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'{{short description|Filipino actor (born 1966)}} {{distinguish|Johnny Arcilla}} {{Multiple issues| {{BLP sources|date=December 2021}} {{Peacock|date=August 2022}} {{Unreliable sources|date=March 2024}} }}{{Use Philippine English|date=April 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2021}} {{Philippine name|Gonzales|Arcilla}} {{Infobox person | name = John Arcilla | image = John Arcilla in 2024.jpg | caption = Arcilla in February 2024 | birth_name = Romeo Gonzales Arcilla | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1966|06|24}} | birth_place = [[Quezon City]], Philippines | alma_mater = [[Saint Joseph's College of Quezon City]] | occupation = Actor | height = 173 cm | years_active = 1989–present | agent = [[Star Magic]] (2021–present) | other_names = Renato Hipolito }} '''Romeo''' "'''John'''" '''Gonzales-Arcilla'''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Asis|first=Salve|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2023/03/03/2248929/iwas-sa-gaslight-ni-erik-matti-senador-binura-ang-post-kasama-si-john-arcilla|title=Iwas sa 'gaslight' ni Erik Matti? Senador, binura ang post kasama si John Arcilla?!|trans-title=Preventing Erik Matti's "gaslight"? Senate erased post with John Arcilla?|work=[[The Philippine Star]]|language=tl|date=March 3, 2023|access-date=February 27, 2024}}</ref> (born June 24, 1966) is a Filipino actor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Scott |date=2022-12-21 |title=John Arcilla set to star in Amazon's first-ever original Filipino film 'Ten Little Mistresses' |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/film/john-arcilla-amazon-first-ever-original-filipino-film-ten-little-mistresses-3369928 |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=NME |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Showbiz |first=Manila Standard |date=2023-08-21 |title=John Arcilla ventures into TV hosting for the first time |url=https://manilastandard.net/?p=314362835 |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Surej |date=2021-09-14 |title=John Arcilla crowned Best Actor at Venice Film Festival for 'On The Job: The Missing 8' |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/film/john-arcilla-crowned-best-actor-at-venice-film-festival-for-on-the-job-the-missing-8-3045097 |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=NME |language=en}}</ref> He won Best Actor awards at the [[78th Venice International Film Festival]] and the [[Gawad Urian Awards]] for his performance in ''[[On the Job: The Missing 8]].''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/john-arcilla-wins-best-actor-venice-film-festival-2021|title=John Arcilla wins Best Actor at 78th Venice Film Festival|website=Rappler|date=September 12, 2021 }}</ref> He is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win the [[Volpi Cup for Best Actor]]. He played the role of [[Antonio Luna]] in the historical drama film ''[[Heneral Luna]]'', Hagorn in the fantasy drama television series ''[[Encantadia (2016 TV series)|Encantadia]]'', Renato Hipolito in the action drama television series ''[[FPJ's Ang Probinsyano]]'', Carlos Fiero in the drama revenge television series ''[[Dirty Linen (TV series)|Dirty Linen]]'', and President Eleazar Sagrado in the drama thriller telvision series ''[[Pamilya Sagrado]]''. He is also known for dedicating years performing on stage or in film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=John Arcilla – About |url=https://www.starmagicph.com/john-arcilla/ |access-date=October 22, 2024 |website=Starmagicph.com}}</ref> == Early life and education == John Arcilla was born in [[Quezon City]], [[Philippines]] to [[Filipino people|Filipino]] parents, Dominador Gil Alemania Arcilla and Eustaquia Gonzales, a descendant of President [[Manuel L. Quezon]]. Arcilla and his family moved to his mother's hometown in [[Baler, Aurora]] due to the declaration of [[Proclamation No. 1081|martial law]] in 1972. Arcilla began to show interest in acting at age 7.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=A colorful life|last=Guerrero | first=Amadas Ma. |website=The Philippine Star |url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/624220/colorful-life |access-date=October 6, 2015 |date=October 27, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A John Arcilla-starrer is UKs entry to Oscar Awards|last=Tariman | first=Pablo A. |website=Catanduanes Tribune |url=http://www.catanduanestribune.com/article/3HTY |access-date=October 6, 2015 |date=October 13, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=John Arcilla: His Roots and Heneral Luna|last=Dauz | first=Patricia Simone |website=Glitter |url=http://glitter.ph/index.php/2015/09/04/john-arcilla-his-roots-and-heneral-luna/ |access-date=October 6, 2015 |date=September 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Asia |first=Tatler |title=John Arcilla |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/people/john-arcilla |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en}}</ref> He was a member of the community-based [[Philippine Educational Theater Association]]-Metropolitan Teen Theater League (PETA-MTTL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=J.D |first=Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz |date=2020-12-30 |title=John Arcilla, a masterful thespian and actor animating Heneral Luna, Hipolito and Healing Priest Suarez - |url=https://balikbayanmagazine.com/arts-culture/john-arcilla-a-masterful-thespian-and-actor-animating-heneral-luna-hipolito-and-healing-priest-suarez/ |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=Balikbayan Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> In 1986 he graduated from [[Saint Joseph's College of Quezon City]] (SJCQC).<ref name=":1" /> He was also an acting scholar of the Actors Workshop Foundation under [[Laurice Guillen]], [[Johnny Delgado]], and [[Leo Martinez]] from 1987 to 1990.<ref name=":0" /> == Career == === 1988–1996: Theater debut and early television work === Arcilla joined Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas in 1988 and was a member until 1989. There, he was trained by stage director and [[National Artist of the Philippines|National Artist for Theater]], [[Tony Mabesa]]. From 1989 to 1990, Arcilla worked as a casting director for [[FCB (advertising agency)|Foote, Cone & Belding]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carvajal |first=Dolly Anne |date=2017-05-29 |title=How stars handle—and hurdle—burnout |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/227996/stars-handle-hurdle-burnout |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> From 1991 to 1997, Arcilla was a resident actor and senior member of Tanghalang Pilipino's Actor Company, the resident theater of the [[Cultural Center of the Philippines]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-28 |title=Saludo, Heneral: John Arcilla, A World-Class Filipino Actor |url=https://orangemagazine.ph/2023/john-arcilla-a-world-class-filipino-actor/ |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=Orange Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> At the Cultural Center, he played lead roles in several productions, including ''[[Orosman at Zafra|Orosman and Zafira]]'', ''[[Walang Sugat]]'', and [[Ryan Cayabyab]]'s [[Jose Rizal|Rizal]] musical trilogy: ''El Filibusterismo'' in 1993, ''[[Noli Me Tángere (musical)|Noli Me Tángere]]'' in 1995, and ''Illustrado'' in 1996.