John Carlo de Vera is a Filipino actor. His accolades include a FAMAS Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards. He portrayed the antagonist role in La Vida Lena as Adrian Narciso and his protagonist role in Nag-aapoy na Damdamin as Philip Salazar.
In 2026, he is currently starring in the action-comedy primetime series Coco Martin's Sigabo portrayed role Sebastian Tuazon.
Early life and education 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.
Acting 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 and Dennis Trillo.
He was named as GMA Network's Drama PrinceJC de Vera feels that Yasmien Kurdi is like a soulmate. Pep.ph. Retrieved on June 25, 2011. 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.JC de Vera says leaving GMA-7 for TV5 is a "relief" | PEP.ph . PEP.ph. Retrieved on June 25, 2011.JC de Vera is grateful for TV5's spotlight on him | PEP.ph . PEP.ph. Retrieved on June 25, 2011. 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.
2013–present After signing a two-year contract with ABS-CBN on July 29, 2013, 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, 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. 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.
Personal life In 2021, De Vera that he and his non-showbiz partner Rikkah Cruz were married since 2018. They have three children.
Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2005 Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Nixon Chong 2006 White Lady Robbie2007 Ouija GinoJudy Ann-Jolina movie finally pushes through, gmanews.tv, n.d. Accessed last April 7, 2007. Tiyanaks Kerwin 2008 My Bestfriend's Girlfriend Mark Abo My Monster Mom Boboy Loving You Jepoi Gumba Shake, Rattle & Roll X Jay 2009 Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love Young Alfonso Uy 2010 Hating Kapatid Bong 2013 Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Osweng2014 So It's You Tony Ferrer Once a Princess Damian Albert Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Troy 2015 Halik sa Hangin Alvin Paredes2016 Best Partee Ever Mikey Tisay Simon Kabisera 2017 Salvage Neil 2018 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes Felix Reyes Everybody Loves Baby WendyGabriel Roque One Great Love Carl Mauricio 2019Barbara ReimaginedJamesLove Is LoveAnton2021General AdmissionCarlito 2022The EntiledAtty. JacobBakit 'Di Mo Sabihin?Miguel2024 Apo Hapon: A Love Story Reyson OlsimHuwag Mo 'Kong IwanJoseph 2025 In Thy NameKhadaffy Janjalani 2026Poon Richard
Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 2003 Click Benj2004 Joyride Carlo Love to Love: Pretty Boy Forever in My Heart Young Michael Bernabe 2005 Now and Forever Now and Forever: Mukha Now and Forever: Agos WilliamJulius Sugo James2006 Mars Ravelo: Captain Barbell Boris / Super Boris Makita Ka Lang Muli Matthew2007 Magic Kamison My Ghost Bride Adrian Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Ang Gwapong Sastre Ang Mahiwagang Balabal AdelinoAli Sine Novela Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Aldrin GriegoCarding2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Derek Perantes / Rod Dear Friend Alex Maynila Various roles Obra Story 5: Pretty Boy Story 6: Rehas Story 7: Daddy Dearest Story 8: Sintoy JoelRicoRyanSintoy LaLola Facundo Diaz2009 Ngayon at Kailanman Edwin Torres Dear Friend: Special Tyron 2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko Rigo Dionisio2010 Panday Kids Aureus Lokomoko U 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 2010–2011 My Driver Sweet Lover Rocky2011 Star Confessions: Isko Moreno Isko Moreno Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Benjamin Maningding2012 Enchanted Garden Edmund Valiente Gardo Valiente / Nicolas Vallejo / Gardo Braganza2013 Toda Max Jake ASAP XP Co-host / Performer2014 The Legal Wife Max Gonzales Moon of Desire Dr. Jefferson "Jeff" Bustamante2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: E-Mail Andrew Banana Sundae Various Roles Ipaglaban Mo: Pusong Mapanlinlang Manolo 2015–2016 You're My Home Christian Vergara 2016 Wansapanataym: Just Got Laki Michael/Big Macky Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pictures - Courageous Catie Jayjay Maalaala Mo Kaya: Golden Boy Josef 2017 The Better Half Rafael Cabrera Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baso Jayson 2018 Since I Found You Gino Corpuz Ipaglaban Mo: Abogada Max Sandejas 2019 The General's Daughter Ethan Del Fierro 2019–2020 Pamilya Ko Nathan Rubiñol 2020–2022 La Vida Lena Adrian Narciso 2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paru-paro Jay 2022 The Goodbye Girl Ean Flower of Evil Andrew Marcelo 2023–2024 Nag-aapoy na Damdamin Phillip Salazar 2025 Rainbow Rumble Contestant Sins of the FatherJacob Rivera 2026 SigaboSebastian "Seb" Tuazon Someone, SomedayAlvin Ramirez
Accolades + Awards and Nominations Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Result 2014ASAP Pop Viewers Choice AwardsPop Pin Up BoyJC de Vera2017Blue Star AwardsBest Foreign ActorMoon of Desire2019Box Office Entertainment AwardsMovie Supporting Actor of the YearOne Great Love2020Best Acting Ensemble in a Drama seriesThe General's Daughter2016Cinema One Originals Digital Film FestivalBest ActorTisay2007FAMAS AwardsGerman Moreno Youth AchievementJC de Vera2018Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Supporting ActorOne Great Love2016QCinema International Film FestivalBest ActorBest. Partee. Ever.2006Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actor of the YearAko Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?2017Movie Actor of the YearBest. Partee. Ever.2024Movie Loveteam of the YearBakit 'Di Mo Sabihin? Male Star of the NightJC de Vera2004Star Awards for TelevisionMost Promising Young ActorJoyride2005Male Star of the NightJC de Vera2010Male Celebrity of the Night2017Best Single Performance by an ActorMaalaala Mo Kaya: "Baso"2023The EDDYSBest ActorBakit 'Di Mo Sabihin?2014Yahoo! Philippines OMG! AwardsMale Emerging StarJC de Vera2016Young Critics CircleBest PerformanceSalvage
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