John Medina (actor)

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John Medina
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present
Website John Medina on Instagram

John Medina is a Filipino character actor best known for playing James Ocampo in the 2012 hit primetime teleserye Walang Hanggan, Agustin Magdiwang in Juan dela Cruz, and Billy Guzman in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano on ABS-CBN.

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Contrary to popular belief, he is not related to fellow actors Pen Medina, Ping Medina and Alex Medina.

Career

Medina started his career as commercial model and bit player. During this period, he met Coco Martin. The two would be reunited in Tayong Dalawa on ABS-CBN and since then would be part of various series starred by Martin for the network. [1] He first played body double to Martin in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin [1] before landing his biggest role up to that point, that of James Ocampo in Walang Hanggan . [2] The role came as Medina's big break, with his character's name becoming a top trending topic on Twitter on March 13, 2012. [2] [3]

Medina would star in further projects with Martin including Juan dela Cruz [4] and Ikaw Lamang [5] before becoming one of the "CIDG Boys" in the longest running action series Ang Probinsyano . [6]

Medina is also handled by the same manager, Biboy Arboleda, as Coco Martin. [1] Medina is active in most Dreamscape Entertainment projects headed by Deo Endrinal.

Filmography

Movies

YearTitleRoleProductionNote
1997Too Much SleepBounceruncredited
2003Silang Mga Rampadora
2006Lagot Ka Sa Kuya Ko
2006 TxT Carinderia Patron 1
2017 Ang Panday SPO2 Dela Cruz Star Cinema, Viva Films, CCM Film Productions
2019 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! LouieCCM Film Productions
2022 Labyu with an Accent Rommel Star Cinema

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2004 Ikaw sa Puso Ko N/A GMA Network
2005 Saang Sulok ng Langit Justin
2009 Tayong Dalawa Franco Walton ABS-CBN
2010 Midnight DJ: Killer Kulambo Arthur TV5
Maynila Boks Big Brother GMA Network
Martha Cecilia's Presents: Kristine Elmer Saavedra ABS-CBN
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin 1st Lt. ZuluetaRecurring Cast
Wansapanataym: Cocoy Shokoy CoachEpisode Guest
My Binondo Girl GienethGuest Cast
2012 Walang Hanggan James OcampoSupporting Role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flower Shop Jack
2013 Juan Dela Cruz Agustin MagdiwangSupporting Role
My Little Juan Agustin MagdiwangSpecial Participation
2014 Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit Ricky
Ikaw Lamang JuanchoSupporting Role
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkilala Ng Ama Fr. Romy
2015 Two Wives Albert's FriendGuest Role
2015–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PCpt. Avel "Billy" M. GuzmanSupporting Role
2017 Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers Oscar Miraflores
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Ate Erwin

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