James Lontayao
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James Lontayao is a Filipino American
actor
, comedian
and a VJ for MYX
North America.
He currently hosts My MYX for MYX.
and Bindlestiff Studios. His stage credits include Sleeper, Banyan and Walls. And in 2006, he had been selected as a VJ for MYX North America. From that point on, he had hosted a pop music oriented show on the TV channel, called Loveable. James starred in many short films, including Pleasant Company, Double Features, and Cereal Monogamy, an official selection at the 2007 VC Film Festival. In 2008, James took on the leading role of Thomas Yang in an offbeat romantic comedy feature film, The Red Door. Besides his TV and film career, James had also acted on an internet comedy that explores love, sex and relationship, called Lexationships with Marc and James. The success of the show has brought his character, James Spano, to college campuses, such as San Francisco State University, for live performances. Additionally, he had played the role of Zach, on an online sci-fi mini-series, Eve, Beauty and the Blade. In the Summer of 2008, James had transferred out of Loveable and became a co-host of My Myx, reuniting with long time onscreen friend and nemesis Olivia Speranza. Continuing his act on stage, James was featured in an Asian American modern-day comedy, Ching Chong Chinaman. Not shy from the spotlight, he can be found as a standup comic at different events and venues, such as the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, and many other fundraising benefits.
Filipino American
Filipino Americans are Americans of Filipino ancestry. Filipino Americans, often shortened to "Fil-Ams", or "Pinoy",Filipinos in what is now the United States were first documented in the 16th century, with small settlements beginning in the 18th century...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and a VJ for MYX
Myx
myx or MYX is the music channel of ABS-CBN brand and the #1 music channel in the Philippines. It is also a part of Studio 23's program line-up. In 2007, MYX North America was launched in the United States....
North America.
He currently hosts My MYX for MYX.
Biography
James Lontayao was born on October 13, in San Francisco, California. He attended Junipero Serra HIgh School in San Mateo and received his training from Foothill Theatre Conservatory. He had also received improv training from Bay Area Theatre Sports.Career
James launched his acting career in 2000. He has worked with numerous Bay Area theatre companies, such as Asian American Theater CompanyAsian American Theater Company
Asian American Theater Company is a non-profit theatre performance company based in San Francisco.-Background:The Asian American Theater Company was established in 1973 by playwright Frank Chin to develop and present original works of theatre about Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent...
and Bindlestiff Studios. His stage credits include Sleeper, Banyan and Walls. And in 2006, he had been selected as a VJ for MYX North America. From that point on, he had hosted a pop music oriented show on the TV channel, called Loveable. James starred in many short films, including Pleasant Company, Double Features, and Cereal Monogamy, an official selection at the 2007 VC Film Festival. In 2008, James took on the leading role of Thomas Yang in an offbeat romantic comedy feature film, The Red Door. Besides his TV and film career, James had also acted on an internet comedy that explores love, sex and relationship, called Lexationships with Marc and James. The success of the show has brought his character, James Spano, to college campuses, such as San Francisco State University, for live performances. Additionally, he had played the role of Zach, on an online sci-fi mini-series, Eve, Beauty and the Blade. In the Summer of 2008, James had transferred out of Loveable and became a co-host of My Myx, reuniting with long time onscreen friend and nemesis Olivia Speranza. Continuing his act on stage, James was featured in an Asian American modern-day comedy, Ching Chong Chinaman. Not shy from the spotlight, he can be found as a standup comic at different events and venues, such as the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, and many other fundraising benefits.
Movies
| Year | Title | Character/Role | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dave and Liz | Dave | Thinking Stone |
| 2009 | Fruit Fly | Kenji | Ersatz / H.P. Mendoza |
| 2009 | The Red Door | Thomas Yang | EM West |
| 2009 | Double Features | Jet | |
| 2008 | Cereal Monogamy | Frank | Anton Delfino |
| 2007 | Pleasant Company | Kirby | Unino Entertainment |