Mula Radyo hanggang Festivals: Tagumpay ng isang Filipino-Australian voice sa SBS PopAsia at Vivid Sydney

Inamin ni Jamie Ilagan na bagama’t hindi musically inclined ang kanilang mga magulang, suportado naman sila ng pamilya na matutong tumugtog ng piano na naging daan para makilala siya ngayon bilang DJ na si 'Dr. J' sa SBS PopAsia at Vivid Sydney.

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Key Points

• Si Jamie Ilagan ay ipinanganak sa Australia at kasalukuyang nagtatrabaho sa SBS Australia bilang AI Content Project Specialist at ALC Digital Content and Production Trainer.
• Mula 2012, kilala siyang Dr. J sa SBS Pop Asia at apat na taon ng sunod-sunod na inimbitahan para maging DJ sa Vivid Sydney.
• Ang Vivid Sydney ay taunang festival sa Sydney na may makukulay na ilaw, musika, at sining na dinarayo ng mga tao sa buong mundo, kabilang ang pag-iilaw sa Sydney Opera House at Darling Harbour.
• Bilang trainer, hinihikayat niya ang mga kabataang Pinoy na maging open na matuto, magtanong, huwag matakot sumubok ng mga bagong bagay, at tanggapin ang feedback para lalo pang umunlad.
• Inamin niya na malaki ang naging ambag ng mga Filipino values na itinanim ng kanyang mga magulang sa kanyang pagkatao, na naging pundasyon ng kanyang mga narating at tagumpay sa buhay ngayon.

With the support of his parents, Jamie Ilagan learned to play the piano at a young age, paving the way for him to become better known today as Dr. J on SBS PopAsia and at Vivid Sydney. Source: Supplied

Jamie Ilagan credits his parents’ unwavering support for nurturing their siblings’ love for music. Growing up in Quakers Hill within Blacktown City Council, he said being surrounded by a strong Filipino community made his childhood both happy and inspiring. Source: Supplied

After falling in love with music, Jamie Ilagan discovered his talent as a DJ and began hosting parties, with his first event being his father’s 60th birthday, marking the start of his journey in music and entertainment.

Jamie Ilagan with SBS Filipino Producer Annalyn Violata during the celebration of SBS 50, marking a milestone of storytelling, culture, and community connection that continues to inspire diverse communities in Australia. Source: Supplied

Jamie Ilagan on duty, training SBS Dinka producer Kotnyin, sharing skills and experience behind the scenes. Source: Supplied

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