Summary
John Vic Ortiz De Guzman (born September 23, 1993)[1] is a Filipino volleyball player, actor, and singer.
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| Full name | John Vic Ortiz De Guzman | ||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||
| Born | September 23, 1993 | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||
| College / University | College of Saint Benilde | ||||||||||||||
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| Position | Opposite Spiker | ||||||||||||||
| Current club | Philippine Air Force Aguilas | ||||||||||||||
| Number | 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Early life and education edit
De Guzman lived in Laguna in his early years and became involved in various extracurricular activities. In his first year of high school, he was part of a band. In the next year, he became a dancer and, in his third year of high school studies, he started to play badminton. He attended the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde under a scholarship program.[2] He graduated with a degree in Human Resource Management.[3]
Volleyball career edit
De Guzman only took up volleyball at age 18 after his high school studies. His involvement with the sport enabled him to study at no cost at the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (CSB) as an athletic scholar. Playing for the men's volleyball team of CSB, he led his school to back-to-back Final Four appearances.[2] In his final school year as a college student he led his team in winning the men's volleyball title of NCAA Season 92. He was also named as the MVP and first best opposite spiker in his final NCAA season.[4]
De Guzman also played for the Philippines men's national volleyball team in 2015. He was included in the squad played at the 2017 and 2019 Southeast Asian Games.[5][6] He was also part of the national team, when it competed as Rebisco PH at the 2021 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship.[7]
In the club level, De Guzman has played for PLDT and the Philippine Air Force Aguilas. He played for the latter at the 2021 PNVF Champions League.[8]
Acting career edit
As a child, De Guzman had aspired to become an actor.
He then starred in Seklusyon, the sole horror film entry at the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival. He played the role of Marco, one of the four deacons in the film.[2] Marco is characterized as someone who has many secrets and De Guzman was told to express emotions through his eyes as part of playing the role.[3] He secured the role of Marco after director Erik Matti encouraged him to audition for the role. De Guzman also underwent an acting workshop having no prior acting experience.[3]
In 2017, he was cast in radio series Ang Lahat Ng Ito'y Para Sa'Yo on FBS-14.
In 2018, he was cast as one of the 24 students in the suspense-thriller film Class of 2018 directed by Charliebebs Gohetia and under T-Rex Entertainment.[9]
De Guzman signed a contract with GMA Network in September 2020, becoming a part of their talent agency GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle).[10][11] Prior to that, he tried to audition in 2018 but he was rejected.[12]
In 2022, he played the role of Dr. Kenneth 'Ken' Prado, a snobbish, judgemental, and arrogant doctor in the APEX Medical Hospital in GMA's hit drama series, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.
Personal life edit
De Guzman has a sister, who he viewed as an inspiration when he took up volleyball. He is also the maternal nephew of Lino Brocka.[2]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production | Notes |
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| 2016 | Seklusyon | Marco | Reality Entertainment | Film debut |
| 2018 | Class of 2018 | Jamir | T-Rex Entertainment | Supporting cast |
| Wild and Free | Gino | Regal Films | ||
| 2019 | Pansamantagal | Singer | Horseshoe Studios | Special participacion |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2015 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself | GMA Network | Guest (with Team Bagwis) |
| 2017–22 | Ang Lahat Ng Ito'y Para Sa'Yo | Janus Miranda "Jamir" Mendoza / Gennaro "Gino" Mendoza | AEBN | Supporting / Main role |
| 2020; 2021; 2022 | MARS Pa More | Himself | GMA Network | Guest |
| 2020 | Wish Ko Lang: Kapre | Kapre | Episode role | |
| Taste Buddies | Himself | GMA News TV | Guest (with Thia Thomalla) | |
| 2020; 2021; 2022–present | The Boobay and Tekla Show | GMA Network | Guest (2020–22); Mema Squad member (since 2022)[13] | |
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Roderick Ramsay | Supporting role | |
| 2022 | Family Feud | Himself | Contestant / Team Volleyball Philippines | |
| NCAA Season 97 volleyball tournaments | GTV | Analyst | ||
| 2022–present | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Prado | GMA Network | Supporting / Recurring role |
| 2022 | TiktoClock | Himself | Guest | |
| 2023 | Regal Studio Presents: Time Out | Gelo | Episode role | |
| Open 24/7 | Rico | Guest |
Discography edit
| Year | Title | Label | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Mahal Kita Pero Teka Muna | Ivory Music & Video | [14] |
References edit
- ^ "Chalk Campus Crush: Get To Know College Of St. Benilde's Johnvic de Guzman". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Rola, Alyssa (December 28, 2016). "CSB's John Vic De Guzman goes from volleyball scholar to MMFF star". Rappler. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ a b c Mendoza, Ruel (December 27, 2016). "Newbies John Vic de Guzman and JR Versales take the plunge as actors in Seklusyon". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ Lozada, Mei-Lin (February 7, 2017). "Johnvic de Guzman caps college career with NCAA title, two individual awards". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "PVL MVP Abdilla leads SEAG-bound men's volley squad". The Philippine Star. June 14, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ Cabildo, Leigh Nald (October 22, 2021). "John Vic de Guzman on PH men's volleyball progress: 'Hindi na lista'". Rappler. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (October 14, 2021). "PH men's volleyball team looks to get better after AVC stint". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Dannug, Jonash (November 28, 2021). "Air Force picks up ex-PLDT stars for PNVFCL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Zombies are looming in teen horror-thriller 'Class of 2018,' starring Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro". Cinema Bravo. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ^ "Volleyball superstar John Vic De Guzman officially joins GMA Artist Center". GMA Network. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "Volleyball player John Vic De Guzman is now a Kapuso!". GMA Network. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "RAWR Nation: John Vic de Guzman shares Kapuso journey, reveals failing GMA Artist Center audition once". LionhearTV. January 27, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel. "John Vic, napagsabay ang training sa National Volleyball team at Air Force". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Athlete-turned-actor John Vic de Guzman tries singing". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.