Juan Miguel Gob de Guzman (born September 9, 1988), popularly known by his screen name JM de Guzman, is a Filipino actor, mixed martial artist, model and singer. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of Star Magic.

JM de Guzman
de Guzman in 2019
Born
Juan Miguel Gob de Guzman

(1988-09-09) September 9, 1988 (age 36)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesJM
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active2001–present
AgentStar Magic (2001–present)
Partner(s)Jessy Mendiola (2011–2013)
Donnalyn Bartolome (2024–present)[1]
RelativesKlarisse de Guzman (cousin)
Musical career
GenresPop
LabelsIvory Music & Video

Early life and career

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JM de Guzman's mother is Han Carteciano Gob while his father is Ronniel De Guzman. JM started his career as a print and TV model. He was a cast in Ang TV 2 (as JM "Butik" de Guzman), where his batchmates include Shaina Magdayao and Denise Laurel. During his elementary and high school years, he studied at Lourdes School of Quezon City.

In 2005, he was accepted at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, where he took up Certificate in Theater Arts, majoring in Performance Studies. He apprenticed as an actor and production staff under the university's college-based theater group, Dulaang UP.

In 2006, he joined the UP Wrestling Club and eventually became its president and a decorated athlete. He won medals in various competitions sanctioned by the Wrestling Association of the Philippines, wherein he represented the UP Wrestling Club or the Quezon City Wrestling Team. In 2007, he won a silver medal for Quezon City during the Philippine Olympic Festival – National Capital Region qualifying round.

He also competed in amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) as representative of S.P.R.A.W.L. – MMA Team. He logged a 1–1 fight record: he lost his match in the 2007 URCC University and won in the 2009 S.P.R.A.W.L and BRAWL amateur MMA event.

He was also elected as the Deputy Grand Triskelion of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity, UP Diliman chapter.

De Guzman auditioned and was later cast in the 2009 Cinemalaya film Last Supper Number 3. The independent film was where Direk Lauren Dyogi, business unit head of ABS-CBN. Dyogi found him and asked to audition for Midnight Phantom. He passed the audition and starred as the best friend of Rafael Rosell who plays the title role.

He was cast in the new PHR series Alyna and paired with his Midnight Phantom co-actor Charee Pineda who has been claimed having chemistry by the fans.

His biggest break so far is playing the lead role as Gabriel Maglayon, originally played by actor Rico Yan, in ABS-CBN's 2011 remake of Mula sa Puso.[2] Upon getting the role, De Guzman has proven that he is one of the most-promising young actors these days, as he also present a very good chemistry with the cast, especially with Lauren Young, who plays Via Pereira, his character's love interest in the series.

Now a contract artist of Star Magic, he played the lead role of Angelito in Angelito: Batang Ama, paired with Charee Pineda, which aired from November 2011 to April 2012. With the success of Angelito: Batang Ama, De Guzman was paired up again with Pineda for the follow-up teleserye entitled Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto that aired from July 2012 to December 2012.

His last appearance on ABS-CBN in the 2015 romantic fantasy series All of Me with Albert Martinez, Yen Santos and Arron Villaflor. De Guzman's Star Magic talent contract expired on November 16, 2015.

After a two-year hiatus, ABS-CBN promoted de Guzman's return starting December 6, 2017, before signing his contract to Star Magic.[3]

In February 2018, he became a member of the acoustic group ASAP Jambayan, replacing Kaye Cal who left the group after prior commitments.

In 2018, he was cast as leading man in PHR series Araw Gabi and paired with former Girltrends member Barbie Imperial who has been claimed having a strong chemistry with him, form a loveteam called "JuanBie" by fans.

On November 11, 2018, he interpreted Sa mga Bituin na Lang Ibubulong for Himig Handog 2018, composed by Kyle Raphael Borbon. However, due to sickness, he was unable to participate on the Grand Finals of Himig Handog 2018, being substituted by Jason Dy during the live finale performance on ASAP.

In 2019 he was cast as Francisco "Chico" Mabunga in the series Pamilya Ko. In 2021, he was cast and portrayed the first antagonist role as Peterson Alvarez in the series Init sa Magdamag.

He joined The Iron Heart in the second season as Brother Joseph Cruz, the religious leader of Yusebeia, one of the main antagonists-turned-protagonist of the series. He also played as another main antagonist role, Alexander Lualhati in the Amazon Prime Video series Linlang.

