Jon Jon Briones
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Birth Place: Quezon City, Philippines
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Jon Jon Briones can be seen as Dr. Richard Hanover in the show Ratched on Netflix. Some recent Television appearances include Ariel Augustus,The Grand Chancellor of the Warlocks on American Horror Story: Apocolypse., Modesto Cunanan in American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace as ...
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Stage Credits
Miss Saigon
Miss Saigon
Jon Jon Briones Biography
Jon Jon Briones can be seen as Dr. Richard Hanover in the show Ratched on Netflix. Some recent Television appearances include Ariel Augustus,The Grand Chancellor of the Warlocks on American Horror Story: Apocolypse., Modesto Cunanan in American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace as Modesto Cunanan, and an appearance on All Rise. Over the years he has appeared on several television shows, films, commercials and stage productions.
In his recent stage career, he was on Broadway with the transfer of London's West End Revival of Miss Saigon playing the Engineer. A role for which he was nominated and received many awards. On Broadway he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award and was given a Theater World Award. In London's West End, he was nominated for an Olivier Award, and won 2 What's On Stage Awards among many others.
Jon Jon was born and raised in the Philippines until he ventured abroad in 1989 to join in the original London cast of Miss Saigon. He has subsequently played the role of the Engineer in Miss Saigon all over the world-Germany, US Tour, UK Tour, Asian Tour and back home in the Philippines as well as a return to London's West End for its final year.
Other theater credits include: Magno Rubio in Magno Rubio, Enjolras in Les Mis, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Tateh in Ragtime, Lion in the The Wiz, Laertes in Hamlet, Rapunzel's Prince in Into the Woods, Man1 in Closer Than Ever, Lukas in Peregrinasyon with Ma-Yi Theater Company in New York, Children of Eden at Papermill Playhouse, and Yellow Face with CTG at the Mark Taper Forum. He can be heard on the original London and Germany soundtracks of Miss Saigon as well as the American Cast recording of Children of Eden. Since moving to Los Angeles 5 years ago he has appeared on Television, Commercials and Film. His TV credits include: recurring guest star "Cosme Caliyag" on NBC's Las Vegas, "Asian Elvis" in Sons of Anarchy, as well as guest stars on Miami Medical, Monk, and Southland a recurring role on General Hospital and co-star in Law & Order LA and Moonlight. Film credits include: Genie in The Fifth Voyage of Sinbad, Rhadamanths in Breathe, Uncle Jon Jon in Brown Soup Thing, Paulo Alcedo in An Immigrant Girl's Journey, Dawn's Father in Proud American, and supporting roles in Finding Foosball, Potluck, Feast & Yokai.
Jon Jon Briones Awards and Nominations
| Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical | ||
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Theatre World Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance  |
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| Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actor in a Musical | ||
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VIDEO: Watch Josh Groban Perform 'Evermore' From BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATIONby Michael Major - Dec 19, 2022
Josh Groban has released the video of his performance of 'Evermore' from Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration on ABC. Joining Groban in the special is H.E.R. as Belle, Rita Moreno as the narrator, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Martin Short as Lumière, David Alan Grier as Cogsworth, Jon Jon Briones as Maurice, Shania Twain as Mrs. Potts, and more.
Review Roundup: BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30th CELEBRATION Premieres on ABCby Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
Last night, ABC celebrated 30 years of Beauty & the Beast with a special live action/animated hybrid special. With the special now available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu, check out what critics thought of the new special!
BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Scores 4 Million Viewersby Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration scored 4.5 million viewers, leading in Thursday night television ratings. The presentation starred H.E.R., Josh Groban, Rita Moreno, Shania Twain, Joshua Henry, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, and more. See how the special compared to past television musicals!
Photos: Paige O'Hara, Alan Menken & More Appear in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATIONby Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration featured an appearance by the original voice of Belle, Paige O'Hara, and the musical's composer, Alan Menken. Viewers were also treated to Shania Twain performing a stirring rendition of 'Beauty and the Beast' in honor of Angela Lansbury. Check out photos from the special now!
VIDEOS: Watch BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Musical Numbersby Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
Watch videos of the musical numbers from Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, including an introduction by Rita Moreno, plus Martin Short in 'Be Our Guest,' Joshua Henry in 'Gaston,' David Alan Grier in 'Something There,' Shania Twain singing 'Beauty and the Beast,' and a special finale performance by H.E.R., Josh Groban, and the entire cast.
