John Arcilla

Not to be confused with Johnny Arcilla.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Gonzales and the surname or paternal family name is Arcilla.
John Arcilla
Arcilla in February 2024
Born
Romeo Gonzales Arcilla

(1966-06-24) June 24, 1966 (age 58)
Quezon City, Philippines
Other namesRenato Hipolito
Alma materSaint Joseph's College of Quezon City
OccupationActor
Years active1989–present
AgentStar Magic (2021–present)
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)

Romeo "John" Gonzales-Arcilla[1] (born June 24, 1966) is a Filipino actor.[2][3][4] He won Best Actor awards at the 78th Venice International Film Festival and the Gawad Urian Awards for his performance in On the Job: The Missing 8.[5] He is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. He played the role of Antonio Luna in the historical drama film Heneral Luna, Hagorn in the fantasy drama television series Encantadia, Renato Hipolito in the action drama television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, Carlos Fiero in the drama revenge television series Dirty Linen, and President Eleazar Sagrado in the drama thriller telvision series Pamilya Sagrado.

Early life and education

John Arcilla was born in Quezon City, Philippines to Filipino parents, Dominador Gil Alemania Arcilla and Eustaquia Gonzales, a descendant of President Manuel L. Quezon. Arcilla and his family moved to his mother's hometown in Baler, Aurora due to the declaration of martial law in 1972. Arcilla began to show interest in acting at age 7.[6][7][8][9]

He was a member of the community-based Philippine Educational Theater Association-Metropolitan Teen Theater League (PETA-MTTL).[10] In 1986 he graduated from Saint Joseph's College of Quezon City (SJCQC).[6] He was also an acting scholar of the Actors Workshop Foundation under Laurice Guillen, Johnny Delgado, and Leo Martinez from 1987 to 1990.[11]

Career

1988–1996: Theater debut and early television work

Arcilla joined Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas in 1988 and was a member until 1989. There, he was trained by stage director and National Artist for Theater, Tony Mabesa. From 1989 to 1990, Arcilla worked as a casting director for Foote, Cone & Belding.[12]

From 1991 to 1997, Arcilla was a resident actor and senior member of Tanghalang Pilipino's Actor Company, the resident theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.[13] At the Cultural Center, he played lead roles in several productions, including Orosman and Zafira, Walang Sugat, and Ryan Cayabyab's Rizal musical trilogy: El Filibusterismo in 1993, Noli Me Tángere in 1995, and Illustrado in 1996.[14][11] Arcilla was also part of the main cast of Rama at Sita, a 1999 Filipino musical adapted from the Indian epic Ramayana. In 2000, Arcilla became a guest actor for Repertory Philippines and played Valentin in Kiss of the Spider Woman.[15][16]

Arcilla has also been in various television commercials for brands including Tide and Gold Eagle, and companies such as National Steel Corporation and Development Bank of the Philippines. Arcilla gained exposure through a 1994 TV commercial for Purefoods with the slogan "Coffee na lang, dear" ("Just coffee, dear"), which led to his involvement in more projects outside theater.[17][11]

Arcilla appeared in various television shows in 1987, including the variety show Goin' Bananas as a "gag artist", as well as in the drama anthologies Lovingly Yours, Helen and Star Drama Theater Presents.[18]

1993–2009: Career expansion and recognition

One of Arcilla's early film appearances was as a photojournalist covering the release of political detainees in Lino Brocka's Orapronobis (Fight for Us, 1989). Arcilla had a bigger role in Raymond Red's first full-length feature, Bayani in 1992. Arcilla played General Mariano Noriel, who was a member of the War Council that oversaw Andrés Bonifacio's case in 1897.

In Sakay (1993), Arcilla played General Leon Villafuerte, the revolutionary chief of staff in Macario Sakay's Tagalog Republic. Arcilla's film break was in Sa 'Yo Lamang (1995), where he played Hector, the loving elder brother of Andrew (played by Richard Gomez). Arcilla won Best Actor at the 1996 Manila Film Festival for his role as Lino in the film Mulanay. A year later, he starred in Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin and won a Best Supporting Actor Award at the Gawad Urian.