Personal life

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De Guzman is a cousin of fellow singer Klarisse de Guzman, first runner-up of The Voice of the Philippines (season 1).

In late 2013 to 2014, De Guzman underwent rehab due to drug abuse and entered a rehab facility for 17 months.[4] Prior to that, he was in a relationship with actress Jessy Mendiola for 2 years. They broke up some time in 2013 citing De Guzman's drug abuse as the main contributor of the break-up.[5] The premature cancellation of his show Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto was said to be caused by De Guzman's eventual erratic behavior on set. His supposed portrayal of Pedro Calungsod for the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry film Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir was also cancelled and was replaced by actor Rocco Nacino to take on the titular role.

In late 2014, after De Guzman's completion of his rehabilitation and a hiatus for over a year, he made a showbiz comeback and rekindled his relationship with Mendiola which lasted for 5 months before breaking up for the second time.[6] His reported problematic attitude on the set of the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Walang Forever led to his replacement in the movie by actor Jericho Rosales.[7]

In 2015, after a series of disturbing and cryptic messages posted on his Instagram account, De Guzman later apologized and stated via Instagram post that Mendiola was not the reason for their second breakup nor she and station ABS-CBN would be blamed for his recent actions and behavior. He further claimed that he has been recently struggling with anxiety attacks, depression and bipolar disorder.[8]

Barbie Imperial experienced a breakup with her former boyfriend, De Guzman.[9] In May 2024, De Guzman and Donnalyn Bartolome officially confirmed they were “exclusively dating.”[10]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2001–2002 Ang TV 2 Various roles ABS-CBN
2003 Magpakailanman: Ricky Reyes Story Totoy Reyes GMA Network
2008 Pelikuletran: New Arrival (Letran Short Film Festival) Miko ABS-CBN
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna Yael
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Nathaniel Cervantes
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom Mike Castillo
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute Bride Jimmy
Banana Split Himself
2011–present ASAP Himself (Boys R Boys, ASAP Jambayan)
2011 I Dare You Himself (as Kapamilya Challenger)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balot – The Marcelito Pomoy Story Marcelito Pomoy
Mula sa Puso Gabriel Maglayon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasaporte Jay[11]
2011–2012 Angelito: Batang Ama Angelito Santos
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kurtina Acmad
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Angelito Santos
Sarah G. Live Himself (Guest Co-Host)
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Simcard Joeven
Hawak Kamay Brian Agustin
Ipaglaban Mo: Ibigay Ang Aming Karapatan Andoy
2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Himself
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bota Paul Manuel
Ipaglaban Mo: Totoong Mahal Kita Emman
2015–2016 All of Me Edong / young adult Manuel Figueras
2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Adrian Olvidar
2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Impostor Cedric Valdez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Black Belt Ramon "The Bicolano" Gonzales
2019–2020 Pamilya Ko Francisco "Chico" Mabunga
2021 Init sa Magdamag Peterson Alvarez† Kapamilya Channel
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Quarantine Pass Rizaldy Faller
2022 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Loogbook Chris
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Selda
2023 The Iron Heart Joseph Cruz†
Linlang Alexander C. Lualhati Amazon Prime Video

Film

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Year Title Role Producer
2009 Last Supper No. 3 Andoy Pamatid Cinemalaya
2010 My Amnesia Girl Eric Star Cinema
Rekrut Lando dela Cruz Cinemalaya
Pendong Juan Oxin Media Productions
Miss You Like Crazy JM Recto Star Cinema
2011 Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Bingbong Cinemalaya
Pintakasi Creative Media & Film Society of the Philippines
2012 Every Breath U Take Carwash Boy Star Cinema
The Strangers Crispin Quantum Films
Pridyider James Regal Films
Intoy Siyokoy ng Kalye Marino Intoy Cinemalaya
My Cactus Heart Val Skylight Films
2013 Ang Turkey Man ay Pabo Rin Dong CineFilipino & Quantum Films
On the Job Boyet Star Cinema
2014 She's Dating the Gangster Cameo Star Cinema
2015 Tandem Rex
Invisible Rodel
You're My Boss Gino Andres Star Cinema
That Thing Called Tadhana Anthony Cinema One Originals
2018 Kung Paano Siya Nawala Lio TBA Studios
2019 Last Fool Show Paolo Star Cinema & N2 Productions
Lucid Xavi
2020 U-Turn Kevin Flores Star Cinema
Love Lockdown Allan Dreamscape Entertainment
2023 Adik Sa'Yo Paulo Viva Films
What If Jecs Viva Films & A World Of Our Own
Selda Tres
2024 3 Days And 2 Nights In Poblacion Javi

