Elijah Canlas

Acting

Elijah Canlas

Born

2000-08-16 (26)

Place of birth

Manila, Philippines

Known for

Acting

Credits

51 titles

Elijah Canlas (born Elijah Luiz Madiclum Canlas on 16 August 2000) is a Filipino actor. He is best known for his roles in the films Kalel, 15 (2019), Babae at Baril (2019), About Us But Not About Us (2022), GomBurZa (2023), Sunshine (2024), and Uninvited (2024). For the drama film Kalel, 15, Canlas won Best Actor at the Harlem International Film Festival and the Asian Film Festival, and locally at the Gawad Urian and FAMAS Awards.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 22 titles

Manila's Finest poster
NR

Set during the first quarter storm in the 1970s, policemen Homer, Conrad, and Billy are consumed by the murder case of troublemaking teenagers in the slums.

Manila's Finest

2025

The Remotes poster
NR

A grieving detective finds himself increasingly ensnared while investigating a case involving a sinister navigation app causing physical and psychological debris.

The Remotes

2026

GomBurZa poster
7.4

A powerful and moving historical drama that tells the courageous story of three Filipino Catholic priests: Mariano Gomez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora.

GomBurZa

2023

Sunshine poster
8.4

Just days before her team's tryouts for the Olympics, dedicated young gymnast Sunshine discovers she is pregnant. Now she must embark on a desperate and risky journey to fight for her dream.

Sunshine

2025

KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim: The Movie poster
NR

Three chilling tales based on real stories expose the haunting depths of faith, fear, and the unknown — from a seafarer trapped on a cursed voyage, to an island plagued by a flesh-eating legend, and a young woman's battle against a legion of demons that pushes the limits of faith and sanity.

KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim: The Movie

2025

Raging poster
6.0

A young man’s quest for truth and justice interwines with a plane crash mystery, uncovering a sinister plot that propels his desire to be heard but also threatens his community.

Raging

2026

HB2Me poster
NR

When a son attempts to out-prank his father on his birthday, the plan falls out of control as his father is kidnapped and held for ransom.

HB2Me

2026

Keys to the Heart poster
7.1

Troubled and alone, a boxer moves in with his long-lost mother and autistic pianist brother — but must fit in with a family he hasn't known for years.

Keys to the Heart

2023

EDJOP poster
NR

Based on the life of Edgar Jopson, a young man from an affluent family, who became an underground activist and confronted President Ferdinand Marcos and his regime of terror.

EDJOP

2026

Water Sports poster
8.0

Sad boys Jelson and Ipe harness the power of their love in an attempt to survive a world devastated by climate change.

Water Sports

2024

Salvageland poster
NR

In a fictional town near Metro Manila against the volcanic landscape of Mount Pinatubo, a veteran police officer and his rookie son must defend their station when a crime syndicate target seeks sanctuary with them. The scenario forces the family duo into a violent confrontation that will challenge their relationship and survival skills.

Salvageland

2025

New Queer Visions: Seeing is Believing poster
3.0

In a world where men hide their true love and feelings, where a mother turns a blind eye to her son's identity, and where religion dictates that a man may only lie with a woman — is everything we see truly what it seems to be? The latest release from New Queer Visions takes a look at representations of boys and men, how desires are hidden from those around them, and how self-belief conquers doubt. The short films are: Adult (2017); Hello, Stranger [Dag vreemde man] (2016); Little Potato (2017); Juan Gabriel is Dead [Se murió Juan Gabriel] (2018); The Guest [Le convive] (2017); Contestant #4 (2016).

New Queer Visions: Seeing is Believing

2020

About Us But Not About Us poster
5.6

A literature professor meets his student at a restaurant and, over the course of one meal, secrets and lies will be unearthed and the sinister connection to a tragedy will be revealed.

About Us But Not About Us

2023

He Who Is Without Sin poster
6.6

One evening, Martin, a broadcasting student, is invited for coffee by Lawrence, the TV reporter he idolizes. During the days that follow, Martin shares with his friends separately three versions of what transpired during his meeting with Lawrence: what happened, what really happened, and what might have actually happened. Through conversations with friends, Martin comes to terms with the idea that his idol – a dignified newsman who is supposed to be a paragon of virtue – is not who he appears to be on television.

