Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr., known professionally as Jhong Hilario, is a Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group Streetboys. He is currently serving as a councilor of Makati from its 1st district since 2016. He is widely known for his antagonist roles in television; as Gary David in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara, and as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. He currently appears as a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime.
Virgilio Viernes Hilario, Jr. was born on August 11, 1976, in Asingan, Pangasinan. He attended primary school at Bangkal Elementary School II in Makati and secondary school at South Eastern College in Pasay from 1991 to 1995. He availed a high school home study program from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1996. In 2023, he graduated magna cum laude from the Arellano University earning a degree in political science. In 2024, he finished his master's degree in public administration with highest merits from World Citi Colleges.
| Date of Birth | 11th August 1976 |
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| Age | 48 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Country | Philippines |
| Current City | Makati |
| Birth Place | Makati |
| Nationality | Philippines |
| Citizenship | Philippines |
| Occupation | television presenter, politician, dancer, comedian, television actor |
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