Elijah Canlas Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Girlfriend, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Movies, TV Series

Elijah Luiz Madiclum Canlas, better known by his stage name Elijah Canlas, is a talented Filipino actor and commercial model who gained widespread recognition for his outstanding performances in both film and television.

Canlas began his professional acting career in 2014 with a role in the independent film Sundalong Kanin, which was an official entry in the prestigious Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. His breakthrough role came in 2019 with the critically acclaimed film Kalel, 15.

Profile

• Full Name: Elijah Luiz Madiclum Canlas
• Stage Name: Elijah Canlas
• Born: August 16, 2000
• Age: 24 years old
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Rommel Canlas and Lyn Canlas
• Siblings: Jerom Andrei and Jamile Matthew
• Girlfriend: Miles Ocampo (ex-girlfriend)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $200,000

Early Life and Education

Elijah Luiz Madiclum Canlas was born on August 16, 2000, in Manila, Philippines. He is the second son of Rommel Canlas and Lyn Canlas, with two brothers, Jerom Andrei and Jamile Matthew. All the Canlas brothers are actors, with experience in film, theatre, and television.

Elijah completed his grade school education at Statefields School in Bacoor, Cavite. He later studied Theater Arts at the Philippine High School for the Arts for junior high school and graduated from MINT College for senior high school. Currently, Canlas is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Arts at the University of the Philippines Manila while continuing to develop his acting career.

Career

Elijah Canlas made his acting debut at age 14 in the film Sundalong Kanin (2014), directed by Janice O’Hara. However, it was his lead role in Kalel, 15 (2019) that brought him international recognition.

His performance as Kalel, a teenage boy dealing with the complexities of life while discovering he has HIV, earned him the Best Actor award at the 17th Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy, and the title of Actor of the Year from CNN Philippines in 2020.

In May 2020, Canlas starred in the hit YouTube series Gameboys, a boys’ love (BL) drama that became a cultural phenomenon during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series garnered a large international fanbase, and Netflix later released a re-cut version titled Gameboys Level-Up Edition. Canlas’ portrayal in Gameboys helped solidify his status as a rising star in the Philippine entertainment industry.

In addition to Gameboys, Canlas has appeared in various films, including Sakaling Hindi Makarating (2016), Gameboys: The Movie (2021), Keys to the Heart (2022), and He Who Is Without Sin (2023).

Social Media

• Instagram: @elijahcanlas

Personal Life

Elijah Canlas was previously in a relationship with actress Miles Ocampo, but the couple ended their relationship in 2023. Despite the breakup, both Canlas and Ocampo have hinted in interviews that they might consider rekindling their romance, though any decisions regarding their personal lives remain private.

Filmography

TV Series

• Gameboys (2020-2022)
• LiveScream (2020)

Films

• Sundalong Kanin (2014)
• Sakaling Hindi Makarating (2016)
• Kalel, 15 (2019)
• Gameboys: The Movie (2021)
• LSS (2021)
• Keys to the Heart (2022)
• He Who Is Without Sin (2023)
• Gasping for Air (2023)
• Senior High (2023)

Net Worth

Elijah Canlas‘ net worth is estimated to be around $200,000. His wealth primarily comes from his acting career, which has included roles in critically acclaimed films and popular television series.

With his growing success and popularity, Canlas is expected to further increase his earnings in the entertainment industry.