Sef Cadayona
Sef Cadayona | |
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| Born | John Paul Joseph Cadayona March 3, 1989 Las Piñas, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2009–present) |
John Paul Joseph Cadayona (born March 3, 1989), professionally known as Sef Cadayona, is a Filipino actor, comedian and dancer. He gained recognition after appearing in an ice cream commercial in the early 2000s. He later joined the fifth season of StarStruck (2009), where he made it to the Final Fourteen and was noted for his dance skills. After the show, he appeared in several GMA Network programs, most notably in Bubble Gang, as host in Sabado Badoo, and as judge in Laff, Camera, Action. He took the lead role in Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento.[1]
Life and career
[edit]John Paul Joseph Cadayona was raised in Las Piñas City. He completed his secondary education at Divine Light Academy and earned a degree in Media Arts, majoring in Broadcasting, from San Beda College Alabang.[2]
2000s: Early television appearances
[edit]Cadayona made his television debut notable in a commercial for an ice cream brand known for its quirky scenarios involving how to spend a 20-peso bill. Although the advertisement is no longer airing, it gained recognition during its run.[3] In 2009, he joined the fifth season of StarStruck and advanced to the Final Fourteen in November of that year, alongside Steven Silva and Sarah Lahbati, who were ultimately named the Male and Female Ultimate Survivors, respectively.[4][5]
2010–present: Post StarStruck
[edit]In 2010, Cadayona appeared in the comedy musical television series Diva as the rival of Mark Herras’s character in a dance competition,[6] followed by the drama fantasy series Ilumina as Renato. In 2011, he appeared in the drama dance series Time of My Life as Harry, alongside Mark Herras.[7] In the same year, he appeared as a performer in the variety show Party Pilipinas. In 2012, he appeared in the drama fantasy comedy series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis as Tomas,[8] followed by the drama comedy romance Together Forever as Jefferson "Jepoy" Teodoro,[9] the drama romance comedy Coffee Prince as Baldo,[10] and the sketch comedy show Bubble Gang as a regular cast member until 2023. In the same year, he appeared in the film My Kontrabida Girl as Dex,[11] followed by Just One Summer as Jason,[12] Slumber Party as Jonel,[13] Gayak in an unspecified role,[14] and Boy Pick-Up: The Movie as Fish Vendor; for his performance in Gayak, he received the Breakthrough Performance by an Actor award from the Golden Screen Awards for Movies.[15][16]
In 2013, he appeared in the television sitcom Vampire ang Daddy Ko as Stefano Bulaga / Stefani Ventura, followed by the drama Mundo Mo’y Akin and the science fiction drama Genesis. In 2015, he hosted the comedy anthology Sabado Badoo and appeared in the sitcom Juan Tamad as the title character. In 2016, he hosted the comedy game show Laff, Camera, Action!, followed in 2017 by his appearance in the romantic comedy drama Meant to Be as Bats Mendiola. In 2021, he appeared in the prequel sitcom Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento as the lead and title character Pepito Manaloto.[17]
Filmography
[edit]Televisionb
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | StarStruck V | Himself (finalist) | |
| 2010 | Diva | Marlon Legaspi | |
| 2010; 2015 | Maynila | Sunny | |
| Nanding | Episode: "Once Princess" | ||
| Dave | Episode: "Edi Wow" | ||
| 2010 | I Laugh Sabado | Himself (various roles) | |
| Ilumina | Renato | ||
| 2011 | Spooky Nights | Vanessa | Episode: "The Ringtone" |
| Time of My Life | Harry | ||
| 2011–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself (performer) | |
| 2012 | Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis | Tomas / Tom | |
| Together Forever | Jefferson "Jepoy" Teodoro | ||
| Coffee Prince | Baldo | ||
| Celebrity Bluff | Himself | ||
| 2012–2023 | Bubble Gang | ||
| 2013–2014 | Magpakailanman | teen Wally | Episode: "The Wally Bayola Story" |
| Rolly | Episode: "Habang Buhay Na Maghihintay" | ||
| 2013–2016 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Stefano Bulaga / Stefani Ventura | |
| 2013 | Mundo Mo'y Akin | Nonoy Pambide | |
| Genesis | Randy | ||
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Himself (performer) | |
| 2014 | Dading | Pato | |
| 2015 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Sukli ng Pagmamahal | Budong | |
| Sabado Badoo | Himself (host) | ||
| My Faithful Husband | Jerome Dela Paz | ||
| Juan Tamad | Juan | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | ZsaZsa | ||
