Sef Cadayona | |
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| Born | John Paul Joseph Cadayona March 3, 1989 Las Piñas, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2009–present) |
John Paul Joseph Cadayona (born March 3, 1989), professionally known as Sef Cadayona, is a Filipino actor, comedian and dancer. He gained recognition after appearing in an ice cream commercial in the early 2000s. He later joined the fifth season of StarStruck (2009), where he made it to the Final Fourteen and was noted for his dance skills. After the show, he appeared in several GMA Network programs, most notably in Bubble Gang , as host in Sabado Badoo, and as judge in Laff, Camera, Action. He took the lead role in Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento. [1]
John Paul Joseph Cadayona was raised in Las Piñas City. He completed his secondary education at Divine Light Academy and earned a degree in Media Arts, majoring in Broadcasting, from San Beda College Alabang. [2]
Cadayona made his television debut notable in a commercial for an ice cream brand known for its quirky scenarios involving how to spend a 20-peso bill. Although the advertisement is no longer airing, it gained recognition during its run. [3] In 2009, he joined the fifth season of the television reality show StarStruck and advanced to the Final Fourteen in November of that year, alongside Steven Silva and Sarah Lahbati, who were ultimately named the Male and Female Ultimate Survivors, respectively. [4] [5]
In 2010, Cadayona appeared in the comedy-musical television series Diva as Marlon Legaspi, the rival of Joey "Pepe Smith" Fernandez, played by Mark Herras, in a dance competition. [6] It was followed by the drama fantasy Ilumina as Renato. In 2011, he appeared in the drama dance Time of My Life as Harry. [7] In the same year, he guested as a performer in the variety show Party Pilipinas . In 2012, he appeared in the drama fantasy comedy series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis as Tomas, [8] followed by the drama comedy romance Together Forever as Jefferson "Jepoy" Teodoro, [9] the drama romance comedy Coffee Prince as Baldo, [10] and the sketch comedy show Bubble Gang as a regular cast member until 2023. In the same year, he appeared in the film My Kontrabida Girl as Dex, [11] followed by Just One Summer as Jason, [12] Slumber Party as Jonel, [13] Gayak in an unspecified role, [14] and Boy Pick-Up: The Movie as Fish Vendor; for his performance in Gayak, he received the Breakthrough Performance by an Actor award from the Golden Screen Awards for Movies. [15] [16]
In 2013, he appeared in the television sitcom series Vampire ang Daddy Ko as Stefano Bulaga / Stefani Ventura, followed by the drama Mundo Mo’y Akin and the science fiction drama Genesis . In 2015, he hosted the comedy anthology show Sabado Badoo and appeared in the sitcom series Juan Tamad as the title character. In 2016, he hosted the comedy game show Laff, Camera, Action!, followed in 2017 by his appearance in the romantic comedy drama Meant to Be as Bats Mendiola. In 2021, he starred in the prequel sitcom Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento as the lead and title character Pepito Manaloto. [17]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | StarStruck V | Himself (finalist) | |
| 2010 | Diva | Marlon Legaspi | |
| 2010; 2015 | Maynila | Sunny | |
| Nanding | Episode: "Once Princess" | ||
| Dave | Episode: "Edi Wow" | ||
| 2010 | I Laugh Sabado | Himself (various roles) | |
| Ilumina | Renato | ||
| 2011 | Spooky Nights | Vanessa | Episode: "The Ringtone" |
| Time of My Life | Harry | ||
| 2011–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself (performer) | |
| 2012 | Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis | Tomas / Tom | |
| Together Forever | Jefferson "Jepoy" Teodoro | ||
| Coffee Prince | Baldo | ||
| Celebrity Bluff | Himself | ||
| 2012–2023 | Bubble Gang | ||
| 2013–2014 | Magpakailanman | teen Wally | Episode: "The Wally Bayola Story" |
| Rolly | Episode: "Habang Buhay Na Maghihintay" | ||
| 2013–2016 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Stefano Bulaga / Stefani Ventura | |
| 2013 | Mundo Mo'y Akin | Nonoy Pambide | |
| Genesis | Randy | ||
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Himself (performer) | |
| 2014 | Dading | Pato | |
| 2015 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Sukli ng Pagmamahal | Budong | |
| Sabado Badoo | Himself (host) | ||
| My Faithful Husband | Jerome Dela Paz | ||
| Juan Tamad | Juan | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | ZsaZsa | ||
| Wagas | Danny | Episode: "Danny & Fredes Love Story" | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Kevin | Episode role |
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Enzo | ||
| Laff, Camera, Action! | Himself (judge) | ||
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Bats Bendiola | |
| Wish Ko Lang | Leevan | Episode: "Leevan" | |
| 2018 | Sirkus | Al | |
| The Stepdaughters | Bryce Morales | ||
| 2019 | Hiram na Anak | Vince Urbanez | |
| 2021 | Game of the Gens | Himself (host) | |
| 2021; 2022–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Himself (performer) | |
| 2021–2022 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento | Pepito Manaloto | |
| 2022 | Running Man Philippines | Himself (guest) | |
| 2023 | Love Before Sunrise | Bong Pagdilao | |
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Luis | |
| Forever Young | Kapitan Gerry Peralta |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Sef |
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | Dex |
| Just One Summer | Jason | |
| Slumber Party | Jonel | |
| Gayak | ||
| Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Fish Vendor | |
| 2013 | My Lady Boss | Nonoy |
| Kaleidoscope World | ||
| 2014 | My Big Bossing's Adventures |
| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1st Sunday All Stars Awards | Stand Out Season Performer | None | Nominated |
| 10th Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Gayak | Won | |
| 2014 | 5th Golden Screen Awards for TV | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Show | Bubble Gang | Won |
| 28th Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actor | Won | ||
| 40th Metro Manila Film festival | Festival Best Supporting Actor | My Big Bossing's Adventure: Prinsesa | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 6th Golden Screen Television Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag / Comedy Program | Bubble Gang | Won |
| 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actor | Nominated |