Ronnie Alonte
Ronnie Alonte | |
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Alonte in 2016 | |
| Born | Ronaldo Alcantara Alonte II October 26, 1996 |
| Other names | R2 |
| Alma mater | University of Perpetual Help System Laguna |
| Occupations | Actor, model, dancer, singer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agents |
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| Known for | Hashtags |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Len Alonte (aunt) |
| Basketball career | |
| No. 26 – Biñan Tatak Gel | |
| League | MPBL / PSL |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | Biñan Tatak Gel |
Ronaldo Alcantara Alonte II (born October 26, 1996, in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines) is a Filipino actor, singer, dancer, and basketball player. He appeared in the films Seklusyon (2016), Vince & Kath & James (2016), and its sequel James and Pat and Dave (2020).
Alonte is also a member of the dance group Hashtags and the dance group was a former cast member on the noontime variety show It's Showtime from 2015 to 2021.[1][2]
Showbiz career
[edit]Alonte first appeared as a member of Hashtags in 2015, a dance group in the daytime show It's Showtime. Hashtags released their debut self-titled album on May 21, 2016, with "Roadtrip" released as the album's lead single.[3] Alonte also released a solo single entitled "Love at Website".[4] The single was an entry to the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs (2016) which made it to the Top 30 of the competition. Alonte performed the song on Gandang Gabi Vice on August 21, 2016,[5] as well as on It's Showtime.[6]
In 2016, he made several appearances on the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya, including the portrayal of his own story. In the same year, he starred in two films: Vince & Kath & James and Seklusyon directed by Erik Matti, both of which were entered into the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival.
In 2017, Alonte and Julia Barretto, his co-star in Vince & Kath & James, appeared in the melodrama series A Love to Last, co-starring Bea Alonzo, Ian Veneracion and Iza Calzado. In the same year, he starred in Bloody Crayons as John Jose.
Basketball career
[edit]In 2024, Alonte made his way to professional basketball, joining the Biñan Tatak Gel of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League and Pilipinas Super League.[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]In 2025, Alonte married actress and former onscreen partner Loisa Andalio[9] after having been in a relationship with her since 2016.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Vince & Kath & James | Jaime "James" Raymundo III | Entry for the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival | [11] |
| Seklusyon | Miguel | [12] | ||
| 2017 | Bloody Crayons | John Jose Abrillo | Main role | [13] |
| 2018 | Da One That Ghost Away | Isagani | Special participation | [14] |
| Fantastica | Daks | Entry for the 44th Metro Manila Film Festival | [15] | |
| 2020 | James and Pat and Dave | Jaime "James" Raymundo III | Main role | [16] |
| 2022 | My Teacher | Francis | Entry for the 48th Metro Manila Film Festival | [17] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | It's Showtime | Himself / Hashtag Member-Performer and Main Stay Co-Host | Main Cast |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture | Friend | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Banana Split | John | ||
| 2016 | Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 | Himself | Guest Housemate |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Traysikel | Teen Rafael | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo - The Ronnie Alonte Story | Himself | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sulat | Luis | ||
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Christopher "Tupe" Dimayuga | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Pikon | Jun Hilario | ||
| 2018 | Wansapanataym: Gelli In A Bottle | Robin | Main Cast |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jersey | Paul Desiderio | |
| The General's Daughter | Ivan Cañega | Supporting Role | |
| 2020 | Fill in the Bank | Himself / Contestant | Guest |
| 2021 | Unloving U | Alfie Almeida | Lead Role |
| 2022 | The Goodbye Girl | Gabe | |
| Love in 40 Days | Edward Montemayor / Nathaniel Rosal | Lead Role | |
| 2023 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Jonathan "Jonaf" Salvador |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Dance Album of the Year | Hashtags | Won |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality[18] | MMK: Motorsiklo | Nominated | |
| ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Hearthrob | — | Nominated | |
| 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Male Celebrity of the Night | Seklusyon | Won | |
| 2017 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Myx Celeb VJ | — | Nominated |
| 35th Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Seklusyon | Nominated | |
| 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Vince & Kath & James | Nominated | |
| Movie Loveteam of the Year with (Julia Barretto) | Nominated | |||
| 65th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy". www.republika.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Box office update: MMFF 2016 reveals day 1 top grossing films". Rappler. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ "#HASHTAGS Release Self-Titled Debut Album!". Onemusic.ph. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ "Ronnie Alonte launches debut single". Onemusic.ph. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ "Hashtags' Ronnie Alonte releases debut singles". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on September 14, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ "Watch: Ronnie Alonte performs debut single 'Love at Website' live in "It's Showtime"". Lionheartv.net. August 24, 2016. Archived from the original on February 12, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ "Ronnie Alonte to put showbiz career on hold? - LionhearTV". March 5, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ Asis, Salve. "Young JV at Ronnie, sa MPBL muna!" [Young JV and Ronnie, in MPBL for now!]. Philstar.com (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on August 26, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte are now married". ABS-CBN. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ "Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte: A love team, in and out of showbiz". PEP. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "'Vince & Kath & James' cast in Cebu today". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "'Seklusyon' satiates horrific senses in spine-tingling gory tale". The Manila Times. January 2017. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Every gruesome death in 'Bloody Crayons', ranked". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Enzo Pineda joins Kim Chiu in 'Da One That Ghost Away'". ABS-CBN News. March 28, 2018.
- ^ "In Photos: 'Fantastica' cast, nagsama-sama para sa Grand Media Conference!". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "James and Pat and Dave". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Natitirang apat na official entries sa MMFF 2022, inanunsiyo na" [Remaining four official entries in MMFF 2022, already announced]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. October 20, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Nominees, PMPC Star Awards for Television 2016". Rappler. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.