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 ex-husband of actress/politician Aiko Melendez and they have a son named Andrei. He and Melendez remain good friends and maintain a good co-parenting relationship.
Yllana's ex-girlfriends include Priscilla Almeda, Ara Mina and Pops Fernandez. Yllana and Almeda reunited in 2019.
Filmography
Film
Regal Shocker The Movie: Aparador (1989) Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991) as Young Gabriel Emma Salazar Case (1991) as Leo Shake, Rattle & Roll III: Ate (1991) as Delinquent Mahal Kita Walang Iba (1992) as Ruben Gwapings: The Adventure (1992) as Mike Secret Love (1993) as Jodi Bulag, Pipi at Bingi (1993) Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na... (1993) Gwapings Dos (1993) as Dennis Sobra Talaga...Over (1994) The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994) as Francis Pare Ko (1995) as Mackie Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi (1995) Taguan (1996) as Serge Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola (1996) Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon (1996) as Nico Kahit Kailan (1997) Diliryo (1997) Sa Pusod ng Dagat (1998) as Pepito Sagad sa Init (1998) Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo (1998) as Ramoncito Banatan (1999) Warat: Bibigay Ka Ba? (1999) as Rex Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) as Ed Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan (2000) as Bodgie Most Wanted (2000) Katayan (2000) Gatas... Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway (2001) Minsan Pa (2004) as Jerry Sigaw (2004) as Bert Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend (2007) as Jose Rizal Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009) as Mr. A Ikaw ang Pag-ibig (2011) as Dr. Joey Lucas The Healing (2012) as Robert
