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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, presenter and director. He began his career performing several stage plays and later branched into acting on screen. He became one of the leading queer comedians in the 2000s to mid 2010s, appearing in numerous blockbusters, presented several television shows, and later expanded into filmmaking in late 2010s. Lapus is the recipient of two Aliw Awards, two Box Office Entertainment Awards, two Golden Screen Awards and a Star Award for Television.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]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]
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]
Career
[edit]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 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]
Acting credits
[edit]Film
[edit]| 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Wansapanataym
- Kadenang Ginto (2019–2020)
- Ipaglaban Mo (2019)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (2019)
- BalitaOneNan (2022)
- Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa (2022)
Accolades
[edit]| Award[a] | Year[b] | Recipient(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliw Awards | 2005 | John Lapus | Best Male Stand-Up Comedy Act | Won | [11][12] |
| 2008 | Won | [13] | |||
| Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2011 | Here Comes the Bride | Comedy Actor of the Year | Won | [14] |
| 2012 | Temptation Island | Won | [15][16] | ||
| Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival | 2018 | Pang MMK | Best Director | Nominated | [17] |
| Best Picture | Nominated | ||||
| Golden Screen Awards | 2010 | Show Me Da Manny | Best Comedy Actor for Television | Won | [15] |
| 2011 | Here Comes the Bride | Best Actor in Comedy or Musical | Won | [18][19] | |
| 2013 | Makapiling Kang Muli | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated | [20] | |
| Showbiz Central | Outstanding Male Showbiz Talk Program Host | Nominated | |||
| Star Awards for Television | 2004 | Sing Galing! | Best Game Show Host | Won | [21] |
| 2006 | Blind Item | Nominated | [22] | ||
| 2007 | S-Files | Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host | Nominated | [23] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. 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. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Baby E (May 7, 2022). "Sweet, nagmana sa ama". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Glorioso, Bot (November 9, 2006). "Sweet is here to stay". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (May 16, 2022). "Direk John 'Sweet' Lapus says goodbye to being a gay comedian". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. 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!'". Archived from the original on May 1, 2025. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ Salterio, Leah C. (August 30, 2010). "John Lapus thankful for all the good breaks". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (August 6, 2005). Sleepless, weary at the Aliw rites. Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 91.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (December 24, 2008). "John "Sweet" Lapus recalls his achievements in 2008". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Sancon, Allan (May 13, 2011). "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ a b "John Lapus disappointed with Miriam Quiambao over anti-gay remarks". GMA News Online. May 2, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Arnaldo, Steph (October 21, 2018). "FULL LIST: Winners, 2018 Cinema One Originals Festival". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (April 8, 2011). "John "Sweet" Lapus on his first acting award: "Now it can be told, hindi na ako starlet!"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (April 6, 2011). "Musical film "Emir" biggest winner at 8th Golden Screen Awards". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ ABS, GMA tie in 5 Star Awards categories. Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 26, 2004. p. 30.
- ^ "The 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television: And the bigger winner is..." The Philippine Star. October 26, 2006. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ "21st Star Awards for TV nominees announced". The Philippine Star. October 28, 2007. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022.
External links
[edit]- John Lapus at IMDb