Cedrick Juan
Cedrick Juan | |
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 Juan in 2023 | |
| Born | Paul Cedrick Gutierrez Juan June 26, 1990 Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent(s) | MQuest Ventures and Star Worx (2024–present) |
| Notable work | GomBurZa (2023) |
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse |
Kate Alejandrino (m. 2025) |
Paul Cedrick Gutierrez Juan (born June 26, 1990) is a Filipino theater, movie, and television actor. He is best known for portraying the role of Fr. José Burgos in the historical film GomBurZa, for which he received the Best Actor award at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.[2]
Early life and education
Paul Cedrick Gutierrez Juan was born on June 26, 1990, in Santa Cruz, Manila. He grew up in Santa Maria, Bulacan.[3][4] He is the second eldest among eight siblings.[5] Juan graduated from Far Eastern University with a degree in mass communication.[2]
Juan began his career as a stage actor in 2008.[6] His early acting work includes performances with Dulaang UP at the University of the Philippines Diliman from 2013 to 2016, as well as with the FEU-Art Theatre Clinique at Far Eastern University.[7]
Career
In 2022, Juan was cast in the musical Mula sa Buwan (From the Moon), a musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano De Bergerac.[8][9]
In 2023, he portrayed Fr. José Burgos in GomBurZa, a historical biographical film that dramatizes the events leading to the execution of the titular martyr priests implicated in the Cavite Mutiny.[10] He originally auditioned for the role of Cavite Mutiny leader Fernando La Madrid but was later offered the part of Fr. José Burgos by the film’s director, Pepe Diokno.[7] For his performance, he won the Best Actor award at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.[11][12]
In 2024, Juan signed a contract with Manny Pangilinan's newly-launched MediaQuest Artist Agency, becoming one of 13 new artists to join TV5.[13]
Personal life
Juan married actress Kate Alejandrino in February 2025.[1] The couple has one child.[14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa | Marlon's friend | ||
| 2016 | Viva Escolta | Short film | ||
| Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? | Henry's husband | |||
| Die Beautiful | Erika | |||
| Oro | Bong | |||
| 2017 | Bliss | Director's boy | ||
| Last Night | ||||
| Dapol tan Payawar na Tayug 1931 | young Pedro Calosa | |||
| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Col. Jose Leyba | ||
| 2019 | The Panti Sisters | Estong | ||
| Utopia | Zed | |||
| Gitarista | Marcelo | |||
| Kalel, 15 | Danny | [5] | ||
| 2020 | Miss Q and A | |||
| 2021 | Big Night! | |||
| 2022 | Two and One | Joaquin | [6] | |
| 2023 | Fin | Isidro | ||
| Gomburza | José Burgos | [10] | ||
| 2024 | The Kingdom | young Makisig Nandula | ||
| 2025 | Edjop | [15] | ||
| Manila's Finest | Officer Danilo Abad | [16] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ilustrado | Valentin Ventura | Uncredited | |
| 2015 | Karelasyon | Two episodes | ||
| Single/Single | Guy at the bar | |||
| 2015–2016 | Ipaglaban Mo | Three episodes | ||
| 2016 | Till I Met You | Otap Miranda | ||
| 2017 | Tadhana | Butchok | ||
| Wagas | Rocky | |||
| 2019 | The Orbiters | Pol | ||
| Manilennials | Romeo | |||
| Uncoupling | Kurt | |||
| 2020 | I Am U | Tristan | ||
| 2020–2021 | Paano ang Pasko? / Paano ang Pangako? | Alex | ||
| 2021 | Pearl Next Door | Linus | ||
| Now Streaming | Cedrick | |||
| 2023 | Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen | Avel | ||
| Gud Morning Kapatid | Himself / Guest | |||
| TV Patrol | Himself / Star Patrol guest anchor | [17] | ||
| 2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Guest / Mr. Cutie judge | ||
| Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Himself / Guest | |||
| Tao Po! | ||||
| Ang Himala ni Niño: Unang Libro ng Niña Niño | Victor Deogracia | |||
| 2025 | Tropang G.O.A.T. | Coach Rom | ||
| 2026 | A Secret in Prague | Sianong | ||
| Mommy Guard |
Theater
| Year | Production | Role | Location | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bilanggo ng Pag-Ibig | Jacky Maglia | Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater | [18][19] |
| 2022 | Mula sa Buwan | Maximo | Samsung Performing Arts Theater | [8] |
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliw Awards | 2017 | Best Actor | Sakuntala: Ang Singsing ng Kapalaran sa Dusyanta | Won | [20] |
| FAMAS Award | 2024 | Best Actor | Gomburza | Nominated | [21] |
