JC de Vera

JC de Vera
de Vera in Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
Born
John Carlo de Vera

Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • host
  • model
  • singer
Years active2003–present
Agents
Known forAdrian Narciso in La Vida Lena
Philip Salazar in Nag-aapoy Na Damdamin
Spouse
Rikkah Cruz
​
(m. 2018)​
Children3
WebsiteJC de Vera on Instagram

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 Prince 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. 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 revealed that he and his non-showbiz partner Rikkah Cruz have been married since 2018. They have three children.

Acting credits

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
JC de Vera's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
2005 Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Nixon Chong
2006 White Lady Robbie
2007 Ouija Gino
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 Osweng
2014 So It's You Tony Ferrer
Once a Princess Damian Albert
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Troy
2015 Halik sa Hangin Alvin Paredes
2016 Best Partee Ever Mikey
Tisay Simon
Kabisera
2017 Salvage Neil
2018 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes Felix Reyes
Everybody Loves Baby Wendy Gabriel Roque
One Great Love Carl Mauricio
2019 Barbara Reimagined James
Love Is Love Anton
2021 General Admission Carlito
2022 The Entiled Atty. Jacob
Bakit 'Di Mo Sabihin? Miguel
2024 Apo Hapon: A Love Story Reyson Olsim
Huwag Mo 'Kong Iwan Joseph
2025 In Thy Name Khadaffy Janjalani
2026 Poon Richard
Florante and Laura † Florante

Television

Key
† Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
JC de Vera's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Ref.
2003 Click Benj
2004 Joyride Carlo
Love to Love: Pretty Boy N/a
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
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Adelino
Ali
Sine Novela
Aldrin Griego
Carding
2008 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
Joel
Rico
Ryan
Sintoy
LaLola Facundo Diaz
2009 Ngayon at Kailanman Edwin Torres
Dear Friend: Special Tyron
2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko Rigo Dionisio
2010 Panday Kids Aureus
Lokomoko U N/a
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 Rocky
2011 Star Confessions: Isko Moreno Isko Moreno
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Benjamin Maningding
2012 Enchanted Garden Edmund
Valiente Gardo Valiente / Nicolas Vallejo /
Gardo Braganza
2013 Toda Max Jake
ASAP XP Co-host / Performer
2014 The Legal Wife Max Gonzales
Moon of Desire Dr. Jefferson "Jeff" Bustamante
2015 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 Father Jacob Rivera
2026 Sigabo Sebastian "Seb" Tuazon
Someone, Someday Alvin Ramirez

Accolades

Awards and Nominations
Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2014 ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards Pop Pin Up Boy JC de Vera Nominated
2017 Blue Star Awards Best Foreign Actor Moon of Desire Nominated
2019 Box Office Entertainment Awards Movie Supporting Actor of the Year One Great Love Won
2020 Best Acting Ensemble in a Drama series The General's Daughter Won
2016 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival Best Actor Tisay Nominated
2007 FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement JC de Vera Won
2018 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor One Great Love Nominated
2016 QCinema International Film Festival Best Actor Best. Partee. Ever. Won
2006 Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4? Nominated
2017 Movie Actor of the Year Best. Partee. Ever. Nominated
2024 Movie Loveteam of the Year Bakit 'Di Mo Sabihin? Won
Male Star of the Night JC de Vera Won
2004 Star Awards for Television Most Promising Young Actor Joyride Nominated
2005 Male Star of the Night JC de Vera Won
2010 Male Celebrity of the Night Won
2017 Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Baso" Nominated
2023 The EDDYS Best Actor Bakit 'Di Mo Sabihin? Nominated
2014 Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards Male Emerging Star JC de Vera Won
2016 Young Critics Circle Best Performance Salvage Nominated

Notes

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