John Lapus
John Lapus | |
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Lapus at the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival | |
| Born | Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus[1] July 7, 1973 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Sweet |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas (BS) |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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| Father | Jojo Lapus |
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 the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series.[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.
Early life
John Lapus is the son of showbiz columnist Jojo Lapus. The elder Lapus has been estranged from his son since the former was eleven years old.[3]
Education
Lapus attended the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila where he obtained a degree in hotel and restaurant management in 1993. At UST he was part of Teatro Tomasino.[4] He planned to shift to nursing or physical therapy but abandoned such move due to financial constraints.[5]
Biography
Lapus started his professional career in television in 1993 when he was hired as a researcher for ABS-CBN. He would become a segment producer around the following year and would start making appearances in sitcoms.[5]
He worked as a researcher of ABS-CBN's Showbiz Lingo. 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!.[6] In 2006, he transferred to joining S-Files after his assignments at ABS-CBN dwindled.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Bala at Lipstik | |
| 1996 | Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure | Court Jester |
| 1997 | Wanted: Perfect Mother | Tootsie |
| Kiliti | ||
| Flames: The Movie | Stage Director | |
| Ang Pulubi at Ang Princesa | Roda | |
| 1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo | Badang |
| Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig | Gay Prostitute | |
| 1999 | Dito sa Puso Ko | Jackie |
| Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero | Zorro | |
| 2000 | Pedrong Palad | Monakiki |
| Anak | Sing-along Bar Host 1 | |
| Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Sweet | |
| 2001 | Buhay Kamao | Badong |
| Ano Bang Meron Ka | Jackie | |
| 2002 | Mahal Kita, Final Answer | Jimboy |
| Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip | Sugar | |
| 2003 | Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka | |
| My First Romance | Tiger | |
| Doubt | ||
| 2004 | Masikip sa Dibdib | Bogs |
| 2005 | Bathhouse | Lloyd |
| Bahay ni Lola 2 | Richie | |
| 2006 | Lambanog | Rico |
| Binibining K | Rommel | |
| Oh My Ghost! | Doctor Lapuz | |
| 2007 | Agent X44 | Vaklava |
| Ang Cute ng Ina Mo | Junjun | |
| Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat: Friends 4 Lyf and Death | Sugar | |
| Pasukob | Municipal Board / Clerk / Mayor | |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 | Sanny | |
| 2008 | Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy | Stef |
| 100 | Host | |
| Loving You | Erich | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Julius | |
| Ang Manghuhula | ||
| 2009 | Manila | |
| Oh, My Girl!: A Laugh Story... | John Lapus | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XI | Basti | |
| Ang Panday | Kruma | |
| 2010 | Here Comes the Bride | Toffee |
| Mamarazzi | Mandy | |
| Petrang Kabayo | Mrs. Woo | |
| Astro Mayabang | Mama Suk | |
| Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Golden Bibe | |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Malay | |
| 2011 | My Valentine Girls | Korean Male Soldier |
| Who's That Girl | Bert | |
| Becky | Becky | |
| Temptation Island | Joshua | |
| Won't Last a Day Without You | DJ Ram | |
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Beckie |
| The Mommy Returns | Diyoga | |
| Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Reception Host | |
| Posas | Complainant | |
| I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! | Karaoke host | |
| Of All the Things | Rocky | |
| 24/7 in Love | Chang | |
| Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi | Cleo | |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Tita Che/Pink Hulk | |
| 2013 | Must Be... Love | Baby Martinez |
| Ang Huling Henya | Guest at Club Ramp | |
| Call Center Girl | Ritchie | |
| Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Homeless Person | |
| Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill | Bar Manager | |
| 2014 | Da Possessed | Kemerut |
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Beckie | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Iggy Moda | |
| 2015 | Unlike Father, Unlike Son | JC, The Designer |
| Resureksyon | Tito Baby | |
| Buy Now, Die Later | Pippa | |
| 2016 | Echorsis | Kristoff De Villa |
| Working Beks | Gorgeous | |
| 2018 | Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi | Alex |
| Abay Babes | ||
| Kasal | Anton | |
| 2019 | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken | Celebrity Host |
| 2021 | Barumbadings | Queenpin |
| Love is Color Blind | Tita Vicky | |
| 2023 | Beks Days of Our Lives | |
| 2024 | Road Trip | |
| 2024 | Un/Happy for You | JP |
Television
- Showbiz Lingo (1992–1999)
- Cristy Per Minute (1995–1999)
- Marinella (1999–2001)
- The Buzz (1999–2005)
- Arriba, Arriba! (2000–2001)
- Bituin (2002–2003)
- Pinoy Big Brother: Eto na si Kuya! (Housemate)
- Blind Item
- Sing Galing!
