Who Is Jon Jon Briones? Jon Jon Briones Biography and Wiki
Jon Jon Briones is a Filipino-American actor and singer. He gained fame for his work in musical theatre. During the 2014 West End, Briones portrayed The Engineer and 2017 Broadway revivals of Miss Saigon. He was also part of the ensemble through the original production in 1989, becoming the only cast member to be in both productions.
Jon Jon Briones Age and Birthday
Moving on to his age, Briones was born on August 7, 1965, in Quezon City, Philippines. He is 54 years of age. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Jon Jon Briones Height and Weight
The famous actor stands tall at the height of 5′ 5″ (1.65 m). He weighs 75 kgs or 165 lbs.
Jon Jon Briones Family
His father’s name is Ernesto Briones Sr. Jon Jon said of his father, who passed away in the Philippines, “However, I’m at peace in the knowledge that he is proud of me”. After doing our research, details about his mother’s names and occupations are not known to the public and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Jon Jon Briones Wife and Kids
Speaking of his love life, Briones is married to Megan Johnson Briones. The happy couple tied the knot on 5 August 1996. Megan is an actress and singer. They are blessed with two children Isa, and Teo. Both his children have followed their parent’s footsteps into show business. They now reside in Los Angeles.
Jon Jon Briones Daughter
Briones’ daughter, Isa Briones has already made her professional musical theater debut. She played Natalie, the daughter in “Next to Normal” the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical at The Pico Playhouse in Los Angeles,
Isa was named“impressive” (by Los Angeles Times), “superb” (by Tin Pan LA), and “terrific” (by Culture Spot LA). She started modeling when she was 4 years old. By the time she was 7 years, her family relocated to LA where she began her acting career.
Her appearances include portraying Matt Dillon’s daughter in “Takers,” TV shows, and stage productions. Isa played Susan, the daughter to her mom, Megan, in the production of “Miracle on 34th Street.” Isa attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Performing Arts. While there she double-majored in theater and musical theater.
Isa went on to play the Mistress in the Cabrillo Music Theater production of “Evita” at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, California.
Jon Jon Briones Son
Brones’s son Teo was born Mateo Justis Briones in Oxford, England while his parents were on tour. When he was 3 years old, he relocated to Los Angeles with his family. By the time he was 5 years he had started acting and modeling.
He is a blue belt in Karate and studies XMA, gymnastics, ballet, hip hop, tap and enjoys horseback riding and playing the drums. As an actor, Teo portrayed Jeremy Renner’s son in “Wind River,” which screened in the Sundance Film Festival.
Jon Jon Briones Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of around $500,000. Briones acquired most of his wealth through his successful career as a professional film and theater actor.
Jon Jon Briones Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Briones.
Jon Jon Briones Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Ernesto Cloma Briones, Jr.
- Popular As: Jon Jon Briones
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: actor and singer
- Nationality: Filipino-American
- Race / Ethnicity: Asian
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Jon Jon Briones Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 54 years
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1965
- Place of Birth: Quezon City, Philippines.
- Birthday: August 7
Jon Jon Briones Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Under review
- Height / How Tall?: 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Weight: 75 kgs or 165 lbs
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Balck
- Shoe Size: Under review
Jon Jon Briones Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Ernesto Briones Sr
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Megan Johnson Briones
- Children: Two children Isa and Teo Briones
Jon Jon Briones Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $500,000
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actor and singer
Jon Jon Briones Broadway and Miss Saigon
Briones joined the original 1989 London production of Miss Saigon. At the time he was still an engineering student in the Philippines. Apart from assisting the organization of the auditions, Briones himself auditioned and became a member of the ensemble.
He was part of numerous touring productions of Miss Saigon eventually playing the Engineer. In 2014 he joined the original cast of the Miss Saigon West End revival on the role of the Engineer. He stayed with the role until the production closed on February 27, 2016. In 2017, Briones transferred with the production to Broadway at the Broadway Theatre.
Jon Jon Briones Emmy
Briones earned a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Engineer. He was also awarded the Whatsonstage.com Award for Best Actor in a Musical. In September 2018, he attended the Emmys for the first, where his FX show won a big award.
Jon Jon Briones Ratched
In January 2019, it was proclaimed that Briones will star in the upcoming Netflix drama series Ratched. Ratched is an upcoming American psychological drama web television series, based on the 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
The film is set to premiere on Netflix on September 18, 2020. Briones is among the cast portraying Dr. Richard Hanover. Corey Stoll is also among the cast in the series appearing as Charles Wainwright.
Jon Jon Briones Designated Survivor
He guest-starred on FOX’s Designated Survivor starring Kiefer Sutherland. In one of the episodes, he portrayed the role of a head of state Bultani Prime Minister Khallou. Designated Survivor is an American political thriller drama television series. The series was aired on ABC for two seasons. Season three aired exclusively and globally on Netflix.
Jon Jon Briones American Crime Story
In 2018, Briones was among the cast in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, playing Modesto Cunanan, father of Gianni Versace’s murderer, Andrew Cunanan. He was also part of American Horror Story: Apocalypse portraying Ariel Augustus.
Jon Jon Briones Sons Of Anarchy
He was cats on the role of Asian Elvis on the FX original series Sons of Anarchy. He appears only in the series’ premiere episode, “Pilot”, in the series’ first season. Sons of Anarchy is an American Action crime drama television series. The series was aired from 2008 to 2014.