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John Wayne Sace

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Television

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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

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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

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

References

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  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.
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