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Ian Veneracion

Ian Veneracion

Actor · Born February 7, 1975 (51) · Manila, Philippines

Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (born on February 7, 1975, in Manila), popularly known as Ian Veneracion, is a Filipino actor known for starring in the film The Achy Breaky Hearts (2016) and the ABS-CBN television series Pangako Sa’Yo (2015).

Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 7, 1975 (51)
From
Manila, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 67 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 37 days to Oct 26Up 4% in 30 days

What are Ian Veneracion's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
40%
Survival
25%
Self
20%
Power
7%
Society
6%
Morality
3%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 2 · Intense 3

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 3 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Hero
1 of 3
Herald
1 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
5
Tense
4
Dread
3
Warm
3
Bittersweet
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

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 Ian Veneracion's films?

As of October 24, 2026, none of Ian Veneracion's 9 MovieCove titles is streaming on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Ian Veneracion's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

67 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.

  • Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · as Fr. Tom Carillo

  • Incognito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 128 episodes · as Gregorio Paterno / Greg / Contractor / Noah

  • Nanahimik ang Gabi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Chief

  • One Good Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dale Sta. Maria

  • B&B: The Story of the Battle of Brody & Brandy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Block Z(2020)

    as Mario

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • My Single Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 6 episodes · as Chester / Chester Estero

  • Make It with You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 45 episodes · as Ted / Teodoro Villarica

  • Unbreakable(2019)

    as Bene

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Paglisan(2018)

    as Crisanto

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bliss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Carlo 2

  • Ilawod (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • A Love to Last (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 183 episodes · as Anton

  • The Achy Breaky Hearts(2016)

    as Ryan

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • All You Need Is Pag-ibig(2015)

    as Eric

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Promise(2015)

    Show 190 episodes · as Eduardo Buenavista

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Feng Shui 2(2014)

    as Doug

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Once a Princess(2014)

    as Dr. Cary Jamieson

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Puti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Amir Luna

  • Got to Believe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 140 episodes · as Jaime "Bunny Bear" Manansala

  • Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 63 episodes · as Redentor "Red" Manrique

  • El Presidente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Gen. Ernesto Aguirre

  • Segunda mano(2011)

    as Ivan's Father

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Maria la del Barrio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 145 episodes · as Fernando Dela Vega

  • I Heart You, Pare! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 78 episodes · as Ramon Castillo

  • Trudis Liit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 90 episodes · as Bogart Perez

  • First Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 78 episodes · as Robert Gomez

  • Totoy Bato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 93 episodes · as Miguel Velarde

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

    Actor

  • Joaquin Bordado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 108 episodes · as Jerome Apacible / Miguel Aguila

  • Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Taong Paniki

  • Lastikman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 89 episodes · as Agaddon

  • Moments of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ricardo

  • Tinig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 68 episodes · as Juan Miguel

  • Pinoy/Blonde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • inter.m@tes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Darating ang Umaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 183 episodes · as Jaime Abelardo "Abel" Reverente

  • Lapu-Lapu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sebastian Del Cano

  • Sgt. Maderazo : Bayad na Pati Kaluluwa Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • 'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Unfaithful Wife 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Jimmy

  • Armadong Hudas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

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

    as Father Tunggol

  • Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Leonardo

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

    as Guevarra

  • Vampire’s Kiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Totoy Hitman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Ben Balasador: Akin Ang Huling Alas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Ben Balasador

  • Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas na Iniwan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Pedrito Masangkay

  • Pugoy – Hostage: Davao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Felipe Pugoy

  • Sgt. Bobby Aguilar: You Only Have One Life! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sgt. Bobby Aguilar

  • Rodel Sta. Cruz: Halang Ang Bituka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Rodel Sta. Cruz

  • Boy Praning: Utak Pulbura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Bukas... Tatakpan ka ng Dyaryo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Billy

  • Alyas Baby Face (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Kristobal (Tinik sa Korona) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Devil's Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Devon

  • Pardina At Ang Mga Duwende (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Felino

  • One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Hiwaga Sa Balete Drive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Jonathan

  • Black Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Di Bale na Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Anthony

  • A Love to Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

A full career of 67 titles, 66 of them dated from 1987 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Unbreakable (2019)

$139K worldwide

Highest rated

Unbreakable (2019)

Midcredits 71st

Most popular right now

The Promise (2015)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting67 of 67: 67 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score45th

By decade

1980s7 · acting1990s19 · acting2000s13 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s8 · acting

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 Ian Veneracion's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 41st percentile, the median of all 8; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 9 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic2
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

The Promise (2015)

92nd percentile spread · 22% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Unbreakable (2019)

Midcredits 71st · 59% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 25. 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 Ian Veneracion work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ian Veneracion's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Marizel Samson-Martinez shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers