John Medina (actor)

John Medina (born September 5, 1985) is a Filipino character actor best known for playing James Ocampo in the 2012 hit primetime teleserye Walang Hanggan and Billy Guzman in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano on ABS-CBN.

John Medina
Born (1985-09-05) September 5, 1985
Philippines
Other namesJames Ocampo of 'Walang Hanggan' and Billy Guzman of 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'
OccupationActor
Years active1997–present

Contrary to popular belief, he is not related to fellow actors Pen Medina, Ping Medina and Alex Medina.

Career

Medina started his career as commercial model and bit player. During this period, he met Coco Martin. The two would be reunited in Tayong Dalawa on ABS-CBN and since then would be part of various series starred by Martin for the network.[1] He first played body double to Martin in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin[1] before landing his biggest role up to that point, that of James Ocampo in Walang Hanggan.[2] The role came as Medina's big break, with his character's name becoming a top trending topic on Twitter on March 13, 2012.[2][3]

Medina would star in further projects with Martin including Juan dela Cruz[4] and Ikaw Lamang[5] before becoming one of the "CIDG Boys" in the longest running action series Ang Probinsyano.[6]

Medina is also handled by the same manager, Biboy Arboleda, as Coco Martin.[1] Medina is active in most Dreamscape Entertainment projects headed by Deo Endrinal.

Filmography

Movies
YearTitleRoleProductionNote
1997Too Much SleepBouncer
2003Silang Mga Rampadora
2006Lagot Ka Sa Kuya Ko
2006TxTCarinderia Patron 1
2017Ang PandaySPO2 Dela CruzStar Cinema, Viva Films, CCM Film Productions

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2004Ikaw sa Puso KoN/AGMA Network
2005Saang Sulok ng LangitJustin
2009Tayong DalawaFranco WaltonABS-CBN
2010 Midnight DJ: Killer KulamboArthurTV5
MaynilaBoks Big BrotherGMA Network
2011Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin1st Lt. ZuluetaABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Cocoy ShokoyCoach
2012Walang HangganJames Ocampo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flower ShopJack
2013Juan Dela CruzAgustin Magdiwang
My Little JuanAgustin Magdiwang
2014 Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily LiitRicky
Ikaw LamangJuancho
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkilala Ng AmaFr. Romy
2015–presentFPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoPCpt. Avel "Billy" M. Guzman
2017 Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower PowersOscar Miraflores
2018Ipaglaban Mo: AteErwin
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References
  1. Sanchez, Giselle (August 16, 2017). "What his co-stars say about Coco Martin". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  2. Orosa, Rosalinda L. (March 16, 2012). "Who is James Ocampo?". The Philippine Star. PhilStar Global. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  3. ""Walang Hanggan" Cast Member John Medina, Newest Twitter Hottie!". Orange Magazine. March 15, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  4. "The Cast: 'Juan dela Cruz'". Yahoo! News. Yahoo!. January 29, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  5. "On Cam: Julia Barretto, Enrique Gil together in a TV commercial". Star Cinema. ABS-CBN Corporation. May 14, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  6. "'Promdi Boys': Kilalanin ang barkada ni Coco Martin sa 'Ang Probinsyano'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. October 12, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
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