John Lapus | |
---|---|
Born | Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus [1] July 7, 1973 Quezon City, Philippines |
Other names | Sweet |
Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas (BS) |
Occupations |
|
Years active | 1993–present |
Agent(s) | Star Magic (1993–present) Ricky Gallardo for GMA projects (2006-2013) |
Parent |
|
Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus (born July 7, 1973), also known as Sweet, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian and film and television director. Lapus is known for his various roles in films such as Shake, Rattle & Roll . [2]
He was a headwriter at Showbiz Linggo at ABS-CBN in the early to late '90s he hosted Philippine Showbiz talk shows such as Entertainment Konek , The Buzz , S-Files and Showbiz Central for GMA-7 he would later score more success in films such as Temptation Island , Moron 5 and the Crying Lady for Viva Films as the main antagonist its sequel Moron 5.2: The Transformation as Becky Pamintuan. He was also one of the cast members of the web streaming film Barumbadings , released in 2021.
Jonathan Anthony S. Lapus (Screen Name: John Lapus) is son of showbiz columnist, the late Jojo Lapus (1943–2006). Lapus started his career in 1993 and worked as a researcher of ABS-CBN's Showbiz Lingo . He is also an alumnus of University of Santo Tomas, where he was an active member of Teatro Tomasino. He appeared in numerous ABS-CBN shows and often moonlighted as a Creative Consultant for the network's film arm, Star Cinema. His nickname "Sweet" was named after his character in the sitcom Arriba, Arriba! . In 2006, he transferred to GMA Network, joining S-Files after his assignments at ABS-CBN dwindled. When S-Files was cancelled by the network he was named main host of Showbiz Central together with Pia Guanio and Raymond Gutierrez. Since then, his career has experienced resurgence. Lapus won two awards namely, Best Male Stand-Up Comic in Aliw Awards 2006 and Best Game Show Host (along with Ai-Ai delas Alas) for ABC-5 (now TV5)'s Sing Galing in PMPC Star Awards 2004.
Lapus is openly gay. He returned to his original home network ABS-CBN but in 2012, he was still in GMA for joining the cast of Makapiling Kang Muli . He had been cast first at Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig , Kahit Konting Pagtingin and now at Mirabella which he was known as the foster father Paeng Robles. [3]
Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
---|---|---|---|
1994 | Bala at Lipstik | Regal Films | |
1996 | Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure | Court Jester | Star Cinema |
1997 | Wanted: Perfect Mother | Tootsie | Star Cinema |
Kiliti | Seiko Films | ||
Flames: The Movie | Stage Director | Star Cinema | |
Ang Pulubi at Ang Princesa | Roda | Star Cinema | |
1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo | Badang | Star Cinema |
Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig | Gay Prostitute | Star Cinema | |
1999 | Dito sa Puso Ko | Jackie | Viva Films |
Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero | Zorro | Serafim Productions, Viva Films | |
2000 | Pedrong Palad | Monakiki | GH Pictures, Good Harvest Productions, Good Harvest Unlimited |
Anak | Sing-along Bar Host 1 | Star Cinema | |
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Sweet | Viva Films | |
2001 | Buhay Kamao | Badong | Viva Films |
Ano Bang Meron Ka | Jackie | Regal Films | |
2002 | Mahal Kita, Final Answer | Jimboy | Viva Films |
Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip | Sugar | Star Cinema | |
2003 | Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka | Viva Films | |
My First Romance | Tiger | Star Cinema | |
Doubt | Grupong Sinehan, UP Cineastes' Studio | ||
2004 | Masikip sa Dibdib | Bogs | Viva Films |
2005 | Bathhouse | Lloyd | Pro-Gay Philippines, Remedios AIDS Foundation, Microdata Systems and Management |
Bahay ni Lola 2 | Richie | Regal Films | |
2006 | Lambanog | Rico | |
Binibining K | Rommel | Reality Entertainment | |
Oh My Ghost! | Doctor Lapuz | OctoArts Films | |
2007 | Agent X44 | Vaklava | Star Cinema |
Ang Cute ng Ina Mo | Junjun | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Viva Films | |
Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat: Friends 4 Lyf and Death | Sugar | on-Q 28 Productions, Viva Films | |
Pasukob | Municipal Board / Clerk / Mayor | OctoArts Films | |
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 | Sanny | APT Entertainment, Regal Films, Regal Multimedia | |
2008 | Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy | Stef | Viva Films |
