Joey Paras
Joey Paras is a Filipino theater, movie and television actor, director, filmmaker, singer, writer, playwright, film producer and TV host. He is the playwright behind "Bawal Tumawid, Nakakamatay", one of the plays selected to be produced on stage in the seventh edition of Virgin Labfest (VLF). His rise to fame started in the movie scene when he played the lead role in the film Last Supper Number 3 which received the MTRCB Awards Best Comedy Film for 2010 and Cinemalaya 2009 Best Film. In 2013, he starred in his launching movie and title role Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki opposite Tom Rodriguez.[1]
Joey Paras | |
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| Born | Joey Paras February 7, 1978  Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Joey |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Theater Director, Filmmaker, Singer, Writer, Playwright, Film Producer, TV Host |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Sunday PINASaya Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki, IGIB, Ang Kaibigan Ni Imaginary F. |
Early life
He graduated A.B.Communication Arts in the University of Santo Tomas.[2] Before becoming an actor, he used to be an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) as a HOTEL LOUNGE SINGER in a lounge group named CICADA where they used to perform in Grand Hyatt Seoul, South Korea and Grand Hyatt Beijing, China. He worked abroad for several years until they disbanded.[3]
He founded the group Teatro Expedicion de Filipinas which is an organization of young children from underprivileged communities in the country who have talent in acting. He later on founded in October 2013, THE POWERHOUSE ENSEMBLE, which is a group of aspiring actors who undergo free training in Theater and Film Production. The Powerhouse Ensemble produced several stage plays and short films. After holding series of audition and weeks of training, the group held its first theater production on December 28, 2013, entitled “Payback: Playback” wherein eight short plays (“Guho”, “Sapatos”, “Calorie” ,” 5-6-7-8”, “Haunted House”, “Meme”, and “Beauconera”) written and directed by Joey Paras were shown.
After the success of its first production, the group conducted several theater plays in the following months such as “Payback:Playback (The Repeat)” in January 2014, “Pepe Playback: The Musical” in February 2014, “Goodbye Series” in March 2014 and “Boy Bangs: The Musical” on March 16, 2014, as the group's entry to the Pasinaya Festival 2014.
After more than two years since it was established, The Powerhouse Ensemble opened its second season for the next batch of aspiring actors on October 10, 2015.
The Powerhouse Ensemble: Season 2 had its first show called “Eat, Pray, Watch” on October 30, 2015, wherein the past horror films made by Teatro Expedicion de Filipinas’ E-WORKSHOP Recital Films were screened.
Eventually, the second season did its first theater production on December 20, 2015, wherein eight short plays (“I’m Sorry, I’m Late”, “Excuse Me”, “Condolence”, “Byahera”, “Ruben Hud”, “Korean Bag”, “Katleya” and “Truth or Farce”) written and directed by Joey Paras were performed. The production was called “CaptivEight”.
The Powerhouse Ensemble: Season 2 then did a repeat show of “Captiveight” on January 25, 2016. This was followed by the play “Bahamas” that was performed by the group in CCP Pasinaya Festival 2016.
In January 2020, the group shot the short film "ANG KAIBIGAN NI IMAGINARY F." and won an award and made it to the international film festivals. This short film also made it to the final selection of SINAG MAYNILA 2020 (SHORT FILM CATEGORY).
In February 2020, The Powerhouse Ensemble produced and filmed the short film, "IGIB" (FETCH), Written and Directed by Joey Paras. This short film also made it to the international film festivals abroad and gave Joey Paras his very first INTERNATIONAL "BEST DIRECTOR AWARD" `Lazar Gjorgjevikј`in FILMAY INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL KUMANOVO 2020.
Television career
His first TV appearance was in ABS-CBN's Primetime soap Maging Sino Ka Man and in 2009 he transferred to GMA Network for the TV soap Ikaw Sana. Later he returned to ABS-CBN for Dahil May Isang Ikaw but in 2010, he joins the cast of GMA Network's The Last Prince. Since then, he appeared in GMA Network TV series and recently having a weekly show Sunday PinaSaya with Ai-Ai de las Alas and Marian Rivera.
