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John Wayne Sace

John Wayne Sace
Born
John Wayne Celeridad Sace

(1989-05-09) May 9, 1989 (age 35)
Other namesJohn W. Sace
Jawe
Occupation(s)Actor, dancer
Years active1999–2024
AgentStar Magic (2002–2015)

John Wayne Sace (born May 9, 1989) is a Filipino character actor and dancer. He first rose to prominence from being a former child actor to a teen idol.

Personal life

Sace was raised by his grandparents while his immediate family is residing in the United States. Sace was once separated from his non-showbiz wife but later reunited, with whom he has three children.

Career

Sace was a member of ABS-CBN network's talent label, Star Magic. He started off as a child actor and later became a member of the defunct ASAP boy dance group AnimE along with Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, Mhyco Aquino, Sergio Garcia, Emman Abeleda and Mico Aytona.[1] His also starred in several soap operas before acting career tapered off in the 2010s.[2]

He returned to mainstream acting on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano in 2021.[3]

Controversies

On October 12, 2016, Sace was injured, while his friend died, after a shooting incident in Pasig.[4] Sace and Eric Sabino, his deceased companion, were on the Philippine National Police watchlist for supposed involvement in illegal drugs use and trafficking.[5][6]

On October 29, 2024, Sace was arrested at a motel on suspicion of fatally shooting a friend in Pasig the previous day.[1] Sace had previously been imprisoned due to a domestic dispute and suffered from drug addiction.[7]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
1999 Tabing Ilog Young James
2000 Sine'skwela Emilio
2003 Wansapanataym Omeng Episode: "Magic Paintbrush"
2003–2015; 2021–2024 ASAP Himself Segment: "Anim-E/Anime"
2003 Home Along Da Reels Teddy Ver
2004 Spirits Lloyd
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya EJ Episode: "Typewriter"
2005 Qpids Himself
2006 Your Song Presents: Akin Ka Na Lang Paolo
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya Erwin Episode: "Posas"
2006 Sa Piling Mo Russel
2006 Star Magic Presents: Bongga Anton
2006 Love Spell Presents: Home Switch Home TJ
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya Michael Episode: "Rugby"
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya Johnson Episode: "Feeding Bottle"
2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 PJ Avellino
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Sherwin / Shawie Episode: "Mesa"
2009 May Bukas Pa Arnel
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya James Episode: "Chess"
2010 Habang May Buhay Christopher
2011 Guns and Roses Young Abel [5]
2012 Lorenzo's Time Young Vincent
2014–2015 Forevermore Kano
2015 Move It: Clash of the Streetdancers Himself — Contestant
2021 ASAP Natin 'To Himself Performance with Ang Probinsyano cast from 6th anniversary
2021–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Omar Cuevas Guest Role

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2002 Dekada '70 Bingo Bartolome [8][9]
2005 Kutob Young Lemuel
2006 Don't Give Up on Us Julius
2006 Matakot Ka Sa Karma Andres Segment: "Aparador"
2011 Pintakasi DJ [5][10]
2015 Beauty and the Bestie Waiter

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
2002 Dekada '70 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer Won [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ex-actor John Wayne Sace arrested for alleged murder of 43-year-old man – report". Rappler. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Ex-actor John Wayne Sace arrested for alleged involvement in Pasig shooting". The Philippine Star. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  3. ^ "John Wayne Sace arrested for alleged involvement in Pasig shooting". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Ex-teen Star John Wayne Sace Shot, was in Drug Watch List". ABS-CBN News. October 11, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c Agoncillo, Jodee and Allan Policarpio (12 October 2016). "Former Actor Wounded, Pal Shot Dead in Pasig". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  6. ^ "John Wayne Sace, Ligtas na Isang Araw Matapos Mabaril" (in Filipino). News5. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  7. ^ "John Wayne Sace, ikinuwento ang pagkalulong noon sa droga, karanasan sa kulungan". ABS-CBN. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  8. ^ Paredes, Andrew (2 January 2003). "Easier on the Eyes". Manila Standard. Retrieved 12 October 2016 – via Google News.
  9. ^ Riazzoli, Mirko (26 July 2016). Cronologia del Cinema (in Spanish). ISBN 9788892620087. Retrieved 13 October 2016 – via Google Books.
  10. ^ Irinco, Doreen (18 December 2011). "Erich Gonzales, John Wayne Sace Star in "Pintakasi"". MYX Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2016.