Julius Angel Abad Ilagan (January 20, 1955 – February 4, 1992) was a Filipino actor. He hosted Stop, Look and Listen and starred in My Son, My Son and Goin' Bananas, and starred and participated in a number of movies.
Born Julius Abad Ilagan on January 20, 1955, he starred in the films Maruja (1967), Tubog Sa Ginto (1970), Pinoy Crazy Boys (1974), and Hinog Sa Pilit. Jay won a Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor trophy in 1982 for the movie, Kisapmata, another Gawad Urian Best Actor in 1985 for his role in Sister Stella L., and 1988 FAMAS and Film Academy of the Philippines Best Actor for his acting in Maging Akin Ka Lamang.
He also appeared in a number of comedy movies and TV shows alongside dramatic films.
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Personal life
The son of Sampaguita Pictures star Corazon Noble and director Angel Esmeralda started out as a child actor, originally using "Angel" as his screen name.
At the age of 18, he married actress Hilda Koronel, a protégé of director Lino Brocka. The couple initially kept their marriage private, but it later became public knowledge after their separation. During their relationship, they adopted children and had one biological daughter together.
In 1983, Ilagan began a relationship with actress Amy Austria. The two lived together from that year until Ilagan’s death on February 4, 1992.
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Death
On February 4, 1992, in Quezon City, Jay's motorcycle was hit from behind by a drunk driver who was arguing with his girlfriend which resulted in him being thrown off and falling head first. He died due to the severity of his injuries. He was not wearing a protective helmet. He was 37 years old.
Ilagan is buried at Loyola Memorial Park beside mother Corazon Noble, Leslie Angel A. Ilagan and Lourdes S. de Asis.