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John Wayne Sace (born May 9, 1989) is a Filipino character actor and dancer. He first rose to prominence from being a former child actor to a teen idol.
John Wayne Sace | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Wayne Celeridad Sace May 9, 1989 |
| Other names | John W. Sace Jawe |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, dancer |
| Years active | 2000–2024 |
| Agent | Star Magic (2002–2015) |
Sace was raised by his grandparents while his immediate family is residing in the United States. Sace was once separated from his non-showbiz wife but later reunited, with whom he has three children.
Sace was a member of ABS-CBN network's talent label, Star Magic. He started off as a child actor and later became a member of the defunct ASAP boy dance group AnimE along with Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, Mhyco Aquino, Sergio Garcia, Emman Abeleda and Mico Aytona.[1] His also starred in several soap operas before acting career tapered off in the 2010s.[2]
He returned to mainstream acting on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano in 2021.[3]
On October 12, 2016, Sace was injured, while his friend died, after a shooting incident in Pasig.[4] Sace and Eric Sabino, his deceased companion, were on the Philippine National Police watchlist for supposed involvement in illegal drugs use and trafficking.[5][6]
On October 29, 2024, Sace was arrested at a motel on suspicion of fatally shooting a friend in Pasig the previous day.[1] Sace had previously been imprisoned due to a domestic dispute and suffered from drug addiction.[7]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Tabing Ilog | Young James | ||
| 2000 | Sine'skwela | Emilio | ||
| 2003 | Wansapanataym | Omeng | Episode: "Magic Paintbrush" | |
| 2003–2015; 2021–2024 | ASAP | Himself | Segment: "Anim-E/Anime" | |
| 2003 | Home Along Da Reels | Teddy Ver | ||
| 2004 | Spirits | Lloyd | ||
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | EJ | Episode: "Typewriter" | |
| 2005 | Qpids | Himself | ||
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Akin Ka Na Lang | Paolo | ||
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Erwin | Episode: "Posas" | |
| 2006 | Sa Piling Mo | Russel | ||
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: Bongga | Anton | ||
| 2006 | Love Spell Presents: Home Switch Home | TJ | ||
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Michael | Episode: "Rugby" | |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Johnson | Episode: "Feeding Bottle" | |
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 | PJ Avellino | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sherwin / Shawie | Episode: "Mesa" | |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Arnel | ||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | James | Episode: "Chess" | |
| 2010 | Habang May Buhay | Christopher | ||
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Young Abel | [5] | |
| 2012 | Lorenzo's Time | Young Vincent | ||
| 2014–2015 | Forevermore | Kano | ||
| 2015 | Move It: Clash of the Streetdancers | Himself — Contestant | ||
| 2021 | ASAP Natin 'To | Himself | Performance with Ang Probinsyano cast from 6th anniversary | |
| 2021–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Omar Cuevas | Guest Role |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Bingo Bartolome | [8][9] | |
| 2005 | Kutob | Young Lemuel | ||
| 2006 | Don't Give Up on Us | Julius | ||
| 2006 | Matakot Ka Sa Karma | Andres | Segment: "Aparador" | |
| 2011 | Pintakasi | DJ | [5][10] | |
| 2015 | Beauty and the Bestie | Waiter | ||
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Performer | Won | [1] |
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