Jao Canlas

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Paras and the surname or paternal family name is Canlas.

Jao Canlas
Canlas in November 2025
Born
Justin Paolo Paras Canlas

(2002-12-26) December 26, 2002
Magalang, Pampanga, Philippines
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • singer
  • model
  • actor
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
LabelViva
Member ofAlamat

Justin Paolo Paras Canlas, known by his stage name Jao and professionally credited as Jao Canlas, is a Filipino singer, dancer, model, and actor. On February 14, 2021, he debuted as one of the Filipino boy band Alamat's main dancers and sub-vocalists. He is widely recognized by the media for his distinctive sense of style. In 2023, he won Top Male Dancer of the Year at the 8th P-pop Awards.

Canlas portrays Onel Ty, the vice president in the titular school's Supreme Student Government, in the mystery horror series Hell University. He was also announced as a contestant on season two of the reality dance competition series Stars on the Floor.

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