<ref name="tatler">{{Cite web |title=Philippines. Orosman at Zafira. Komedya de Francisco Baltazar. Spectacle |url=https://www.ressources-mcm.com/s/Ibn_Battuta/item/2976 |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=www.ressources-mcm.com}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Moya |first=Jove |title=John Arcilla on His Road to the Volpi Cup—'acting and expressing do not have boundaries' |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/john-arcilla-volpi-cup-win |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en}}</ref> Arcilla was also part of the main cast of ''[[Rama at Sita]]'', a 1999 Filipino musical adapted from the Indian epic ''[[Ramayana]]''. In 2000, Arcilla became a guest actor for [[Repertory Philippines]] and played Valentin in ''Kiss of the Spider Woman''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oliveros |first=Oliver |title=Photos: BOURNE LEGACY's John Arcilla Serenades Crowd with Broadway Songs |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-BOURNE-LEGACYs-John-Arcilla-Serenades-Crowd-with-Broadway-Songs-20130912 |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=verafiles |date=2011-01-07 |title=Vibrant theater scene gives rise to second-generation actors |url=https://verafiles.org/articles/vibrant-theater-scene-gives-rise-to-second-generation-actors |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=VERA Files |language=en-US}}</ref> Arcilla has also been in various television commercials for brands including [[Tide (brand)|Tide]] and [[San Miguel Brewery|Gold Eagle]], and companies such as [[National Steel Corporation (NSC)|National Steel Corporation]] and [[Development Bank of the Philippines]]. Arcilla gained exposure through a 1994 TV commercial for [[San Miguel Pure Foods Company|Purefoods]] with the slogan "{{lang|tl|Coffee na lang, dear}}" ("Just coffee, dear"), which led to his involvement in more projects outside theater.<ref>{{cite news|title=How John Arcilla became the ace actor of stage and screen|last=Tariman | first=Pablo A.|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/124057/how-john-arcilla-became-the-ace-actor-of-stage-and-screen |access-date=October 6, 2015 |date=September 7, 2013}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Arcilla appeared in various television shows in 1987, including the variety show ''[[Goin' Bananas (TV series)|Goin' Bananas]]'' as a "gag artist", as well as in the drama anthologies ''[[Lovingly Yours, Helen]]'' and ''Star Drama Theater Presents.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=GRANA |first=RHIA |title=John Arcilla's funny, bumpy journey to the big time—from 'Coffee na lang, dear' to Venice Best Actor |url=https://news2.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/movies/09/20/21/john-arcillas-happy-bumpy-journey-to-the-big-time |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en}}</ref> === 1993–2009: Career expansion and recognition === One of Arcilla's early film appearances was as a photojournalist covering the release of political detainees in Lino Brocka's ''[[Orapronobis (film)|Orapronobis]]'' (Fight for Us, 1989). Arcilla had a bigger role in Raymond Red's first full-length feature, ''Bayani'' in 1992. Arcilla played [[Mariano Noriel|General Mariano Noriel]], who was a member of the War Council that oversaw [[Andrés Bonifacio]]'s case in 1897. In ''Sakay'' (1993), Arcilla played General Leon Villafuerte, the revolutionary chief of staff in [[Macario Sakay]]'s Tagalog Republic. Arcilla's film break was in ''Sa 'Yo Lamang'' (1995), where he played Hector, the loving elder brother of Andrew (played by [[Richard Gomez]]). Arcilla won Best Actor at the 1996 [[Manila Film Festival]] for his role as Lino in the film ''Mulanay''. A year later, he starred in ''[[Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin]]'' and won a Best Supporting Actor Award at the [[Gawad Urian Award|Gawad Urian]]. From 1998 to 2005, Arcilla starred in several supporting roles in film and television, including the 2000 drama series, ''[[Pangako sa 'Yo]]'', the 2003 action-crime drama, ''[[Basta't Kasama Kita]],'' and 2005 fantasy drama, ''[[Sugo (TV series)|Sugo]]''. He played the lead role in the film adaptation of Tony Perez' play about infidelity, ''Sa North Diversion Road''. Arcilla and co-star [[Irma Adlawan]] had also performed in the theater version. They were each nominated at the 2006 Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sa North Diversion Road |last=Tioseco |first=Alexis A. |website=Criticine |url=http://criticine.com/review_article.php?id=22 |access-date=October 6, 2015 |date=October 23, 2006}}</ref> In 2006, Arcilla starred in the film ''Compound''. He was nominated for a Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) at the 2007 Golden Screen Award and earned a nomination for Movie Actor of the Year at the Star Awards for Movies. In 2009 he earned his third [[Gawad Urian Award|Gawad Urian]] nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the film ''Manila Skies''. === 2010s === Arcilla starred in three films in 2010: the indie film ''Halaw'', for which he won a Best Actor Award at the [[Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Pinoy indie film Halaw wins NETPAC Special Mention award at Berlin Film Festival |website=Spot |url=http://www.spot.ph/the-feed/47702/pinoy-indie-emhalawem-wins-netpac-special-mention-award-at-berlin-film-festival |access-date=October 6, 2015 |date=February 23, 2011}}</ref> ''[[Amigo (film)|Amigo]]'', an American-Filipino drama film based on the [[Philippine–American War]], and ''[[Petrang Kabayo]]'', a comedy-drama. He returned to television in 2010 in the suspense drama ''[[Magkaribal]]''. In 2011, he played supporting characters in two television shows, ''[[Machete (TV series)|Machete]]'' and ''[[Mana Po]]''. He was also in two films, ''[[Thelma (2011 film)|Thelma]]'' and ''[[No Other Woman]]''. Arcilla had a cameo role in the 2012 [[Spy film|spy]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] ''[[The Bourne Legacy (film)|The Bourne Legacy]]'', playing the head security guard.<ref>{{cite news|title=A word from that 'amazing' Filipino actor in 'Bourne Legacy' |last=San Diego Jr. | first=Bayani |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/52447/a-word-from-that-amazing-filipino-actor-in-bourne-legacy |access-date=October 6, 2015 |date=July 31, 2012}}</ref> He also played [[Mariano Trias]] in the [[Emilio Aguinaldo]] [[biopic]], ''[[El Presidente (film)|El Presidente]]''. Arcilla was also in the cast of ''Lilet Never Happened'', which won the Best Cast Ensemble at the 2013 [[Manhattan Film Festival|International Film Festival Manhattan]]. In 2013, he starred in the British-Filipino independent film ''[[Metro Manila (film)|Metro Manila]]'' which was selected as the British entry for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[86th Academy Awards]]. Arcilla earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the [[British Independent Film Awards 2013|16th British Independent Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=John Arcilla, Jake Macapagal, 'Metro Manila' nominated at British Independent Film Awards |website=Interaksyon |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/john-arcilla-jake-macapagal-metro-manila-nominated-at-british-independent-film-awards/ |access-date=October 6, 2015 |date=November 12, 2013}}</ref> Metro Manila won the Audience Award from the [[2013 Sundance Film Festival]]. It also received a nomination for Best Foreign Film at the 2014 [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts award|British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards]]. In 2014, Arcilla was part of the cast of ''[[Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect]]''. He was also in episodes of ''[[Magpakailanman]]'' and ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]''. In 2015, Arcilla played [[Antonio Luna|General Antonio Luna]] in the [[Historical film|historical]] [[biopic]] film, ''[[Heneral Luna]]''. To prepare for the role, he analyzed the positive and negative sides of [[Antonio Luna]]'s personality, taking note of his temper and vulnerability.