Vandrick Kel

Född 10 dec. 2008 · Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines

Vandrick Kel is a Filipino actor, dancer, and content creator, also known as J-cob Mendigorin. He is known for his dedication to character-driven storytelling and authentic performances. He made his official debut in the independent film scene with the short film Aninag (2026), a project where he showcased his versatility by taking on key creative roles both in front of and behind the camera. As a rising talent in the local cinema landscape, Cob continues to hone his craft, aiming to bring compelling, narrative-rich Filipino stories to global audiences through nuanced acting and visionary filmmaking Originally from Olongapo, Mendigorin established a professional foundation in traditional performing arts through a three-year tenure with the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN before transitioning into full-time digital media production. As of 2026, he has garnered a digital following of over 500,000 users on the entertainment platform TikTok. - by ABSCBN NEWS