Justin (Filipino musician)

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Justin de Dios, known professionally as Justin (formerly Jah), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, visual artist, director, and actor. He was born on July 7, 1998, in Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines, and grew up in Malabon. He studied Multimedia Arts at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, graduating with honors in 2018.

Career:
- SB19 beginnings (2016–2020): Justin joined ShowBT Philippines, and SB19 formed in 2018. He serves as the band's sub-vocalist and creative director. SB19 released their debut singles Tilaluha and Go Up; their early struggles gave way to viral success in 2019, setting the stage for their rise.
- Rise with SB19 and Get in the Zone (2020–2023): SB19 released their debut album Get in the Zone in 2020. Justin directed the animated music video for Hanggang sa Huli and wrote/directed videos for SB19’s progress. The group earned international attention, including a Billboard Music Award nomination consideration, and achieved growing global fame. In 2021 they released the EP Pagsibol and held the online Back in the Zone concert, which Justin helped lead as director. The band also expanded with a stronger online presence and their first world tour began in 2022.
- 2023–present: solo debut and acting: SB19 continued with music releases such as Gento and the Pagtatag! era, while the group became more independently managed under 1Z Entertainment. Justin released his first solo single, Surreal, in 2024. He made his acting debut in the mystery teen drama Senior High (2024) as Jared, and was later announced for a role in Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre (2025) as Ec’naad.

Discography (highlights):
- SB19: Get in the Zone (album, 2020); Pagsibol (EP, 2021)
- Singles and notable tracks: Tilaluha, Go Up, Alab (Burning), What? (SB19), Gento (2023)
- Solo: Surreal (2024)

Awards and recognition (selected):
- Best Visual of the Year, P-pop Music Awards (2022) – won
- MYX Music Awards 2024 – Mellow Video of the Year for Surreal (won)
- Other nominations and wins for SB19 and Justin across various awards

Justin is widely known as SB19’s creative force and visual centerpiece, and he continues to expand his work as a solo artist and actor while helping SB19 push Philippine pop music onto international stages.