From 1998 to 2005, Arcilla starred in several supporting roles in film and television, including the 2000 drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo, the 2003 action-crime drama, Basta't Kasama Kita, and 2005 fantasy drama, Sugo. He played the lead role in the film adaptation of Tony Perez' play about infidelity, Sa North Diversion Road. Arcilla and co-star Irma Adlawan had also performed in the theater version. They were each nominated at the 2006 Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) respectively.[19]

In 2006, Arcilla starred in the film Compound. He was nominated for a Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) at the 2007 Golden Screen Award and earned a nomination for Movie Actor of the Year at the Star Awards for Movies. In 2009 he earned his third Gawad Urian nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the film Manila Skies.

2010s

Arcilla starred in three films in 2010: the indie film Halaw, for which he won a Best Actor Award at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival,[20] Amigo, an American-Filipino drama film based on the Philippine–American War, and Petrang Kabayo, a comedy-drama. He returned to television in 2010 in the suspense drama Magkaribal. In 2011, he played supporting characters in two television shows, Machete and Mana Po. He was also in two films, Thelma and No Other Woman.

Arcilla had a cameo role in the 2012 spy thriller The Bourne Legacy, playing the head security guard.[21] He also played Mariano Trias in the Emilio Aguinaldo biopic, El Presidente. Arcilla was also in the cast of Lilet Never Happened, which won the Best Cast Ensemble at the 2013 International Film Festival Manhattan.

In 2013, he starred in the British-Filipino independent film Metro Manila which was selected as the British entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards. Arcilla earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 16th British Independent Film Awards.[22] Metro Manila won the Audience Award from the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. It also received a nomination for Best Foreign Film at the 2014 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards.

In 2014, Arcilla was part of the cast of Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect. He was also in episodes of Magpakailanman and Maalaala Mo Kaya.

In 2015, Arcilla played General Antonio Luna in the historical biopic film, Heneral Luna. To prepare for the role, he analyzed the positive and negative sides of Antonio Luna's personality, taking note of his temper and vulnerability.[23][24] The film broke the record for highest-grossing Filipino historical film of all time.[25] For his performance as Luna, Arcilla won the Best Actor Award at the 34th Film Academy of the Philippines. He also received a Best Actor nomination at the 10th Asian Film Awards. Owing to the popularity of his role as Antonio Luna, Arcilla would later reprise or parody his role as the general in various television commercials.[26]

In 2016, Arcilla was part of the cast of Mikhail Red's Birdshot, where he played the senior police officer Mendoza. For his role, Arcilla won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 2018 Film Academy of the Philippines. Birdshot was the Philippines' entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards. He also starred in the short film Supot, directed by Phil Giordano.[27][28] Arcilla won the Craft Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2017 First Run Festival, New York.

From 2017 to 2022, Arcilla played Renato "Buwitre" Hipolito, the main antagonist in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, a power-hungry and corrupt government official.

In 2019, Arcilla made two horror movies, Second Coming and Kuwaresma. He also starred in the comedy film, The Panti Sisters, where he played Don Emilio, the stern father of three gay sons. Arcilla was also part of the main cast of the Filipino adaptation of the Korean film Miracle in Cell No 7, where he played the prison warden Johnny San Juan.

2020s

In 2020, Arcilla played the lead role as Fernando Suarez in the biographical film, Suarez: The Healing Priest. He received a nomination as Best Actor in a Leading Role for the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and won the Best Actor of the Year at the 37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[29]

In 2021, Arcilla starred in Erik Matti's On the Job: The Missing 8 as the journalist Narciso "Sisoy" Salas, a role for which he won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.

