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Joey Paras
BornJoey Paras
(1988-02-07) February 7, 1988 (age 36)
Philippines Manila, Philippines
Other namesJoey
Occupation(s)Actor, Theater Director, Filmmaker, Singer, Writer, Playwright, Film Producer, TV Host
Years active2006–present
Known forSunday PINASaya

Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki, IGIB, Ang Kaibigan Ni Imaginary F.

Joey Paras is a Filipino theater, movie and television actor, director, filmmaker, singer, writer, playwright, film producer and TV host. He is the playwright behind "Bawal Tumawid, Nakakamatay", one of the plays selected to be produced on stage in the seventh edition of Virgin Labfest (VLF). His rise to fame started in the movie scene when he played the lead role in the film Last Supper Number 3 which received the MTRCB Awards Best Comedy Film for 2010 and Cinemalaya 2009 Best Film. In 2013, he starred in his launching movie and title role Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki opposite Tom Rodriguez.

Early life

He graduated A.B.Communication Arts in the University of Santo Tomas. Before becoming an actor, he used to be an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) as a HOTEL LOUNGE SINGER in a lounge group names CICADA where they used to perform in Grand Hyatt Seoul, South Korea and Grand Hyatt Beijing, China. He worked abroad for several years until they disbanded.

He founded the group Teatro Expedicion de Filipinas which is an organization of young children from underprivileged communities in the country who have talent in acting. He later on founded in October 2013, THE POWERHOUSE ENSEMBLE, which is a group of aspiring actors who undergo free training in Theater and Film Production. The Powerhouse Ensemble produced several stage plays and short films. In January 2020, the group shot the short film "ANG KAIBIGAN NI IMAGINARY F." and won an award and made it to the international film festivals. This short film also made it to the final selection of SINAG MAYNILA 2020 (SHORT FILM CATEGORY). In February 2020, The Powerhouse Ensemble produced and filmed the short film, "IGIB" (FETCH), Written and Directed by Joey Paras. This short film also made it to the international film festivals abroad and gave Joey Paras his very first INTERNATIONAL "BEST DIRECTOR AWARD" `Lazar Gjorgjevikј`in FILMAY INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL KUMANOVO 2020.

Television career

His first TV appearance was in ABS-CBN's Primetime soap Maging Sino Ka Man and in 2009 he transferred to GMA Network for the TV soap Ikaw Sana. Later he returned to ABS-CBN for Dahil May Isang Ikaw but in 2010, he joins the cast of GMA Network's The Last Prince. Since then, he appeared in GMA Network TV series and recently having a weekly show Sunday PinaSaya with Ai-Ai de las Alas and Marian Rivera.

Filmography

Television

Films

  • Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin (VIVA Films, 2016)
  • Wang Fam (VIVA Films, 2015)
  • Moron 5.2: The Transformation (VIVA Films, 2014) as Congressman
  • Maria Leonora Teresa (2014) as Augusto
  • Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki (VIVA Films, 2013) as Bekikang
  • Momzillas (VIVA Films & Star Cinema, 2013) as Tito
  • The Spider's Lair (2013) as Marney (Bagwis kontra Babagwa)
  • Dance of the Steel Bars (GMA Films, 2013) as Allona
  • Bromance: My Brother's Romance (2013) as Beergin
  • Sisterakas (VIVA Films & Star Cinema, 2012) as Bonbon
  • Bwakaw (Star Cinema, 2012) as Tracy
  • Bahay Bata (2011) as Don
  • White House (Regal Entertainment, 2010) as Jerry
  • I Do (2010) as Clerk
  • Working Girls (VIVA Films & GMA Films, 2010) - Joey Paras 1st VIVA Films Movie
  • Last Supper No. 3 (2009) as Wilson Nañawa

Theater

  • Zsazsa Zaturnah Ze Muzikal
  • Ang Ulo ni Pancho Villa
  • ILUSTRADO: Ang Buhay ni Rizal
  • Noli Me Tangere
  • El Filibusterismo
  • Ulilang Tahanan
  • Prinsipe ng Buwan
  • Ang Bayot, Ang Meranao at ang Habal-Habal sa isang Nakakabagot na Paghihintay sa Kanto ng Lanao del Norte
  • Electle Dysfunction
  • Ang Saranggola ni Pepe
  • The Little Prince
  • Virgin Labfest
    • Bawal Tumawid, Nakamamatay

Writing and directorial

  • Wala na Bang Ibang Title?
  • Si Nora, Si Vilma, at si Ako
  • Kababalaghan sa Engkanahan
  • Ang Prinsesang may Gintong Ngipin
  • Yvonne, ang Batang Ibon
  • Kontang, Ang Batang Aswang
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Princess Sara, Ang Munting Prinsesa
  • Isang Musical-Novella
  • Pepe

Awards

ACTING AWARDS

  • Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2013 - Best Supporting Actor for New Breed Category (for the film Babagwa)
  • Gawad Urian Awards Pinakamahusay na aktor 2010 (Nominated for the film Last Supper 3)
  • Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2010 (Nominated for Last Supper No. 3)
  • Star Awards New Movie Actor of the Year 2010 (Nominated for Last Supper No. 3)
  • Aliw Awards 2008 Best Actor (for the play Ang Bayot, Ang Meranao at ang Habal-Habal sa isang nakakabagot na paghihintay sa kanto ng Lanao del Norte)
  • PHILSTAGE Gawad Buhay Award Best Male Actor (for the play Ang Bayot, Ang Meranao at ang Habal-Habal sa isang nakakabagot na paghihintay sa kanto ng Lanao del Norte)

DIRECTORIAL AWARD "BEST DIRECTOR AWARD" `Lazar Gjorgjevikј`in FILMAY INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL KUMANOVO 2020.


References

  1. http://entertainment.inquirer.net/117599/joey-paras-fulfills-childhood-dream
  2. http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/showbitz/39036-joey-paras-theater-screen
  3. http://www.philstar.com/pang-movies/2015/08/04/1484295/komedyanteng-si-joey-paras-gusto-uling-maging-ofw
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