Zet Productions |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bangka" | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Won | |
| 2012 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Dugong Buhay | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Won | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Dos Por Dos" | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Won | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Liham" | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Nominated | |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | The PEP List Year 3 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Won |