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John Lapus

John Lapus

Actor, also director, writer and producer · Born July 7, 1973 (53) · Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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 Tomasino. He appeared in numerous ABS-CBN shows and often 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. He returned to his originally home network ABS-CBN. He had been casted first at Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig, Kahit Konting Pagtingin and now at Mirabella which he was known as Paeng Robles, foster father of Mirabella.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 7, 1973 (53)
From
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Works as
Actor, also director, writer and producer
Titles
21 on MovieCove · 102 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 2% in 30 days

What are John Lapus' films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
47%
Self
26%
Morality
16%
Survival
8%
Power
2%
Society
2%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeParenthood2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 11 · Serious 4 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 12 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 7 · Charged 7 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 6 of 10 analyzed roles.

Ally
6 of 10
Mentor
2 of 10
Threshold guardian
1 of 10
Hero
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
6
Warm
6
Romantic
4
Tense
4
Absurd
3
Other
14

How their films linger

Feel-good11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch John Lapus' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 21 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for John Lapus' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

102 credits, 21 with a MovieCove page.

  • Multwoh (Patay Na Patay Sa'yo) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Judith

  • Balai de Moño (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Cora Co

  • Call Me Mother(2025)

    as Mama M

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Un/Happy for You(2024)

    as JP

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Road Trip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Michael

  • Beks Days Of Our Lives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 16 episodes · Director

  • How to Move On in 30 Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 60 episodes · as Sir Elly

  • Takas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Love Is Color Blind(2021)

    as Tita Vicky

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Barumbadings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Paano ang Pasko? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 94 episodes · as Kitty

  • The Woman in the Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Celebrity Host

  • M&M: The Mall The Merrier(2019)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Pang MMK(2018)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Abay Babes(2018)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Girl Allergic to WiFi(2018)

    as Alex/Doctor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Kasal(2018)

    as Anton

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Since I Found You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 85 episodes · as Kap. Ronwaldo Cobarrubias / Watashi

  • Working Beks(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • This Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Echorsis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Kristoff De Villa

  • Buy Now, Die Later (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Pippa

  • Resureksyon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Doble Kara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 381 episodes · as Itoy Delgado

  • Dish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Iggy Moda

  • Flight 666 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Iggy Moda

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Iggy Moda

  • Snake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Iggy Moda

  • Moron 5.2: The Transformation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Beckie

  • Da Possessed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Chemerut

  • Mirabella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 73 episodes · as Rafael "Paeng" Amarillo

  • Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Bar Manager

  • Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Poor/Beggar

  • Call Center Girl(2013)

    as Ritchie

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Ang huling henya(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Must Be... Love(2013)

    as Baby Martinez

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Kahit Konting Pagtingin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 53 episodes · as Milo Santiago

  • Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Tita Che / Pink Hulk

  • Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • 24/7 in Love(2012)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Posas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as complainant

  • Of All the Things(2012)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme(2012)

    as Reception Host

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Together Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 70 episodes · as George

  • The Mommy Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Diyoga

  • Moron 5 and the Crying Lady(2012)

    as Beckie

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Won't Last a Day Without You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as DJ Ram

  • Temptation Island(2011)

    as Joshua

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Who's That Girl? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Bert

  • My Valentine Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Korean Male Soldier (segment "Gunaw")

  • Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Malay

  • Shake Rattle & Roll 12 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Malay (segment "Isla")

  • Super Inday and the Golden Bibe(2010)

    as Golden Bibe

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Astro Mayabang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mama Suk

  • Petrang Kabayo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mrs. Woo

  • Mamarazzi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mandy

  • Here Comes the Bride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Toffee

  • Ang Panday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Kruma

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 11 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Basil (segment "Ukay-Ukay")

  • Ukay-Ukay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Basti

  • Full House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 65 episodes · as Chicky

  • Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as John Lapus

  • Manila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Mitch

  • Emergency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Julius

  • Shake Rattle & Roll X(2008)

    as Julius (segment "Emergency")

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • 100 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Host

  • Luna Mystika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 80 episodes · as Karya

  • Loving You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Erich

  • Ako si Kim Samsoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 75 episodes · as Marcus

  • Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Christmas Tree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Yaya Sonny

  • Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sanny (segment "Christmas Tree")

  • Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sugar

  • Ang cute ng ina mo!(2007)

    as Junjun

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Agent X44 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Vaklava

  • Binibining K (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Rommel

  • Bathhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Lloyd

  • Wag D'yan, Wag D'yan, May Kiliti Ako D'yan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Nardo

  • Grandma's House 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Richie

  • 'Til Death Do Us Part (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 73 episodes · as Dash

  • Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Bogs

  • Doubt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • My First Romance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Tiger (segment "One Love")

  • My Dream Is to Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • If You Are But a Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sugar

  • Mahal Kita: Final Answer! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Buhay Kamao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Badong

  • Ano Bang Meron Ka? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Jackie

  • Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Sweet

  • Anak(2000)

    as Sing-Along Bar Host 1

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Dito Sa Puso Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Jackie

  • Mrs. Montero's Paramour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Zorro

  • Notoryus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Creative Consultant

  • Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gay Prostitute

  • Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Badang

  • Flames: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Stage Director (segment "Tameme")

  • Kiliti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Roda

  • Wanted Perfect Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Tootsie

  • Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Court Jester

  • Bernal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Bernardo Bernardo

Career shape

Star power in the 9th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 101 titles, 100 of them dated from 1996 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Ang cute ng ina mo! (2007)

$1.7M worldwide

Highest rated

Love Is Color Blind (2021)

Midcredits 76th

Most popular right now

Call Me Mother (2025)

Film career

  • 2018Screen debut· The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting98 of 101: 98 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score52ndDirecting2 of 101: 1 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 101: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 101: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1990s10 · 9 acting · 1 crew2000s33 · acting2010s45 · 44 acting · 1 crew2020s12 · 11 acting · 1 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do John Lapus' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 44th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 21 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 21 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive14
  • Cult Classic2
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Ang huling henya (2013)

99th percentile spread · 50% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Anak (2000)

Midcredits 90th · 76% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does John Lapus work with?

People who share at least 2 of John Lapus' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles