JC de Vera
de Vera at the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival
Born
John Carlo de Vera

(1986-03-10) March 10, 1986 (age 38)
Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • host
  • model
  • singer
Years active2003–present
Agent(s)GMA Artist Center (2003–2010)
TV5 Network (2010–2013)
Star Magic (2013–2023)
Regal Entertainment (2005–present)
Spouse
Rikkah Cruz
​
(m. 2018)​
Children2
WebsiteJC de Vera on Instagram

John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor, host, model and singer.

Personal life

De Vera was offered a basketball scholarship in Colegio de San Juan de Letran after he graduated from high school in Colegio San Agustin – Makati but rejected it to pursue his acting career. He also studied in Ateneo de Manila University. De Vera announced on February 28, 2021, in the YouTube channel of Erich Gonzales that he and his non-showbiz partner Rikkah Cruz were married since 2018. They have two daughters, Lana (born April 2018) and Laura (born June 2023).[1]

Career

2003–2010

He started his showbiz career in 2003 when he was cast in Click. At the time, he was paired up with Valerie Concepcion and Julianne Lee, but was soon cast in supporting and lead roles in primetime series with the likes of Richard Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes, Dennis Trillo.

He was named as GMA Network's Drama Prince[2] after they highly rated and praised Philippine dramas like Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso, Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig and Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, where he was paired with Yasmien Kurdi. JC has also paired up with Rhian Ramos in LaLola and Heart Evangelista in Sine Novela's Ngayon at Kailanman. JC was paired up with Jackie Rice in the recently concluded fantaserye of GMA Network, Panday Kids.

2010–2013

De Vera was transferred to TV5 and signed a three-year contract. He was formally introduced on March 17, 2010, as one of the new talents to the network.[3][4] His last appearance was Cassandra: Warrior Angel.

In December 2010, de Vera announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments, but he moved to Calvin Klein and Freego Jeans in August 2011.[5]

2013–present

After signing a two-year contract with ABS-CBN on July 29, 2013,[6] De Vera's career returned to the limelight as he starred on the high-profile primetime series The Legal Wife starring Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales and Maja Salvador,[7] the afternoon series Moon of Desire starring Meg Imperial and Ellen Adarna, and in the film Once a Princess with Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee. Soon after, he appeared in the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival movie Shake, Rattle & Roll XV, alongside Erich Gonzales.

In 2015, he starred in the romantic horror film Halik sa Hangin with Julia Montes and Gerald Anderson. He was seen next together with Jessy Mendiola in the romantic family drama series You're My Home, alongside Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta.[8] He starred in the teleserye, The Better Half, as Rafael Cabrera, in 2017.

In 2018, he starred in the romantic comedy series Since I Found You with Arci Muñoz and Piolo Pascual.

Filmography

Talk shows

Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2007 Showbiz Central GMA Network
2013 The Buzz ABS-CBN [7]
Gandang Gabi, Vice! [9]

Television series

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2003 Click Benj GMA Network Batch 3 & 4
2004 Joyride Carlo
Love to Love: Pretty Boy — Season 4: Story 1
Forever in My Heart Young Michael Bernabe
2005 Now and Forever
William
Julius
Sugo James
2006 Mars Ravelo: Captain Barbell Boris / Super Boris
Makita Ka Lang Muli Matthew
2007 Magic Kamison
  • My Ghost Bride
 Adrian Season 1: Story 3
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Adelino
Ali 		Season 2: Episode 2
Season 2: Episode 8
Sine Novela
Aldrin Griego
Carding 		Season 1: Story 2
Season 1: Story 4 		[10]
2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Derek Perantes / Rod [11]
Dear Friend Alex Season 1
Maynila Various roles
Obra
  • Story 5: Pretty Boy
  • Story 6: Rehas
  • Story 7: Daddy Dearest
  • Story 8: Sintoy
Joel
Rico
Ryan
Sintoy 		[12]
LaLola Facundo Diaz [13]
2009 Ngayon at Kailanman Edwin Torres [14]
Dear Friend: Special Tyron
Sana Ngayong Pasko Rigo Dionisio Happy's Boyfriend
2010 Panday Kids Aureus Special Participation
Lokomoko U — TV5
5 Star Specials: JC
  • Tato-45
  • Kardong Kamao
  • Johnny Salamangkero
  • Gabriel Molave
  • Jak en Poy
  • Papa Rusty
  • Si Paco at ang Prinsesa
  • Si Ali, si Oli at si Tommy
 Various roles Season 3
My Driver Sweet Lover Rocky First Teleserye of TV5
2011 Star Confessions: Isko Moreno Isko Moreno True Story
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Benjamin Maningding [15]
2012 Enchanted Garden Edmund Ella's Love Interest [16]
Valiente Gardo Valiente / Nicolas Vallejo /
Gardo Braganza 		[17]
2013 Toda Max Jake ABS-CBN Special Guest (1st anniversary episode)
2014 The Legal Wife Max Gonzales 1st Primetime TV series on ABS-CBN [18]
Moon of Desire Dr. Jefferson "Jeff" Bustamante 1st Daytime TV series on ABS-CBN [19]
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: E-Mail Andrew 1st MMK appearance
Banana Sundae Various Roles Main cast
Ipaglaban Mo: Pusong Mapanlinlang Manolo 1st Ipaglaban Mo! guesting
You're My Home Christian Vergara 2nd Primetime TV series on ABS-CBN
2016 Wansapanataym: Just Got Laki Michael/Big Macky 1st Wansapanataym guesting
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pictures - Courageous Catie Jayjay 2nd MMK Appearance
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Golden Boy Josef 3rd MMK Appearance
2017 The Better Half Rafael Cabrera 2nd Daytime TV series on ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baso Jayson 4th MMK Appearance
2018 Since I Found You Gino Corpuz 3rd Primetime TV series on ABS-CBN
Ipaglaban Mo: Abogada Max Sandejas 2nd Ipaglaban Mo! Guesting
2019 The General's Daughter Ethan Del Fierro 4th Primetime TV series on ABS-CBN
2020 Pamilya Ko Nathan Rubiñol 5th Primetime TV Series on ABS-CBN
2020–2022 La Vida Lena Adrian Narciso iWantTFC / A2Z / Kapamilya Channel / TV5 6th Primetime TV Series on ABS-CBN
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paru-paro Jay A2Z / Kapamilya Channel 5th MMK Appearance
2022 The Goodbye Girl iWantTFC Main Cast
Flower of Evil Andrew Marcelo A2Z / Kapamilya Channel Supporting Cast
2023-2024 Nag-aapoy na Damdamin Phillip Salazar A2Z / Kapamilya Channel / TV5 3rd Daytime TV series on ABS-CBN

