Jay Ilagan was born on January 20, 1953 in Manila, Philippines as Julius Abad Ilagan. He was an actor and producer, known for Sister Stella L. (1984), Kisapmata (1981) and Minsa'y isang gamu-gamo (1976). He was married to Amy Austria and Hilda Koronel. He died on February 3, 1992 in Quezon City, Philippines.