Listen: BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Soundtrack Out Nowby Michael Major - Dec 15, 2022
The soundtrack for ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration has been released! Listen to all thirteen tracks from the upcoming Disney special, which includes classics like 'Be Our Guest,' 'Something There,' and 'Belle,' plus new songs like 'Evermore,' sung by H.E.R., Joshua Henry, Josh Groban, Martin Short, Shania Twain, and more.
VIDEO: Josh Groban Reveals His BEAUTY & THE BEAST Puppet Costumeby Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
Josh Groban has revealed a first look at his Beast costume for the Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration on ABC. Check out a video of Groban and the giant puppet in action now, including footage of his first time seeing it. Groban is joined by H.E.R., Joshua Henry, Shania Twain, Rita Moreno, Martin Short, and David Alan Grier in the special.
Photos: Joshua Henry, Josh Groban & More Attend BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview Eventby Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
The stars and creative team behind ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” came together for a VIP presentation and celebration of the enchanting special in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Check out photos of H.E.R., Joshua Henry, Josh Groban, Rita Moreno, David Alan Grier, Jon Jon Briones, and more.
VIDEO: First Look at 'Belle' & 'Be Our Guest' In New BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Featuretteby Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
ABC has released a new Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Anniversary featurette, featuring a first look at the making of musical numbers 'Belle' and 'Be Our Guest.' The new featurette also reveals that Beauty & the Beast composer Alan Menken will be appearing in the special, plus a first look at H.E.R.'s iconic yellow Belle dress. Watch the new video now!
Interview: Joshua Henry Reveals How He Prepared to Play Gaston in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATIONby Michael Major - Dec 13, 2022
Tony nominee and Into the Woods star Joshua Henry will be playing Gaston alonside stars like H.E.R., Josh Groban, Shania Twain, David Alan Grier, Martin Short, Rita Moreno, Jon Jon Briones, and more. BroadwayWorld caught up with Henry to discuss what to expect from the special, singing 'Agony' on set with Martin Short, and more.
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by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
Watch videos of the musical numbers from Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, including an introduction by Rita Moreno, plus Martin Short in 'Be Our Guest,' Joshua Henry in 'Gaston,' David Alan Grier in 'Something There,' Shania Twain singing 'Beauty and the Beast,' and a special finale performance by H.E.R., Josh Groban, and the entire cast.
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
Josh Groban has revealed a first look at his Beast costume for the Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration on ABC. Check out a video of Groban and the giant puppet in action now, including footage of his first time seeing it. Groban is joined by H.E.R., Joshua Henry, Shania Twain, Rita Moreno, Martin Short, and David Alan Grier in the special.
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
ABC has released a new Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Anniversary featurette, featuring a first look at the making of musical numbers 'Belle' and 'Be Our Guest.' The new featurette also reveals that Beauty & the Beast composer Alan Menken will be appearing in the special, plus a first look at H.E.R.'s iconic yellow Belle dress. Watch the new video now!
by Michael Major - Dec 9, 2022
ABC has released a new featurette for Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, featuring H.E.R. and Josh Groban discussing the making of the special. The new featurette also features the two of them in the recording studio and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the live action portion of the special. Watch the new video now!
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2022
Watch a new video preview of Martin Short, Joshua Henry, HE.R., and more in rehearsals for ABC's upcoming Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration special. The special also stars Shania Twain, David Alan Grier, Rizwan Manji, Jon Jon Briones, Leo Abelo Perry, and more.
by Michael Major - Nov 21, 2022
ABC has released a first look at Joshua Henry, Shania Twain, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, and Rita Moreno in the upcoming Beauty & the Beast 30th Anniversary live action and animated hybrid special. Watch the new video preview, which features a sneak peek at Shania Twain singing the title song, now!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2022
Watch a sneak peek of H.E.R. and Josh Groban performing the title song from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in anticipation of the ABC Special on December 15th.
by Stage Tube - Sep 8, 2020
From Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, RATCHED is a suspenseful drama series that tells the origin story of asylum nurse Mildred Ratched.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 30, 2019
Norm Lewis and Holland Taylor guest starred on last week's episode of BETTER THINGS on FX. In the episode, the main character Sam goes to New York City to read for a play titled 'Skewered' alongside Lewis, Taylor, and other actors Mark Feuerstein, Gabrielle Ruiz, and Jon Jon Briones.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017
NFL players across the country have been taking a knee in a show of solidarity against President Donald Trump, who said players that kneel during the National Anthem to protest racial inequality should be fired. The company of Broadway's MISS SAIGON took their final bow from their knees last night in solidarity with the players - watch the video below!
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@JonJonBriones - 7/23/22 10:51am I play a Filipino-American father and this makes me so happy and proud. And I’m friends with Bumblebee and Optimus!… https://t.co/hfkMdW01m9
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