John Arcilla

Romeo Gonzales Arcilla (born June 24, 1966) is a Filipino international actor and environmentalist.[1] He is best known for playing the role of the Antonio Luna in the historical drama film Heneral Luna, Hagorn in the fantasy drama television series Encantadia and Renato Hipolito, in the action drama television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

John Arcilla
Born
Romeo Gonzales Arcilla

(1966-06-24) June 24, 1966
Quezon City, Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active1988–present

Personal life

John Arcilla was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines to Filipino parents, Dominador Gil Alemania Arcilla and Eustacia Gonzales. He is a descendant of Manuel L. Quezon from his mother's side. Arcilla and his family moved to his mother's hometown Baler, Aurora due to the declaration of martial law in 1972. There, he began to show interest in acting at age 7, when he had fantasies of performing on stage in front of a large audience. He was heavily influenced by his parents, from his mother who was a fan of Broadway and Hollywood actors such as Julie Andrews, Yul Brynner & Marilyn Monroe and from his father who was very interested in film.[2][3][4]

Education

Arcilla finished high school at Mount Carmel College of Baler (MCC Baler). He was an avid participant and member of the Philippine Educational Theater Association-Metropolitan Teen Theater League (PETA-MTTL) community based, during his high school days. He graduated as a scholar of mass communication from Saint Joseph's College of Quezon City (SJCQC). He was an acting scholar of the Actors' Workshop Foundation under Laurice Guillen and Leo Martinez from 1987 to 1990.

Career

Arcilla joined Tanghalang Pilipino, which is the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. He played the lead roles in several plays, including Orosman and Zafra, Walang Sugat, and Ryan Cayabyab's Rizal musical trilogy. He continued performing between 1990-1997 and during which, he also got his first work outside of theater in a bacon TV commercial "Coffee na lang Dear" and became incredibly popular, allowing him to do more mainstream projects.[5]

He appeared on television and starred in several films, gaining recognition for his performance in the 1996 film, Mulanay for which he won Best Actor at the 1996 Manila Film Festival. A year later, he starred in Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin and won another Best Supporting Actor award at the Gawad Urian.

From 1998-2005 Arcilla once again starred in several supporting roles in film and television, including the 2000 drama series, Pangako Sa 'Yo, the 2003 action-crime drama, Basta't Kasama Kita and 2005 fantasy drama, Sugo. He played the lead role in the film adaptation of Tony Perez' play about infidelity, Sa North Diversion Road. Arcilla and co-star Irma Adlawan have previously played their roles in the theater version. Both actors were nominated at the 2006 Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) respectively.[6]

In 2006, Arcilla starred in the film Compound. He was once again nominated for a Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) at the 2007 Golden Screen Award and earned a nomination for Movie Actor of the Year at the Star Awards for Movies. In 2009, he earned his third Gawad Urian nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the film Manila Skies.

He starred in three films in 2010, the indie film Halaw for which he won a Best Actor award at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival,[7] Amigo, which is an American-Filipino drama film based on the Philippine–American War, and the comedy-drama, Petrang Kabayo. He returned to television in 2010 in the suspense drama Magkaribal. In 2011, he played supporting characters in two television shows, Machete and Mana Po. He was also in two films, Thelma and No Other Woman.

He had a minor role in the 2012 spy thriller The Bourne Legacy, where he played the head security guard.[8] He also played Mariano Trias in the Emilio Aguinaldo biopic, El Presidente.

In 2013, he starred in the British-Filipino independent film Metro Manila which was selected as the British entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards. Arcilla earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 16th British Independent Film Awards.[9]

In 2015, Arcilla played Gen. Antonio Luna in the historical biopic film, Heneral Luna. Having played several national heroes before, he was already familiar with historical films. To prepare for the role, he carefully analyzed the positive and negative sides of the general's personality, taking note of his temper and vulnerability.[10][11] The film broke the record for highest grossing Filipino historical film of all time.[12] Owing to the popularity of his role as Antonio Luna, Arcilla would later reprise or parody his role as the general in various television commercials.[13]

