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My Take
Elijah Canlas is a young talent worth keeping an eye on. Starting his professional career in a 2014 independent film bound for Cinemalaya tells me he came up through cinema that values craft over fame. The fact that he trained at the Philippine High School for the Arts and went on to the University of the Philippines Manila suggests a thoughtful, disciplined approach to the work. I appreciate actors who build their foundations in the independent scene; it usually produces a sharper instinct for nuance. Philippine film has a strong tradition of emotionally raw performances, and Canlas feels like a natural heir to it. His ceiling looks high to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elijah Canlas
- Name (Japanese)
- イライジャ・カンラス
- Reading
- いらいじゃ・かんらす
- Born
- August 16, 2000 (age 25)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Manila, Philippines
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Philippine High School for the Arts
- University
- University of the Philippines Manila
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Elijah Canlas born?
Born August 16, 2000 (age 25).
Where is Elijah Canlas from?
Elijah Canlas is from Manila, Philippines.
What does Elijah Canlas do?
Elijah Canlas works as actor, film actor.
How tall is Elijah Canlas?
Elijah Canlas is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.