100 | Host | Cinemalaya Foundation, Martinez Rivera Films, Straight Shooters Media | |
Loving You | Erich | Studiomax, Regal Multimedia, Regal Films | |
Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Julius | Regal Films, APT Entertainment, Regal Multimedia | |
Ang Manghuhula | Alessandro Productions, The Hubert Bals Fund of the Rotterdam Festival | ||
2009 | Manila | Bicycle Pictures, MJM Productions | |
Oh, My Girl!: A Laugh Story... | John Lapus | Regal Multimedia, Regal Films | |
Shake, Rattle & Roll XI | Basti | Regal Multimedia, Regal Films | |
Ang Panday | Kruma | Imus Productions, GMA Films | |
2010 | Here Comes the Bride | Toffee | Star Cinema, OctoArts Films, Quantum Films |
Mamarazzi | Mandy | Regal Multimedia, Regal Films | |
Petrang Kabayo | Mrs. Woo | Viva Films | |
Astro Mayabang | Mama Suk | Cinema One Originals, Kalalangan Kamaru | |
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Golden Bibe | Regal Films, Regal Multimedia | |
Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Malay | Regal Multimedia, Regal Films | |
2011 | My Valentine Girls | Korean Male Soldier | Regal Films, GMA Films |
Who's That Girl | Bert | Viva Films, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) | |
Becky | Becky | Renaissance Production | |
Temptation Island | Joshua | Regal Films, GMA Films | |
Won't Last a Day Without You | DJ Ram | Viva Films, Star Cinema | |
2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Beckie | MVP Pictures, Viva Films |
The Mommy Returns | Diyoga | Regal Films | |
Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Reception Host | Spring Films, ABS-CBN Film Productions | |
Posas | Complainant | Quantum Films, Cinemalaya Foundation | |
I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! | Karaoke host | Studio 5, Unitel Pictures | |
Of All the Things | Rocky | Viva Films, GMA Films | |
24/7 in Love | Chang | Star Cinema | |
Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi | Cleo | Cinema One Originals, Strawdogs Studio Production | |
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Tita Che/Pink Hulk | APT Entertainment, GMA Films, Imus Productions | |
2013 | Must Be... Love | Baby Martinez | Star Cinema |
Ang Huling Henya | Guest at Club Ramp | Viva Films, MVP Pictures, Simple Truth Productions | |
Call Center Girl | Ritchie | Star Cinema, Skylight Films | |
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Homeless Person | Spring Films, MJM Productions, Quantum Films | |
Boy Golden | Bar Manager | Scenema Concept International | |
2014 | Da Possessed | Kemerut | Regal Films, Star Cinema |
Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Beckie | Viva Films | |
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Iggy Moda | Regal Films | |
2015 | Unlike Father, Unlike Son | JC, The Designer | Sine Screen |
Resureksyon | Tito Baby | Regal Films, Reality Entertainment | |
Buy Now, Die Later | Pippa | Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productions | |
2016 | Echorsis | Kristoff De Villa | Insight 360 |
Working Beks | Gorgeous | Viva Films | |
2018 | Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi | Alex | Cignal Entertainment, Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company |
Abay Babes | Viva Films | ||
Kasal | Anton | Star Cinema | |
2019 | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken | Celebrity Host | Dreamscape Entertainment, Quantum Films |
2021 | Barumbadings | Queenpin | Viva Films, VinCentiments |
Love is Color Blind | Tita Vicky | Star Cinema, Smart Communications, Cignal TV | |
2023 | Beks Days of Our Lives | Viva Films, Pelikula Indiopendent | |
2024 | Road Trip | Viva Films |
Year | Organization | Category | Nominated work | Remarks | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | Comedy Actor of the Year; 43rd Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2012 [5]
|
Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana Jr., known professionally as Anjo Yllana, is a Filipino actor-comedian, television host and politician. He is one of the hosts from Eat Bulaga! from 1998 until 2020.
Jeffrey Smith Quizon, professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy.
Richelle Ann Mallari Loyola-Avanzado, better known by her stage name Jessa Zaragoza, is a Filipino commercial model, singer and actress. She is known as the "Phenomenal Diva" and "Jukebox Queen of the 90s" for her first studio album Just Can't Help Feelin in 1997 with the hit carrier single "Bakit Pa?" which became a hit ballad in the Philippines during 1997–1999.
