John Medina is a Filipino actor best known for playing James Ocampo in the 2012 hit primetime teleserye Walang Hanggan, Agustin Magdiwang in Juan dela Cruz, and Billy Guzman in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano on ABS-CBN.
Early life and background Medina's parents separated when he was young. He was primarily raised by his grandmother in Novaliches, Quezon City. He grew up in an environment that valued creative expression, which reportedly encouraged his interest in acting from a young age. He attended both elementary and high school in the Philippines.
Acting career Medina started his career as commercial model and bit player. During this period, he met Coco Martin. The two would be reunited in Tayong Dalawa on ABS-CBN and since then would be part of various series starred by Martin for the network. He first played body double to Martin in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin before landing his biggest role up to that point, that of James Ocampo the henchman of Emily and Daniel in Walang Hanggan. The role came as Medina's big break, with his character's name becoming a top trending topic on Twitter on March 13, 2012 as Medina's James Ocampo defeated Joem Bascon's Tomas Alcantara in a poker game.
Medina would star in further projects with Martin including Juan dela Cruz and Ikaw Lamang before becoming one of the "CIDG Boys" in the longest running action series Ang Probinsyano.
Medina is also handled by the same manager, Biboy Arboleda, as Coco Martin. Medina is active in most Dreamscape Entertainment projects headed by Deo Endrinal.
Personal life Contrary to popular belief, he is not related to fellow actors Pen Medina, Ping Medina and Alex Medina.
Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 1997 Too Much Sleep Bouncer 2003 Silang Mga Rampadora 2006 Lagot Ka Sa Kuya Ko 2006 TxT Carinderia Patron 1 2017 Ang Panday SPO2 Dela Cruz 20193pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Louie 2022 Labyu with an Accent Rommel 2025 Isang Komedya sa Langit Padre Pascual
Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 2004 Ikaw sa Puso Ko 2005 Saang Sulok ng Langit Justin 2009 Tayong Dalawa Franco Walton 2010 Midnight DJ: Killer Kulambo Arthur Maynila Boks Big Brother Martha Cecilia's Presents: Kristine Elmer Saavedra 2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin 1st Lt. Zulueta Wansapanataym: Cocoy Shokoy Coach My Binondo GirlGienethAi-Ai De Las Alas sympathizes with Kim Chiu for being love less for now retrieved on June 6, 2011 via http://www.push.com.ph/2012 Walang Hanggan James Ocampo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flower Shop Jack 2013 Juan Dela Cruz Agustin Magdiwang My Little Juan 2014 Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit Ricky Ikaw Lamang Juancho Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkilala Ng Ama Fr. Romy 2014–2015Two WivesAlbert's Friend 2015–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PCpt. Avel "Billy" M. Guzman 2017 Wansapanataym: Amazing Ving Police officer Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers Oscar Miraflores 2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Ate Erwin Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalabaw Antonio Ipaglaban Mo: Dangal Junior 2022–present ASAP XP co-host / Performer 2024 High Street Simon Arevalo 2024–2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Franco de Gallo 2026 SigaboJames Borromeo
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