Elijah Luiz Madiclum Canlas, better known by his stage name Elijah Canlas, is a talented Filipino actor and commercial model who has gained widespread recognition for his outstanding performances in films and television.
Canlas began his acting career in 2014 with an independent film Sundaron Kaninwhich was an official entry to the prestigious Philippine independent film festival Cinemalaya. He made his mark in 2019 with the critically acclaimed film Carlisle, 15.
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- Full name: Elijah Luiz Madiclum Canlas
- Stage name: Elijah Canlas
- Date of Birth: August 16, 2000
- Age: 24
- Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
- Nationality: Philippines
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Rommel and Lynn 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, and has two brothers, Jerom Andrei and Jamile Matthew. The Canlas brothers are all actors, with experience in film, theater, and television.
Elijah completed his elementary education at Statefields School in Bacoor, Cavite. He later attended the Philippine High School of the Arts for junior high school, majoring in Theatre Arts, and graduated from MINT College for high school. Currently, Canlas is pursuing his Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Arts at the University of the Philippines-Manila while continuing to develop his acting career.
Profession
Elijah Canlas made his film debut at age 14 Sundaron Kanin (2014), directed by Janice O’Hara. However, this is the Carlisle, 15 (2019), which brought him international recognition.
His role as Carlisle, a teenage boy dealing with the complexities of life while discovering he is HIV positive, earned him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy, as well as the 2020 CNN Philippines Actor of the Year title.
In May 2020, Canlas starred in the popular YouTube series Game consolesa boys’ romance drama that became a cultural phenomenon during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series attracted a large international fan base, and Netflix later released a re-edited version called Gameboys upgrade. Image of Canlas Game consoles helped solidify his status as a rising star in the Philippine entertainment industry.
also Game consolesCanlas has appeared in many films, including Sakarin Hindi Makaratine (2016), Gameboys: The Movie (2021), Soul Key (2022), and The Innocent (2023).
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Personal life
Elijah Canlas was in a relationship with actress Miles Ocampo, but the couple ended their relationship in 2023. Despite their breakup, both Canlas and Ocampo hinted in interviews that they might consider rekindling their relationship, though any decisions regarding their personal lives remain private.
Filmography
TV series
- Game consoles (2020-2022)
- Screaming on the spot (2020)
Movie
- Sundaron Kanin (2014)
- Sakarin Hindi Makaratine (2016)
- Carlisle, 15 (2019)
- Gameboys: The Movie (2021)
- Low density polyethylene (2021)
- Soul Key (2022)
- The Innocent (2023)
- Out of breath (2023)
- high school (2023)
net worth
Elijah Kanlas’ net worth is estimated to be around $20 million. His wealth is primarily derived from his acting career, which includes roles in critically acclaimed films and popular television series.
As Kanlas’ success and popularity continue to grow, his earnings in the entertainment industry are expected to increase further.