He also appeared in two other films in 2021, Big Night! and A Hard Day. Big Night! is a dark comedy that tackles the "war on drugs" in the Philippines. A Hard Day is a Filipino adaptation of the 2014 Korean action-thriller film of the same title. Both were entries at the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival where Arcilla earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for both films. He received a Best Supporting Actor Award for A Hard Day from the 24th Gawad Pasado in 2022.[30]

In 2022, Arcilla starred in the suspense thriller film Reroute. Arcilla was also in a romantic comedy, How to Move on in 30 Days, a TV series streamed via the YouTube Channel of ABS-CBN Entertainment. Arcilla played Carlos Fiero, the main antagonist on ABS-CBN's 2023 drama series Dirty Linen.[31][32] Arcilla also starred in Jun Lana's Ten Little Mistresses,[33] a murder mystery/comedy. In September 2023, Arcilla became the host for the TV5 game show SpinGo.[34]

In 2024, Arcilla played a dad to a gay wrestler in Fuchsia Libre from Mavx Productions.[35]

Filmography

Television / Digital series

Year Title Role Notes Network Source
1989–1992 That's Entertainment Himself / Co-host / Performer Thursday Group Member
GMA Network
1992–1994
1995–1997 		Valiente Froilan / Benjie Special Participation
ABS-CBN
GMA Network
1995–2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Fidel Chavez / Benny / Tatay / Papa 14 episodes
ABS-CBN
1996 Bayani Marcelo H. del Pilar Episode: "Marcelo H. del Pilar"
1999 G-mik Cesar Rivera Extended Cast
2000–2002 Pangako Sa 'Yo Simon Barcial Supporting cast
2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita Godofredo "Prince" Gonzales
Buttercup Orly Supporting Cast
2004–2005 SCQ Reload: OK Ako! Dennis Roxas
2005–2017 Magpakailanman Mang Ente / Tatay Ador / Berto / Manny / Ricardo / Hector / Chito / Sergio 9 episodes
GMA Network
2005–2006 Sugo Romeo Supporting Cast
2006–2007 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Mang Tony
ABS-CBN
2006–2008 Abt Ur Luv Ramon Brondial Guest Cast
2007 Pangarap na Bituin Benedict Tuazon Main Cast
Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal Ronald Tagle
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Lard Episode: "The Palace of the Dwarves"
GMA Network
2007–2008 Boys Nxt Door Buboy's father Recurring Cast
2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino Alejandro Bayani Guest Cast
I Am KC Himself Co-host
ABS-CBN
2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko King Guest Cast
GMA Network
May Bukas Pa Eduardo Chapter Nine: Search
ABS-CBN
2010 Magkaribal Hermes Agustin Supporting Cast / Protagonist
Habang May Buhay Manuel Corpuz Supporting Cast
2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Alfonso
GMA Network
Pepito Manaloto Luis Guest Role
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po Vino Dela Paz
ABS-CBN
2011–2012 Wansapanataym Fidel Sandoval / Tatay / Daddy 4 episodes
2011 Mula sa Puso Don Fernando Pereira Sr. Special Participation
2012 My Beloved Romeo Quijano Guest Cast
GMA Network
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin Juanito Falcon Supporting Cast
ABS-CBN
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Donato Salvador Main Cast
2012–2013 A Beautiful Affair Leopoldo "Epong" Riego Supporting Cast
2013 Be Careful With My Heart Wedding Priest Guest Cast
Apoy sa Dagat Odessa's father Special Participation
One Day, Isang Araw Eduardo Episode: "Gamer Girl"
GMA Network
Genesis Fredirico "Fred" de Guzman Special Guest
2014 Pure Love Peter Santos Supporting Cast
ABS-CBN
2015 Oh My G! Joe "Daddy-Ninong" Luna
2016 The Story of Us Danillo "Danny" Manalo
That's My Amboy Joselito "Lito" Tapang
GMA Network
2016–2017 Encantadia Hagorn Main Cast / Antagonist
2017–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Renato "Buwitre" Hipolito
ABS-CBN
Kapamilya Channel
[36]
2018 Barangay 143 Coach B (Roberto "Bobby" Sebastián Sr.) Main Cast
GMA Network
2019 Ipaglaban Mo Pedring Episode: "Gayuma"
ABS-CBN
2020 Bangon Talentadong Pinoy Himself Talent Scout
TV5
2022 How to Move On in 30 Days Mon (Jen's father) Special Participation / Protagonist
Kapamilya Channel
It's Showtime Himself Hurado (guest judge)
2023 Dirty Linen Carlos Fiero Main Cast / Primary Antagonist
ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Co-host / Performer
SpinGo Himself Game Show Host
TV5
 [34]
2024 Black Rider Albert Z. Libanan Guest Cast (uncredited role)
GMA Network
Pamilya Sagrado Sen. Eleazar "Elias" Sagrado Main Cast / Protagonist
Kapamilya Channel, TV5
A2Z, Jeepney TV
2025 Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan Julio Figueroa Supporting Cast / Antagonist
GMA Network
 [37]

