José María "Jomari" Garchitorena Yllana (born August 16, 1976) is a Filipino actor, model, racing 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 Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition. Also, Yllana played Alex Dorantes in Rosalinda opposite with Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann and starred in the movie Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat 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 the 2016, Yllana ran for councilor of 1st District of Parañaque and won. He was re-elected in 2019 and in 2022.

Personal life

Yllana has brothers in showbiz: comedian-actors Anjo (older brother) and Ryan (younger brother). Yllana is the former husband of actress/politician Aiko Melendez, whose marriage was annulled, and they have a son named Andrei. He and Melendez remain good friends and maintain a good co-parenting relationship. Yllana and his former live-in partner reportedly also have two sons. Yllana's former girlfriends include Priscilla Almeda, Ara Mina and Pops Fernandez. Yllana and Almeda reunited in 2019. On November 5, 2023, a private wedding of Yllana and Almeda was held in Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. A church wedding is set in Naga by following year.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards