Acting
John Lapus
Born July 7, 1973 · Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines (age 53)
Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus (or known as John Lapus or simply Sweet, born July 7, 1973 in Manila) is a Filipino actor, host and comedian. John Lapus is son of showbiz columnist, the late Jojo Lapus (1943–2007). 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 Tomasin…
Known For
The Child · 2000The Child
★ 6.62000
MovieDrama
A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.
Temptation Island · 2011Temptation Island
★ 5.42011
MovieComedy
Four beauty pageant contestants, who are vying for the coveted title of "Miss Manila Sunshine", set sail on a yacht. They ended up stranded on a deserted island after their vessel got caught up on fire. Together with an attractive young man, a maid and the gay pageant director, the four ladies found life "anything but dull".
Agent X44 · 2007Agent X44
★ 4.82007
MovieComedyAction
The plot revolves around a secret agency with Reserve Agent King Aguila tasked to recover the Philippines' most important artifact. The artifact is the bolo of Lapu-lapu which he used to kill Magellan in 1521.
Call Me Mother · 2025Call Me Mother
★ 8.02025
MovieComedyDrama
Twinkle is a single queer mother whose dream of officially adopting her son gets shaken when the boy's biological mother, Mara, unexpectedly reappears.
Echorsis · 2016Echorsis
★ 5.02016
MovieComedyHorror
A young hustler takes advantage of the love of a gay man, and pays consequences for it in the form of a demonic possession.
Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! · 2008Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy!
★ 6.02008
MovieRomanceComedy
Dra. Baby Holmes is a veterenarian who left her long time boyfriend after she discovered he has been deceiving her. Realizing that her biological clock is ticking fast, she desperately searches for the perfect guy who will mary her. Roberto “BOY” Reye is a single fireman with a son born out of wedluck. Generous to a fault, Boy is considered a small town hero. Every time someone needs help, the entire neighbourhood runs to him. By chance, Baby saves Boy’s life and to show his gratitude, he offers her anything in return, She then asks Boy to give her a child. Boy thinks she’s just joking but Baby is dead serious. However, Boy discovered that he is beginning to love Baby and her many quirks. Unable to bear the guilt, Baby suddenly leaves him.
Abay Babes · 2018Abay Babes
2018
MovieComedy
Best friends forever or worst friends ever? Many years after high school, Emerald, Ruby, Perla, and Goldie (considered the Bicol “It Girls” of their batch) are reunited for the latter’s upcoming wedding. Joining them is Jade, Goldie’s friend from America. Everyone is excited about this get-together, but somehow, Goldie’s friends are finding it hard to believe that she is going to be the first to fulfill their dream of getting married, considering that she is the least attractive among them.
Bathhouse · 2005Bathhouse
★ 4.02005
MovieDrama
One night while at the baths, young campus nerd Rico meets heartthrob Cris, the chemistry between them is immediately hot and intense. Once that fire cools Rico thinks he has found the ideal man but finds himself on a roller coaster ride of love, jealousy and infidelity as Cris continues his conquest of the baths. Made in the same guerrilla style of his earlier film, Cris Pablo once again uses striking images and strong characters to tell the story of gay life in the Philippines.
Movies
The Child · 2000The Child
★ 6.62000
MovieDrama
A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.
Temptation Island · 2011Temptation Island
★ 5.42011
MovieComedy
Four beauty pageant contestants, who are vying for the coveted title of "Miss Manila Sunshine", set sail on a yacht. They ended up stranded on a deserted island after their vessel got caught up on fire. Together with an attractive young man, a maid and the gay pageant director, the four ladies found life "anything but dull".
Agent X44 · 2007Agent X44
★ 4.82007
MovieComedyAction
The plot revolves around a secret agency with Reserve Agent King Aguila tasked to recover the Philippines' most important artifact. The artifact is the bolo of Lapu-lapu which he used to kill Magellan in 1521.
Call Me Mother · 2025Call Me Mother
★ 8.02025
MovieComedyDrama
Twinkle is a single queer mother whose dream of officially adopting her son gets shaken when the boy's biological mother, Mara, unexpectedly reappears.
Echorsis · 2016Echorsis
★ 5.02016
MovieComedyHorror
A young hustler takes advantage of the love of a gay man, and pays consequences for it in the form of a demonic possession.
Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! · 2008Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy!
★ 6.02008
MovieRomanceComedy
Dra. Baby Holmes is a veterenarian who left her long time boyfriend after she discovered he has been deceiving her. Realizing that her biological clock is ticking fast, she desperately searches for the perfect guy who will mary her. Roberto “BOY” Reye is a single fireman with a son born out of wedluck. Generous to a fault, Boy is considered a small town hero. Every time someone needs help, the entire neighbourhood runs to him. By chance, Baby saves Boy’s life and to show his gratitude, he offers her anything in return, She then asks Boy to give her a child. Boy thinks she’s just joking but Baby is dead serious. However, Boy discovered that he is beginning to love Baby and her many quirks. Unable to bear the guilt, Baby suddenly leaves him.
