Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez (February 17, 1993 – April 17, 2011) was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents collectively known as Star Magic. He was launched as a member of Star Magic Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries Your Song Presents: Underage.
Perez was born on Wednesday, February 17, 1993 to a Bicolana mother and Ilonggo father. He has attended high school at La Salle Greenhills in Mandaluyong City.
He landed his first commercial with Globe and was later cast in the UFC commercial, popularizing the phrase "ye-bah!". His Milo TV commercial showcased his basketball skills.
He attended self-enhancement workshops with Talent Center and became a member of Star Magic Batch 13. His appearances included ASAP, Abt Ur Luv and as a guest in some ABS-CBN shows.
He teamed-up with Lauren Young in the television series Lobo in the roles of Zoey and Yani Mendoza. He starred in a film for Star Cinema with Joseph Estrada, Ms. AiAi delas alas, Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga directed by Wen Deramas: Ang Tanging Pamilya.
DEATH
On April 17, 2011, AJ Perez was on his way home from a show in Dagupan, when the vehicle he was riding in was hit by a truck. The young actor suffered from multiple head injuries causing his death