Zaijian Jaranilla

Zaijian Jaranilla
Jaranilla at Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal 2025
Born
Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla

(2001-08-23) August 23, 2001
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Other namesZai, ZaiGJ
EducationGeneral Roxas Elementary School (until 2009)
Headway School for Giftedness (2009–2010)
UST Angelicum College
(2010–2018)
Colegio de San Juan de Dios
(2021–2023)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • computer technician
  • dancer
  • gamer
  • model
  • philanthropist
  • sports player
Agents
Notable workMay Bukas Pa
Height1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Parent(s)Glendelle Lara Jaranilla (mother)
Zenon Louis Jaranilla (father)
RelativesZildjian and Zymic Jaranilla (brother)
Comedy career
Years active2004–present
Medium
  • Film
  • television
  • commercial
Genres
Subjects
  • Everyday life
  • popular culture
  • drama
Musical career
Genres
  • Religious
  • inspirational
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009
Label
WebsiteFacebook page

Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla (born August 23, 2001) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and model. He began his career at age three as a model and then later branched into show business, both of which are through various media appearances. He rose to fame upon his portrayal of the orphan Santino in the Christian drama May Bukas Pa. His accolades include Star Award, Gawad Tanglaw, Bataan Peninsula State University, Asian Academy Creative Award, and Metro Manila Film Festival.