John Lapus

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]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Solis and the surname or paternal family name is Lapus.
John Lapus
Lapus at the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival
Born
Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus[1]

(1973-07-07) 7 July 1973
Quezon City, Philippines
Other namesSweet
Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas
Occupation
  • Host
  • actor
  • comedian
  • director
Years active1993–present
AgentStar Magic
Parent(s)

He was a headwriter at Showbiz Linggo at ABS-CBN in the early to late 90's he hosted Philippine Showbiz talkshows such as ENTERTAINMENT KONEK, THE BUZZ AS a fill In and 2007-2012 S-FILES and Showbiz Central for GMA-7 he would later score more success in films such as TEMPTATION ISLAND (2012) Remake 2012's MORON 5 and The Crying Lady for VIVA Films as the main antagonist it's sequel Moron 5: The Transformation as Becky Pamintuan In 2021 he returns to the web streaming film Barumbadings Vol 1 for 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 Creative Consultant for the network's film arm, Star Cinema. His nickname "Sweet" was named after his character in a 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 originally 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

Movies

Television

Director

Awards
Year Organization Category Nominated work Remarks Ref
2012 Comedy Actor of the Year; 43rd Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2012[5]

References
  1. "John Lapus Biography". John Lapus Official Website.
  2. "John Lapus Biography". John Lapus Official Website.
  3. Vanzi, Sol Jose (4 November 2002), "Boy Abunda: Sweet Vindication", Philippine Headline News Online, retrieved 2008-02-08
  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 2015-07-01 at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  6. "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
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