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 first gained recognition for his appearance in an ice cream commercial. He later joined the fifth season of StarStruck (2009), where he showcased his talent in dancing. He went on to appear in various GMA Network comedy series, such as A1 Ko Sa 'Yo (2016), and became a main cast member of Bubble Gang, one of the longest-running gag shows in the Philippines, before landing the lead role in the prequel series Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento (2021).[1]
Career
[edit]Cadayona has appeared on television, notably 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.[2] 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.[3][4]
2010–present: Post StarStruck
[edit]In early 2010, he began his acting career with a recurring role in the comedy series Diva, playing the rival of Mark Herras's character in a dance competition.[5] He also appeared as a guest in several episodes of the now-defunct show I Laugh Sabado, where he showcased his comedic abilities through various roles.[6][7] By mid-2010, he secured his first regular role in the primetime series Ilumina.
In 2011, Cadayona appeared in the sixth episode of the Spooky Nights, where he played the role of a gay character named Vanessa.[8] By mid-2011, he joined the GMA Network's dance series Time of My Life, following the success of Diva.[9] In December 2011, he made his film debut in Shake, Rattle & Roll 13, one of Regal Films’ most successful movie franchises, as part of the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival.
In 2012, Cadayona appeared in the TV series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis as Tomas, one of Esmeralda’s assistants, portrayed by Jean Garcia.[10] He also played a supporting role as Jefferson Teodoro in the weekly teen-oriented series Together Forever.[11] In the last quarter of the year, he was cast as Baldo in the Filipino adaptation of the popular Korean series Coffee Prince.[12]
In the same year, he appeared in four films. From GMA Films, he starred in My Kontrabida Girl and Just One Summer.[13][14] He also took part in two independent films, including Slumber Party, produced by Cinema One, where he played Jonel—a young man aspiring to join a fraternity, whose initiation task involved sneaking into a house.[15] The other film was Gayak, an entry in the New Wave Section of the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. In this film, he portrayed a gay character, distinct from his previous comedic gay roles, as the character in Gayak conveyed sorrow and sought sympathy.[16] For his performance, he received the Breakthrough Performance by an Actor award from the Golden Screen Awards for Movies.[17][18]
In early 2013, he portrayed the teenage version of Wally Bayola in Magpakailanman. That same year, Cadayona became a regular cast member of the gag show Bubble Gang, showcasing his comedic talent. In addition to his weekly appearances on Bubble Gang, he also took on the role of the gay character Stefani in Vampire Ang Daddy Ko.[1]
He continued to appear in television series each year, including A1 Ko Sa 'Yo (2016) and Meant To Be (2017). In 2021, he earned his first lead and title role in the prequel series Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento.[19]
Education
[edit]He was a grade-school graduate of Marist School in Marikina. He finished high school in Divine Light Academy in Las Piñas.
Cadayona sacrificed his studies of Media Arts in San Beda Alabang to join StarStruck.[20]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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| 2009–10 | StarStruck V | Himself | Finalist | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Diva | Marlon Legaspi | ||
| Maynila | Sunny | |||
| I Laugh Sabado | Various | Q (now GMA News TV, and GTV) | ||
| Ilumina | Renato | GMA Network | ||
| 2011 | Spooky Nights: The Ringtone | Vanessa | ||
| Time of My Life | Harry | |||
| 2011–13 | Party Pilipinas | Himself | Performer | |
| 2012 | Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis | Tomas / Tom | ||
| Together Forever | Jefferson "Jepoy" Teodoro | |||
| Coffee Prince | Baldo | |||
| Celebrity Bluff | Himself | |||
| 2012–23 | Bubble Gang | Mainstay | ||
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: The Wally Bayola Story | Teen Wally | ||
| 2013–16 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Stefano Bulaga / Stefani Ventura | Supporting cast | |
| 2013 | Mundo Mo'y Akin | Nonoy Pambide | ||
| Genesis | Randy | |||
| 2013–15 | Sunday All Stars | Himself | Performer | |
| 2014 | Dading | Pato | ||
| Magpakailanman: Habang Buhay Na Maghihintay | Rolly | |||
| 2015 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Sukli ng Pagmamahal | Budong | ||
| Maynila: Once Princess | Nanding | |||
| Maynila: Edi Wow | Dave | |||
| Sabado Badoo | Himself | Host | ||
| My Faithful Husband | Jerome Dela Paz | |||
| Juan Tamad | Juan | |||
| Pepito Manaloto | ZsaZsa | |||
| Wagas: Danny & Fredes Love Story | Danny | |||
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Kevin | ||
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Enzo | |||
| Laff, Camera, Action! | Himself | Segment Host | ||
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Bats Bendiola | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: Leevan | Leevan | |||
| 2018 | Sirkus | Al | ||
| The Stepdaughters | Bryce Morales | |||
| 2019 | Hiram na Anak | Vince Urbanez | ||
| 2021 | Game of the Gens | Himself | Host | GMA News TV / GTV |
