John Lapus

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John Lapus
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Born
Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus [1]

(1973-07-07) July 7, 1973 (age 50)
Quezon City, Philippines
Other namesSweet
Alma mater University of Santo Tomas (BS)
Occupations
  • Host
  • actor
  • comedian
  • director
Years active1993–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]

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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.

Biography

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]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleFilm Production
1994Bala at LipstikRegal Films
1996Ang TV Movie: The Adarna AdventureCourt JesterStar Cinema
1997Wanted: Perfect MotherTootsieStar Cinema
Kiliti Seiko Films
Flames: The Movie Stage DirectorStar Cinema
Ang Pulubi at Ang PrincesaRodaStar Cinema
1998Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag MoBadangStar Cinema
Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibigGay ProstituteStar Cinema
1999Dito sa Puso KoJackieViva Films
Ang Kabit ni Mrs. MonteroZorroSerafim Productions, Viva Films
2000Pedrong PaladMonakikiGH Pictures, Good Harvest Productions, Good Harvest Unlimited
Anak Sing-along Bar Host 1Star Cinema
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw SweetViva Films
2001Buhay KamaoBadongViva Films
Ano Bang Meron KaJackieRegal Films
2002 Mahal Kita, Final Answer JimboyViva Films
Kung Ikaw ay Isang PanaginipSugarStar Cinema
2003Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin KaViva Films
My First Romance TigerStar Cinema
Doubt Grupong Sinehan, UP Cineastes' Studio
2004 Masikip sa Dibdib BogsViva Films
2005BathhouseLloydPro-Gay Philippines, Remedios AIDS Foundation, Microdata Systems and Management
Bahay ni Lola 2RichieRegal Films
2006LambanogRico
Binibining KRommelReality Entertainment
Oh My Ghost!Doctor LapuzOctoArts Films
2007 Agent X44 VaklavaStar Cinema
Ang Cute ng Ina Mo JunjunABS-CBN Film Productions, Viva Films
Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat: Friends 4 Lyf and DeathSugaron-Q 28 Productions, Viva Films
PasukobMunicipal Board / Clerk / MayorOctoArts Films
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 SannyAPT Entertainment, Regal Films, Regal Multimedia
2008Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka BoyStefViva Films
100HostCinemalaya Foundation, Martinez Rivera Films, Straight Shooters Media
Loving YouErichStudiomax, Regal Multimedia, Regal Films
Shake, Rattle & Roll X JuliusRegal Films, APT Entertainment, Regal Multimedia
Ang ManghuhulaAlessandro Productions, The Hubert Bals Fund of the Rotterdam Festival
2009ManilaBicycle Pictures, MJM Productions
Oh, My Girl!: A Laugh Story...John LapusRegal Multimedia, Regal Films
Shake, Rattle & Roll XI BastiRegal Multimedia, Regal Films
Ang Panday KrumaImus Productions, GMA Films
2010 Here Comes the Bride ToffeeStar Cinema, OctoArts Films, Quantum Films
Mamarazzi MandyRegal Multimedia, Regal Films
Petrang Kabayo Mrs. WooViva Films
Astro MayabangMama SukCinema One Originals, Kalalangan Kamaru
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Golden BibeRegal Films, Regal Multimedia
Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 MalayRegal Multimedia, Regal Films
2011 My Valentine Girls Korean Male SoldierRegal Films, GMA Films
Who's That GirlBertViva Films, SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
BeckyBeckyRenaissance Production
Temptation Island JoshuaRegal Films, GMA Films
Won't Last a Day Without You DJ RamViva Films, Star Cinema
2012 Moron 5 and the Crying Lady BeckieMVP Pictures, Viva Films
The Mommy Returns DiyogaRegal Films
Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Reception HostSpring Films, ABS-CBN Film Productions
PosasComplainantQuantum Films, Cinemalaya Foundation
I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! Karaoke hostStudio 5, Unitel Pictures
Of All the Things RockyViva Films, GMA Films
24/7 in Love ChangStar Cinema
Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng GabiCleoCinema One Originals, Strawdogs Studio Production
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Tita Che/Pink HulkAPT Entertainment, GMA Films, Imus Productions
2013 Must Be... Love Baby MartinezStar Cinema
Ang Huling Henya Guest at Club RampViva Films, MVP Pictures, Simple Truth Productions
Call Center Girl RitchieStar Cinema, Skylight Films
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Homeless PersonSpring Films, MJM Productions, Quantum Films
Boy Golden Bar ManagerScenema Concept International
2014 Da Possessed KemerutRegal Films, Star Cinema
Moron 5.2: The Transformation BeckieViva Films
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Iggy ModaRegal Films
2015Unlike Father, Unlike SonJC, The DesignerSine Screen
Resureksyon Tito Baby Regal Films, Reality Entertainment
Buy Now, Die Later PippaQuantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productions
2016 Echorsis Kristoff De VillaInsight 360
Working Beks Gorgeous Viva Films
2018Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFiAlexCignal Entertainment, Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company
Abay Babes Viva Films
Kasal AntonStar Cinema
2019Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine BrackenCelebrity 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

Television

Director

Awards

YearOrganizationCategoryNominated workRemarksRef
2012Comedy Actor of the Year; 43rd Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2012 [5]

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References

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  2. "John Lapus Biography". John Lapus Official Website.
  3. Vanzi, Sol Jose (November 4, 2002), "Boy Abunda: Sweet Vindication", Philippine Headline News Online, archived from the original on December 11, 2008, retrieved February 8, 2008
  4. "John Lapus Makes a Guest Appearance in 'Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig!'".
  5. "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" Archived July 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine . Pep.ph. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  6. "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.