<ref>{{cite web|title=How John Arcilla prepared for 'Heneral Luna' |website=ABS-CBN |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/25/15/how-john-arcilla-prepared-heneral-luna |access-date=October 7, 2015 |date=August 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=John Arcilla on bringing 'Heneral Luna' to life |last=Villano | first=Alexa |website=Rappler |url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/105014-john-arcilla-heneral-luna-movie |access-date=October 7, 2015 |date=September 9, 2015}}</ref> The film broke the record for highest-grossing Filipino historical film of all time.<ref>{{cite news|title='Heneral Luna' now 'highest-grossing Filipino historical film of all time' |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/180003/heneral-luna-now-highest-grossing-filipino-historical-film-of-all-time |access-date=October 6, 2015 |date=October 1, 2015}}</ref> For his performance as Luna, Arcilla won the Best Actor Award at the 34th Film Academy of the Philippines. He also received a Best Actor nomination at the [[10th Asian Film Awards]]. Owing to the popularity of his role as Antonio Luna, Arcilla would later reprise or parody his role as the general in various television commercials.<ref name="kfc">{{cite web|url=http://adobomagazine.com/campaign-spotlight/campaign-spotlight-heneral-wants-be-colonel-ogilvy-mather-philippines-new|title=Campaign Spotlight: Heneral wants to be Colonel in Ogilvy & Mather Philippines' new Christmas ad for KFC|work=Adobo Magazine|access-date=26 November 2017}}</ref> In 2016, Arcilla was part of the cast of [[Mikhail Red]]'s ''[[Birdshot]]'', where he played the senior police officer Mendoza. For his role, Arcilla won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the [[Film Academy of the Philippines|2018 Film Academy of the Philippines]]. ''Birdshot'' was the Philippines' entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the [[90th Academy Awards]]. He also starred in the short film ''Supot'', directed by Phil Giordano.<ref>{{Cite web|last4=School|date=2018-04-25|title=Premiere: SUPOT by Phil Giordano {{!}} Coming of Age Short Film|url=https://directorsnotes.com/2018/04/25/phil-giordano-supot/|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Directors Notes|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Supot (Short 2016)|publisher=IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5862400/|access-date=2021-05-26|language=en-US}}</ref> Arcilla won the Craft Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2017 First Run Festival, New York. From 2017 to 2022, Arcilla played Renato "Buwitre" Hipolito, the main antagonist in ''[[FPJ's Ang Probinsyano]]'', a power-hungry and corrupt government official. In 2019, Arcilla made two horror movies, ''Second Coming'' and ''Kuwaresma''. He also starred in the comedy film, ''The Panti Sisters'', where he played Don Emilio, the stern father of three gay sons. Arcilla was also part of the main cast of the Filipino adaptation of the Korean film ''[[Miracle in Cell No 7]]'', where he played the prison warden Johnny San Juan. === 2020s === In 2020, Arcilla played the lead role as Fernando Suarez in the biographical film, ''Suarez: The Healing Priest''. He received a nomination as Best Actor in a Leading Role for the [[2020 Metro Manila Film Festival]] (MMFF) and won the Best Actor of the Year at the [[PMPC Star Awards for Movies|37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=PULIS |first=Fashion |title=John Arcilla, Sylvia Sanchez, Alessandra de Rossi Lead Winners of the 37th Star Awards for Movies |url=http://www.fashionpulis.com/2023/02/37th-star-awards-for-movies-list-of.html |access-date=2023-03-20}}</ref> In 2021, Arcilla starred in Erik Matti's ''[[On the Job: The Missing 8]]'' as the journalist Narciso "Sisoy" Salas, a role for which he won the [[Volpi Cup for Best Actor]]. He also appeared in two other films in 2021, ''[[Big Night!]]'' and ''[[A Hard Day (2021 film)|A Hard Day]]''. ''Big Night!'' is a dark comedy that tackles the "war on drugs" in the Philippines. ''A Hard Day'' is a Filipino adaptation of the 2014 Korean action-thriller film of the same title. Both were entries at the [[2021 Metro Manila Film Festival]] where Arcilla earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for both films. He received a Best Supporting Actor Award for ''A Hard Day'' from the 24th Gawad Pasado in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scholar |first=The Science |date=2023-01-05 |title=#NEWS {{!}} PSHS–MC hosts Gawad PASADO; notable figures in film hailed |url=https://medium.com/the-science-scholar/news-pshs-mc-hosts-gawad-pasado-notable-figures-in-film-hailed-739b337f8149 |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=The Science Scholar |language=en}}</ref> In 2022, Arcilla starred in the suspense thriller film ''Reroute''. Arcilla was also in a romantic comedy, ''How to Move on in 30 Days'', a TV series streamed via the YouTube Channel of ''[[ABS-CBN Entertainment]]''. Arcilla played Carlos Fiero, the main antagonist on ABS-CBN's 2023 drama series ''[[Dirty Linen (TV series)|Dirty Linen]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PULIS |first=Fashion |title=FB Scoop: After 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano,' John Arcilla Gears Up for Next Project as Carlos Fiero |url=http://www.fashionpulis.com/2022/08/fb-scoop-after-fpjs-ang-probinsyano.html |access-date=2022-10-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=dela Cruz |first=Liezel |date=May 29, 2023 |title=10 scenes that paint Carlos as the villain with a 'good side' in "Dirty Linen" |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen/articles-videos/10-scenes-that-paint-carlos-as-the-villain-with-a-good-side-in-dirty-linen-19842 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}</ref> Arcilla also starred in Jun Lana's ''[[Ten Little Mistresses]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Scott |date=2022-12-21 |title=John Arcilla set to star in Amazon's first-ever original Filipino film 'Ten Little Mistresses' |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/film/john-arcilla-amazon-first-ever-original-filipino-film-ten-little-mistresses-3369928 |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=NME |language=en}}</ref> a murder mystery/comedy. In September 2023, Arcilla became the host for the [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] game show ''SpinGo''.<ref name=spin-go /> In 2024, Arcilla played a dad to a gay wrestler in ''[[Fuchsia Libre]]'' from Mavx Productions.<ref name="fuchsia-libre">{{Cite web |title=Paolo Contis, gay wrestler ang role sa pelikula nila ni John Arcilla |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/175217/paolo-contis-gay-wrestler-a4118-20230815 |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> == Filmography == ===Television / Digital series=== {| class="wikitable sortable" <!-- Do not center --> |- <!-- Never add unnecessary background colors --> ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes <!-- Do not replace with or add a Network/Channel column. Network rivalry is outside of Wikipedia. Do not replace with an Episode column, Notes column is not limited to episode titles. --> ! Network ! class="unsortable" | Source <!-- Use third party sources other than the actor's IMDb page --> |- <!