Variety shows

Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2005 SOP Gigsters GMA Network
2008 Eat Bulaga!
2010 P.O.5 TV5
2011 Fan*tastik
Hey It's Saberdey!
2012 Game 'N Go
2013–present ASAP ABS-CBN
It's Showtime
2015–2020 Banana Sundae

Movies

Year Title Role Studio Notes References
2005 Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Nixon Chong Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures
2006 White Lady Robbie
2007 Ouija Gino GMA Pictures & Viva Films
Tiyanaks Kerwin Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures
2008 My Bestfriend's Girlfriend Mark Abo Regal Entertainment & GMA Pictures
My Monster Mom Boboy
Loving You Jepoi Gumba Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures
Shake, Rattle & Roll X Jay Regal Entertainment & Regal Multimedia, Inc Part 1: Emergency
2009 Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love Young Alfonso Uy Regal Entertainment
2010 Hating Kapatid Bong Viva Films Rica's Leading Man [20]
2013 Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Osweng Star Cinema & Viva Films
2014 So It's You Tony Ferrer Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures [21]
Once a Princess Damian Albert Skylight Films & Regal Entertainment
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Troy Regal Entertainment & Regal Multimedia, Inc. Part 1: Ahas
2015 Halik sa Hangin Alvin Paredes Star Cinema
2016 Best Partee Ever Mikey QCinema International Film Festival
Tisay Simon Cinema One Originals
Kabisera Fire Starters Manila Production
2017 Salvage Neil Salida Productions
2018 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes Felix Reyes Star Cinema, Quantum Films
Everybody Loves Baby Wendy Gabriel Roque iWantTFC
One Great Love Carl Mauricio Regal Entertainment
2019 Barbara Reimagined James iWantTFC & Lonewolf Films
Love Is Love Anton RKB Productions
2021 General Admission Carlito Oxxipital Films
2022 The Entitled Jacob Netflix
Bakit 'Di Mo Sabihin? Miguel Firestarters Studios An official competition film in the 18th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival [22]

Voice actor

Animation

Year Title Role Network Notes Source
2012 Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens Four Arms TV5 Filipino dub [23]

Accolades

Year Award Category Notable Works Result Ref.
2004 18th PMPC Star Awards For TV Most Promising Young Actor Joyride Nominated
2005 19th PMPC Star Awards For TV Male Star of the Night (with Jay Manalo) Himself Won
2007 55th FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Himself Won
2006 PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year Mano Po 4 Nominated [24]
2010 24th PMPC Star Awards For TV Male Celebrity of the Night Himself Won
2014 Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards Male Emerging Star Himself Won [25]
9th ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards Pop Pin Up Boy Nominated [26]
YES! 100 Most Beautiful Stars Comebacking Category Won [27]
2015 3rd Philippine Edition Movie Awards Reader's Choice Movie Actor of the Year Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Pending [28]
2016 QCinema International Film Festival Best Actor Best Partee Ever Won
2016 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year Best Partee Ever Nominated
2016 Cinema One Originals Festival Best Actor Tisay Nominated
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baso Nominated
2018 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor One Great Love Nominated
2019 Box Office Entertainment Awards Movie Supporting Actor of the Year One Great Love Won

References

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  3. ^ JC de Vera says leaving GMA-7 for TV5 is a "relief" | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. PEP.ph. Retrieved on June 25, 2011.
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  8. ^ "First details of new Richard-Dawn serye". ABS-CBN News. October 28, 2014. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
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  11. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. ""Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita" premieres on March 24". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
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  21. ^ "Carla Abellana-Tom Rodriguez film 'So It's You' graded a by CEB | Entertainment News – InterAksyon.com". Archived from the original on February 17, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  22. ^ "Bakit 'Di Mo Sabihin". cinemalaya.org. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
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  25. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners at the 2014 Yahoo Celebrity Awards". Rappler. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  26. ^ "9th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2014 Winners Revealed + List of Nominees!". Entervrexworld.wordpress.com. November 30, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  27. ^ "The Complete List of YES Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2014". CEnterTechNews. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  28. ^ "Starmometer on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

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