Abay Babes · 2018Abay Babes
2018
MovieComedy
Best friends forever or worst friends ever? Many years after high school, Emerald, Ruby, Perla, and Goldie (considered the Bicol “It Girls” of their batch) are reunited for the latter’s upcoming wedding. Joining them is Jade, Goldie’s friend from America. Everyone is excited about this get-together, but somehow, Goldie’s friends are finding it hard to believe that she is going to be the first to fulfill their dream of getting married, considering that she is the least attractive among them.
Bathhouse · 2005Bathhouse
★ 4.02005
MovieDrama
One night while at the baths, young campus nerd Rico meets heartthrob Cris, the chemistry between them is immediately hot and intense. Once that fire cools Rico thinks he has found the ideal man but finds himself on a roller coaster ride of love, jealousy and infidelity as Cris continues his conquest of the baths. Made in the same guerrilla style of his earlier film, Cris Pablo once again uses striking images and strong characters to tell the story of gay life in the Philippines.
Takas · 2022Takas
★ 4.02022
MovieThriller
In an isolated world of a celebrity vs. a psychopath, there will be an ordeal of survival and a run for life.
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut) · 2019Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut)
2019
Movie
Actress Eugene Domingo plays a fictionalized version of herself as an actress who really wants to be a director. Unfortunately, she encounters the most enormous stumbling block of all: her ego.
Beks Days Of Our Lives · 2023Beks Days Of Our Lives
2023
MovieComedy
Richardson, Reggie and Melvin have have been friends for many years despite working in different fields. They decided to go on a vacation, finding themselves in hilarious situations, but at the same time, they are able to address some family issues. Everything’s going perfectly well until the night Reggie collapses. And then it all comes crashing down.
Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo! · 2007Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo!
★ 6.02007
MovieDramaComedy
Christine frantically flies back in the Philippines to gather evidences that will convince his Australian father not to marry Georgia her estranged mother, who she thinks has abandoned them. She takes with her Ninonu, her nanny for 20 years. Georgia, clueless of her daughter’s dark plans prepares the whole town with all excitement. Meanwhile, Christine cannot believe that Georgia is a successful Patis manufacturer in her town and is well-loved by her neighbors
Resureksyon · 2015Resureksyon
2015
MovieHorror
An OFW returns to the Philippines in a coffin; the deceased woman resurges from the dead, terrorizing her hometown.
Astro Mayabang · 2010Astro Mayabang
2010
MovieComedy
Astro is Filipino and he is proud of it. He flaunts it through his clothes, accessories, and collections of CDs, posters, and post cards of the Filipino achievers he idolizes. He comes across Dawn, a Filipino-American girl, who befriends him in hopes of learning more about her Filipino heritage. Astro teaches her the side of the Philippines he knows well and prefers.
My Valentine Girls · 2011My Valentine Girls
★ 6.02011
MovieComedyRomance
The Valentine offering starts with a loveless bespectacled author pondering over possible themes for his trilogy of love stories. He gets a ribbing from his precocious little sister for wasting too much time writing on the computer.
Doubt · 2003Doubt
★ 4.72003
MovieDrama
A gaggle of friends and observers ponder the fate of a relationship as they watch it collapse in this independent drama from the Philippines. Cris is a documentary filmmaker with a well-regarded body of work and a large community of friends and admirers. Cris is also gay, and possesses a voracious sexual appetite, claiming to have had sex with over 4,000 men during his years of frequent cruising. But Cris has fallen for Eric, and has sworn off meaningless sex for the pleasures of monogamy. However, while Cris wants Eric and Eric alone, Eric himself isn't so sure he feels exactly the same way and is both puzzled and annoyed with Cris' rather ironic jealousy. The tensions between the two take a heavy toll on Cris, leading to a suicide attempt, and as his friends watch from a distance, any number of them speculate on what's going on between Cris and Eric.
Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa · 1997Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa
★ 8.01997
MovieComedyDrama
A homeless little girl named Rosalie saves an abducted rich selfish brat Nikka. Rosalie gets shot when one of the goons opens a fire. To extend their gratitude for Rosalie’s bravery, Nikka’s mother adopts the lesser fortunate child. However, instead of being thankful Nikka treats Rosalie harshly which pushes the latter to go back and join her fellow street children.
Here Comes the Bride · 2010Here Comes the Bride
★ 6.02010
MovieComedyFantasy
Stephanie is a beautiful, sweet, and pampered bride who's so in-love with her rich beau Harold. Harold is Stephanie's first boyfriend and true love. Despite their constant petting, she is reserving herself for their honeymoon. During their wedding day, a total eclipse occurs triggering the high magnetic field on the road going to the beach resort. As the guests and the bride travel to the venue, a freak car accident happens causing a major soul swap.
Road Trip · 2024Road Trip
★ 6.52024
MovieComedyDrama
After their friend's death, four women set out on the dream trip they planned as teenagers, rekindling old bonds as they pay their last respects.
Must Be... Love · 2013Must Be... Love
★ 5.52013
MovieComedyRomance
A young woman develops romantic feelings for her best friend, but problems arise when another gal enters the picture.