-- Do not add rowspan --> |- | 1989–1992 | ''[[That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program)|That's Entertainment]]'' | Himself / Co-host / Performer | Thursday Group Member | {{center| [[GMA Network]]}} | |- | 1992–1994 <br /> 1995–1997 | ''[[Valiente (1992 TV series)|Valiente]]'' | Froilan / Benjie | Special Participation | {{center|[[ABS-CBN]] <br /> [[GMA Network]]}} | |- | 1995–2015 | ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]'' | Fidel Chavez / Benny / Tatay / Papa | 14 episodes | Rowspan="7"| {{center|[[ABS-CBN]]}} | |- | 1996 | ''[[Bayani (TV series)|Bayani]]'' | [[Marcelo H. del Pilar]] | Episode: "Marcelo H. del Pilar" | |- | 1999 | ''[[G-mik]]'' | Cesar Rivera | Extended Cast | |- | 2000–2002 | ''[[Pangako Sa 'Yo]]'' | Simon Barcial | Supporting cast | |- | rowspan="2" | 2003–2004 | ''[[Basta't Kasama Kita]]'' | Godofredo "Prince" Gonzales | | |- | ''[[Buttercup (TV series)|Buttercup]]'' | Orly | rowspan="2" | Supporting Cast | |- | 2004–2005 | ''[[SCQ Reload]]: OK Ako!'' | Dennis Roxas | |- | 2005–2017 | ''[[Magpakailanman]]'' | Mang Ente / Tatay Ador / Berto / Manny / Ricardo / Hector / Chito / Sergio | 9 episodes | rowspan="2"| {{center| [[GMA Network]] }} | |- | 2005–2006 | ''[[Sugo (TV series)|Sugo]]'' | Romeo | Supporting Cast | |- | 2006–2007 | ''[[Komiks (TV series)|Komiks Presents]]: [[Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko]]'' | Mang Tony | | rowspan="4"| {{center| [[ABS-CBN]] }} | |- | 2006–2008 | ''[[Abt Ur Luv]]'' | Ramon Brondial | Guest Cast | |- | rowspan="3" | 2007 | ''[[Pangarap na Bituin]]'' | Benedict Tuazon | Main Cast | |- | ''[[Sineserye Presents]]: [[May Minamahal (TV series)|May Minamahal]]'' | Ronald Tagle | | |- | ''[[Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (TV series)|Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang]]'' | Lard | Episode: "The Palace of the Dwarves" | Rowspan="3"| {{center| [[GMA Network]] }} | |- | 2007–2008 | ''[[Boys Nxt Door]]'' | Buboy's father | Recurring Cast | |- | rowspan="2" | 2008 | ''[[Gagambino|Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino]]'' | Alejandro Bayani | Guest Cast | |- | ''[[I Am KC]]'' | Himself | Co-host | {{center| [[ABS-CBN]] }} | |- | rowspan="2" | 2009–2010 | ''[[Sana Ngayong Pasko]]'' | King | Guest Cast | {{center| [[GMA Network]] }} | |- | ''[[May Bukas Pa (2009 TV series)|May Bukas Pa]]'' | Eduardo | Chapter Nine: Search | Rowspan="3"| {{center| [[ABS-CBN]] }} | |- | rowspan="2" | 2010 | ''[[Magkaribal]]'' | Hermes Agustin | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | |- | ''[[Habang May Buhay]]'' | Manuel Corpuz | rowspan="2" | Supporting Cast | |- | rowspan="3" | 2011 | ''[[Machete (TV series)|Pablo S. Gomez's Machete]]'' | Alfonso | rowspan="2" | {{center| [[GMA Network]] }} | |- | ''[[Pepito Manaloto]]'' | Luis | Guest Role | |- | ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]: [[Mana Po]]'' | Vino Dela Paz | | rowspan="3"| {{center| [[ABS-CBN]] }} | |- | 2011–2012 | ''[[Wansapanataym]]'' | Fidel Sandoval / Tatay / Daddy | 4 episodes | |- | 2011 | ''[[Mula sa Puso (2011 TV series)|Mula sa Puso]]'' | Don Fernando Pereira Sr. | Special Participation | |- | rowspan="3" | 2012 | ''[[My Beloved]]'' | Romeo Quijano | Guest Cast | {{center| [[GMA Network]] }} | |- | ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]: [[Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin]]'' | Juanito Falcon | Supporting Cast | rowspan="5"| {{center| [[ABS-CBN]] }} | |- | ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]: [[Hiyas (TV series)|Hiyas]]'' | Donato Salvador | Main Cast | |- | 2012–2013 | ''[[A Beautiful Affair]]'' | Leopoldo "Epong" Riego | Supporting Cast | |- | rowspan="4" | 2013 | ''[[Be Careful With My Heart]]'' | Wedding Priest | Guest Cast | |- | ''[[Apoy sa Dagat]]'' | Odessa's father | Special Participation | |- | ''[[One Day, Isang Araw]]'' | Eduardo | Episode: "Gamer Girl" | Rowspan="2"| {{center| [[GMA Network]] }} | |- | ''[[Genesis (TV series)|Genesis]]'' | Fredirico "Fred" de Guzman | Special Guest | |- | 2014 | '' [[Pure Love (2014 TV series)|Pure Love]]'' | Peter Santos | rowspan="4" | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | Rowspan="3" | {{center| [[ABS-CBN]] }} | |- | 2015 | ''[[Oh My G!]]'' | Joe "Daddy-Ninong" Luna | |- | rowspan="2" | 2016 | ''[[The Story of Us (TV series)|The Story of Us]]'' | Danillo "Danny" Manalo | |- | ''[[That's My Amboy]]'' | Joselito "Lito" Tapang | rowspan="2"| {{center| [[GMA Network]] }} | |- | 2016–2017 | ''[[Encantadia (2016 TV series)|Encantadia]]'' | Hagorn | rowspan="2"| Main Cast / Primary Antagonist |- | 2017–2022 | ''[[FPJ's Ang Probinsyano]]'' | Renato "Buwitre" Hipolito | {{center| [[ABS-CBN]] <br /> [[Kapamilya Channel]] }} | <ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/18/17/meet-the-new-cast-members-of-ang-probinsyano | title=Meet the new cast members of 'Ang Probinsyano' | publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]] | date=May 19, 2017 | access-date=March 9, 2018}}</ref> |- | 2018 | ''[[Barangay 143]]'' | Coach B (Roberto "Bobby" Sebastián Sr.) | Main Cast | {{center| [[GMA Network]] }} | |- | 2019 | ''[[Ipaglaban Mo!|Ipaglaban Mo]]'' | Pedring | Episode: "Gayuma" | {{center| [[ABS-CBN]] }} | |- | 2020 | ''[[Talentadong Pinoy|Bangon Talentadong Pinoy]]'' | Himself | Talent Scout | {{center| [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]]}} | |- | rowspan="2" |2022 | ''How to Move On in 30 Days'' | Mon (Jen's father) | Special Participation | rowspan="4" |{{center| [[Kapamilya Channel]]}} | |- | ''[[It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)|It's Showtime]]'' | Himself | Hurado (guest judge) | |- | rowspan="3" | 2023 | ''[[Dirty Linen (TV series)|Dirty Linen]]'' | Carlos Fiero | Main Cast / Primary Antagonist | |- | ''[[ASAP (TV program)|ASAP Natin 'To]]'' | Himself / Co-host / Performer | | |- | ''SpinGo'' | Himself | Game Show Host |{{center| [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]]}} |<ref name=spin-go>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-08 |title=John Arcilla kakabugin si Dingdong na game show host |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2023/07/08/john-arcilla-kakabugin-si-dingdong-na-game-show-host/ |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=www.abante.com.ph |language=tl}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"| 2024 | '' [[Black Rider (TV series)|Black Rider]]'' | Albert Z. Libanan | Guest Cast (uncredited role) | {{Center| [[GMA Network]]}} | |- | ''[[Pamilya Sagrado]]'' | Sen. Eleazar "Elias" Sagrado | Main Cast / Anti-Hero | {{center| [[Kapamilya Channel]], [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] <br /> [[A2Z (TV channel)|A2Z]], [[Jeepney TV]]}} | |- |2025 |[[Lolong (TV series)|''Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan'']] |Julio Figueroa |Supporting Cast / Antagonist |[[GMA Network]] |<ref>{{Citation |title=Lolong (TV series) |date=2024-10-27 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lolong_(TV_series)#cite_note-two-4 |access-date=2024-10-27 |language=en}}</ref> |} ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! width="227px"|Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 1989 | ''[[Fight for Us|Orapronobis]]'' | Photojournalist | |- | 1992 | ''Bayani'' | [[Mariano Noriel]] | |- | 1993 | ''[[Sakay (film)|Sakay]]'' | Gen. Leon Villafuerte | |- | 1995 | ''Sa'yo Lamang'' | Hector | |- | 1996 | ''Mulanay'' | Lino | [[Manila Film Festival]] Best Actor<br />Nominated – [[Gawad Urian Award]] for Best Supporting Actor Featured at the 1999 Southeast Asian Film Festival |- | 1997 | ''[[Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin]]'' | Polding | [[Gawad Urian Award]] for Best Supporting Actor Featured at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival |- | rowspan="3" |1999 |''Batang Pro'' |Milet's father |Based on Bienvenido Noriega's Palanca award-winning play (1983 – Dulang Ganap ang Haba, Second Place) |- |''Burger Boys'' |Sir. Fernando Ayala | |- |''[[Ekis: Walang Tatakas]]'' |George | |- | rowspan=4|2000 | ''Ang Babaeng Putik'' | Lt. Ramil | |- | ''Anino'' | Man in black | Short film Palme d'Or for Short Film at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival |- | ''[[Biyaheng Langit]]'' | Berto | |- | ''Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya'' | | |- | 2001 | ''Trip'' | Joboy and Celine's Dad | |- | rowspan=3|2002 | ''Sana Totoo Na'' | Carlo | |- | ''Diskarte'' | Insp. John Gomez | |- | ''Forevermore'' | Ronaldo | |- | 2003 | ''Ligaya...Katumbas ng Buhay'' | | |- | 2004 | ''[[Now That I Have You]]'' | Oscar Morelos | |- | 2005 | ''Sa North Diversion Road '' | Man | Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor at the 2006 Golden Screen Award |- | 2006 | ''Compound'' | Virgilio delos Reyes | Short film |- | 2007 | ''[[A Love Story (2007 film)|A Love Story]]'' | Steve | |- | 2008 | ''Ay Ayeng'' | | |- | rowspan=2|2009 | ''[[Villa Estrella]]'' | Dave | |- | ''Himpapawid (Manila Skies)'' | Crispin | Nominated – [[Gawad Urian Award]] for Best Supporting Actor Nominated for the Tokyo Grand Prix at the 2009 Tokyo International Film Festival Best Screenplay and Best Film – Young Critics Circle, Philippines |- | rowspan="3" |2010 | ''Halaw (Ways of the Sea)'' | Hernand | [[Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival]] Best Actor in New Breed Full Length Feature<br />Nominated – [[Gawad Urian Award]] for Best Actor Won the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Special Mention Award at the 2011 [[Berlin International Film Festival]], the first Filipino film to do so |- | ''[[Amigo (film)|Amigo]]'' | Nenong |Screened at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival Featured at the 2011 Asian American International Film Festival in New York |- |''Petrang Kabayo'' |Poldo | |- | rowspan=3|2011 | ''[[Thelma (2011 film)|Thelma]]'' | Aldo Molino | |- | ''[[No Other Woman]]'' | Mario dela Costa | |- | ''Huling Araw ng Pagsisilbi'' | | Short film |- | rowspan=3|2012 | ''[[The Bourne Legacy (film)|The Bourne Legacy]]'' | Joseph | Hollywood movie debut – Cameo role |- | ''Lilet Never Happened'' |James |Best Cast Ensemble at the 2013 International Film Festival Manhattan |- | ''[[El Presidente (film)|El Presidente]]'' | [[Mariano Trías]] | |- | 2013 | ''[[Metro Manila (film)|Metro Manila]]'' | Douglas Ong | Nominated – [[British Independent Film Award]] for Best Supporting Actor<br />Nominated – [[Gawad Urian Award]] for Best Supporting Actor Audience Award: World Dramatic from the 2013 Sundance Film Festival Nominated for Best Film Not in the English Language at the 67th British Academy Film Awards Nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 2014 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards |- | 2014 | ''[[Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect]]'' | Col. Jose Ramos | |- | rowspan="2" | 2015 | ''[[Heneral Luna]]'' | [[Gen. Antonio Luna]] |Best Actor at the 2016 Film Academy of the Philippines |- |''Pamanhikan'' |Raynaldo Hernandez Sr. |Programmer's Award at the 2016 DisOrient Asian American Film Festival held in Oregon Audience Choice Award at the 2016 Ithaca Pan Asian American Film Festival Best Screenplay at the 2013 Vail Film Festival |- | rowspan="2" | 2016 | ''[[Birdshot (film)|Birdshot]]'' | Mendoza |Best Supporting Actor at the 2018 Film Academy of the Philippines Best Film Award in the Asian Future Category at the 2016 Tokyo International Film Festival Best Cinematography at the 2018 Entertainment Editors Awards from The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors |- |''Supot'' |Itoy |Best Supporting Actor, Craft Award from the 2017 First Run Festival held in New York Best Cinematography at the 2017 First Run Festival held in New York Best Screenplay at the 2016 New York Screenplay Contest World Premiere at the 21st Busan International Film Festival |- | rowspan=4 | 2019 | ''Second Coming'' | Priest | |- | ''[[Kuwaresma (film)|Kuwaresma]]'' | Arturo Fajardo | |- | ''[[The Panti Sisters]]'' | Don Emilio y Panti |Nominated for Best Supporting Actor in the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino |- | ''[[Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019 Philippine film)|Miracle in Cell No. 7]]'' | Johnny San Juan |This is an adaptation of the 2013 Korean film with the same title directed by Hwan-kyung Lee. |- | 2020 |''[[Suarez: The Healing Priest]]'' |[[Fernando Suarez]] |Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-03 |title=Another best actor award in the offing for John Arcilla as healing priest Fr. Suarez |url=https://filipino.news/2020/12/03/another-best-actor-award-in-the-offing-for-john-arcilla-as-healing-priest-fr-suarez/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=Filipino News |language=en-US}}</ref> Movie Actor of the Year at the 37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-18 |title=Nominees for 37th Star Awards for Movies revealed |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/18/nominees-for-37th-star-awards-for-movies-revealed/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | 2021 |''[[On the Job: The Missing 8]]'' |Narciso "Sisoy" Salas |Volpi Cup for Best Actor in the 78th Venice International Film Festival<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-22 |title=No Filipino movie has ever won an Oscar |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/22/no-filipino-movie-has-ever-won-an-oscar/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> Best Actor at the 2022 Gawad Urian<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-17 |title=FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian 2022 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/list-winners-gawad-urian-2022/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> Best Picture at the 2022 Gawad Urian<ref>{{Cite web |title=On The Job: The Missing 8 sweeps 45th Gawad Urian |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/169759/45th-gawad-urian-winners-a4113-a712-20221117 |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=PEP.ph |language=tl}}</ref> Nominated for Best TV Movie/Miniseries at the 2022 Emmy Awards<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-05 |title='On the Job' nominated in 2022 International Emmys |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/05/on-the-job-nominated-in-2022-international-emmys/ |access-date=2022-10-11 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> Philippines' official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Dana |date=2022-10-01 |title='On the Job: The Missing 8' chosen as PH entry to Oscars |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/466703/on-the-job-the-missing-8-chosen-as-ph-entry-to-oscars |access-date=2022-10-11 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> Nomination for Best Actor of the Year at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies<ref name="pep.ph">{{Cite web |title=A complete list of nominees for the 38th Star Awards for Movies |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/169955/38th-star-awards-for-movies-nominees-a740-20221126-lfrm |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> Won as Best Film and Best Ensemble Acting of the Year at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159659265846446 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |- |''Big Night!'' |Donato Rapido |Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neil |date=2021-12-28 |title=A big night for Big Night! at the 2021 MMFF awards |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2021/12/29/420377/a-big-night-for-big-night-at-the-2021-mmff-awards/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=BusinessWorld Online |language=en-US}}</ref> Best Picture at the 2022 Gawad Urian<ref>{{Cite web |last=Viernes |first=Franchesca |title=LIST: Here are the winners of the 45th Gawad Urian Awards |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/851805/here-are-the-winners-of-the-45th-gawad-urian-awards/story/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=GMA News Online |date=November 17, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Best Film Award at the 19th Asian Film Festival<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neil |date=2022-04-17 |title=Philippines bags multiple awards in the 19th Asian Film Fest |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2022/04/18/442507/philippines-bags-multiple-awards-in-the-19th-asian-film-fest/ |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=BusinessWorld Online |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''A