John Lapus

John Lapus
John Lapus
	Lapus at the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival
Born	Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus[1]; July 7, 1973; Quezon City, Philippines
Other names	Sweet
Alma mater	University of Santo Tomas (BS)
Occupations	Host; actor; comedian; director;
Years active	1993–present
Agent(s)	Star Magic (1993–2006, 2012–present) ; GMA Artist Center (2006–2012)
Parent	Jojo Lapus (father);

Jonathan Anthony Solis "John" 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 In 2021 he returns to the web streaming film Barumbadings in 2021.

Biography

Stiph Oblina (Screen Name: John Lapus) is son of showbiz columnist, the late Jojo Lapus (1943–2006). Lapus started his career in 1993 and worked as a researcher of ABS-CBN's Showbiz Lingo. He is also an alumnus of University of Santo Tomas, where he was an active member of Teatro Tomasino. 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!. In 2006, he transferred to GMA Network, joining S-Files after his assignments at ABS-CBN dwindled. 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. He has planned to portray the villain character Ida in Zaido but Paolo Ballesteros was chosen for this character. Lapus won two awards namely, Best Male Stand-Up Comic in Aliw Awards 2006 and Best Game Show Host (along with Ai-Ai de las Alas) for ABC-5 (now TV5)'s Sing Galing in PMPC Star Awards 2004.

Lapus is openly gay. 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.[3]

