John Lapus
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Jonathan Anthony Lapus is a Filipino actor
, host
and comedian
.
(1943–2007). Lapus' career started in 1993 and worked as a researcher of ABS-CBN
's Showbiz Lingo. He's 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 oftentimes 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
's (now TV5's) Sing Galing in PMPC Star Awards 2004.
Lapus is openly gay
.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, host
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
and comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
.
Biography
John Lapus is son of showbiz columnist, the late Jojo LapusJojo Lapus
Jojo Lapus was a showbiz columnist and screenwriter, and father of showbiz personality John Lapus.-Early life:Jojo M. Lapus was born in 1943. He was married with her wife Sally, and his son John Lapus.-Writer:...
(1943–2007). Lapus' career started in 1993 and worked as a researcher of 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 Showbiz Lingo. He's also an alumnus of University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
, where he was an active member of Teatro Tomasino
Teatro Tomasino
Teatro Tomasino is the university-wide theater guild of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. It takes pride as the premier theater organization in the University...
. He appeared in numerous ABS-CBN shows and oftentimes moonlighted as Creative Consultant for the network's film arm, 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:...
. His nickname "Sweet" was named after his character in a sitcom Arriba! Arriba!. In 2006, he transferred to GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, joining S-Files
S-Files
S-Files is a now defunct showbiz-oriented television talk show show in the Philippines aired every Sunday afternoons by GMA Network.-History:"S-Files" premiered on June 7, 1998 with Paolo Bediones and Lyn Ching as the original hosts of the show...
after his assignments at ABS-CBN dwindled. When S-Files was cancelled by the network he was named main host of Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful 8 year run...
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
Paolo Ballesteros
Paolo Ballesteros is a Filipino actor, TV host and model. He has appeared in films and several TV shows...
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
Ai-Ai de las Alas
Martina Aileen de las Alas, popularly known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino comedienne and film actress. She has three children, two with ex-husband singer-actor Miguel Vera.She is dubbed as Philippines Comedy Queen.-Personal life:...
) for ABC-5
Associated Broadcasting Company
The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
's (now TV5's) Sing Galing in PMPC Star Awards 2004.
Lapus is openly gay
Gay
Gay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
.
Filmography
Movies
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TV Shows
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Awards
- Best Male Stand-Up Comic — Aliw Awards 2006
- Best Game Show Host — PMPC Star Awards 2004