Hard Day'' |Lieutenant Ace "Alas" Franco |Nominated as Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival<ref>{{Cite web |title=Christian Bables, Charo Santos win top acting awards in MMFF 2021; Big Night! wins Best Picture |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/162885/mmff-2021-winners-a724-20211227 |access-date=2022-11-17 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> Best Supporting Actor from the 24th Gawad Pasado (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pasado (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) – Buong karangalang ipinakikilala ng Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro (PASADO) ang mga nagsipagwagi sa 24th Gawad PASADO. Malugod na pagbati kay JOHN ARCILLA na napiling pagkalooban ng PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor ngayong taon. Saksihan ang pagtanggap niya ng parangal sa 24th Gawad PASADO na gaganapin sa Disyembre 19, 2022, mula 4:00 ng hapon sa Philippine Science High School – Main Campus, Quezon City. #GawadPASADO2022 {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/PASADO2022/photos/a.345313192202367/5817651368301828/ |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=www.facebook.com |language=tl}}</ref> Nomination for Best Supporting Actor of the Year at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies<ref name="pep.ph"/> This is an adaptation of the 2014 Korean action thriller film with the same title directed by Kim Seong-hun. |- |2022 |''Reroute''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ocampo |first=Irene De |title=On the set: John Arcilla headlines the spine-chilling thriller, Reroute {{!}} Pikapika {{!}} Philippine Showbiz News Portal |url=https://pikapika.ph/pikadaily/on-the-set-john-arcilla-headlines-the-spine-chilling-thriller-reroute/local-news-1 |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=pikapika.ph |language=en}}</ref> |Gemo |Best Actor Nomination for the 71st FAMAS Awards.<ref name="Facebook-reroute-Luna">{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=297815686101530 |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> Best Supporting Actor from the LUNA Awards 2023.<ref name="facebook.com">{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=811556407269452 |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2023 |''[[Ten Little Mistresses]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |date=2022-12-20 |title=John Arcilla, Eugene Domingo star in murder comedy film 'Ten Little Mistresses' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/477404/john-arcilla-eugene-domingo-set-to-star-in-film-ten-little-mistresses |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> |Valentin Esposo |The film is Amazon's first-ever original Filipino film available on Prime Video. |- |''[[Penduko]]''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mauricio-Arriola |first1=Tessa |title='Penduko' is Matteo's moment |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/10/25/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/penduko-is-matteos-moment/1916284 |website=The Manila Times |access-date=24 October 2023 |language=en |date=25 October 2023}}</ref> |Apo Tisot | |- |2024 |''[[Fuchsia Libre]]''<ref name="fuchsia-libre" /> |Danilo Malvar | |} == Awards and nominations == Arcilla has earned numerous acting awards and nominations in the Philippines and abroad. In 2013, Arcilla received his first international acting nomination as Best Supporting Actor at the [[British Independent Film Awards]] for the film ''[[Metro Manila]]''. In 2016, he earned a Best Actor nomination at the [[Asian Film Awards]] for the film ''[[Heneral Luna]]''. In 2017, Arcilla received his first international Best Supporting Actor Craft Award from the First Run Festival for the short film ''Supot''. In 2021, Arcilla was awarded the [[Volpi Cup for Best Actor]] from the [[Venice Film Festival]] for the film ''[[On the Job: The Missing 8]]''. Arcilla received a Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in the film ''[[Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin]]'' from [[Gawad Urian Award|Gawad Urian]] in 1997. Director [[Jerrold Tarog]] cast Arcilla in the leading role of his film ''Heneral Luna'' after seeing his performance as the devil's advocate in ''Anino'', and in ''Metro Manila''. Arcilla was awarded the Dangal ng [[Aurora (province)|Aurora]] by his home province in 2005 for his work in theater, film, and television.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yalong |first1=Bobby T. |title=John Arcilla rekindles celeb status via 'Heneral Luna' |url=https://asianjournal.com/aj-magazines/john-arcilla-rekindles-celeb-status-via-heneral-luna/ |website=Asian Journal |access-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151116160413/https://asianjournal.com/aj-magazines/john-arcilla-rekindles-celeb-status-via-heneral-luna/ |archive-date=16 Nov 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2009, he also received an Outstanding Citizen Award from the municipality of [[San Luis, Aurora]] for his achievements in the field of performing arts. === For performance in film and television === {| width="100%" class="wikitable sortable" |- ! width="10%"| Year ! width="30%"| Award-giving Body ! width="25%"| Category ! width="25%"| Work ! width="10%"| Result |- | 1996 | [[Manila Film Festival]] | Best Actor | ''Mulanay'' | {{won}} |- | 1997 | [[Gawad Urian Award]]s | Best Supporting Actor | ''[[Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin]]'' | {{won}} |- | 2006 | Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) | ''On The North Diversion Road'' | {{nom}} |- | rowspan=2|2007 | Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) | rowspan=2|''Compound'' | {{nom}} |- | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | {{nom}} |- | 2009 | [[Gawad Urian Award]]s | Best Supporting Actor | ''Manila Skies'' | {{nom}} |- | 2010 | [[Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival]] | Best Actor (New Breed) | ''Halaw'' | {{won}} |- | 2011 | [[25th PMPC Star Awards for Television]] | Best Single Performance by an Actor | ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]'' – "Cross" episode | {{nom}} |- | 2013 | [[British Independent Film Awards 2013|16th British Independent Film Awards]] | Best Supporting Actor | ''[[Metro Manila (film)|Metro Manila]]'' | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="8" |2016 | 2016 Platinum Stallion Media Awards | Best Film Actor<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pagulong|first1=Charmie Joy|title=Trinity picks STAR as best broadsheet|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/02/05/1549836/trinity-picks-star-best-broadsheet|access-date=March 3, 2016|newspaper=The Philippine Star|date=February 5, 2016}}</ref> | rowspan="6" |''[[Heneral Luna]]'' | {{won}} |- | rowspan="2" | 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Gantimpalang Dr. Jaime G. Ang<br />Presidential Jury Award for Film<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sallan|first1=Edwin|title='Honor Thy Father,' John Lloyd Cruz win big in Gawad Tanglaw|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/honor-thy-father-john-lloyd-cruz-win-big-in-gawad-tanglaw/|access-date=March 3, 2016|publisher=InterAksyon.com|date=February 15, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219023837/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/honor-thy-father-john-lloyd-cruz-win-big-in-gawad-tanglaw/|archive-date=February 19, 2016}}</ref> | {{won}} |- |Highest Merit on Film Performance | {{won}} |- | [[10th Asian Film Awards]] | [[Asian Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]<ref>{{cite news|title='Heneral Luna' earns nominations at Asian Film Awards 2016|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/121329-heneral-luna-nominated-asian-film-awards-2016|access-date=March 3, 2016|work=Rappler|date=February 4, 