Currently, John Arcilla plays the villainous Renato "Buwitre" Hipolito on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano starring Coco Martin. He will next appear in "A Hard Day" alongside Dingdong Dantes.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
1991 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alkansya
1992-1994
1995-1997
ValienteFroilan / Benjie
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Desaparesidos
1999G-mikCesar Rivera
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boses
2000-2002Pangako Sa ’YoSimon Barcial
2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baras
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mami and Siopao
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taho
2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dyobus at Polbo
2003-2004Basta't Kasama KitaGodofredo "Prince" Gonzales
ButtercupOrly
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ferry Boat
2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin
2004-2005 SCQ Reload: OK Ako!Dennis Roxas
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuwintas
Magpakailanman: Vicente UndecimoMang Ente
2005-2006SugoRomeo
2006-2007Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoMang Tony
2006-2008Abt Ur LuvRamon Brondial
2007Pangarap na BituinBenedict Tuazon
Sineserye Presents: May MinamahalRonald Tagle
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: The Palace of the DwarvesLard
2007-2008Boys Nxt DoorBuboy's Father
2008Carlo J. Caparas' GagambinoAlejandro Bayani
I Am KCHimself
2009-2010Sana Ngayong PaskoKing
May Bukas PaEduardo
2010MagkaribalHermes Agustin
Habang May BuhayManuel Corpuz
2011Pablo S. Gomez's MacheteAlfonso
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana PoVino Dela Paz
Wansapanataym: Family TreeFidel Sandoval
Wansapanataym: Ang bagong car ni CarlTatay
Mula Sa PusoDon Fernando Pereira Sr.
Wansapanataym: Si Marcelino, ang payong at ang ulanTatay
2012My BelovedRomeo Quijano
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa AkinJuanito Falcon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KalendaryoFidel Chavez
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: HiyasDonato Salvador
Wansapanataym: The Amazing GelliescopeDaddy
2012-2013A Beautiful AffairLeopoldo "Epong" Riego
2013Be Careful With My HeartWedding Priest
Apoy Sa DagatOdessa's Father
One Day, Isang Araw: Gamer GirlEduardo
Magpakailanman: School Bullying Caught on CamTatay
2014 Magpakailanman: Ang aking kakaibang pag-ibigTatay Ador
Pure LovePeter Santos
Maalaala Mo Kaya: MikroponoBenny
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Birth CertificateTatay
Magpakailanman: Mag-inang aborsiyonistaBerto
Magpakailanman: Girl boy bakla tomboyManny
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: PicturesPapa
Oh My G!Joe "Daddy-Ninong" Luna
Magpakailanman: Brother na, sister paRicardo
2016The Story of UsDanillo "Danny" Manalo
That's My AmboyJoselito "Lito" Tapang
Magpakailanman: Mag-ama sa loob ng bilangguanHector
EncantadiaHagorn
2017 Magpakalianman: Pag-ibig sa likod ng kababalaghanChito
Magpakailanman: Ang Bestfriend Kong AsoSergio
2017–present FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoRenato "Buwitre" Hipolito[14]
2018Barangay 143Coach B
2019Ipaglaban Mo: GayumaPedring
2020Bangon Talentadong PinoyHimself / Talent scout

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1989 Orapronobis Photojournalist
1992 Bayani Mariano Noriel
1993 Sakay Gen. Leon Villafuerte
1995 Sa'yo Lamang Hector
1996 Mulanay Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor
Nominated — Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor
1997 Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin Polding Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor
1999 Burger Boys
2000 Ang Babaeng Putik Lt. Ramil
Anino Man in black Short film
Biyaheng Langit Berto
Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya
2001 Trip Joboy and Celine's Dad
2002 Sana Totoo Na Carlo
Diskarte Insp. John Gomez
Forevermore Ronaldo
2003 Ligaya...Katumbas ng Buhay
2004 Now That I Have You Oscar Morelos
2005 Sa North Diversion Road Man
2006 Compound
2007 A Love Story Steve
2008 Ay Ayeng
2009 Villa Estrella Dave
Manila Skies Crispin Nominated — Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor
2010 Halaw Hernand Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Best Actor in New Breed Full Length Feature
Nominated — Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor
Amigo Nenong
2011 Thelma Aldo Molino
No Other Woman Mario Dela Costa
Huling Araw ng Pagsisilbi Short film
2012 The Bourne Legacy Joseph Hollywood movie debut - Cameo role
Lilet Never Happened
El Presidente Mariano Trías
2013 Metro Manila Douglas Ong Nominated — British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated — Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor
2014 Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect Col. Jose Ramos
2015 Heneral Luna Gen. Antonio Luna
2016 Birdshot Mendoza
2019 Second Coming Priest
kuwaresma (film) Arturo Fajardo
The Panti Sisters Don Emilio y Panti
Miracle in Cell No. 7 Johnny San Juan
2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest Fernando Suarez

