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John Arcilla is an award-winning international actor and environmentalist from the Philippines. He was the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win the prestigious Volpi Cup at the 78th Venice Film Festival for his portrayal of the journalist, Sisoy Salas, in the HBO film, On the Job: The Missing 8 (2021). John Arcilla ranked 8th among the 13 entertainment stars from Asia that made it into Tatler’s Asia’s Most Influential List in 2021.
Arcilla’s most memorable role is Antonio Luna, in the historical film, Heneral Luna (2015) the highest-grossing Filipino historical film. Portraying as Heneral Antonio Luna, Arcilla became an esteemed historical film icon in Philippine Cinema.
With his Volpi Cup as Best Actor from the 78th Venice Film Festival. Photo courtesy of Joseph Pascual of Metro Magazine.
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A versatile actor, Arcilla also played villain roles such as Hagorn in GMA’s Encantadia (2016), a drama fantasy TV series. Arcilla was the main villain Renato Hipolito in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (2015–2022), ABS-CBN’s longest action-drama series. Arcilla also played another iconic villain role as Carlos Fiero in Dirty Linen (2023), a major hit drama revenge TV series of ABS-CBN.
In 2024, Arcilla played Pres. Eleazar Sagrado in Pamilya Sagrado, a drama thriller TV series from the Kapamilya network.
Arcilla received a Best Actor Award from the prestigious Gawad Urian in 2022 for the film On the Job: The Missing 8. He also won the Movie Actor of the Year from the 37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for the film Suarez: The Healing Priest.
Celebrating Artistic Excellence
Celebrating Artistic Excellence
This video highlights John Arcilla's acclaimed acting career focusing on his impactful performances and international recognition, particularly the prestigious Volpi Cup from the Venice Film Festival. The video includes snippets of his powerful on-screen dialogue, demonstrating his ability to embody complex characters, as well as testimonials from various individuals who have worked with him.
PINNACLE OF BRILLIANCE
Video Highlights of Relevant Works_Part 1.mp4Arcilla is a remarkable remarkable actor who is an inspiration to Filipino artists and has brought pride to the Philippines on the global stage.
CROWNING MOMENTS
Video Highlights of Relevant Works_Part 2.mp4This video showcases the remarkable acting journey of John Arcilla, emphasizing his powerful performances and global acclaim. It particularly highlights his achievement of the esteemed Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
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