He Who Is Without Sin

2020

Drags to Riches poster
NR

Andre and Troye orchestrate a wild scheme for a promotion: they force a drag queen named Jonas to impersonate his long-lost straight twin to fool their homophobic father.

Drags to Riches

2026

How to Die Young in Manila poster
5.1

An introverted teenage boy lies to his parents that he'd sleep over at his friends'. However, he made an appointment with a random guy found on a dating app. The street is filled with dead hustlers, but nobody seems to notice these strange occurrences.

How to Die Young in Manila

2020

The Real Enemy poster
NR

Two individuals having a friendly game stumbles upon a very mysterious man and faces the unexpected.

The Real Enemy

2020

Gameboys: The Movie poster
8.2

The story of gamers turned lovers Cairo and Gavreel, to spend time together in Gavreel's house, a few weeks before Cairo returns to his province. What starts out as a romantic holiday for the young couple turns into a relationship test that they have to overcome. Cairo is faced with the reality of his imminent departure while Gavreel is compelled to make a life-changing decision. After defying distance and even the pandemic, will Cairo and Gavreel be able to prove once again that their love for each other is strong enough to withstand fate and circumstance?

Gameboys: The Movie

2021

LiveScream poster
3.9

A prankster finds himself trapped in a dark room. Things turn bloody when a masked figure gives him instructions to use a torture wall or else his loved ones will suffer.

LiveScream

2022

Is this desire? poster
NR

An architect comes to survey a derelict mountain mansion, then finds herself haunted by the presence of two strangers in the house.

Is this desire?

2026

Uninvited poster
6.5

A woman plots to take down the billionaire responsible for her daughter's death. She decides to attend his lavish party disguised as a charming wealthy donor.

Uninvited

2024

Blue Room poster
NR

A progressive rock band composed of privileged teenagers get arrested for drug possession, and are brought into the “Blue Room” where they must make the difficult choice between freedom or standing up for what they believe in.

Blue Room

2022

2010s · 9 titles

Contestant #4 poster
3.3

A young boy frequently visits an old man who lives alone, keeping him always in good company. One night, he chances upon the old man watching a dated clip of himself as a cross-dressing boy. This sparks within the young boy an interest to find out more about the old man's past. What he ultimately discovers aids both him and the old man towards a richer understanding of how the weight of life and identity should be carried.

Contestant #4

2016

The Woman and the Gun poster
6.0

A department store saleslady has had enough of being an underdog. One night, she discovers a peculiar-looking gun right on her doorstep. Her life drastically changes as she discovers how much power owning a gun can give her.

The Woman and the Gun

2019

In Case They Don't Arrive poster
7.8

A series of mysterious hand-illustrated postcards take a young woman on a journey throughout the Philippines in search of its anonymous writer.

In Case They Don't Arrive

2016

Edward poster
6.8

A public hospital serves as a witness to a young boy’s rite of passage when he is stuck to take care of his ailing father. Caught in a place where life itself is in limbo, the boy treats the hospital grounds as his playground, not knowing that it will be his source of liberation in the end.

Edward

2019

LSS poster
7.0

Sara and Zak, an aspiring musician and a yearning son, find themselves in a series of almost-but-not-quite-romantic encounters as they follow an upcoming indie-folk band. The two are struggling dreamers in their 20s who discover what it means to grow up as they experience the joy and pain of love and loss, accompanied by the music of Ben&Ben.

LSS

2019

Gasping for Air poster
6.7

When his sister disappears after leaving their home in hopes of singing stardom, Luis tracks her down and discovers the grim reality of her whereabouts.

Gasping for Air

2016

Kalel, 15 poster
6.2

Surrounded by tensions and secrets, a teenage boy searches for validation and navigates life with a dysfunctional family following an HIV diagnosis.

