John Wayne Sace (born May 9, 1989) is a former Filipino character actor and dancer. He first rose to prominence from being a former child actor to a teen idol.
Biography Sace was a member of ABS-CBN network's talent label, Star Magic. He started off as a child actor and later became a member of the defunct ASAP boy dance group AnimE along with Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, Mhyco Aquino, Sergio Garcia, Emman Abeleda and Mico Aytona. He had also starred in several soap operas before his acting career tapered off in the 2010s.
On October 12, 2016, Sace was injured, while his friend died, after a shooting incident in Pasig. Sace and Eric Sabino, his deceased companion, were on the Philippine National Police watchlist for supposed involvement in illegal drugs use and trafficking.
He returned to mainstream acting on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano in 2021.
On October 29, 2024, Sace was arrested at a motel on suspicion of fatally shooting a friend in Pasig the previous day. Sace had previously been imprisoned due to a domestic dispute and suffered from drug addiction.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes Source 1999 Tabing Ilog Young James 2000 Sine'skwela Emilio 2003 Wansapanataym Omeng Episode: "Magic Paintbrush" 2003–2015; 2021–2024 ASAP Himself Segment: "Anim-E/Anime" 2003 Home Along Da Riles Teddy Ver 2004 Spirits Lloyd 2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya EJ Episode: "Typewriter" 2005 Qpids Himself 2006 Your Song Presents: Akin Ka Na Lang Paolo 2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya Erwin Episode: "Posas" 2006 Sa Piling Mo Russel 2006 Star Magic Presents: Bongga Anton 2006 Love Spell Presents: Home Switch Home TJ 2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya Michael Episode: "Rugby" 2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya Johnson Episode: "Feeding Bottle"2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 PJ Avellino 2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Sherwin / Shawie Episode: "Mesa" 2009 May Bukas Pa Arnel 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya James Episode: "Chess" 2010 Habang May Buhay Christopher 2011 Guns and Roses Young Abel 2012 Lorenzo's Time Young Vincent 2014–2015 Forevermore Kano 2015 Move It: Clash of the Streetdancers Himself — Contestant 2021ASAP Natin 'To Himself Performance with Ang Probinsyano cast from 6th anniversary 2021–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Omar Cuevas
Film Year Title Role Notes Source 2002 Dekada '70 Bingo Bartolome 2005 Kutob Young Lemuel 2006 Don't Give Up on Us Julius 2006 Matakot Ka Sa Karma AndresSegment: "Aparador" 2011 Pintakasi DJ 2015 Beauty and the Bestie Waiter
Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result Source 2002 Dekada '70 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer
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