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1989 Orapronobis Photojournalist
1992 Bayani Mariano Noriel
1993 Sakay Gen. Leon Villafuerte
1995 Sa'yo Lamang Hector
1996 Mulanay Lino Manila Film Festival Best Actor
Nominated – Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor

Featured at the 1999 Southeast Asian Film Festival

1997 Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin Polding Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor

Featured at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival

1999 Batang Pro Milet's father Based on Bienvenido Noriega's Palanca award-winning play (1983 – Dulang Ganap ang Haba, Second Place)
Burger Boys Sir. Fernando Ayala
Ekis: Walang Tatakas George
2000 Ang Babaeng Putik Lt. Ramil
Anino Man in black Short film

Palme d'Or for Short Film at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival

Biyaheng Langit Berto
Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya
2001 Trip Joboy and Celine's Dad
2002 Sana Totoo Na Carlo
Diskarte Insp. John Gomez
Forevermore Ronaldo
2003 Ligaya...Katumbas ng Buhay
2004 Now That I Have You Oscar Morelos
2005 Sa North Diversion Road Man Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor at the 2006 Golden Screen Award
2006 Compound Virgilio delos Reyes Short film
2007 A Love Story Steve
2008 Ay Ayeng
2009 Villa Estrella Dave
Himpapawid (Manila Skies) Crispin Nominated – Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor

Nominated for the Tokyo Grand Prix at the 2009 Tokyo International Film Festival

Best Screenplay and Best Film – Young Critics Circle, Philippines

2010 Halaw (Ways of the Sea) Hernand Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Best Actor in New Breed Full Length Feature
Nominated – Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor

Won the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Special Mention Award at the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival, the first Filipino film to do so

Amigo Nenong Screened at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival

Featured at the 2011 Asian American International Film Festival in New York

Petrang Kabayo Poldo
2011 Thelma Aldo Molino
No Other Woman Mario dela Costa
Huling Araw ng Pagsisilbi Short film
2012 The Bourne Legacy Joseph Hollywood movie debut – Cameo role
Lilet Never Happened James Best Cast Ensemble at the 2013 International Film Festival Manhattan
El Presidente Mariano Trías
2013 Metro Manila Douglas Ong Nominated – British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated – Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor

Audience Award: World Dramatic from the 2013 Sundance Film Festival

Nominated for Best Film Not in the English Language at the 67th British Academy Film Awards

Nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 2014 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards

2014 Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect Col. Jose Ramos
2015 Heneral Luna Gen. Antonio Luna Best Actor at the 2016 Film Academy of the Philippines
Pamanhikan Raynaldo Hernandez Sr. Programmer's Award at the 2016 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival held in Oregon

Audience Choice Award at the 2016 Ithaca Pan Asian American Film Festival

Best Screenplay at the 2013 Vail Film Festival

2016 Birdshot Mendoza Best Supporting Actor at the 2018 Film Academy of the Philippines

Best Film Award in the Asian Future Category at the 2016 Tokyo International Film Festival

Best Cinematography at the 2018 Entertainment Editors Awards from The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors

Supot Itoy Best Supporting Actor, Craft Award from the 2017 First Run Festival held in New York

Best Cinematography at the 2017 First Run Festival held in New York

Best Screenplay at the 2016 New York Screenplay Contest

World Premiere at the 21st Busan International Film Festival

2019 Second Coming Priest
Kuwaresma Arturo Fajardo
The Panti Sisters Don Emilio y Panti Nominated for Best Supporting Actor in the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
Miracle in Cell No. 7 Johnny San Juan This is an adaptation of the 2013 Korean film with the same title directed by Hwan-kyung Lee.
2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest Fernando Suarez Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival[38]

Movie Actor of the Year at the 37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[39]

2021 On the Job: The Missing 8 Narciso "Sisoy" Salas Volpi Cup for Best Actor in the 78th Venice International Film Festival[40]