| Gawad Urian Award | 2024 | Best Actor | Nominated | [22] | |
| Luna Award | 2024 | Best Actor | Nominated | [23] | |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | 2016 | Best Supporting Actor | Oro | Nominated | [20] |
| 2023 | Best Actor | GomBurZa | Won | [11] | |
| 2025 | Best Supporting Actor | Manila's Finest | Nominated | [24] | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2024 | Movie Actor of the Year | GomBurZa | Nominated | [25] |
References
- 1 2 Escuadro, Kiko (February 26, 2025). "Cedrick Juan, Kate Alejandrino tie the knot in intimate garden wedding". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- 1 2 Tunac, Hermes Joy (2024-01-07). "Who is Cedrick Juan, the best actor in MMFF 2023?". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Cedrick Juan hopes to work with Kathryn Bernardo; will he still do supporting roles?". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Cedrick Juan: From chess board to silver screen". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- 1 2 Cruz, Marinel (27 December 2019). "Cedrick on why teens need 1st lessons on sexuality from their parents". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- 1 2 PEP Troika (4 October 2022). "Cedrick Juan, Miggy Jimenez, may ka-threesome sa movie; na-shock ba ang kanilang girlfriends?" [Cedrick Juan, Miggy Jimenez, had a threesome in movie; were their girlfriends shocked?]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- 1 2 Cantalaba, Jude (December 21, 2023). "Exclusive: Cedrick Juan Clinches Biggest Role Yet". Broadway World Philippines. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- 1 2 "'Mula sa Buwan' Announces Cast Changes". Theater Fans Manila. November 14, 2022. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ↑ "49th MMFF best actor Cedrick Juan shares journey from theater to big screen". Manila Standard. 6 January 2024. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- 1 2 "Producer of historical film GomBurZa unveils cast". Manila Bulletin. 2023-02-16.
- 1 2 Pumell, Kristoffer (December 27, 2023). "MMFF 2023 winners: 'Firefly' is Best Picture; newcomer Cedrick Juan beats Christopher de Leon, Piolo Pascual". Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ↑ Tomada, Nathalie. "Cedrick Juan is the breakout star of MMFF 2023". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ↑ De Castro, Isagani Jr. (2024-05-02). "Manny Pangilinan launches talent agency, signs 'GomBurZa' star Cedrick Juan". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ "Cedrick Juan and Kate Alejandrino welcome first child: 'Unang iyak mo pa lang namangha na ako sa tinig mo'". ABS-CBN. June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ↑ Acierto, Drew (February 11, 2025). "Jodi Sta Maria wraps up filming of 'Edjop': 'This project was more than just a film'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on June 3, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ↑ Manila's Finest, Cignal TV, MQuest Ventures, MediaQuest Studios, 2025-12-25, retrieved 2026-01-04
- ↑ "MMFF Best Actor Cedrick Juan sumabak bilang 'Star Patroller'". ABS-CBN News. December 29, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ↑ Yap, Gab (2024-08-05). "Actor Cedrick Juan on Blooming in His Own Time". Archived from the original on 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ↑ Francisco, Nikki (2015-02-17). "REVIEW: Dulaang UP's "Bilanggo ng Pag-Ibig"". TheaterFansManila.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-12. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- 1 2 Cerezo, Anna (December 28, 2023). "Get to know Cedrick Juan, 49th MMFF's Best Actor". ABS-CBN News Online. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ↑ Sabio, Nikka (Jul 13, 2024). "Cedrick Juan thankful for recognition 'GOMBURZA' has been receiving". ABS-CBN.
- ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (2024-05-10). "Kathryn Bernardo, Cedrick Juan lead 2024 Gawad Urian nominees". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (2024-07-02). "Kathryn Bernardo, Cedrick Juan among 40th Luna Awards nominees". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ Purnell, Kristofer. "MMFF 2025 winners, a complete list". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ↑ Purnell, Kristofer (Jun 12, 2024). "'Firefly,' 'Rewind,' 'Mallari,' 'GomBurZa' lead 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominees". PhilStar.
External links
Media related to Cedrick Juan at Wikimedia Commons- Cedrick Juan at IMDb