Filmography
Television
- Mulawin vs Ravena (2017) as Dakdak
- Princess in the Palace (2015)
- Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (2015)
- Sunday PinaSaya (2015–2019) as himself/mainstay
- FlordeLiza (2015) as Rona
- Sabado Badoo (2015) as himself cameo footage featured
- Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak ni Zuma (2013-2014) as Teacher Karlo
- Wansapanataym
- Petrang Paminta (2013) as Lana
- Kahit Puso'y Masugatan (2012) as Bryan
- Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa (2012) as Mimi
- Daldalita(2011) as Chichi
- Sinner or Saint (2011) as Gerdo "Gigi" Manalo
- I Heart You, Pare! (2011) as Serbeza
- Maalaala Mo Kaya
- Internet Shop (2011) as Bading
- Bola (2009) as Budi
- The Last Prince (2010) as Salim
- Destined Hearts (2009)
- Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009) as Manolo Meloto
- Ikaw Sana (2009) as Afi
- Obra
- Rowena Joy (2009)
- Maging Sino Ka Man (2006) as Sionny
Films
| Movies | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2021 | Ayuda Babes | Mama Rita | Viva Films |
| 2019 | And Ai, Thank You | Jefferson | Reality Entertainment, Horseshoe Studios |
| Born Beautiful | Pastor Donald | Cignal Entertainment, Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company, Axinite Digicinema | |
| 2016 | Working Beks | Mandy | Viva Films |
| Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin | Aling Minda | Viva Films | |
| 2015 | Wang Fam | Cocoy | Viva Films |
| 2014 | Wala Na Bang Ibang Title? | Teatro Republica de Filipinas, Threehouse Productions | |
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Congressman | Viva Films | |
| Maria Leonora Teresa | Augusto | Star Cinema, Maxam | |
| 2013 | Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Bekikang | Viva Films |
| Momzillas | Tito | Star Cinema, Viva Films | |
| The Spider's Lair | Marney | Cinemalaya Foundation, Quantum Films, Kalalangan Kamaru | |
| Dance of the Steel Bars | Allona | GMA Films, Portfolio Productions | |
| Bromance: My Brother's Romance | Beergin | Skylight Films, Star Cinema | |
| 2012 | Sisterakas | Bonbon | Viva Films, Star Cinema |
| Bwakaw | Tracy | Cinemalaya, Octobertrain Films, APT Entertainment | |
| 2011 | Bahay Bata | Don | Cinemalaya Foundation, Found Films |
| 2010 | White House | Jerry | Regal Films |
| I Do | Clerk | Star Cinema | |
| Working Girls | Connie's Production Staff | Viva Films, GMA Films, Unitel Pictures | |
| 2009 | Last Supper No.3 | Wilson Nañawa | Cinemalaya Foundation, Beinte Singko Mil Productions |
Theater
- Zsazsa Zaturnah Ze Muzikal
- Ang Ulo ni Pancho Villa
- ILUSTRADO: Ang Buhay ni Rizal
- Noli Me Tangere
- El Filibusterismo
- Ulilang Tahanan
- Prinsipe ng Buwan
- Ang Bayot, Ang Meranao at ang Habal-Habal sa isang Nakakabagot na Paghihintay sa Kanto ng Lanao del Norte
- Electle Dysfunction
- Ang Saranggola ni Pepe
- The Little Prince
- Virgin Labfest
- Bawal Tumawid, Nakamamatay
Writing and Directorial
SHORT FILMS:
1. I G I B (FETCH)
FESTIVALS: OFFICIAL SELECTION 10th PUNE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION THE LIFT OFF SESSIONS 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION COSMO FILM FESTIVAL 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION (EXHIBITION CATEGORY) CINEMALAYA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION (COMPETITION FILMS) PELIKULTURA: THE CALABARZON FILM FESTIVAL 2020 -Southern Tagalog Shorts Premiere-
AWARDS:
BEST DIRECTOR AWARD ('Lazar Gjorgjevikј') FILMAY INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL KUMANOVO 2020
BEST ACTRESS AWARD COSMO FILM FESTIVAL 2020
2. ANG KAIBIGAN NI IMAGINARY F. (English Title: THE FRIEND OF IMAGINARY F.)
FESTIVALS:
OFFICIAL SELECTION NOIDA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION THE BEBOP CHANNEL CONTENT FESTIVAL 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION MY LOVE MICHELLE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION SINAG MAYNILA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2020
AWARDS:
BEST ACTOR AWARD NOIDA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2020
SPECIAL MENTION UK SEASONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
FULL-LENGTH FILMS:
1. HAWA (MALADY)
FESTIVALS: OFFICIAL SELECTION MONSTERS OF HORROR FESTIVAL 2020 in TULSA, U.S.A.
