Sparkle GMA Artist Center artist Khalil Ramos cements his stance as a creative in the industry with the multiple roles he’s currently juggling in various mediums of art. He’s the lead star in the 9 Works Theatrical play Liwanag sa Dilim, PureGold CinePanalo Film Festival 2025’s Best Actor for Olsen’s Day, set to star in the upcoming digital series How To Cheat Death streaming on Netflix this April, and is pairing up with Sue Ramirez in the musical romance drama film One Hit Wonder to be released on Netflix as well this May.
Khalil is on a creative roll as he dominates the realm of theater, film, and digital streaming platforms all at the same time and there’s no stopping his grind. In the 9 Works Theatrical show Liwanag sa Dilim, Khalil takes on the role of Elesi, a smart and witty Gen Z who goes on an adventure to learn about his roots. In his quest, he meets Cris, a kind and dignified man who instantly becomes his friend. Together, Elesi and Cris wear their heart on their sleeves and do all that they can to fight for the oppressed.
Khalil gave a good balance of drama and comedy in his portrayal. The jokes thrown were apt and smoothly delivered and his adlibs shined on their own.
As he jumps to another medium, Khalil shifts gears and turns into a different person in the 2025 PureGold CinePanalo Film Festival entry Olsen’s Day. Directed by award-winning filmmaker JP Habac, the film follows Olsen (Khalil), a 30-year-old radio broadcast researcher who embarks on a road trip with a strange father and his son.
Khalil plays Olsen with so much gentleness and kindness. As this is a personal film to direk JP, it was apparent how Khalil handled the role with compassion without the need to restrict himself creatively. His portrayal of Olsen, with whom he resonated so much, made it easier for audiences to connect with the material without outshining it as is.
In an interview with Khalil, he shared, “It’s a story of love, family, and of a lot of things actually even isolation, loneliness. It just covers so much that is relevant in today’s world. I, myself, resonated with the character a lot while shooting the entire film.”
Stepping into the digital streaming scene, Khalil once again alters his approach and brings about a different personality with his character in How To Cheat Death. Streaming on Netflix this April 2, the series is the highly anticipated comeback of Khalil and Gabbi Garcia after Love You Stranger. The story follows Miguel (Khalil) and Lara (Gabbi), two strangers who surprisingly gain the ability to see the future after they’ve been struck by lightning at the same time. With so much power in their hands, the two protagonists decide to help other people by escaping their deaths.
Khalil takes on the character of Miguel, a creative who loves photography and believes that saving lives is his life’s purpose.
This year, Khalil will also star in the upcoming Netflix musical romance drama film One Hit Wonder alongside Sue Ramirez. The digital streaming platform is yet to unveil the story of the film as well as the characters that Khalil and Sue will portray.