Best Actor at the 2022 Gawad Urian[41]

Best Picture at the 2022 Gawad Urian[42]

Nominated for Best TV Movie/Miniseries at the 2022 Emmy Awards[43]

Philippines' official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards[44]

Nomination for Best Actor of the Year at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[45]

Won as Best Film and Best Ensemble Acting of the Year at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[46]

Big Night! Donato Rapido Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival[47]

Best Picture at the 2022 Gawad Urian[48]

Best Film Award at the 19th Asian Film Festival[49]

A Hard Day Lieutenant Ace "Alas" Franco Nominated as Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival[50]

Best Supporting Actor from the 24th Gawad Pasado (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro)[51]

Nomination for Best Supporting Actor of the Year at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[45]

This is an adaptation of the 2014 Korean action thriller film with the same title directed by Kim Seong-hun.

2022 Reroute[52] Gemo Best Actor Nomination for the 71st FAMAS Awards.[53]

Best Supporting Actor from the LUNA Awards 2023.[54]

2023 Ten Little Mistresses[55] Valentin Esposo The film is Amazon's first-ever original Filipino film available on Prime Video.
Penduko[56] Apo Tisot
2024 Fuchsia Libre[35] Danilo Malvar

Awards and nominations

Arcilla has earned numerous acting awards and nominations in the Philippines and abroad. In 2013, Arcilla received his first international acting nomination as Best Supporting Actor at the British Independent Film Awards for the film Metro Manila. In 2016, he earned a Best Actor nomination at the Asian Film Awards for the film Heneral Luna.

In 2017, Arcilla received his first international Best Supporting Actor Craft Award from the First Run Festival for the short film Supot. In 2021, Arcilla was awarded the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival for the film On the Job: The Missing 8.

Arcilla received a Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in the film Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin from Gawad Urian in 1997. Director Jerrold Tarog cast Arcilla in the leading role of his film Heneral Luna after seeing his performance as the devil's advocate in Anino, and in Metro Manila.

Arcilla was awarded the Dangal ng Aurora by his home province in 2005 for his work in theater, film, and television.[57] In 2009, he also received an Outstanding Citizen Award from the municipality of San Luis, Aurora for his achievements in the field of performing arts.

For performance in film and television

Year Award-giving Body Category Work Result
1996 Manila Film Festival Best Actor Mulanay Won
1997 Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin Won
2006 Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) On The North Diversion Road Nominated
2007 Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Compound Nominated
Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year Nominated
2009 Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Manila Skies Nominated
2010 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival Best Actor (New Breed) Halaw Won
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya – "Cross" episode Nominated
2013 16th British Independent Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Metro Manila Nominated
2016 2016 Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Film Actor[58] Heneral Luna Won
14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Gantimpalang Dr. Jaime G. Ang
Presidential Jury Award for Film[59] 		Won
Highest Merit on Film Performance Won
10th Asian Film Awards Best Actor[60] Nominated
34th Film Academy of the Philippines Awards Best Actor Won
MEDIA WORKS Commexcel Student Choice Awards of San Juan De Letran Actor of the Year Won
Pangasinan Government URDUJA Film Festival[61] Best Actor Heneral Luna Won
Gawad Filipino Awards Pinakamahusay na Aktor sa Telebisyon[62] Encantadia Won
2017 Craft Award from the 2017 First Run Festival held in New York Best Supporting Actor Supot Won
2020 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor in a Leading Role Suarez: The Healing Priest Nominated
2021 78th Venice Film Festival Volpi Cup for Best Actor[63] On the Job: The Missing 8 Won
Lion HearTV Royal Lion Awards On the Job: The Missing 8 Won
GEMS (Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students) 6th GEMS Awards

Natatanging Hiyas ng Sining sa Pelikula (Outstanding Medal in the Field of Film)