SEMI-FINALIST CINEMA LAB V2.0 Zapatoca Santander, Colombia
2. HANTU (GHOST)
FESTIVALS:
SEMI-FINALIST CINEMA LAB V2.0 Zapatoca Santander, Colombia
3. WALA NA BANG IBANG TITLE? (IS THERE NO OTHER TITLE?)
FESTIVALS:
QC INTERNATIONAL PINK FESTIVAL 2014
List of JOEY PARAS Theater Plays (Written and Directed):
• 5,6,7,8 • Talents • Gate Crash • Apartment • Hostage Drama • Bahay ni Maria • Mascot • Calorie • Tono • Talk to the Hand • Christmas Wish • Sinehan • Meme • Double • Ispiritista • Sapatos • Nose Bleed • Hubadera • Beauconera • Sabado De Gloria • Guho • Goodbye Baby • Goodbye Bhe • Goodbye Honey • Goodbye Mahal • Pinky • Talents Part 2 • Mama Mary • Bawal Tumawid, Nakamamatay • Ang Haunted House House sa Ilalim ng Papaya Tree • Boy Bangs (The Musical) • How Many Steps Pataas? • Sintunado • Goodbye Sweetie • Happy Is A Sad Name • Im Sorry, Im Late • Querida • Bahamas • Excuse Me • Condolence • Byahera • Korean Bag • Ruben Hud • Katleya • Truth or Farce? • Tayo • Hi! It's Me • Boo-Boo • I Am Jacqueline Jinnicle • Inayawan • Ang Singsing That Will Make You Sing • Mary Jane • Ang Taya • Si Pak Girl at ang Lihim ng Dambuhalang Buraot • Badante • Disorderr (The Musical) • Danse Macabre • Wait Behind the Yellow Line • Hype Bees • Go Cloud 999 • Bakuna • Offer Good While Supplies Last • Tiwarik • Marissa • Mema • Mukbang • Besame • Mine Heart Heart • Stay In • Hindi Tunay Na Pangalan • Ang Tatlong Bruha • Isa Akong Disney Princess • Kintsugi • Ang Kaibigan ni Imaginary F. • Ka-Close Mo Jusko Sobra (KMJS)
Joey Paras` List of Short Feature Films (Written and Directed):
1. Hantu 2. Kusot 3. Tiwang 4. Simsimi 5. Pasaload 6. Torpe si Kid 7. Ang Tawag Dito Ay iPad 8. Capsule Ex 9. Facunda 10. Wanted Houseboy 11. Poetic Silence 12. Beks and the CD 13. Hinango 14. Save the Bed for Lass 15. The Jeepney Musical 16. Wala Na Bang Ibang Title? 17. Alone and Lonely 18. Decode Red 19. Aga 20. Hawa 21. Dud 22. Hagod 23. Papang 24. Sorry, May Nanalo Na
Awards
ACTING AWARDS
- Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2013 - Best Supporting Actor for New Breed Category (for the film Babagwa)
- Gawad Urian Awards Pinakamahusay na aktor 2010 (Nominated for the film Last Supper 3)
- Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2010 (Nominated for Last Supper No. 3)
- Star Awards New Movie Actor of the Year 2010 (Nominated for Last Supper No. 3)
- Aliw Awards 2008 Best Actor (for the play Ang Bayot, Ang Meranao at ang Habal-Habal sa isang nakakabagot na paghihintay sa kanto ng Lanao del Norte)
- PHILSTAGE Gawad Buhay Award Best Male Actor (for the play Ang Bayot, Ang Meranao at ang Habal-Habal sa isang nakakabagot na paghihintay sa kanto ng Lanao del Norte)
DIRECTORIAL AWARD "BEST DIRECTOR AWARD" `Lazar Gjorgjevikј`in FILMAY INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL KUMANOVO 2020.
References
- "Joey Paras fulfills childhood dream". October 20, 2013.
- "Joey Paras' journey from theater to screen". September 16, 2013.
- "Komedyanteng si Joey Paras gusto uling maging OFW". The Philippine STAR.