John Lapus
Filipino actor, host, and comedian (born 1973)
John Lapus
Born Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus
[ 1] (1973-07-07 ) July 7, 1973 (age 51) Other names Sweet Alma mater University of Santo Tomas (BS )Occupations Host actor comedian director Years active 1993–present Agents
Star Magic (1993–present)
Ricky Gallardo for GMA projects (2006-2013)
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 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.
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 .[citation needed ] His nickname "Sweet" was named after his character in the sitcom Arriba, Arriba! .[ 6] In 2006, he transferred to GMA Network , 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.[citation needed ]
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
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
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 (ABC 5 "now TV5")
Sing Galing! (ABC 5 "now TV5")
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 Mystica (2008–2009) – Karya
Adik Sa'Yo (2009) – July
Show Me Da Manny – Nicholas/Nicole (2009)
Talentadong Pinoy – (TV5 , 2009) – Guest Judge
Shall We Dance – (TV5 , 2009)
Full House – Chicky (2009)
Startalk – (2010) - Guest co-host
Pilyang Kerubin – (2010) – Aroo
Bantatay – (2010) – Sweet (voice)
Banana Split – Guest star (ABS-CBN , 2010)
Gandang Gabi, Vice! (ABS-CBN , 2011)
Regal Shocker – (TV5 , 2011)
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig – Max[ 10] (ABS-CBN , 2012)
Wansapanataym: Ilog – Nanding (ABS-CBN , 2012)
Makapiling Kang Muli – George (GMA Network , 2012)
Kahit Konting Pagtingin – Milo (ABS-CBN , 2013)
Kris TV (ABS-CBN , 2013)
Wansapanataym: My Fairy Kasambahay (ABS-CBN , 2013)
Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit - Sunshine (ABS-CBN , 2014)
Mirabella - Rafael 'Paeng' Amarillo (ABS-CBN , 2014)
Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Aking Bagong Pagkatao - Michael/Michelle (ABS-CBN , 2015)
Mac and Chiz - Mamu Chok (TV5 ), 2015)
Korek Ka, John! (ABS-CBN/YouTube , 2015)
Doble Kara - Itoy Delgado (ABS-CBN , 2015-2017)
Wansapanataym: Annika Pintasera - Ponching (ABS-CBN , 2017)
The Lolas' Beautiful Show - Guest (GMA Network , 2017)
The Blood Sisters as Odet - A Neighbor in Baguio (ABS-CBN , 2018)
Since I Found You as Kap. Watashi Cobarrubias (ABS-CBN , 2018)
Bawal na Game Show as himself / Contestant (TV5 , 2020)
Paano ang Pangako? as Manang Kitty (TV5 , 2020-2021)
How to Move On in 30 Days (YouTube , 2022)
Daddy's Gurl TBA (GMA Network , 2022)
Director
Awards
References
^ "John Lapus Biography" . John Lapus Official Website .
^ "John Lapus Biography" . John Lapus Official Website .
^ 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.
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