On the Job: The Missing 8 Won
Esquire Philippines Actor of the Year On the Job: The Missing 8 Won
Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor[64] Big Night! Won
A Hard Day Nominated
2022 Manila Bulletin MB Uplift Awards for Entertainment[65] On the Job: The Missing 8 Won
Film Development Council of the Philippines 2022 Camera Obscura Artistic Excellence Award for Film On the Job: The Missing 8 Won
Society of Filipino Film Reviewers 2022 Best Lead Performance, 2nd Rebyu Awards On the Job: The Missing 8 Won
National Commission for Culture and the Arts 2022 Ani ng Dangal para sa Cinema[66] On the Job: The Missing 8 Won
2022 Golden Laurel Media Awards Best Drama Actor FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Nominated
FAMAS Awards[67] Best Supporting Actor Big Night! Nominated
Best Supporting Actor A Hard Day Nominated
ContentAsia Awards[68] Best Male Lead in a TV Programme On the Job: The Missing 8 Nominated
Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards[69] Best Supporting Actor of the Year Big Night! Won
Asian Academy Creative Awards[70] Best Actor in a Leading Role – National Winner (Philippines) On the Job: The Missing Eight Won
Gawad Urian Awards[71] Best Actor On the Job: the Missing Eight Won
Best Supporting Actor Big Night! Nominated
Best Supporting Actor A Hard Day Nominated
Jeepney TV[72] Fave Best Supporting Actor FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Won
24th Gawad Pasado (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro[73] Best Supporting Actor A Hard Day Won
5th EDDYS from the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd)[74] Best Actor On the Job: The Missing Eight Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Big Night! Nominated
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television[75] Best Drama Supporting Actor FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Nominated
37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[76] Movie Actor of the Year

Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: "Yakapin Mo Ako" performed by John Arcilla[77]

Suarez: The Healing Priest Won
38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies[78] Movie Actor of the Year On the Job: The Missing Eight Nominated
Supporting Actor of the Year A Hard Day Nominated
71st FAMAS Awards[53] Best Actor Reroute Nominated
LUNA Awards 2023[54] Best Supporting Actor Reroute Won
Tag Media Chicago[79] Best Actor[80] Dirty Linen Won
9th Rawr Awards Actor of the Year[81] Dirty Linen Nominated
Favorite TV Host[82] SpinGo Nominated
6th Gawad LaSallianeta Most Outstanding Actor in Drama Series[83] Dirty Linen Nominated
Most Outstanding Film Actor[84] Ten Little Mistresses Nominated
2024 26th Gawad Pasado Most Outstanding Actor in Television[85] Dirty Linen Won

Other awards and recognitions

Year Award-giving Body Honor/Recognition Given
2005 Aurora Province Government Dangal ng Aurora
2009 Outstanding Citizens of San Luis, Aurora
2012 City of Marikina Sapatos Festival Walk of Fame
2015 City of Parañaque Meritorious contribution in the field of performing arts
2016 PMPC Star Awards 2016 Male Face of the Night
University of Makati AGHAM Theater Company Gawad Malayang Pilipino[86]
John Clements Youth for Leadership Summit Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture
City of Manila PARANGAL ARAW NG MAYNILA

Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan para sa Pelikula (Arkitektura, Eskultura, Musika, Dula sa Tanghalan, Pintura, Makabagong Pamaraan, at Diwa ng Lahi)

YES! Magazine Most Beautiful Stars

Idol

PEOPLE ASIA People of the Year Award[87]
GAWAD AMERIKA Awards Most Outstanding Performance for Theater TV and Film
The PEP Awards Editors' Choice: Breakout Star of the Year
Walk of Fame Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame Star[88]
Inding-indie Golden Choice Award 3rd Inding-indie Short Film Festival 2016 Pinaka-dalubhasang Artista
2019 Film Development Council of the Philippines Luminaries of Philippine Cinema
2021 Tatler Asia Asia's Most Influential List[89]
2022 Stargate, People Asia People of the Year 2022[90]
Film Development Council of the Philippines A-List Award[91]
Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino[92] Kampeon ng Wika (larang ng pelikula, telebisyon, at teatro)
National Commission for Culture and the Arts-Philippine Cultural Education Program Certificate of Recognition for the 6th Bantula International Conference on Culture-based Education and Research[93]
World Class Philippines[94] World Class Philippine Awards in the field of Performing Arts – Acting
2023 Torch Excellence Awards[95] Outstanding and Inspiring TV and Movie Actor of the Year

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