Filmography

Films

Movies
Year	Title	Role	Film Production
2021	Love is Color Blind	Tita Vicky	Star Cinema, Smart Communications, Cignal TV
2021	Barumbadings	Queenpin	Viva Films, VinCentiments
2019	Ang babae sa septic tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken	Celebrity Host	Dreamscape Entertainment, Quantum Films
2018	Kasal	Anton	Star Cinema
	Abay Babes		Viva Films
	Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi	Alex	Cignal Entertainment, Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company
2016	Working Beks	Gorgeous	Viva Films
2016	Echorsis	Kristoff De Villa	Insight 360
2015	Buy Now, Die Later	Pippa	Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productions
	Resureksyon	Tito Baby	Regal Films, Reality Entertainment
	Unlike Father, Unlike Son	Jc, The Designer	Sine Screen
2014	Shake, Rattle & Roll XV	Iggy Moda	Regal Films
	Moron 5.2: The Transformation	Beckie	Viva Films
	Da Possessed	Kemerut	Regal Films, Star Cinema
2013	Boy Golden	Bar Manager	Scenema Concept International
	Kimmy Dora: Ang kiyemeng prequel	Homeless Person	Spring Films, MJM Productions, Quantum Films
	Call Center Girl	Ritchie	Star Cinema, Skylight Films
	Ang Huling Henya	Guest at Club Ramp	Viva Films, MVP Pictures, Simple Truth Productions
	Must Be... Love	Baby Martinez	Star Cinema
2012	Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako	Tita Che/Pink Hulk	APT Entertainment, GMA Films, Imus Productions
	Mariposa: Sa hawla ng gabi	Cleo	Cinema One Originals, Strawdogs Studio Production
	24/7 in Love	Chang	Star Cinema
	Of All the Things	Rocky	Viva Films, GMA Films
	I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nApo sila!	Karaoke Host	Studio 5, Unitel Pictures
	Posas	Complainant	Quantum Films, Cinemalaya Foundation
	Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme	Reception Host	Spring Films, ABS-CBN Film Productions
	The Mommy Returns	Diyoga	Regal Films
	Moron 5 and the Crying Lady	Beckie	MVP Pictures, Viva Films
2011	Won't Last a Day Without You	DJ Ram	Viva Films, Star Cinema
	Temptation Island	Joshua	Regal Films, GMA Films
	Becky	Becky	Rennaisance Production
	Who's That Girl	Bert	Viva Films, SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
	My Valentine Girls	Korean Male Soldier	Regal Films, GMA Films
2010	Shake, Rattle and Roll XII	Malay	Regal Multimedia, Regal Films
	Super Inday and the Golden Bibe	Golden Bibe	Regal Films, Regal Multimedia
	Astro Mayabang	Mama Suk	Cinema One Originals, Kalalangan Kamaru
	Petrang Kabayo	Mrs.Woo	Viva Films
	Mamarazzi	Mandy	Regal Multimedia, Regal Films
	Here Comes the Bride	Toffee	Star Cinema, OctoArts Films, Quantum Films
2009	Ang Panday	Kruma	Imus Productions, GMA Films
	Shake, Rattle & Roll XI	Basti	Regal Multimedia, Regal Films
	Oh, My Girl!: A Laugh Story	John Lapus	Regal Multimedia, Regal Films
	Manila		Bicycle Pictures, MJM Productions
2008	Ang Manghuhula		Alessandro Productions, The Hubert Bals Fund of the Rotterdam Festival
	Shake Rattle & Roll X	Julius	Regal Films, APT Entertainment, Regal Multimedia
	Loving You	Erich	Studiomax, Regal Multimedia, Regal Films
	100	Host	Cinemalaya Foundation, Martinez Rivera Films, Straight Shooters Media
	Ikaw pa rin: Bongga ka Boy	Stef	Viva Films
2007	Shake, Rattle & Roll 9	Sanny	APT Entertainment, Regal Films, Regal Multimedia
	Pasukob	Municipal Board / Clerk / Mayor	OctoArts Films
	Apat dapat, dapat apat: Friends 4 lyf and death	Sugar	on-Q 28 Productions, Viva Films
	Ang Cute ng Ina Mo	Junjun	ABS-CBN Film Productions, Viva Films
	Agent X44	Vaklava	Star Cinema
2006	Oh My Ghost!	Doctor Lapuz	OctoArts Films
	Binibining K	Rommel	Reality Entertainment
	Lambanog	Rico
2005	Bahay Ni Lola 2	Richie	Regal Films
2005	Bathhouse	Lloyd	Pro-Gay Philippines, Remedios AIDS Foundation, Microdata Systems and Management
2004	Masikip sa Dibdib	Bogs	Viva Films
2003	Doubt		Grupong Sinehan, UP Cineastes' Studio
	My First Romance	Tiger	Star Cinema
	Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka		Viva Films
2002	Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip	Sugar	Star Cinema
2002	Mahal Kita: Final Answer!	Jimboy	Viva Films
2001	Ano Bang Meron Ka	Jackie	Regal Films
2001	Buhay Kamao	Badong	Viva Films
2000	Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw	Sweet	Viva Films
	Anak	Sing-along Bar Host 1	Star Cinema
	Pedrong Palad	Monakiki	GH Pictures, Good Harvest Productions, Good Harvest Unlimited
1999	Ang Kabit ni Mrs. montero	Zorro	Serafim Productions, Viva Films
1999	Dito sa Puso ko	Jackie	Viva Films
1998	Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig	Gay Prostitute	Star Cinema
1998	Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo	Badang	Star Cinema
1997	Ang Pulubi at Ang Princesa	Roda	Star Cinema
	Flames: The Movie	Stage Director	Star Cinema
	Kiliti		Seiko Films
	Wanted Perfect Murder	Tootsie	Star Cinema
1996	Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure	Court Jester	Star Cinema
1994	Bala at Lipstik		Regal 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–present)
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[4] (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

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

Year	Organization	Category	Nominated work	Remarks	Ref
2012	Comedy Actor of the Year; 43rd Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2012[5] Comedy Actor of the Year; 42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2011[6] Best Male Stand-Up Comic — Aliw Awards 2006 Best Game Show Host — PMPC Star Awards 2004

References

"John Lapus Biography". John Lapus Official Website.
"John Lapus Biography". John Lapus Official Website.
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

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[1] "John Lapus Biography". John Lapus Official Website.

[2] "John Lapus Biography". John Lapus Official Website.

[vanzi-3] 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

[4] "John Lapus Makes a Guest Appearance in 'Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig!'".

[5] "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.

[6] "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.