Jomari Yllana

José María Garchitorena Yllana, also known as Jomari Yllana, (born August 16, 1976) is a Filipino actor, model, race car driver, concert producer, promoter and politician.
He rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group "Gwapings" together with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric Fructuoso, and later with Jao Mapa.
Two of his films, "Diliryo" (Delirium) and "Sa Pusod ng Dagat" (The Heart of the Sea) were presented at the 1997 and 1998 Toronto International Film Festival respectively. "Diliryo" was released through MAQ Productions, directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, and starred Giselle Toengi as Yllana's leading lady. "Sa Pusod ng Dagat" starred Marilou Diaz Abaya, Elizabeth Oropesa, and Chin Chin Gutierrez.
Career.
Yllana appeared in several TV shows for ABS-CBN and GMA networks. In 2009, Yllana starred in "Zorro", and became a contestant in '. Also, Yllana played Alex Dorantes in "Rosalinda" opposite with Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann and starred in the movie ' with Michael V., Ogie Alcasid and ex-wife Aiko Melendez.
Currently, Yllana remains a freelance actor.
Other works.
Aside from being an actor, Yllana also was a successful commercial and promotional model for the Bench clothing line.
Currently, Yllana together with controversial politician Ronald "Ronnie" Singson, heads the Fearless Productions, a joint business venture which produces and promotes concerts in the Philippines for international and local artists.
Politics.
In 2016, Jomari ran for councilor of the 1st district for Parañaque and he won. He still holds the position at present (2019).
Personal life.
Yllana has brothers in showbiz: comedian-actors Anjo (older brother) and Ryan (younger brother). Yllana the ex-husband of actress/politician Aiko Melendez and they have a son, Andrei. He and Melendez remain good friends and maintain a good co-parenting relationship.
Yllana's ex-girlfriends include Priscilla Almeda, Ara Mina and Pops Fernandez. Yllana and Almeda reunited in 2019.