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]
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 |
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
editJohn 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
editLapus 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
editLapus 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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
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| 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 | |
| 2024 | Un/Happy for You | JP | ABS-CBN Studios, Viva Films |
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 (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
edit- Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)
- Kadenang Ginto (ABS-CBN 2019–2020)
- Ipaglaban Mo (2019)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (2019)
- BalitaOneNan (2022)
- Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa (2022)
Awards
edit| 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
edit- ^ "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.
External links
edit- John Lapus at IMDb