JM De Guzman
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Juan Miguel De Guzman popularly known by his screen name JM De Guzman, is a Filipino actor.

Biography

JM started his career as a print and TVC model. He was 4 years old when he was cast in Ang TV 2 (as JM "Butik" De Guzman), where his batchmates include Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Gerónimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...

, Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Magdayao
Shaina García Magdayao , is a Filipina actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently under ABS-CBN Management and a member of Star Magic.-Career:...

 and Denise Laurel
Denise Laurel
Denise Maria Sanz Laurel is a Filipina actress and singer. Laurel is a member of ABS CBN's circle of homegrown talents, Star Magic.- Biography :...

. During his Elementary and High School life, he studied at Lourdes School Quezon City
Lourdes School of Quezon City
Lourdes School Quezon City is a private, Catholic educational institution owned and founded by the Capuchins in Quezon City, Philippines, beside the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. The school is also known by the acronym LSQC, which differentiates it from its sister school, Lourdes School...

 and is included in a group called LBV.

In 2005, he got accepted in the University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...

 in Diliman where took up Certificate in Theater Arts, majoring in Performance Studies. He apprenticed as an actor and production staff under the university's college-based theatre group, Dulaang UP.

In 2006, he joined the UP Wrestling Club and eventually became its president and decorated athlete. He won medals in various competitions sanctioned by the Wrestling Association of the Philippines
Wrestling Association of the Philippines
Wrestling Association of the Philippines is the governing sports organization for wrestling in the Philippines, and maintains the Philippines National Wrestling Team.-Philippine Wrestling:...

, wherein he represented the UP Wrestling Club or the Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...

 Wrestling Team. In 2007, he won a silver medal for Quezon City during the Philippine Olympic Festival – National Capital Region qualifying round.

He also competed in amateur mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...

 (MMA) as representative of S.P.R.A.W.L.-MMA Team. He logged in an 1-1 fight record: he lost his match in the 2007 URCC University and won in the 2009 S.P.R.A.W.L and BRAWL amateur MMA event.

He was also elected as Deputy Grand Triskelion of the Tau Gamma Phi
Tau Gamma Phi
Tau Gamma Phi also known as the Triskelions' Grand Fraternity, is a fraternity established in the Philippines. Its members call themselves Triskelions. Their aim is to see a Fraternity System devoid of violence, and to earnestly propagate their fraternity's principles as their way of life...

 fraternity, UP Diliman chapter.

He auditioned and was later cast in the 2009 Cinemalaya film Last Supper Number 3. The independent film was where Direk Lauren Dyogi, business unit head of ABS-CBN, found him and asked to audition for Midnight Phantom
Midnight Phantom
- Cast :*Reginald Denny as Prof. David Graham*Claudia Dell as Diana Sullivan *Lloyd Hughes as Police Lt. Dan Burke*Jim Farley as Police Chief James A. Sullivan*Barbara Bedford as Kathleen Ryan*Mary Foy as Mary Ryan...

. He passed the audition and starred as the best friend of Rafael Rosell
Rafael Rosell
Rafael Quimpo Rosell IV, born 10 November 1982 in Norway, is a Filipino actor in the Philippines.-Background:The actor was born to Filipino parents based in Norway. His dad is Cebuano and his mom is Bicolano. Both migrated to Norway where he was born in 1982. A full-blooded Filipino, though raised...

 who plays the title role.

He was cast in the new PHR series, Alyna and paired with his Midnight Phantom co-actor, Charee Pineda
Charee Pineda
Charee Pineda, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists. Her career began when she was casted as the "sweetilicious" girl on ABS-CBN's defunct teen sitcom, Let's Go...

 who has been claimed having chemistry by the fans.

His biggest break so far is playing the lead role as Gabriel Maglayon, originally played by the late actor Rico Yan
Rico Yan
Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan was a Filipino matinee idol, model and actor. He was under an exclusive contract in the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network. Rico Yan was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He graduated from De La Salle University-Manila. Yan finish a degree in...

, in ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

's 2011 remake
Mula Sa Puso (2011 TV series)
Mula Sa Puso is a Philippine remake of the original 1997 TV series that starred Claudine Barretto, the late Rico Yan and Diether Ocampo airing on ABS-CBN. The 2011 remake stars Lauren Young, JM De Guzman, and Enrique Gil. The show is directed by the same director of the original series, Wenn V....

 of Mula Sa Puso
Mula Sa Puso
Mula Sa Puso is a Filipino television series originally aired by ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997 to April 2, 1999. Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan, and Diether Ocampo played the role of the main protagonists in the series. It was re-aired in 2008 through Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an...

. Upon getting the role, JM has proven that he is one of the most-promising young actors these days, as he also present a very good chemistry with the cast, especially with Lauren Young
Lauren Young
Lauren Anne Young is a Filipino-American actress who is part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic group. She is the younger sister of actress and TV host, Megan Young.- Biography :...