2016}}</ref> | {{Nominated}} |- |34th Film Academy of the Philippines Awards |Best Actor | {{Won}} |- |MEDIA WORKS Commexcel Student Choice Awards of San Juan De Letran |Actor of the Year | {{Won}} |- |Pangasinan Government URDUJA Film Festival<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/JohnArcillaOfficial/photos/a.1691446724516688.1073741828.1677006605960700/1712225212438839/?type=3&theater|title=John Arcilla – THANK YOU URDUJA FILM FESTIVAL for the... |via=Facebook|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref> |Best Actor |''Heneral Luna'' | {{Won}} |- |Gawad Filipino Awards |Pinakamahusay na Aktor sa Telebisyon<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/JohnArcillaOfficial/photos/a.1691446724516688.1073741828.1677006605960700/1720348388293188/?type=3|title=John Arcilla – Thank you GAWAD FILIPINO for the... |via=Facebook|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref> |''Encantadia'' | {{Won}} |- |2017 |Craft Award from the 2017 First Run Festival held in New York |Best Supporting Actor |''Supot'' | {{won}} |- | 2020 | 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor in a Leading Role | ''Suarez: The Healing Priest'' | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="6" | 2021 | [[78th Venice International Film Festival|78th Venice Film Festival]] | Volpi Cup for Best Actor<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Roxborough|first1=Scott|last2=Ritman|first2=Alex|date=2021-09-11|title=French Abortion Drama 'Happening' Wins Venice Film Festival|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2021-venice-film-festival-winners-1235011876/|access-date=2021-09-11|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}</ref> | ''On the Job: The Missing 8'' | {{Won}} |- |Lion HearTV |Royal Lion Awards |''On the Job: The Missing 8'' | {{Won}} |- |GEMS (Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students) |6th GEMS Awards Natatanging Hiyas ng Sining sa Pelikula (Outstanding Medal in the Field of Film) |''On the Job: The Missing 8'' | {{Won}} |- |Esquire Philippines |Actor of the Year |''On the Job: The Missing 8'' | {{Won}} |- |rowspan=2| [[Metro Manila Film Festival]] |rowspan=2| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Dumaual |first=Miguel |title=Which John Arcilla won? The momentary confusion over the MMFF best supporting actor award, explained |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/28/21/momentary-confusion-over-arcillas-mmff-win-explained |access-date=December 28, 2021 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=December 28, 2021}}</ref> | ''[[Big Night! (2021 film)|Big Night!]]'' | {{won}} |- | ''[[A Hard Day (2021 film)|A Hard Day]]'' | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="17" | 2022 | Manila Bulletin | MB Uplift Awards for Entertainment<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-09 |title=GRATEFUL! John Arcilla is first-ever winner of MB Uplift Award for Entertainment |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/09/grateful-john-arcilla-is-first-ever-winner-of-mb-uplift-award-for-entertainment/ |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> | ''On the Job: The Missing 8'' | {{won}} |- |Film Development Council of the Philippines |2022 Camera Obscura Artistic Excellence Award for Film |''On the Job: The Missing 8'' | {{won}} |- |Society of Filipino Film Reviewers |2022 Best Lead Performance, 2nd Rebyu Awards |''On the Job: The Missing 8'' | {{won}} |- |National Commission for Culture and the Arts |2022 Ani ng Dangal para sa Cinema<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neil |date=2022-03-29 |title=Ani ng Dangal honors 58 awardees |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2022/03/30/438807/ani-ng-dangal-honors-58-awardees/ |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=BusinessWorld Online |language=en-US}}</ref> |''On the Job: The Missing 8'' | {{won}} |- |2022 Golden Laurel Media Awards |Best Drama Actor |''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2" |FAMAS Awards<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-23 |title='Katips' leads FAMAS 2022 nominees |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/23/katips-leads-famas-2022-nominees/ |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> |Best Supporting Actor |''Big Night!'' | {{nom}} |- |Best Supporting Actor |''A Hard Day'' | {{nom}} |- |ContentAsia Awards<ref>{{Cite web |last=Transfiguracion |first=Earl Julius D. |date=2022-08-31 |title=Filipino adaptation "The Broken Marriage Vow" wins Content Asia Awards |url=https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/filipino-adaptation-the-broken-marriage-vow-wins-content-asia-awards/ |access-date=2022-10-11 |website=Good News Pilipinas |language=en-US}}</ref> |Best Male Lead in a TV Programme |''On the Job: The Missing 8'' | {{nom}} |- |Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=106118372261228 |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |Best Supporting Actor of the Year |''Big Night!'' | {{won}} |- |Asian Academy Creative Awards<ref>{{Cite web |last=Monde |first=Jeel |date=2022-09-30 |title=ABS-CBN Gets 16 Wins Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022 |url=https://philnews.ph/2022/09/30/abs-cbn-gets-16-wins-asian-academy-creative-awards-2022/ |access-date=2022-10-11 |website=Philippine News |language=en-US}}</ref> |Best Actor in a Leading Role – National Winner (Philippines) |''On the Job: The Missing Eight'' | {{won}} |- | rowspan="3" |Gawad Urian Awards<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roque|first=Nika|title=Here are the nominees for Gawad Urian 2022 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/844668/gawad-urian-just-released-the-list-of-nominees-for-2022/story/ |access-date=2022-10-11 |website=GMA News Online |date=September 13, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |Best Actor |''On the Job: the Missing Eight'' | {{won}} |- |Best Supporting Actor |''Big Night!'' | {{nom}} |- |Best Supporting Actor |''A Hard Day'' | {{nom}} |- |Jeepney TV<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-23 |title=Kathryn and Daniel win big at Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/23/kathryn-and-daniel-win-big-at-jeepney-tv-fan-favorite-awards/ |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> |Fave Best Supporting Actor |''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' | {{won}} |- |24th Gawad Pasado (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pasado... - Pasado (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) |url=https://www.facebook.com/PASADO2022/photos/a.345313192202367/5690809294319370/ |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=www.facebook.com |language=tl}}</ref> |Best Supporting Actor |''A Hard Day'' | {{won}} |- | rowspan="2" |5th EDDYS from the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd)<ref>{{Cite web |title=John, Piolo, Dingdong, Daniel, Christian nominadong Best Actor sa 5th EDDYS |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/169622/5th-eddys-nominees-a4118-20221111 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> |Best Actor |''On the Job: The Missing Eight'' | {{nom}} |- |Best Supporting Actor |''Big Night!'' | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="11" |2023 |35th PMPC Star Awards for Television<ref>{{Cite web |title=35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station? |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/170948/35th-star-awards-for-tv-a745-a4232-20230117-lfrm2 |access-date=2023-02-13 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> |Best Drama Supporting Actor |''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' | {{nom}} |- |37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-18 |title=Nominees for 37th Star Awards for Movies revealed |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/18/nominees-for-37th-star-awards-for-movies-revealed/ |access-date=2023-02-13 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref> |Movie Actor of the Year Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: "Yakapin Mo Ako" performed by John Arcilla<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sylvia Sanchez, Alessandra de Rossi, John Arcilla bag top acting honors at 37th Star Awards for movies |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/171503/37th-star-awards-for-movies-a745-20230213 |access-date=2023-02-20 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> |''Suarez: The Healing Priest'' | {{won}} |- | rowspan="2" |38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies<ref>{{Cite web |title=PMPC reveals nominees for 38th Star Awards for Movies |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/26/pmpc-reveals-nominees-for-38th-star-awards-for-movies |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref> |Movie Actor of the Year |''On the Job: The Missing Eight'' | {{nom}} |- |Supporting Actor of the Year |''A Hard Day'' | {{nom}} |- |71st FAMAS Awards<ref name="Facebook-reroute-Luna"/> |Best Actor |''Reroute'' |{{nom}} |- |LUNA Awards 2023<ref name="facebook.com"/> |Best Supporting Actor |''Reroute'' |{{won}} |- |Tag Media Chicago<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=794954319304211 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |Best Actor<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/tagmediachicago/p/C1Mxsgjuk_w/ |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |''Dirty Linen'' |{{won}} |- | rowspan="2" |9th Rawr Awards |Actor of the Year<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1368946620669624 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |''Dirty Linen'' |{{nom}} |- |Favorite TV Host<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=770990245039521 |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |''SpinGo'' |{{nom}} |- | rowspan="2" |6th Gawad LaSallianeta |Most Outstanding Actor in Drama Series<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=961657875338216 |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |''Dirty Linen'' |{{nom}} |- |Most Outstanding Film Actor<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C0DzIDWOLh0 |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |''Ten Little Mistresses'' |{{nom}} |- |2024 |26th Gawad Pasado |Most Outstanding Actor in Television<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/share/p/hqtEzyvki5jen6KU/?mibextid=WC7FNe |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |''Dirty Linen'' |{{won}} |} === Other awards and recognitions === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Award-giving Body !Honor/Recognition Given |- |2005 | rowspan="2" |Aurora Province Government |Dangal ng Aurora |- |2009 |Outstanding Citizens of San Luis, Aurora |- |2012 |City of Marikina |Sapatos Festival Walk of Fame |- |2015 |City of Parañaque |Meritorious contribution in the field of performing arts |- | rowspan="10" |2016 |PMPC Star Awards 2016 |Male Face of the Night |- |University of Makati AGHAM Theater Company |Gawad Malayang Pilipino<ref>{{cite web |title=UMak's A.G.H.A.M. Theatre Company awards 2nd Gawad Malayang Pilipino to John Arcilla |url=https://www.facebook.com/UMakPH/posts/1065122823601028/ |website=Facebook |publisher=University of Makati |access-date=11 August 2023}}</ref> |- |John Clements Youth for Leadership Summit |Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture |- |City of Manila |PARANGAL ARAW NG MAYNILA Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan para sa Pelikula (Arkitektura, Eskultura, Musika, Dula sa Tanghalan, Pintura, Makabagong Pamaraan, at Diwa ng Lahi) |- |YES! Magazine |Most Beautiful Stars Idol |- |PEOPLE ASIA |People of the Year Award<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://peopleasia.ph/?p=958|title=And the Award Goes To... |website=People Asia|date=February 22, 2016 |access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref> |- |GAWAD AMERIKA Awards |Most Outstanding Performance for Theater TV and Film |- |The PEP Awards |Editors' Choice: Breakout Star of the Year |- |Walk of Fame Philippines |Eastwood City Walk of Fame Star<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2016-12-04/27240/John-Arcilla-gets-a-star-at-the-Walk-of-Fame|title=Liza, Jodi, Shaina, Jennylyn & Angelica, paparangalan na sa WALK OF FAME|last=C|first=C|date=2016-11-27|newspaper=Abante Tonite|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref> |- |Inding-indie Golden Choice Award |3rd Inding-indie Short Film Festival 2016 Pinaka-dalubhasang Artista |- |2019 |Film Development Council of the Philippines |Luminaries of Philippine Cinema |- |2021 |Tatler Asia |Asia's Most Influential List<ref>{{Cite web |last=Soriano |first=Jianne |title=13 Famous Entertainment Stars to Know From Tatler Asia's Most Influential List |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/entertainment/entertainment-stars-tatler-asia-most-influential-list |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="5" |2022 |Stargate, People Asia |People of the Year 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-05 |title=Luminaries shine as PeopleAsia's "People of the Year 2022" returns to the red carpet |url=https://peopleasia.ph/luminaries-shine-as-peopleasias-people-of-the-year-2022-returns-to-the-red-carpet/ |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=PeopleAsia |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |Film Development Council of the Philippines |A-List Award<ref>{{Cite web |title=FDCP To Honor Industry Pillars at the Film Ambassadors' Night 2022 |url=https://www.fdcp.ph/updates/fdcp-honor-industry-pillars-film-ambassadors-night-2022 |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=www.fdcp.ph |date=February 19, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |- |Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino<ref>{{Cite web |title=KWF idinaos ang Araw ng Parangal 2022 |url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/2022/09/01/kwf-idinaos-ang-araw-ng-parangal-2022 |access-date=2022-10-11 |website=PIA|date=September 2022 }}</ref> |Kampeon ng Wika (larang ng pelikula, telebisyon, at teatro) |- |National Commission for Culture and the Arts-Philippine Cultural Education Program |Certificate of Recognition for the 6th Bantula International Conference on Culture-based Education and Research<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=513859684084147|access-date=2022-11-02 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |- |World Class Philippines<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Class Philippines |url=https://www.facebook.com/worldclassphilsofficial |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref> |World Class Philippine Awards in the field of Performing Arts – Acting |- | rowspan="1" |2023 |Torch Excellence Awards<ref>{{Cite web |last=4u |first=Movies |title=Movies4u |url=https://movies4u.ing/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://movies4u.ing/ |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=https://movies4u.ing/}}</ref> |Outstanding and Inspiring TV and Movie Actor of the Year |- |} == References == {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{IMDb name|0033843}} {{Volpi Cup for Best Actor}} {{Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Arcilla, John}} [[Category:1966 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:ABS-CBN personalities]] [[Category:Filipino male comedians]] [[Category:Filipino male film actors]] [[Category:Filipino male stage actors]] [[Category:GMA Network personalities]] [[Category:People from Aurora (province)]] [[Category:Comedians from Quezon City]] [[Category:That's Entertainment (Philippine TV series)]] [[Category:That's Entertainment Thursday Group Members]] [[Category:Volpi Cup for Best Actor winners]] [[Category:Male actors from Quezon City]] [[Category:Actors of Asian descent]]'