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Anthony Angel Labrusca Jr. (Tagalog pronunciation: [lɐˈbɾʊska]; born August 7, 1995) is an American actor, model, and singer that is based in the Philippines. Labrusca first gained his popularity via a McDonald's Philippines TV ad in 2016, Tuloy Pa Rin. He is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network.

In 2016, he joined the Philippine reality search Pinoy Boyband Superstar, but did not make the cut to be part of the band. He was thenpart of a horror-fantasy drama series called La Luna Sangre. The trailer of his latest film Glorious reached more than 5 million views on its first day of release.

Early life

Labrusca was born on August 7, 1995, in Houston, Texas, in the United States. He is the son of Filipino actor Boom Labrusca and Filipina singer Angel Jones. He grew up in Los Angeles, California with his mother, step father (Boom Dayupay) and sister. When he was 9, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. He then flew to the Philippines to pursue his career in show business.

Career

Before Labrusca auditioned for Pinoy Boyband Superstar, he was already a face of various TV commercials. He became more popular when he played the guy who broke a girl's heart (Elisse Joson) in the viral McDonald's TV ad entitled Tuloy Pa Rin in 2016.

During his audition in Pinoy Boyband Superstar, he was unexpectedly reunited with his biological father Boom Labrusca. He successfully became one of the top contenders and went up to the Top 7 for the grand finals. He did not make it to the Top 5 as the final member of BoybandPH.

He made his acting debut in 2017 via TV5's Wattpad Presents with Louise delos Reyes. Later, he joined La Luna Sangre, which is considered as his first break playing the role of Jake Arguelles.

In June 2020, Labrusca starred in the hit Filipino BL series, Hello Stranger. The series proved popular even among international fans, which led to the Hello Stranger film in 2021. A second season is expected to be released soon. In 2023, he played the main antagonist Lucas Buencamino in Nag-aapoy na Damdamin. His Star Magic contract expired last December 2024. In January 2025, Labrusca officially moved to GMA Network along with Sparkle GMA Artist Center. His first project assignment after signing up with Kapuso Network is to star in Binibining Marikit with Herlene Budol slated to air on GMA Afternoon Prime.

Controversies

On January 3, 2019, shortly after landing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Labrusca allegedly yelled curses at Bureau of Immigration officers after they stamped his passport for a 30-day stay only, which is the maximum visa-free stay in the Philippines for US passport holders. Labrusca was using his American passport at that time and had no work visa. However, he mistakenly believed that he was covered by the Balikbayan Program's one-year visa-free stay. A spokesperson of the Bureau of Immigration explained that the Balikbayan Program "is for former Filipinos and their immediate family members who are traveling with them. If these family members are not traveling with them, then they are not qualified." Labrusca was not accompanied by an immediate family member at that time. Labrusca was widely criticized for the incident, and Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. suggested his deportation. The following day, Labrusca apologized to the immigration officers and admitted that he did not know the full details of the Balikbayan Program, but maintained that he did not curse or shout at any officer.

In June 2021, Labrusca was charged with alleged acts of lasciviousness and slight physical injuries for an incident that happened 5 months before, on the night of January 16, 2021, where allegedly, a drunk Labrusca unstrapped a woman's top to expose her breasts before forcefully pulling her to sit on his lap. He also allegedly choked a man on that same night. In July, the physical injuries case was dismissed by the Makati prosecutor's office since the complaint was filed "more than two months from the date of its alleged commission, the crime is already extinguished by reason of prescription." In March 2022, the acts of lasciviousness case was dismissed citing no probable cause.

Filmography

Television / Digital series

Film

Awards and nominations

See also

• Pinoy Boyband Superstar

Notes

1. ^ Tony Labrusca was born in the United States of America. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Jones.

References

1. "Former Star Magic talent Tony Labrusca is officially making his debut as a Kapuso actor in GMA Network; admits he prayed to work with GMA channel with Herlene Budol in new GMA Network series". LionhearTV.
2. ^ "Former Kapamilya star Tony Labrusca is now officially Kapuso, the leading man of Herlene Budol in GMA-7's upcoming afternoon drama series, Binibining Marikit and to led future of GMA Dramas". Philippine Entertainment Porta.
3. "Tony Labrusca itinangging 'pinagmayabang' ang pagiging artista sa Immigration". ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). January 5, 2019. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2022. Si Labrusca ay isang US citizen na may American passport
4. Cagape, Kristhoff. "5 Things You Need to Know about La Luna Sangre's Tony Labrusca". Push. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
5. "Hottie Alert: Tony Labrusca, The 'La Luna Sangre' Actor Who Trended Recently Is Definitely A Looker". lifestyle.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
6. "Tony Labrusca "Completely Appalled" To Cyber Bullying Of KathNiel Fans". Philippine News. July 10, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
7. "WATCH: Tony Labrusca, Angel Aquino face challenges of May–December romance in steamy trailer". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
8. "Who is Tony Labrusca, the internet's latest obsession?". Rappler. November 7, 2018. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
9. "Former Star Magic talent Tony Labrusca is officially making his debut as a Kapuso actor in GMA Network; admits he prayed to work with GMA channel with Herlene Budol in new GMA Network series". GMA Network.
10. Severo, Jan Milo. "Tony Labrusca under fire for allegedly cursing at immigration officers". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
11. ^ Buan, Lian (January 4, 2019). "Tony Labrusca prompts immigration warning on limits of Balikbayan privilege". Rappler. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
12. Macairan, Evelyn (January 4, 2019). "Bureau of Immigration warns Tony Labrusca after making a scene at NAIA". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on February 8, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
13. Cepeda, Cody (January 7, 2019). "Tony Labrusca chided by Lolit Solis for his NAIA outburst: 'Sa bayan niya, sino ba siya?'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 3, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
14. "Tony Labrusca apologizes to immigration officer over airport incident". Rappler. January 4, 2019. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
15. "Actor Tony Labrusca charged with acts of lasciviousness, slight physical injuries". CNN Philippines. June 4, 2021. Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
16. Biong, Ian (June 4, 2021). "Tony Labrusca facing charges for allegedly molesting woman, choking man". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 4, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
17. Severo, Jan Milo (July 14, 2021). "Tony Labrusca physical injuries case dismissed". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
18. Cruz, Dana (March 19, 2022). "Tony Labrusca cleared of lasciviousness, lawyers confirm". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
19. "Maymay, Tony, Barbie, Jerome and Janella's social media nightmare becomes reality in 'Click, Like, Share'". Manila Bulletin. August 27, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
20. "Tony Labrusca will be Herlene Budol's leading man in GMA series 'Binibining Marikit'". GMA News Online. October 12, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.

External links

• Tony Labrusca at IMDb

• 1995 births
• Living people
• Male actors from Metro Manila
• Filipino male television actors
• Star Magic
• ABS-CBN people
• GMA Network (company) people
• Filipino male models
• Male actors from Houston
• 21st-century Filipino male actors
• American expatriates in the Philippines