| 2021; 2022–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Performer | GMA Network | |
| 2021–22 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento | Young Pepito Manaloto | Lead role | |
| 2022 | Running Man Philippines | Himself | Guest Role | |
| 2023 | Love Before Sunrise | Bong Pagdilao | ||
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Luis | ||
| Forever Young | Kapitan Gerry Peralta | Supporting Cast / Primary Antagonist |
Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | My Big Bossing's Adventures | Unknown | Octoarts Films, M-Zet Film Production, APT Entertainment |
| 2013 | Kaleidoscope World | Unknown | |
| My Lady Boss | Nonoy[21] | GMA Films | |
| 2012 | Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Fish Vendor | |
| Gayak | Unknown | Professional Productions | |
| Slumber Party | Jonel | Cinema One | |
| Just One Summer | Jason | GMA Films | |
| My Kontrabida Girl | Dex | ||
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Sef | Regal Films, GMA Films |
TV Specials
[edit]- StarStruck Season 5 Finals Night (GMA 7)
- Bubble Gang 15th Anniversary Special (GMA 7, 2009)
- Lucky' 09: The 2009 GMA New Year's Countdown (December 2008-January 2009)
- GMA @ 60: The GMA 60th Anniversary TV Special (GMA 7, 2010)
- Prosperity In 2010: The 2010 GMA New Year's Countdown (GMA 7, December 2009-January 2010)
- 2010 To '11: The GMA New Year Countdown (GMA 7, December 2010-January 2011)
- Countdown to 2012: The GMA New Year Special (GMA 7, December 2011-January 2012)
- Party Pilipinas Anniversary Special (GMA 7, 2011-2013)
- 27th PMPC Star Awards For TV (ABS-CBN 2, 2013) - Cameo (Sef's 1st ABS-CBN 2 Appearance)
- Win Na Win Sa 2013: The GMA New Year Countdown (GMA 7, December 2012-January 2013)
- Sunday All Stars Anniversary Special (GMA 7, 2013-2015)
- 28th PMPC Star Awards For TV (ABS-CBN 2, 2014) - Cameo
- Countdown To 2014: The GMA New Year Special (GMA 7, December 2013-January 2014)
- Countdown To 2015: The GMA New Year Special (GMA 7, December 2014 -January 2015)
- Thank You Kapuso: GMA Fans Day 2015: The GMA 65th Anniversary TV Special (GMA 7, July 2015)
- IMBG 20: Bubble Gang 20th Anniversary Documentary Special - (GMA 7, November 2015)
- 21 Gang Salute: Bubble Gang 21st Anniversary Documentary Special - (GMA 7, November 2016)
- Countdown to 2016: The GMA New Year Special (GMA 7, December 2015-January 2016)[22][23]
- The Magic Of Christmas: The 2016 GMA Christmas Special - (GMA 7, December 2016)
- Lipad Sa 2017: The 2017 GMA New Year Countdown Special - (GMA 7, December 2016,January 2017)
- Bubble Gang Parokya Bente Dos: Bubble Gang 22nd Anniversary Stage Musical Play Special - (GMA 7, November 2017)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result |
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| 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 |
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sef Cadayona". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Sef Cadayona: his "bente" has come a long way". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Sef Cadayona bids StarStruck V goodbye". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Steven Silva, Sarah Lahbati big winners in StarStruck V". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Sef Cadayona happy with newfound fame from TV commercial". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Gee Canlas admits Sef Cadayona is her kind of guy: "Gusto ko kasi yung pinapatawa ako parati."". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Sef Cadayona is getting the tag "lalaking Sheena Halili" for playing best-friend and sidekick roles on Kapuso shows". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Spooky Nights: (Full Episode 6) | #Halloweek". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Sef Cadayona denies being turned down by Michelle Madrigal: "Naku sa basted hindi po totoo yan kasi hindi naman po ako nanligaw, e."". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Enchanting Alice Bungisngis". www.philstar.com. February 6, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the cast of 'Together Forever'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the cast of 'Coffee Prince'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "My Kontrabida Girl: The male cast members during the pictorial". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "At the Red Carpet Premiere of 'Just One Summer'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "RK Bagatsing gets acting break through a gay role in 'Slumber Party'". www.philstar.com. November 22, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr. (January 13, 2013). "Hot duds for cool dude Cadayona". Inquirer.net.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sef Cadayona, masuwerte ang pakiramdam sa pagbibidahang 'Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Brosas, Alex Valentin (December 2, 2009). "Rocco Nacino, Sef Cadayona aim for fame". Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation.
- ^ "Meet the cast of 'My Lady Boss'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Alden Richards and other GMA-7 stars lead 2016 New Year countdown". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 31, 2015. Archived from the original on January 4, 2016. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Macas, Trisha (December 30, 2015). "Kapuso artists all set for GMA's 'Countdown to 2016' at SM MOA". GMA Network. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- 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