Emman Abeleda

Emman Abeleda
Nationality	Filipino
Occupation(s)	Actor, singer, dancer
Years active	1996–2005
Known for	Jun-Jun Estrera in Esperanza, member of teen idol group Anim-E

Emman Abeleda is a former Filipino entertainer known for his work as an actor, singer, and dancer.

Career

Abeleda launched his acting journey in 1996, frequently portraying roles such as sons or younger siblings. He became well-known on television through his portrayal of Jun-Jun Estrera in the drama series Esperanza and appeared in the comedy series Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis, which aired from 1997 to 1999 and resumed in 2001.

From 1997 to 1999, Abeleda took part in several films including Flames: The Movie (specifically the "Pangako" segment), Haba Baba Doo, Puti Puti Poo, and the festive movie Puso ng Pasko. In 1998, he received a nomination from the FAMAS Awards for his role in Minsan Lamang Magmamahal.

In 2003, he returned to the character Jun-Jun in the follow-up series Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis. That same year, Abeleda teamed up with fellow former child actors Sergio Garcia, Mhyco Aquino, Rayver Cruz, John Wayne Sace, and Mico Aytona to establish the teen idol ensemble Anim-E. This group regularly performed on the variety program ASAP. Abeleda concluded his entertainment career in 2005.

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
1996–1997	Ang TV	Himself/Cast Member
1997–1999	Esperanza	Jun-Jun Estrera
1997	Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV	Himself/Cast Member
1997	Maalaala Mo Kaya		Episode: "Entablado"
1997	Maalaala Mo Kaya		Episode: "Haplos sa Sugat"
1997	Flames		Episode: "I Hate Boys, I Hate Girls"
1997	Hiraya Manawari	Emil	Episode: "Ang Lihim ng Rani"
1997–2001	Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis	Jun-Jun
1998	Maalaala Mo Kaya		Episode: "Pampang"
1998	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Konsesnya"
1999	!Oka Tokat		Episode: "Nuno Bear"
1999	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Komiks"
1999–2003	Tabing Ilog	Mario Magtibay
1999	Maalaala Mo Kaya		Episode: "Inakay"
1999–2000, 2001	Epol/Apple	Kenneth
2000	Maalaala Mo Kaya		Episode: "Keyboard"
2000	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Madyik Pinggan ATBP."
2000	Wansapanataym	Pencil	Episode: "Anong Gusto Mong Maging?"
2001	Maalaala Mo Kaya		Episode: "Burda"
2001	Recuerdo de Amor	Young Paulo Jose Villafuerte
2002–2005	Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis	Jun-Jun
2002	Maalaala Mo Kaya		Episode: "Dictionary"
2002–2004	Kapalaran	Henry
2003	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Chester	Episode: "Garapon"
2003–2005	ASAP	Himself	Segment: "Anim-E/Anime"

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
1996	May Nagmamahal sa Iyo	Leonard (5 y/o)
1996	Rubberman	Younger brother
1996	Istokwa	Dot-Dot
1996	Da Best in da West 2: Da Western Pulis Istori	Larry's son	Credited as "Emmanuel Abeleda"
1996	Bitag	Ivan
1997	Ako ba ang nasa Puso Mo	Young Ariel
1997	Flames: The Movie	Sammy	Segment: "Pangako"
1997	Minsan Lamang Magmamahal	Miguel
1998	Haba Baba Doo! Puti Puti Poo!	Emman
1998	Puso ng Pasko	Christopher
1999	Higit pa sa Buhay Ko	Jun-Jun Bernardo
1999	Esperanza: The Movie	Jun-Jun Estrera

Awards and nominations

Year	Title	Awarding Body	Category	Outcome	Reference
1998	Minsan Lamang Magmamahal	FAMAS Awards	Best Child Actor	Template:Nom
1999	Puso ng Pasko		Best Child Actor	Template:Nom
2000	Higit pa sa Buhay Ko		Best Child Actor	Template:Nom
	Esperanza: The Movie		Best Child Actor	Template:Nom
2004		Aliw Awards	Best Dance Group	Template:Won
2005			Best Dance Group	Template:Nom