Dish · 2014Dish
2014
MovieHorror
In Shake, Rattle & Roll XV: Ulam, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo are haunted by a supernatural creature in the house where they are staying. The horrifying events that unfold involve a superstitious lola, a monster, and a mysterious ulam.
Shake, Rattle & Roll 11 · 2009Shake, Rattle & Roll 11
★ 4.82009
MovieThrillerHorror
Claire is a young interim doctor in a provincial hospital. Once, she encountered a female patient who is suspected of carrying a deadly flu virus. Afterward, she began to experience demonic visions, eventually, one demon entered her and began to take control on her. Claire's aunt brings her to Father Ronnie, who evidently was Claire's ex-boyfriend. Their relationship rekindles as they battle the demons out of Claire's body.
Grandma's House 2 · 2005Grandma's House 2
★ 8.02005
MovieHorror
Rupert and Nina, a recently married couple with a newborn, buy a their dream house at a bargain price. As they settle into their home, they glimpse the ghost of an old woman and make a shocking discovery when they dig up the backyard.
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe · 2010Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
★ 6.02010
MovieComedy
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe is a remake of the original 1988 movie starring Maricel Soriano & a fantasy-adventure flick official entry to 36th Metro Manila Film Festival–Philippines 2010 of Regal Entertainment co-produced with Regal Multimedia, Inc. on December 25, 2010. This stars Marian Rivera as Super Inday and John Lapus as the Golden Bibe.
TV Shows
Doble Kara · 2015Doble Kara
★ 6.82015
SeriesDramaFamily
The story revolves around identical twin sisters who grew up in a happy family in spite of being poor and whose lives will be intertwined because of love, identity, deceit, ambition, and wealth when destiny teasingly compels to separate their lives.
Full House · 2009Full House
2009
SeriesComedy
Jessie is a naive writer who gets swindled out of everything she owns, including her house, by her brother, Donald, and his pregnant girlfriend, Lisette. Stranded in Prague, she manages to borrow money from the famous actor Justin Lazatin to return to the Philippines. On her return, she finds her house was bought by Justin. Then, big news breaks that he will marry someone. Justin has a big problem, so he asks Jessie to fake a marriage. They agree to stay married for 1 year, enough time to repay Justin's loan to Jessie.
Ako si Kim Samsoon · 2008Ako si Kim Samsoon
★ 10.02008
SeriesDramaComedy
Ako si Kim Samsoon, or simply Kim Samsoon, was a romantic comedy Philippine drama that was aired on GMA Network, a remake of a popular and award-winning Korean drama that originally aired on MBC TV on Summer 2005. The series was part of the network's 58th Anniversary celebration.
Re-telling the story of My Lovely Sam Soon, dubbed as the Korean Bridget Jones, the series began airing on June 30, 2008, replacing Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, and ended on October 10, 2008. The title role, previously played by Kim Sun Ah, was played by Regine Velasquez. This show marked the last television directing of Khryss Adalia who died due to colon cancer on October 13, 2008 after the finale week and the show was cancelled due to low ratings.
It was re-aired on GMA Life TV from December 20, 2010 to April 1, 2011. It currently airs on KIKU-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii since October 21, 2012. Ako si Kim Samsoon is also currently airing via Fox Filipino which premiered on May 28, 2013.
Mirabella · 2014Mirabella
2014
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Paano ang Pasko? · 2020Paano ang Pasko?
2020
SeriesDrama
Together Again · 2012Together Again
2012
SeriesDrama
What if the person you love is in love with someone else? Will it be worth fighting for? In the story, friendship blossoms between Martin and Leilani which eventually becomes a secret love for one another. Destiny plays a trick on them when a tragic incident happens at the ranch, which causes the death of a number of people including Leilani’s father. Leilani puts the blame on Martin’s shoulder and she leaves the ranch to forget the miserable experience that happened to her family.
Martin, on the other hand, feels the pain of his good friend leaving. During his hardest times, he meets Graciela -- the girlfriend of his boss, Raffy -- and a secret love affair starts to flourish. What if Raffy finds out that there’s a blossoming relationship between Graciela and Martin? As for Martin and Leilani, will their love for each other be able to rekindle the tie between them after their painful past? And will they be given another chance to pursue their love for one another?
Since I Found You · 2018Since I Found You
2018
SeriesDramaComedy
Five people looking for different kinds of love—the tough boss, the reliable practicumer, the career-driven assistant, the hardworking secretary, and the humorous company driver. Failures might stop them in their search, but love finds its way.
Kahit Konting Pagtingin · 2013Kahit Konting Pagtingin
2013
SeriesComedyDrama
Kahit Konting Pagtingin is a Philippine television drama that aired on ABS-CBN from January 28 to April 12, 2013 replacing Aryana and worldwide on TFC on January 29, 2013. Starring Angeline Quinto, Paulo Avelino, and Sam Milby.
How to Move On in 30 Days · 2022How to Move On in 30 Days
★ 4.02022
SeriesComedy
Unceremoniously dumped by her influencer boyfriend, a young and dedicated talent handler vows to move on from him within 30 days. She chronicles her journey in her own vlog and later hires a fake boyfriend in hopes of fully healing from heartbreak.