John Arcilla

Film, TV, and Stage Actor

Sins of the Father (2025)

John Arcilla takes on the complex role of Mike Trinidad, the father of Gerald Anderson’s character in his new teleserye, Sins of the Father (ABS-CBN Studios and JRB Creative Productions), showing this June 2025. Expect a father who embodies strength, vulnerability, and moral conflict—a man shaped by his past, grappling with the weight of family secrets and the choices that define them.

With John Arcilla's award-winning talent, we can anticipate a performance that will resonate deeply and leave a lasting impact. Don’t miss the chance to witness this powerful story unfold! Home

Sins of the Father

Meet Mike Trinidad, played by the award-winning John Arcilla, the father who will change everything. Mike Trinidad (John Arcilla) is a father struggling to make amends for past mistakes, possibly influencing the life of his son, played by Gerald Anderson. With John Arcilla's exceptional acting skills, we can expect a performance that will leave a lasting impact. Home

Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan (2025)

John Arcilla returns as a Kapuso for the next season of Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan from GMA Network. What will be Arcilla's exciting role in his comeback teleserye? As one of the main cast, Arcilla will surely make Lolong a must-see TV series as an award-winning actor. Home

John Arcilla at the media conference of Lolong with Nessa Valdellon, Executive Vice President of GMA Pictures.

Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan (2025)

John Arcilla as Julio Figueroa is a master of charisma, effortlessly blending charm with cunning as he navigates the twists and turns of heroism and villainy. Julio Figueroa (John Arcilla) proves that saving the day can be just as entertaining as causing a little chaos along the way. Home

As John Arcilla steps into the spotlight, viewers can expect an award-winning performance, where his character can be a formidable foe or an unlikely ally.

Bilyarista (TBA)

John Arcilla, together with Loisa Andalio, will star in Phil Giorando's Bilyarista. Will John Arcilla play as a protagonist, like a loving father, or a villain with a dark past? Bilyarista is set for international release in 2026. Home

John Arcilla (left) and Loisa Andalio (right) at a local pool (billiard hall) while on the set of the film Bilyarista.

Bilyarista (TBA)

John Arcilla has previously worked with the New York-based director Phil Giordano in Supot (2016), where Arcilla won Best Supporting Actor from the 2017 First Run Festival (Craft Award), New York. Bilyarista is expected to participate in international film festivals. Home

John Arcilla (left) and Phil Giordano (right) reunite for Bilyarista with Loisa Andalio (middle).

The Bagman (TBA)

The Bagman is an eight-part crime thriller series that follows the story of Benjo Malaya (Arjo Atayde) who encounters various characters involved in the dark and dangerous world of politics. One of these characters is played by John Arcilla, who will portray a mysterious and powerful figure who has a connection with Benjo. Will he be a friend or a foe? A good public servant or a corrupt politician?

The Bagman also stars Judy Ann Santos, one of the most respected and awarded actresses in Philippine cinema. The series is a collaboration of ABS-CBN International Production with Nathan Studios, Rein Entertainment, and Dreamscape Entertainment. The Bagman is scheduled for release on Netflix in 2024. Certainly, this will be a much-awaited character for the versatile actor, John Arcilla who will star in a world-class series that deals with crime and corruption. Home

The Bagman Teaser (TBA)

The Guest (TBA)

John Arcilla will reunite with the director of Heneral Luna (2015), Jerrold Tarog, for the psychological suspense film The Guest. Arcilla will play as a protagonist with Daniel Padilla as the villain. As a modern film noir, The Guest will bring a lot of twists and turns, especially with John Arcilla's brilliant acting. Home

Pamilya Sagrado (2024)

Witness the intensity of family ties in the upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye, Pamilya Sagrado, where loyalty meets action! Joining forces with the stellar cast including Piolo Pascual, Grae Fernandez, and Kyle Echarri, the legendary John Arcilla is set to ignite the screen with his powerful presence. Don't miss this action-packed family drama as it unfolds its gripping tale this June 2024. Home

Pamilya Sagrado (2024)

Get ready for John Arcilla's stellar performance in Pamilya Sagrado! Will he be a doting dad and devoted husband or channel the intensity of Carlos Fiero from Dirty Linen? Buckle up for another memorable role from world-class actor, John Arcilla along with an amazing acting powerhouse for one of the biggest political family drama this 2024! Home

Pamilya Sagrado Trailer (2024)

Fuschia Libre (2024)

Fuschia Libre (MAVX Productions) is a comedy-drama that explores the relationship between a father and his son who is a closet queen. John Arcilla plays as the dad of Paolo Contis. Will Danilo Malvar (Arcilla) be a supportive dad who will embrace his son’s sexuality or a strict one who will disown his son? Will Paolo be able to stand up for himself and pursue his passion?

Fuschia Libre is a film that tackles the issues of family, identity, and acceptance with humor and heart. Surely, we can expect John Arcilla to render an award-winning performance. Home

Fuschia Libre Trailer (2024)

Dirty Linen (2023)

⁠John Arcilla plays Carlos Fiero in the well-anticipated teleserye of ABS-CBN for 2023. Carlos Fiero (Arcilla) is from a prominent aristocratic family whose four househelpers went missing.

What kind of father is Carlos Fiero to his children, Aidan (Zanjoe Marudo) and Chiara (Francine Diaz)? Does the Fiero matriarch, Cielo (Tessie Tomas), have a big influence on Carlos's actions? Surely, Carlos Fiero is a memorable character for John Arcilla and his powerful performance always trends in social media. Home

Dirty Linen Teaser

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Dirty Linen Award

⁠Dirty Linen's last episode, which aired on August 25, 2023 had more than 200,000 concurrent viewers on the Kapamilya Online Live, which set a new record for the series.

Dirty Linen also bagged the Silver Award for Best Asian Drama for a Single Market in Asia from the Content Asia Awards.

Arcilla earned a nomination for drama Actor of the Year and Favorite Kontrabidad from the Rawr Awards. He also earned the Best Actor Award from the Chicago Tag Awards. Home

Ten Little Mistresses (2023)

⁠John Arcilla plays the widowed billionaire Valentin Esposo in Jun Lana's Ten Little Mistresses. A murder mystery-cum-comedy, this film is Amazon's first-ever original Filipino film available on Prime Video.

Who among the ten mistresses of Valentin (Arcilla) will become his new legal wife? Is Valentin responsible for the death of his wife? Arcilla received an Actor of the Year nomination from the Gawad La Sallianeta. Home

Eugene Domingo (left) and John Arcilla (right) are among the main casts of the film.

Ten Little Mistresses Trailer

Spin Go (2023)

As a dynamic performing artist, John Arcilla has been chosen to host an exciting interactive game show, Spin Go which aired on TV5. Arcilla received a nomination as Favorite Host from the Rawr Awards. Home

Penduko (2023)

In the family-oriented film Pedro Penduko, award-winning actor John Arcilla takes on a pivotal role that will captivate audiences and elevate the hero's journey to new heights. Arcilla played Apo Tisot, a wise and mysterious mentor to Pedro Penduko.

As Pedro Penduko's trusted guide, he possesses ancient knowledge and remarkable abilities that aid our hero in his quest to protect the world from supernatural creatures and malevolent forces. Home

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