| Wagas | Danny | Episode: "Danny & Fredes Love Story" | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Kevin | Episode role |
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Enzo | ||
| Laff, Camera, Action! | Himself (judge) | ||
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Bats Bendiola | |
| Wish Ko Lang | Leevan | Episode: "Leevan" | |
| 2018 | Sirkus | Al | |
| The Stepdaughters | Bryce Morales | ||
| 2019 | Hiram na Anak | Vince Urbanez | |
| 2021 | Game of the Gens | Himself (host) | |
| 2021; 2022–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Himself (performer) | |
| 2021–2022 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento | Pepito Manaloto | |
| 2022 | Running Man Philippines | Himself (guest) | |
| 2023 | Love Before Sunrise | Bong Pagdilao | |
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Luis | |
| Forever Young | Kapitan Gerry Peralta |
Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Sef |
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | Dex |
| Just One Summer | Jason | |
| Slumber Party | Jonel | |
| Gayak | ||
| Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Fish Vendor | |
| 2013 | My Lady Boss | Nonoy |
| Kaleidoscope World | ||
| 2014 | My Big Bossing's Adventures |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1st Sunday All Stars Awards | Stand Out Season Performer | None | Nominated |
| 10th Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Gayak | Won | |
| 2014 | 5th Golden Screen Awards for TV | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Show | Bubble Gang | Won |
| 28th Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actor | Won | ||
| 40th Metro Manila Film festival | Festival Best Supporting Actor | My Big Bossing's Adventure: Prinsesa | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 6th Golden Screen Television Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag / Comedy Program | Bubble Gang | Won |
| 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actor | Nominated |
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sef Cadayona". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne; Napoles, Jimboy (June 15, 2021). "TRIVIA: Sef Cadayona, more than a comedian". GMA Network. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ "Sef Cadayona: his "bente" has come a long way". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Sef Cadayona bids StarStruck V goodbye". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Steven Silva, Sarah Lahbati big winners in StarStruck V". GMA Network. February 22, 2010. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Sef Cadayona happy with newfound fame from TV commercial". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 21, 2010. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel (March 3, 2012). "Sef Cadayona denies being turned down by Michelle Madrigal: "Naku sa basted hindi po totoo yan kasi hindi naman po ako nanligaw, e."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Enchanting Alice Bungisngis". The Philippine Star. February 6, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the cast of 'Together Forever'". GMA Network. June 20, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the cast of 'Coffee Prince'". GMA Network. October 8, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "My Kontrabida Girl: The male cast members during the pictorial". GMA Network. January 19, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "At the Red Carpet Premiere of 'Just One Summer'". GMA Network. August 14, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "RK Bagatsing gets acting break through a gay role in 'Slumber Party'". The Philippine Star. November 22, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr. (January 13, 2013). "Hot duds for cool dude Cadayona". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (June 14, 2013). "Sef Cadayona wants to do another indie film after breakthrough performance award". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ "10th Golden Screen Awards". Yahoo! OMG! Philippines. April 29, 2013.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (July 12, 2021). "Sef Cadayona, masuwerte ang pakiramdam sa pagbibidahang 'Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento'". GMA Network. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- 1989 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Filipino male actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino male comedians
- StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants
- GMA Network (company) people
- Filipino male child actors
- Actors from Las Piñas
- Male actors from Metro Manila
- Tagalog people
- Filipino sketch comedians
- Filipino male film actors
- Bubble Gang cast members