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Anthony Jennings (actor)

Anthony Jennings
Jennings in 2024
Born
Anthony Michael Jennings

(2000-11-01) November 1, 2000 (age 24)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • endorser
Years active2019–present
Agent(s)Star Magic
(2019–present)
Rise Artists Studio
(2020–present)

Anthony Michael Jennings (born November 1, 2000)[1][2] is a Filipino actor. He gained mainstream recognition for his supporting role as Snoop Manansala in the ABS-CBN romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love with his on-screen partner Maris Racal.[3]

Early life

Anthony Michael Jennings grew up in Barangay Mambugsay, Cauayan, Negros Occidental with his grandparents. His father is British, and his mother is a Filipina. In an article, he describes his childhood years as constantly moving from one house to another due to financial problems.[2][4] He also stated that he only finished second grade and was not able to learn how to read or write early on. When he was auditioning for a role in a show, he only knew how to read but didn't know how to write yet. He later learned to read and write.[2][4][5]

Career

Jennings was included in the pool of Star Magic actors and actresses in 2019, alongside Belle Mariano. He started his acting career in the film Hello, Love, Goodbye, and was also included in Love at First Stream and The House Arrest of Us. His first television appearance was the stint action series The Iron Heart, Jennings was cast in Can't Buy Me Love and played the character of Snoop Manansala, the street-smart best friend of Bingo Mariano (Donny Pangilinan) who has a sense of humor.[3][2][4]

Jennings became an endorser of Mang Inasal Pork barbecue with his love team partner, Maris Racal.[6] He also has a YouTube channel.[4]

Personal life

For six years, Jennings dated a woman outside the entertainment industry named Jamela Villanueva. In November 2024, he confirmed his breakup with Villanueva.[7] In December of the same year, Villanueva alleged that Jennings cheated on her with Maris Racal.[8]

Filmography

Movies

Key
Denotes film that has not yet been released
Year Title Role Ref
2019 Hello, Love, Goodbye Eric Del Rosario
Unbreakable Mark Salvador
2021 Love at First Stream Christopher "Tupe" Rodriguez [9]
2024 Hello, Love, Again Eric Del Rosario a
And the Breadwinner Is... [10]

Notes:
^ a Special participation.

TV & Web Series

Key
Denotes show that has not yet been released
Year Title Role Ref.
2020 The House Arrest of Us Rufus de Guzman [11]
2022 My Papa Pi Harvee [12]
A Family Affair Dave Estrella (young)
Love Bites: Lost But Found Macoy [13]
Tara, G! Rocky [14]
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Cronus Lopez [15]
2023–2024 Can't Buy Me Love Snoop Manansala [16][17]
2025 Incognito Tomas Guerrero [18]

Web shows

Year Title Episode Ref.
2022 Dear MOR Celebrity Specials Heart Wrecker [19]
Boys After Dark all episodes [20][21]
2024 CBML All Access [22]
Bida/Bida Love Team Mo, Love Team Ko [23][24]

Music videos

Year Song Artist
2021 No Stopping You (Vertical MV) SB19
2022 Tara,G! The Juans
2024 Iyo (with Maris Racal) Darren Espanto

TVC/ Brand Endorsement

Year Brand Product/ Promo
2019 Toyota Motor Philippines Toyota Innovab
2024c Lay's Stax #LoveStax
Mang Inasal Pork Barbecue
San Mig Coffee San Mig Sugar Free Coffee

Notes:
^ b with Mulach family.
^ c all TVC with on-screen partner Maris Racal.

Discography

Year Title Music Label
2022 Tara, G!
(cast version)
Star Music
2024 BB Girl

References

  1. ^ Godinez, Bong (May 22, 2024). "Anthony Jennings: His time is now!". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Sarmiento, Kate (January 5, 2024). "12 Things To Know About 'Can't' Buy Me Love' Star Anthony Jennings". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Mallorca, Hannah (April 14, 2024). "Maris Racal thankful to find a perfect onscreen partner in Anthony Jennings". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Tan, Kim Shelly (January 10, 2024). "7 Facts About Anthony Jennings Or Snoop In Can't Buy Me Love". TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "'No read, no write' actor Anthony Jennings can now read, wants to finish school". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "Maris and Anthony say 'yes' as Mang Inasal Pork BBQ endorsers". The Manila Times. July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Llemit, Kathleen (December 1, 2024). "Anthony Jennings confirms split with non-showbiz girlfriend — report". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Iglesias, Iza (December 4, 2024). "Actor Anthony Jennings' ex-girlfriend exposes alleged cheating with co-star Maris Racal". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  9. ^ Bautista, Rafael (July 8, 2021). "MEET THE STARS OF LOVE AT FIRST STREAM, A COMING TOGETHER OF CINEMA AND STREAMING". Nylon Manila. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  10. ^ Javier, Humility (July 16, 2024). "Vice Ganda's 'And The Breadwinner Is...' joins Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 lineup". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  11. ^ "I Feel U: Riva, Alora and Anthony on working with Kathryn and Daniel on 'The House Arrest of Us'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. October 22, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "Meet the hopefuls of 'My Papa Pi' this Saturday". Manila Bulletin. March 19, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  13. ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (September 20, 2022). "Vivoree and Anthony will fill your hearts with kilig, bittersweet feelings in "Love Bites: Lost But Found"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "'Tara, G' delights viewers with good vibes and heartwarming story". Manila Bulletin. October 11, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  15. ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (January 29, 2023). "Anthony Jennings excited for his action scenes in "The Iron Heart"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  16. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (May 8, 2024). "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings on their 'Can't Buy Me Love' characters". Inquirer.Net. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  17. ^ Krishnan, Ganiel (April 11, 2024). "Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings bid farewell to 'Can't Buy Me Love'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  18. ^ "LOOK: The star-studded cast of the action-packed series 'Incognito'". ABS-CBN.com. November 30, 2024.
  19. ^ Kalaw, Bea (August 27, 2022). "Anthony and Rans unexpectedly catch feelings for each other in Dear MOR: Heart Wrecker". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  20. ^ "Rise Artists boys to release 'Boy After Dark' video podcast". ABS-CBN News. September 3, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  21. ^ "Anthony Jennings shares biggest regret in life". ABS-CBN News. September 28, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  22. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (May 4, 2024). "Priceless funny moments of "Can't Buy Me Love" barkada while filming "CBML All Access" episodes". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  23. ^ "'Bida/Bida': Donny, Anthony, Kaila, and Maris are part of new Netflix PH 'social series'". ABS-CBN News. June 13, 2024.
  24. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (July 13, 2024). "BarDa, MaThon break down creation, popularity of love teams". Philippine Star.