Cedrick Juan is one multifaceted artist whose journey from the theater to the silver screen has been marked by perseverance and a deep commitment to storytelling.
This article delves into the life, education, career breakthroughs, and some of the roles that he played in famous movies and TV shows.
Cedric Juan's Early Life and Education
A Filipino actor and model, Cedric, 33, hails from Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines, born on June 26, 1990, the second among seven siblings.
Raised in a family that values education and the arts, Cedric became drawn to the expressive power of dance and the strategic complexity of chess during his formative years.
His involvement in chess had taught him discipline and strategy, skills that he would later apply to his acting. His dance background, on the other hand, provided him with a deep understanding of movement and expression.
Cedric has a degree in Mass Communication from the Far Eastern University (FEU), where he first stepped onto stage when he joined the university’s theater clinic.
His Theater Years
Cedric's transition from student to theater actor was marked by significant mentors and pivotal roles.
Under the guidance of Joey Ting at the FEU Art Theater Clinic. Cedric explored the intricacies of acting in university productions.
Later, at Dulaang UP, he was introduced to the professional theater scene, where he took on roles that ranged from classical to contemporary.
Career Breakthrough
His career breakthrough came with the historical film GomBurZa (2023), where he played the role of Padre José Burgos. This role earned him the Best Actor award at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.
TV Shows
Till I Met You (2016)
Cedric’s role in this TV series is Otap Miranda. The main plot revolves around the lives of Iris (played by Nadine Lustre), Basti (played by James Reid), and Ali (played by JC Santos), who find themselves in a complex web of love, friendship, and personal discovery. Iris and Ali are best friends whose lives take a turn when they meet Basti, a free-spirited and adventurous young man.
Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen (2023)
The series is listed as a drama with comedy elements, directed by Nuel Naval. Its theme is related to fashio, featuring a fashion designer female lead, and categorized as a mini-series or web series.
Cedric’s role as Avel in this show demonstrated his acting versatility alongside that of Kim Chiu, Jake Ejercito, Angel Aquino, Kylie Verzosa, and Christopher De Leon.
FIlms that Cedric Juan starred in
Die Beautiful (2016)
Cedric plays Erika in this film. This movie directed by Jun Robles Lana is about the life and death of a transgender woman named Trisha, played by Paolo Ballesteros. Trisha, dies while being crowned in a beauty pageant. Fulfilling her wish to remain beautiful in death, Trisha's friends dress her up as a different female celebrities each night of her wake.
The Panti Sisters (2018)
The Panti Sisters (2018) is a Filipino comedy film directed by Jun Robles Lana that centers on three gay brothers whose dying father has required each of them to sire a child in order to inherit his wealth.
The film stars Paolo Ballesteros, Christian Bables, and Martin del Rosario as the titular Panti Sisters: Gabriel, Samuel, and Daniel Panti, respectively. The movie is celebrated for its humorous and heartwarming exploration of family dynamics and LGBTQ+ themes. Cedric plays Estong in this movie.
Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018)
This is a Philippine historical biopic directed by Jerrold Tarog, focusing on the life of Gregorio del Pilar, one of the youngest generals in the Philippine-American War, portrayed by Paulo Avelino.
The film serves as a sequel to Heneral Luna (2015) and explores Goyo's leadership and personal struggles during a critical period in Philippine history. Col. Jose Leyba is the role Cedric plays the role of Col. Jose Leyba.
Gomburza (2023)
This historical film is about the three Filipino priests, Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, who were executed in 1872 by Spanish colonial authorities in the Philippines on charges of sedition. Their martyrdom had a significant impact on the Philippine revolution against Spanish rule, and they are considered heroes in Philippine history.
In GomBurZa, Cedric played the role of Padre Jose Burgos, alongside Dante Rivero's Padre Mariano Gomez and Enchong Dee's Padre Jacinto Zamora.