John Medina (actor)

John Medina
Born (1985-09-05) September 5, 1985 (age 40)
Quezon City, Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present
WebsiteJohn Medina on Instagram

John Medina is a Filipino actor best known for playing James Ocampo in the 2012 hit primetime teleserye Walang Hanggan, Agustin Magdiwang in Juan dela Cruz, and Billy Guzman in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano on ABS-CBN.

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 the henchman of Emily and Daniel 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 as Medina's James Ocampo defeated Joem Bascon's Tomas Alcantara in a poker game.[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

Films

Year Title Role Source
1997 Too Much Sleep Bouncer (uncredited)
2003 Silang Mga Rampadora
2006 Lagot Ka Sa Kuya Ko
2006 TxT Carinderia Patron 1
2017 Ang Panday SPO2 Dela Cruz [7]
2019 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Louie
2022 Labyu with an Accent Rommel [8]
2025 Isang Komedya sa Langit Padre Pascual

Television

Year Title Role
2004 Ikaw sa Puso Ko N/A
2005 Saang Sulok ng Langit Justin
2009 Tayong Dalawa Franco Walton
2010 Midnight DJ: Killer Kulambo Arthur
Maynila Boks Big Brother
Martha Cecilia's Presents: Kristine Elmer Saavedra
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin 1st Lt. Zulueta
Wansapanataym: Cocoy Shokoy Coach
My Binondo Girl Gieneth
2012 Walang Hanggan James Ocampo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flower Shop Jack
2013 Juan Dela Cruz Agustin Magdiwang
My Little Juan
2014 Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit Ricky
Ikaw Lamang Juancho
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkilala Ng Ama Fr. Romy
2015 Two Wives Albert's Friend
2015–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PCpt. Avel "Billy" M. Guzman
2017 Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers Oscar Miraflores
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Ate Erwin
2024 High Street Simon Arevalo / Tori's henchman
2024–2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Franco de Gallo[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c Sanchez, Giselle (August 16, 2017). "What his co-stars say about Coco Martin". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  2. ^ a b 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. Archived from the original on January 23, 2020. 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.
  7. ^ Martin, Coco. "Coco Martin is Flavio". Twitter, Coco Martin PH. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "Star Cinema releases teaser trailer of Coco Martin and Jodi Sta. Maria's 'Labyu With An Accent'". ABS-CBN News. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  9. ^ "2 new characters join 'Batang Quiapo'". MSN. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
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