- S-Files (2006–2007)
- Captain Barbell - Marlon "Mercy"/Mercurio (2006)
- Showbiz Central (2007–2012) – Co-Host
- MariMar (2007–2008)
- Ako si Kim Samsoon (2008)
- Obra (2008)
- Luna Mystika (2008–2009) – Karya
- Adik Sa'Yo (2009) – July
- Show Me Da Manny – Nicholas/Nicole (2009)
- Talentadong Pinoy – (2009) – Guest Judge
- Shall We Dance – (2009)
- Full House – Chicky (2009)
- Startalk – (2010) - Guest co-host
- Pilyang Kerubin – (2010) – Aroo
- Bantatay – (2010) – Sweet (voice)
- Banana Split – Guest star (2010)
- Gandang Gabi, Vice! (2011)
- Regal Shocker – (2011)
- Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig – Max[10] (2012)
- Wansapanataym: Ilog – Nanding (2012)
- Makapiling Kang Muli – George (2012)
- Kahit Konting Pagtingin – Milo (2013)
- Kris TV (2013)
- Wansapanataym: My Fairy Kasambahay (2013)
- Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit - Sunshine (2014)
- Mirabella - Rafael 'Paeng' Amarillo (2014)
- Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Aking Bagong Pagkatao - Michael/Michelle (2015)
- Mac and Chiz - Mamu Chok (2015)
- Korek Ka, John! (2015)
- Doble Kara - Itoy Delgado (2015-2017)
- Wansapanataym: Annika Pintasera - Ponching (2017)
- The Lolas' Beautiful Show - Guest (2017)
- The Blood Sisters as Odet - A Neighbor in Baguio (2018)
- Since I Found You as Kap. Watashi Cobarrubias (2018)
- Bawal na Game Show as himself / Contestant (2020)
- Paano ang Pangako? as Manang Kitty (2020-2021)
- How to Move On in 30 Days (2022)
- Daddy's Gurl TBA (2022)
Director
- Wansapanataym
- Kadenang Ginto (2019–2020)
- Ipaglaban Mo (2019)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (2019)
- BalitaOneNan (2022)
- Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa (2022)
Awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated work | Remarks | Ref |
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| 2012 | Comedy Actor of the Year; 43rd Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2012[11]
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References
- ^ "John Lapus Biography". John Lapus Official Website. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "John Lapus Biography". John Lapus Official Website. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ Racia, Rose (June 17, 2012). "John Lapus reveals his childhood memories of estranged dad". GMA News (in Filipino). Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Gomez, Chuck (March 2, 2002). "John Lapus back to where it all began". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Cruz, Marinel (June 4, 2014). "Sweet comic John Lapus longs for the stability of a regular job". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Baby E (May 7, 2022). "Sweet, nagmana sa ama". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Glorioso, Bot (November 9, 2006). "Sweet is here to stay". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (May 16, 2022). "Direk John 'Sweet' Lapus says goodbye to being a gay comedian". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ 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
- ^ "John Lapus Makes a Guest Appearance in 'Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig!'".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
External links
- John Lapus at IMDb