Reynold Garcia, known professionally as Pooh, is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator, singer and host. He is known for currently starring in the comedy gag show Banana Split. He is also known for impersonating boxer and politician Manny Pacquiao.
Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and comedian in the Philippines. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules, Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga!, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, Power of 10, Party Pilipinas and Sunday All Stars.
Philippine television drama, also known as teledrama, Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. Teledrama is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "telebisyón" (television) and "drama".
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig is a 2011 Philippine family fantasy drama television series directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, Jojo A. Saguin, and Erick C. Salud. The series stars child actors Zaijian Jaranilla, Mutya Orquia, Louise Abuel, and Xyriel Manabat, with an ensemble cast consisting of Dimples Romana, Alfred Vargas, Mark Gil, Paulo Avelino, Bembol Roco, Yen Santos, Beverly Salviejo, Gerald Pesigan, Izzy Canillo, and Pen Medina in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida nighttime block from November 21, 2011 to January 27, 2012, replacing 100 Days to Heaven and was replaced by E-Boy.
Mariano Calongje de Leon, better known by his stage name Julio Diaz, is a Filipino film and television actor in the Philippines. Diaz is of Filipino Mexican background. He received the Best Actor Gawad Urian Award nomination for his performance in Takaw Tukso (1986).
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2012. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
This is the discography of Sharon Cuneta, a Filipino actress, singer and TV host. She is regarded as one of the best-selling artist and biggest names in Philippine entertainment. Her album, Isn't It Romantic?, became the second album in Philippine history to be awarded with a Diamond record certification (250,000). History Asia called her as the "Philippines reigning diva". Throughout her career, she has released multi-platinum records including: Movie Theme Songs, Sharon sings Valera, For Broken Hearts Only and Isn't It Romantic? (Diamond), including Si Sharon at si Canseco (Platinum) and When I Love (Platinum).
The 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television ceremony was held at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on November 24, 2013, and broadcast over ABS-CBN Channel 2 on December 1, 2013. The ceremony was hosted by Alex and Toni Gonzaga, Raymond and Richard Gutierrez and directed by Al Quinn. The theme is in coincidence with the Philippine Television's 60th anniversary.
The 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television ceremony was held at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater in Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City on November 18, 2012 and broadcast over ABS-CBN Channel 2 on November 25, 2012. The ceremony was hosted by Aga Muhlach, Kris Aquino and Toni Gonzaga and directed by Al Quinn.
The 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television awarding ceremony was held last November 23, 2014, at the Solaire Resort and Casino Grand Ballroom, Parañaque and will be broadcast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 on November 30, 2014. The awards night will be hosted by Iza Calzado, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee and Piolo Pascual with performances by Maja Salvador, James Reid, Pokwang, and the cast of Bubble Gang; directed by Arnel Natividad.
The 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television was held at the UP Theater, Quezon City on October 11, 2003 and broadcast on RPN Channel 9 on Saturday Night Playhouse. The awards night was hosted by Kris Aquino, Boy Abunda, Lorna Tolentino, Bong Revilla, Charlene Gonzales, Paolo Bediones and Sharon Cuneta and directed by Al Quinn with stage direction by Maribeth Bichara.
Lester Ferrer Salansang, known professionally as Lester Llansang, is a Filipino actor who appeared in the film Saranggola when he was 14 years old. He plays the role of a schoolboy who witnessed a crime committed by his policeman father. He was awarded Best Child Actor in FAMAS for this role. He also appeared in the movie Ang Galing-galing Mo, Babes.
Heaven Lyan Salvador Peralejo is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She came to prominence in 2016 through the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7. Following her supporting roles in several television series and films, she received wider recognition for her performance in Nanahimik ang Gabi (2022). Her accolades include a Luna Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Television, an Asian Academy Creative Award for the national category and nominations from the FAMAS Awards, Metro Manila Film Festival and The EDDYS.
April Boys are a Filipino musical duo whose members are brothers Vingo and Jimmy Regino. Older brother April Boy Regino was also a member upon the group's formation in 1993. He appeared on their first album before leaving to become a solo artist in 1995.
Maria Cristina Labalan, known professionally as Vangie Labalan is a Filipino actress, comedian, acting coach, and voice actress.