Sean De Guzman has no qualms about being naked on camera.
A quick Google search of his name reveals daring and provocative photos and videos of the young, up-and-coming actor.
This is why, even as more male actors in local showbiz become more comfortable with nudity on camera, Sean easily stands out.
Here's what you need to know about the hot new actor who might be the next Coco Martin.
A member of the boyband Clique V
Before venturing into bare-all acting stints, Sean first broke into the local entertainment industry as part of the local boyband Clique V.
Born in late 2017, the boyband's name "Clique" means "a group of people sharing the same interest," while V or 5 represents "balance."
With the moniker "Kilabot ng Dance Floor," Sean's dancing and gyrating skills came in handy when he made a crossover to acting.
He was cast in Lockdown, Paolo Gumabao's launching film directed by Joel Lamangan.
“Dahil din po doon sa movie na iyon, lahat ay nagsimula nang dumating, lahat ng biyaya. Nakakatuwa dahil naging part na ako ng VIVA Family."
Direk Joel was impressed by Sean's work attitude that he bagged the lead role in the 2021 film Anak ng Macho Dancer, a sequel to the 1988 film Macho Dancer by Lino Brocka.
ANAK NG MACHO DANCER
In the movie, Sean went all out doing frontal nudity and twosome (and even threesome) with male co-actors.
And he didn't feel iffy showing it to his parents.
He told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) columnist Jojo Gabinete, "Kasama ko ang friends and family ko sa panonood. Natutuwa at proud sila sa akin dahil nakikita nila yung mga pinaghirapan ko.”
He experienced depression in 2018
In late 2021, Sean opened up about experiencing depression back in 2018.
Fortunately, with the help and support of his family, he was able to overcome the depression.
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He did three movies with sexy actress AJ Raval
Aside from Lockdown and Anak ng Macho Dancer, Sean did the following film projects: Nerisa, Taya, Ang Huling Baklang Birhen sa Balat-Lupa, Bekis on the Run, and Mahjong Nights.
In 2022, he starred in Vivamax's sexy-action film Hugas, where he was paired with sexy actress AJ Raval—also his leading lady in Nerisa and Taya.
Having worked together multiple times, Sean and AJ became good friends.
They are often seen in each other's social media accounts, posting and commenting on one's post, and even saying "I love you."
They even spent Christmas together in 2021.
Their closeness has helped them become more at ease with each other in doing sexy scenes.
AJ and Sean revealed that they did not use any plaster (which is used to cover private parts) during the filming of sensual scenes for Hugas.
Sean said, “Hindi na kami naiilang talaga. Wala na talagang ilang.
"Kung magkakitaan man kami ng kung anu-anong parte ng katawan namin, wala na kaming pakialam.
"Pero maganda naman yung kinalabasan ng lahat. Hindi na po kami nagkakahiyaan.
"Nagkakakitaan, oo. Pero nagkakahiyaan, hindi.
"Yung na-build naming friendship, kahit sa labas o sa likod ng camera, sobrang solid namin ni AJ."
He broke up with his non-showbiz girlfriend because of work
"Single nang dahil kay AJ." This was what Sean said during their PEP Live last January 13, 2022.
"Joke lang," he hurriedly added.
As an explanation, he elaborated, "Nag-break kami ng ex-girlfriend ko. Yung sinasabi niyang reason kung bakit kami nag-break, parang napagod daw siya umintindi.
"Kasi siyempre yung work ko, iba yung field niya, iba yung field ko.
"Parang di raw niya kaya nakikita niya ako na may kahalikan, kasiping.
"Pinapaliwanag ko naman sa kanya na work lang yun.
"Wala, ganun pa rin kinalabasan. Di pa rin niya naintindihan."
It was later revealed that AJ witnessed their breakup, which happened when she and Sean were shooting a vlog together.
AJ shared, "Dun nakipag-break sa kanya yung girlfriend niya.
"Sabi ko sa kanya, 'Okay lang iyan. Huwag mo isipin. Di ka mahal niyan.'
"Nakatulong naman sa kanya."
Now that both Sean and AJ are single, is there a possibility for them to get romantic in real life? Only time will tell.