, who plays Via Pereira, his character's love interest in the series.

He is currently under contract with Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...

, and Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

.

Starting November 2011, he is popular for lead role "Angelito" in Angelito: Batang Ama paired with Charee Pineda
Charee Pineda
Charee Pineda, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists. Her career began when she was casted as the "sweetilicious" girl on ABS-CBN's defunct teen sitcom, Let's Go...

.

Television

Year Title Role Network
2011 Angelito: Batang Ama
Angelito: Batang Ama
Angelito: Batang Ama is Philippine daytime drama series that premiered in ABS-CBN on November 14, 2011. The story revolves around a teenager, Angelito who impregnates his high-school girlfriend and strives to raise their child...

 
Angelito ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2011 I Dare You
I Dare You (Philippine TV series)
I Dare You is a Philippine reality television series currently air on ABS-CBN. This is the first joint project between the network's News and Current Affairs Division and the TV Entertainment Group...

 
Himself (as Kapamilya Challenger) ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Marcelito Pomoy Story
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...

 "Balot"
Marcelito Pomoy ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2011 Mula Sa Puso
Mula Sa Puso (2011 TV series)
Mula Sa Puso is a Philippine remake of the original 1997 TV series that starred Claudine Barretto, the late Rico Yan and Diether Ocampo airing on ABS-CBN. The 2011 remake stars Lauren Young, JM De Guzman, and Enrique Gil. The show is directed by the same director of the original series, Wenn V....

 
Gabriel Maglayon ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasaporte
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...

 
Jay ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2010 Banana Split
Banana split
A banana split is an ice cream-based dessert. In its classic form it is served in a long dish called a boat. A banana is cut in half lengthwise and laid in the dish. There are many variations, but the classic banana split is made with scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream served in...

 
Himself ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:...

: Alyna
Alyna (TV series)
Alyna is a Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 13th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. The series is based on the pocket book Dominic by Martha Cecilia. It is directed by FM Reyes. On an interview with Shaina Magdayao on The Buzz on December 19, 2010,...

 
Yael ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:...

: Kristine
Kristine (TV series)
Martha Cecilia's Kristine is a 2010 Filipino romance-drama primetime television series produced and aired by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. It is based on 54 books of the pocketbook the Kristine Series, by Martha Cecilia...

 
Nathaniel Cervantes ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:...

: Midnight Phantom
Midnight Phantom (TV series)
Midnight Phantom is the 10th installment of the afternoon soap opera based on the pocket book of the same title by Martha Cecilia. and is also the first installment to simultaneously air with the 11th installment, Impostor. The series premiered on July 12, 2010, in ABS-CBN's afternoon block.This...

 
Mike Castillo ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:...

: The Substitute Bride
The Substitute Bride
The Substitute Bride is the sixth installment of the Precious Hearts Romances Presents TV series starring Paw Diaz, Rafael Rosell and Carla Humphries.- Story :After her auntie died, when a unexpected driver leaves her auntie dead on the road...

 
Jimmy ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2008 Pelikuletran: New Arrival (Letran
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
The Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Letran College, or simply Letran is a private Roman Catholic institution of learning located in Intramuros, Manila, in the Philippines. The college was founded in 1620. Colegio de San Juan de Letran has the distinction of being the oldest college in the...

 Short Film Festival)
Miko
2003 Magpakailanman: Ricky Reyes Story
Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...

 
Totoy Reyes GMA
2000-2001 Ang TV
Ang TV
Ang TV also known as ATV is a "gag-variety" show for kids in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor "Kaluskos Musmos" and its foreign counterpart "The Mickey Mouse Club"...

 2
JM "Butik" De Guzman ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...


Films

Year Title Role Movie Producer
2011 Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Bingbong Cinemalaya
2010 My Amnesia Girl
My Amnesia Girl
My Amnesia Girl is a 2010 Filipino romantic film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina The film is considered as highest grossing Philippine film of 2010...

Eric Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

2010 Rekrut Lando dela Cruz Cinemalaya
2010 Pendong Juan Oxin Media Productions
2010 Miss You Like Crazy
Miss You Like Crazy
"Miss You Like Crazy" is a song recorded by Natalie Cole and released in 1989 from her album Good to Be Back. It was a huge hit for Cole, becoming her fifth Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where the song peaked at #7. The song also topped both the R&B and adult contemporary charts in...

 
JM Recto Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

2009 Last Supper No. 3 Andoy Pamatid Cinemalaya

Studio Album

Artist Album Tracks Year Records
JM De Guzman JM De Guzman Carried Away
Pagdating Ng Panahon
Out Of My League
Bizarre Love Triangle
Collide
Kiss Me
True
Yakap Sa Dilim
Give You The World
Sa May Bintana
Nothing Compares 2 U
Carried Away (Acoustic Version)
2011 Ivory Records
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