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]
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Born | Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus[1] (1973-07-07) 7 July 1973 (age 49) Quezon City, Philippines |
Other names | Sweet |
Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
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Years active | 1993–present |
Agent | Star Magic |
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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.
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]
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Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
2021 | Love is Color Blind | Tita Vicky | Star Cinema, Smart Communications, Cignal TV |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Mahal Kita: Final Answer! | Jimboy | Viva Films | |
2001 | Ano Bang Meron Ka | Jackie | Regal Films |
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 |
Dito sa Puso ko | Jackie | Viva Films | |
1998 | Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig | Gay Prostitute | Star Cinema |
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 |
Year | Organization | Category | Nominated work | Remarks | Ref |
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2012 | Comedy Actor of the Year; 43rd Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2012[5]
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