Discography

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Studio albums

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Artist Album Tracks Year Label
JM de Guzman JM de Guzman "Carried Away"
"Pagdating ng Panahon" (originally by Aiza Seguerra)
"Out of My League" (Stephen Speaks)
"Bizarre Love Triangle" (New Order)
"Collide" (Howie Day)
"Kiss Me" (Sixpence None the Richer)
"True" (Ryan Cabrera)
"Yakap Sa Dilim" (APO Hiking Society)
"Give You the World"
"Sa May Bintana" (Smokey Mountain)
"Nothing Compares 2 U" (The Family / Sinéad O'Connor)
"Carried Away (Acoustic Version)"
2011
JM de Guzman Tensionado "Akin Ka Na Lang" (originally by Itchyworms)
"Don't Give Up on Us" (David Soul)
"Have I Told You Lately" (Van Morrison)
"Lost in Space" (Lighthouse Family)
"Stupidest"
"Tensionado" (Silent Sanctuary)
"Terrified" (Katharine McPhee)
"Warrior"
2013 Ivory Music and Video

Awards and nominations

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Awards and Nomination
Year Award-Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasaporte Nominated
37th Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Awards for Best Actor[12] Pintakasi Won
2012 36th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Nominated
Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) Nominated
25th Awit Awards Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist Carried Away Nominated
7th Myx Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video Pangarap Lang Kita (by Parokya ni Edgar) Won
2013 Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino Nominated
37th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor Nominated
2015 17th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADONG Actor That Thing Called Tadhana Won
41st Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Awards for Best Actor Tandem & Francisco Guinto, ARI: My Life with a King[13] Won
2016 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Best Supporting Actor Imbisibol Won
32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year Tandem Nominated
34th FAP Luna Awards Best Supporting Actor Imbisibol Nominated
Best Actor That Thing Called Tadhana Nominated
40th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Imbisibol Nominated
Best Actor That Thing Called Tadhana Nominated
2018 LionhearTV RAWR Awards The Great Comeback Won
32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Nominated
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Nominated
MOR Pinoy Music Awards Best Male Artist of the Year Sa Bituin Nalang Ibubulong Nominated
OPM Revival of the Year "214" Nominated
FAMAS Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Kung Paano Siya Nawala Nominated
2020 Gawad Tanglaw Best Actor in a TV Series Pamilya Ko Won
Gawad Pasado Pinakapasadong Aktor ng Teleserye Pamilya Ko Won
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Pamilya Ko Won
TAG Awards Chicago Best Actor Init sa Magdamag Won
Asian Academy Creative Awards National Winner Best Actor in a Leading Role Init sa Magdamag Won
2022 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Init sa Magdamag Won

References

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  1. ^ Pasajol, Anne (June 30, 2024). "Donnalyn Bartolome, JM de Guzman officially together". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "JM De Guzman, Lauren Young, and Enrique Gil will lead new cast of Mula sa Puso". Guide / Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 2, 2011. Archived from the original on April 30, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
  3. ^ "LOOK: JM de Guzman set for comeback at Star Magic". Rappler. December 5, 2017.
  4. ^ News, ABS-CBN. "JM asks: Are you going to send me to rehab again?". ABS-CBN News. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Villano, Alexa (August 4, 2014). "JM de Guzman on rehab, Jessy Mendiola, and second chances". Rappler.
  6. ^ News, ABS-CBN. "Jessy Mendiola confirms split with JM". ABS-CBN News. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ Corporation, ABS-CBN. "SEARCH | PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!". push.abs-cbn.com.
  8. ^ "JM de Guzman posts apology, asks fans not to blame Jessy, ABS-CBN for his troubles". Rappler. November 14, 2015.
  9. ^ Cruz, Marinel (March 10, 2024). "Barbie Imperial 'forced' to kiss ex-BF JM de Guzman in new movie". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  10. ^ Pasajol, Anne (June 30, 2024). "Donnalyn Bartolome, JM de Guzman officially together". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 26, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2011". IMDb. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
  13. ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
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