Kalel, 15

2019

The Flaming History of the Dela Cruz Family poster
8.0

Faced with a series of terrible incidents, the Dela Cruz family now has to make a decision that will alter the history of their family.

The Flaming History of the Dela Cruz Family

2018

Rice Soldiers poster
NR

Set during the Japanese Occupation, four children (Nitoy, Benny, Carding, and Badong) aspire nothing more than to become soldiers fighting the Japanese... until they are confronted by the realities of war that threaten to destroy their families and their friendship.

Rice Soldiers

2014

Undated · 4 titles

Series credits

Maalaala Mo Kaya poster
6.9

Recognized as the longest and most award-winning drama anthology in the country, Charo Santos-Concio narrates real-life stories of people with well-crafted storylines, excellent performances by its actors, and topnotch production details.

Maalaala Mo Kaya

1991

The Iron Heart poster
7.5

An undercover agent goes on a dangerous mission to bring down a crime ring. Fueled by a bitter and painful past, he along with his allies faces the grueling task that will challenge his resolve and strength.

The Iron Heart

2022

Almost Paradise poster
7.2

A former DEA agent forced into early retirement runs a gift shop in in the Philippines. Despite his best efforts to begin a tranquil new life, he’s pulled back into a world of dangerous people and deadly situations, either through his friends in the local police department or running into people from his old life. And the problem is: he likes it.

Almost Paradise

2020

Family Feud Philippines poster
NR

GMA presents the famous game show from America that has been played all over the world and is now in the Philippines, this is Family Feud.

Family Feud Philippines

2022

Rainbow Rumble poster
NR

A Philippine game show created by ABS-CBN Studios & 3NITHINK.

Rainbow Rumble

2024

Senior High poster
7.7

A student’s death causes a scandal at the prestigious Northford High. Investigations conclude it was a suicide. The victim’s twin sister thinks otherwise. As she searches for truth, she will unravel secrets that are far more shocking and dangerous.

Senior High

2023

High Street poster
4.0

Five years after, Sky is reunited with her high school friends through Sanya and Kenjie's engagement. However, things head south when Z suddenly disappears, with Sky and her loved ones being targeted by a vengeful puppeteer.

High Street

2024

Gameboys poster
6.7

Teenage streamer Cairo is caught off guard when he receives a video call from a new online rival called Gavreel. He is even more surprised when the handsome stranger asks him out. Can two gamers make romance work during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, or will it be game over for their love story?

Gameboys

2020

Paano ang Pasko? poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Paano ang Pasko?

2020

Unconditional poster
NR

Four young siblings face a barrage of challenges and must grow up sooner than expected after their parents die in a car crash.

Unconditional

2019

YSpeak 2.0 poster
NR

YSpeak 2.0 is a youth-led talk and civic dialogue platform that amplifies the voices of young Filipinos in today’s complex political and social climate. It creates a space where lived experiences meet critical, evidence-based conversations. Each episode brings together students, advocates, and emerging leaders to discuss pressing issues—from governance and media literacy to mental health and civic engagement. Through dynamic panels and interactive segments, the show challenges assumptions, fosters intellectual humility, and encourages meaningful participation. More than a talk show, YSpeak 2.0 turns dialogue into action—empowering the youth to not just stay informed, but to actively shape the nation’s future.

YSpeak 2.0

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Misis Piggy poster
NR

A single mother of three has devoted her life working hard to provide for her family. Her sacrifice finally pays off as she sees the success of her children. Their peaceful life is shaken when his ex-husband returns, hoping to make up for lost time.

Misis Piggy

2022

Gameboys 2 poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Gameboys 2

2022

Suntok Sa Buwan poster
NR

Dos father, Jimmy Boy, a retired boxer, is diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer. This hinders Dos from focusing on his dream of becoming a professional boxer himself. Moreso, Jimmy Boy is arrested for a crime he did not commit because of a drug-related conflict with his old boss. Despite the support of his grandmother, his best friend, his unexpected love interest in the newcomer Trina, and the community of souvenir sellers in Benguet, Dos makes the ultimate sacrifice.

Suntok Sa Buwan

2022

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