Fifteen years after entering the world of showbiz, John "Sweet" Lapus's energy onstage remains hard to match.

One of the most applauded portions was Sweet's impersonation of his good friend Kris Aquino.

Sweetilicious was held last May 31 at the Music Museum.

From behind the audience Sweet kicks in dramatically, wearing a fabulous red gown.

The opening number is dubbed "Buwis Buhay" dance number. Why the title? Go figure.

The UST Hotel and Restaurant Management alumnus is proud that he has 27 movies in his filmography. "Merong indie, may digital, commercial, meron ding wala lang."

Sweet revealed that his top fave movie is Sharon Cuneta's Bituing Walang Ningning, so he paid tribute to the film by reciting the famous line of Cherie Gil's character, Laviña. The catch: He mimicked the delivery styles of Zsa Zsa Padilla, Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Jaclyn Jose, to name a few, in saying, "You're nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copycat." It was hilarious!

To recount his early years as a stand-up comedian, Sweet asks this shy guy to come up on stage.

"Saan ka nagtatrabaho?" asks John.

The 27-year-old spectator answers, "Sa government."

The first movie which billed him as "Sweet" was Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw, starring Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez.

John sings his version of the film's theme song.

While singing the song with feeling, Jay-R suddenly shows up.

"Nakakahiya, andiyan pala si Jay-R," exclaims Sweet after finishing his song.

One of the highlights of the show is the adaptation of "Don't Lie To Me," John's popular segment in Showbiz Central.

It's Sweet's "comeuppance" on the hot seat while Janno Gibbs takes the mic as interrogator.

One of the controversial questions: "Sumama ba ang loob mo sa dati mong istasyon dahil natengga ka noon ng almost a year?"

"No," John answers.

But the lie-detector machine says otherwise, and so, just as John does whenever the inspector raises the "Lie" board in Showbiz Central, Janno dances the segment's signature piece, "Shake It Sweet!"

It works!

Dyosabel: Maganda ba 'ko?

Dingdong (sounding like a robot): Oo.

Dyosabel: Kiss mo nga ako.

(Pause) Dingdong: Niloloko mo na ako.

The crowd roars with laughter.

After his number, "Bakit hindi kayo naghubad? Kaya ko nga kayo kinuha, e. Ako ang producer dito, hindi ko kayo babayaran."

No movement whatsoever from the guys.

He's a host, writer, dancer, stand-up comedian, singer, an actor on stage and film—what else can he do?

John is also an impersonator. He ably mimics Sheryl Cruz and, of course, Kris Aquino.

From the TV host-actress' game show to her massacre and horror movies, plus her signature laugh and famous lines—the "Kris Anino" portion of Sweetilicious is highly entertaining and the most applauded.

Raymond Gutierrez, John's co-host in Showbiz Central, watches the show with Bubbles Paraiso.

Says Sweet, "Alam mo ba, Raymond, nag-audition din ang mommy mo sa Bituing Walang Ningning?

"Ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Annabelle Rama.

"You're nothing...Trying hard ka dong! Copycat ka!" John's dashing co-host laughs.

For his final number, Sweet sings Guy Sebastian's "Angels Brought Me Here." His gown is simply stunning.

With the gains and pains, the experience is "Sweetilicious!"

A round of applause and confetti shower signal the end of the show. The mood is celebratory, everyone's happy—a fitting finale for showbiz's Sweet Diva.