Awards and nominations

Arcilla has earned a number of acting awards and nominations at various award-giving bodies in the Philippines and in 2013, earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 16th British Independent Film Awards.

He was conferred the Dangal ng Aurora in 2005 for his exceptional talent as one of the country's acclaimed actors in theater, film, and television industries. He was also awarded as one of the Outstanding Citizens of San Luis, Aurora in 2009 for his exemplary achievements in the field of performing arts.[15]

Year Award Giving Body Category Work Result
1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Mulanay Won
1997 Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin Won
2006 Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) On The North Diversion Road Nominated
2007 Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Compound Nominated
Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year Nominated
2009 Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Manila Skies Nominated
2010 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival Best Actor (New Breed) Halaw Won
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya - Episode "Cross" Nominated
2013 16th British Independent Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Metro Manila Nominated
2016 2016 Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Film Actor[16] Heneral Luna Won
14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Gantimpalang Dr. Jaime G. Ang
Presidential Jury Award for Film[17]
Won
Highest Merit on Film Performance Won
10th Asian Film Awards Best Actor[18] Nominated
34th Film Academy of the Philippines Awards Best Actor Won
MEDIA WORKS Commexcel Student Choice Awards of San Juan De Letran Actor of the Year Won
University of Makati-AGHAM Theatre Co. 2nd Gawad Malayang Filipino Humanities & Performing Arts Achievements Recognition Won
Pangasinan Government URDUJA Film Festival[19] Best Actor Heneral Luna Won
Gawad Filipino Awards Pinakamahusay na Aktor sa Telebisyon[20] Encantadia Won

Honors and recognitions

Year Honor Giving Body Honor/Recognition Given
2005 Aurora Province Government Dangal ng Aurora
2009 Outstanding Citizens of San Luis, Aurora
2012 Marikina City Government Sapatos Festival Walk of Fame
2015 City of Parañaque Meritorious contribution in the field of performing arts
2016 PMPC Star Awards 2016 Male Face of the Night
University of Makati AGHAM Theater Company Gawad Malayang Pilipino
Youth for Leadership Summit Award for Excellence for Arts and Culture
Philippine Department of National Defense Government Arsenal Momento ng Natatanging Pag Ganap for

Heneral Luna

Manila City PARANGAL ARAW NG MAYNILA

Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan para sa PELIKULA (Arkitektura, Eskultura, Musika, Dula sa Tanghalan, Pintura, Makabagong pamaraan at Diwa ng Lahi)

YES! Magazine Most Beautiful Stars

Idol

PEOPLE ASIA People of The Year Award [21]
Philippine Army Office of the Chief of Staff for CMO, G7 Appreciation for contributions to the Filipino soldier, specifically for raising the Filipino people's sense of patriotism and awareness to the sacrifices of the Filipino soldier[22]
GAWAD AMERIKA Awards Most Outstanding Performance for Theater TV and Film
The PEP Awards Editors' Choice: Breakout Star of the Year
Walk of Fame Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame Star[23]
Inding-indie Golden Choice Award 3rd Inding-indie Short Film Festival 2016 Pinaka-dalubhasang Artista

References

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  2. And an avid followers of great world leaders like Mandela, Martin Luther and Mahatma Gandih Guerrero, Amadas Ma. (October 27, 2010). "A colorful life". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
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  13. "Campaign Spotlight: Heneral wants to be Colonel in Ogilvy & Mather Philippines' new Christmas ad for KFC". Adobo Magazine. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
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