John Apacible
Enrique Rustia Apacible III, popularly known as John Apacible (January 22, 1973 – March 20, 2011) was a Filipino television and film actor.
John Apacible | |
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Born | Enrique Rustia Apacible III January 22, 1973 Cainta, Rizal, Philippines |
Died | March 20, 2011 38) Quezon City, Philippines | (aged
Cause of death | Gunshot wound[1] |
Burial place | Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Philippines |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1993–2011 |
Early life
He was born in Cainta, Rizal on January 22, 1973.
Career
John Apacible's showbiz career took off in 1996 when he was launched as a leading man in Joey Gosiengfiao's film Nights of Serafina. Among his showbiz contemporaries also launched in the movie were Georgia Ortega (in her first title role) and Angelika dela Cruz. His hunk image enabled him to land successive leading man roles in various sexy films. Eventually he moved on to playing character roles in both TV and film.
Apacible appeared in other movies such as Init ng Laman (1998) starring Sunshine Cruz, Bakit Pa? (1999) starring Jessa Zaragoza and Diether Ocampo, Luksong Tinik (1999) starring Lorna Tolentino, Phone Sex (1999) starring Ara Mina, Sugatang Puso (2000) starring Christopher de Leon and Lorna Tolentino, Tikim (2001) with Rodel Velayo, Hustler (2001) with Ricardo Cepeda and Maria Isabel Lopez, Sex Files (2002) with Halina Perez, Pinky Amador and Ana Capri, Nympha (2003) starring Maricar de Mesa, Takaw-tingin (2004) with Ynez Veneracion, then Lagot Ka Sa Kuya Ko (2006) starring Ronnie Ricketts and Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) starring Jericho Rosales.
Apacible's last television appearance was on ABS-CBN's Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin where he played a commandant of lead star Coco Martin. He became popular in the 1990s.
Death
John Apacible died on March 20, 2011, when his uncle shot him during a drinking session.[2][3]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Lt. Col Santiago | Last TV appearance | ABS-CBN |
2010 | Your Song: Maling Akala | Atty. Mark Peseta | ||
2009 | Obra | Episode: "Rowena Joy" | GMA Network | |
Darna | Nestor | |||
Tayong Dalawa | Rex | ABS-CBN | ||
2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Omar | Episode: "Sulat" | |
2007 | Lupin | Maskardo | GMA Network | |
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Tatay | |||
Rounin | ||||
2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Marvo | ABS-CBN | |
Bituin | Wally | |||
2002–2003 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Abdon Lagdameo | ||
1997 | Esperanza | Ricardo |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
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2010 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Garbage man | Regal Films |
Pagananasa | Mr. Dante | Cinemafield Big Dream Creations | |
Mamarazzi | Hunk | Regal Films | |
Two Funeral's | Congressman Aguilar | Teamwork Productions Cinemalaya | |
Dukot | ATD Entertainment | ||
2009 | Heavenly Touch | Mayor | DMV Entertainment |
2008 | Ang Lihim ni Kurdapya | Benny | Zoom Cinema Entertainment |
Scaregivers | Ramon | APT Entertainment M-Zet Productions | |
2007 | Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! | Dencio | Regal Films |
2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Heckler | FLT Films International ABS-CBN Film Productions |
Lagot Ka sa Kuya Ko | Ricketts Productions | ||
2005 | Sablay Ka Na... Pasaway Ka Pa | Chino | Cine Suerte |
2005 | Uno | Rocketts Productions | |
2004 | Tukso Si Charito 2 | LUV Films | |
Krisanta, Iba Ka | Vincent Films | ||
Takaw-Tingin | Carlo | Taurus Films | |
Tag-Init | Rocky | ATB-4 Films | |
Sabel | Atty. Parungao | Regal Films | |
I Will Survive | Salesman | ||
Check-Inn | ATB-4 Films | ||
Sinful Nights | Greenlight Entertainment | ||
2003 | Katas | Vincent Films | |
Silang Mga Rampadora | Tom | ||
Captain Barbell | Gus | ||
Punla | Samuel | ||
Bayaran | Douglas | ||
Nympha | Beloy | ||
Kerida | |||
2002 | Biyahera | ||
Sex Files | Regal Films Good Harvest Productions | ||
Tampisaw | Abel | Tri-Vision Films | |
Ligaya... Pantasya ng Bayan | Leo Films | ||
Pistolero | Don Gustavo | Regal Films | |
Hustler | Anthony | Solar Films Forward Group Vision Films | |
2001 | Tikim | Derek | Seiko Films Available Light Productions |
Parehas ang Laban | Solar Films | ||
Cool Dudes 24/7 | Madel's father | Regal Films | |
Onsehan | |||
Masikip Na Ang Mundo mo, Labrador | Alberto | ||
2000 | Sugatang Puso | Dado | Regal Films Available Light Productions |
Shame | Dado | ||
1999 | Laging Sariwa ang Sugat | BSU Films | |
Phone Sex | Patrick | Regal Films Available Light Productions | |
Luksong Tinik | Ernie | ||
Bakit Pa? | Louie | ||
1998 | Init ng Laman | Allen | Good Harvest Productions |
1997 | Shake, Rattle & Roll VI | Emil | Regal Films MAQ Productions |
1996 | Iligpit si Victor Sarraza | ||
Nights of Serafina | Anton | Regal Films Mother Studio Films |
References
- Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2011. January 10, 2014. ISBN 9780786491346.
- "Actor John Apacible shot dead in Cainta". GMA News.
- "PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal): Showbiz and Beyond". Philippine Entertainment Portal.