Jess Lapid Jr.
Jesse Lloyd Flake Lapid, commonly known as Jess Lapid Jr. (born March 22, 1962), is a film and television actor, film and fight director, scuba course director of CMAS Philippines, and underwater director of photography.
Jess Lapid, Jr. | |
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| Born | Jesse Lloyd Flake Lapid March 22, 1962 Caloocan City, Philippines |
| Other names | Lloyd |
| Occupation | Actor, Film Director, Scuba Instructor, Underwater Director of Photography |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Jess Lapid Sr. and Bella Flake-Lapid |
More popularly known for his movie screen name Jess Lapid Jr., he is the son of the late veteran actor Jess Lapid Sr. and Bella Flake-Lapid.
Career
Lapid starred in movies such as Ang Bagong Kardong Kidlat (1980), Kaliwete Brothers (1981) with Efren Reyes Jr., Basagulero Ang Lover Ko (1981) with Myrna Castillo, Kapwa Simaron (1981), and Mga Pambato (1981) with Rudy Fernandez, Ace Vergel, and Phillip Salvador.
In 1993, Lapid received the Gawad Urian Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin.
In 1993, Lapid received the Film Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in " Lagalag, The Eddie Fernandez Story"
Lapid was the fight director of the movies Kadre (1997) starring Cesar Montano, and in Tapang sa Tapang (1997) starring cousin Lito Lapid. He was the director of the film Batas Militar (2006) starring nephew Mark Lapid and his wife Tanya Garcia.
Then Lapid was co-starred for GMA7 work with Rufa Mae Quinto, Wendell Ramos and Alfred Vargas in a TV series Marinara (2004), Maxene Magalona and Oyo Sotto in Saang Sulok ng Langit (2005) Marvin Agustin, Sheryl Cruz and former child actress Krystal Reyes in Mga Mata ni Anghelita (2007) and Marvin Agustin, Yasmien Kurdi and JC de Vera in Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (2008). Then he works as guesting with drama actor Coco Martin in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016) of ABS-CBN.
Early life
Lapid was born on March 22, 1962 in Caloocan City, Philippines to the late veteran actor Jess Lapid Sr. and Bella Flake-Lapid and nephew to Jose Lapid. He is the cousin of actor-politician Lito Lapid and uncle to Mark Lapid, an actor turned politician. His father was murdered when he was 9. Lapid decided to enter showbiz at the age of 17. During his father's 10th death anniversary Lapid watched his cousin Lito's movie in his late father's life story The Jess Lapid Story.
Personal life
His cousin, Lito Lapid is also a film and television actor.
Hobby
In 1989, Lapid was certified by CMAS Japan as an Open Water Diver, an Advanced Diver in 1992, a Rescue Diver in 1993, and a 4-Star Dive Master in 1994. He started as an Assistant Instructor in 1995. In 1996, he was certified as 2-Star Instructor. In 2010, he became a 3-Star Instructor Trainer of CMAS Philippines. In 2015, he became a Course Director of CMAS Philippines
Selected filmography
- FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016)
- Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (TV series) (2008)
- Mga Mata ni Anghelita (TV series) (2007)
- Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On (2006)
- Magpakailanman: The Jimmy and Cora Salalima Story (TV series) (2006)
- Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar (2006)
- Batas Militar (2006)
- Saang Sulok ng Langit (TV series) (2005)
- Marinara (TV series) (2004)
- Operation Balikatan (2003)
- When Eagles Strike (2003)
- Lapu-Lapu (2002) - Zula's Man
- Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway (2001)
- Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa! (2001)
- Sgt. Isaias Marcos... Bawat Hakbang Panganib (2000)
- Burador (Ang Babaing Sugo) (2000)
- Pepeng Agimat (1999)
- Ako'y Ibigin Mo... Lalaking Matapang (1999)
- Warfreak (1998)
- Tapang sa Tapang (1997)
- Babangon ang Huling Patak ng Dugo (1997)
- Tapatan ng Tapang (1997)
- Pusakal (1997)
- Bagsik ng Kamao (1997)
- Epimaco Velasco: NBI (1997)
- Utol (1996)
- Costales (1995)
- Matinik Na Kalaban (1995)
- Hanggang sa Huling Bala (1995)
- Ikaw Pa Eh... Love Kita (1995)
- Bukas Bibitayin Si Itay (1995)
- Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story (1994)
- Bawal Na Gamot (1994)
- Macario Durano (1994)
- Lab Kita... Bilib Ka Ba? (1994)
- The Marikina Rape-Slay Massacre (1994)
- Aguinaldo (1993)
- Gascon... Bala Ang Katapat Mo (1993)
- Geron Olivar (1993)
- Boy Recto (1992)
- Paminsan-minsan (1992)
- Shotgun Banjo (1992)
- Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992)
- Mayor Latigo (1991)
- Isang Milyon sa Ulo ni Cobra (1990)
- Sgt. Miguel Carpio: Multiple Murder (1990)
- Durugin ng Bala si Peter Torres (1990)
- Walang Susuko (1989)
- Renegade Force (1988)
- Baril, Matalik Kong Kaibigan (1988)
- Sa Dulo ng Baril (1988)
- Manila Gang War (1985)
- Jimbo (1985)
- Marasigan (1985)
- Billy the Kid and the Sunshine Gid (1984)
- Billy the Kid, the Sunsine Gid Plus the Never Mind Company (1984)
- Kung Tawagin Siya'y Animal (1984)
- Pugante (1983)
- Anak ng Sultan (1983)
- Aninong Bakal (1983)
- Kristong Walang Krus (1983)
- Commandos (1983)
- Sasabayan Kita sa Impiyerno (1983)
- Sgt. Pork & Capt. Beans (1982)
- Karding (1982)
- Estranghero (1982)
- Batikan (1981)
- Simaron (1981)
- Mga Pambato (1981)
- Legs Katawan Babae (1981)
- Attack and Destroy (1981)
- Kaliwete Brothers (1981)
- Ang Bagong Kardong Kidlat (1980)
- Wasakin ang Sindikatu (1979)
- Flordeluna (TV series) (1978-1983)
- Edgar Loves Vilma (1970)
- Shotgun Kid (1970)