Juan Miguel "JM" Gob de Guzman (born September 9, 1988) is a Filipino actor, mixed martial artist, model and singer. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of Star Magic.
Early life and career Juan Miguel Gob de Guzman's mother is Han Carteciano Gob while his father is Ronniel De Guzman. JM started his career as a print and TV model. He was a cast in Ang TV 2 (as JM "Butik" de Guzman), where his batchmates include Shaina Magdayao and Denise Laurel. During his elementary and high school years, he studied at Lourdes School of Quezon City.
In 2005, he was accepted at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, where he took up Certificate in Theater Arts, majoring in Performance Studies. He apprenticed as an actor and production staff under the university's college-based theater group, Dulaang UP.
In 2006, he joined the UP Wrestling Club and eventually became its president and a decorated athlete. He won medals in various competitions sanctioned by the Wrestling Association of the Philippines, wherein he represented the UP Wrestling Club or the Quezon City Wrestling Team. In 2007, he won a silver medal for Quezon City during the Philippine Olympic Festival – National Capital Region qualifying round.
He also competed in amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) as representative of S.P.R.A.W.L. – MMA Team. He logged a 1–1 fight record: he lost his match in the 2007 URCC University and won in the 2009 S.P.R.A.W.L and BRAWL amateur MMA event.
He was also elected as the Deputy Grand Triskelion of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity, UP Diliman chapter.
De Guzman auditioned and was later cast in the 2009 Cinemalaya film Last Supper Number 3. The independent film was where Direk Lauren Dyogi, business unit head of ABS-CBN. Dyogi found him and asked to audition for Midnight Phantom. He passed the audition and starred as the best friend of Rafael Rosell who plays the title role.
He was cast in the new PHR series Alyna and paired with his Midnight Phantom co-actor Charee Pineda who has been claimed having chemistry by the fans.
In 2011 he was chosen to play the lead role as Gabriel Maglayon, originally played by actor Rico Yan, in ABS-CBN's 2011 remake of Mula sa Puso. Upon getting the role, De Guzman has been viewed as one of the most-promising young actors these days.
Now a contract artist of Star Magic, he played the lead role of Angelito in Angelito: Batang Ama, paired with Charee Pineda, which aired from November 2011 to April 2012. With the success of Angelito: Batang Ama, De Guzman was paired up again with Pineda for the follow-up teleserye entitled Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto that aired from July 2012 to December 2012.
His last appearance on ABS-CBN in the 2015 romantic fantasy series All of Me with Albert Martinez, Yen Santos and Arron Villaflor. De Guzman's Star Magic talent contract expired on November 16, 2015.
After a two-year hiatus, ABS-CBN promoted de Guzman's return starting December 6, 2017, before signing his contract to Star Magic.
In February 2018, he became a member of the acoustic group ASAP Jambayan, replacing Kaye Cal who left the group after prior commitments.
In 2018, he was cast as leading man in PHR series Araw Gabi and paired with former Girltrends member Barbie Imperial who has been claimed having a strong chemistry with him, form a loveteam called "JuanBie" by fans.
On November 11, 2018, he interpreted Sa mga Bituin na Lang Ibubulong for Himig Handog 2018, composed by Kyle Raphael Borbon. However, due to sickness, he was unable to participate on the Grand Finals of Himig Handog 2018, being substituted by Jason Dy during the live finale performance on ASAP.
In 2019 he was cast as Francisco "Chico" Mabunga in the series Pamilya Ko. In 2021, he was cast and portrayed the first antagonist role as Peterson Alvarez in the series Init sa Magdamag.
He joined The Iron Heart in the second season as Brother Joseph Cruz, the religious leader of Yusebeia, one of the main antagonists-turned-protagonist of the series. He also played as another main antagonist role, Alexander Lualhati in the Amazon Prime Video series Linlang.
Personal life De Guzman is a cousin of fellow singer Klarisse de Guzman, first runner-up of The Voice of the Philippines (season 1).
In late 2013 to 2014, De Guzman underwent rehab due to drug abuse and entered a rehab facility for 17 months. Prior to that, he was in a relationship with actress Jessy Mendiola for 2 years. They broke up some time in 2013 citing De Guzman's drug abuse as the main contributor of the break-up. The premature cancellation of his show Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto was said to be caused by De Guzman's eventual erratic behavior on set. His supposed portrayal of Pedro Calungsod for the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry film Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir was also cancelled and was replaced by actor Rocco Nacino to take on the titular role.
In late 2014, after De Guzman's completion of his rehabilitation and a hiatus for over a year, he made a showbiz comeback and rekindled his relationship with Mendiola which lasted for 5 months before breaking up for the second time. His reported problematic attitude on the set of the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Walang Forever led to his replacement in the movie by actor Jericho Rosales.
In 2015, after a series of disturbing and cryptic messages posted on his Instagram account, De Guzman later apologized and stated via Instagram post that Mendiola was not the reason for their second breakup nor she and station ABS-CBN would be blamed for his recent actions and behavior. He further claimed that he has been recently struggling with anxiety attacks, depression and bipolar disorder.
Barbie Imperial experienced a breakup with her former boyfriend, De Guzman. In May 2024, De Guzman and Donnalyn Bartolome officially confirmed they were “exclusively dating.”
Filmography Television series Year Title Role Notes 2003 Magpakailanman: Ricky Reyes Story Totoy Reyes 2010 Alyna Yael Kristine Nathaniel Cervantes Midnight Phantom Mike Castillo The Substitute Bride Jimmy 2011 MMK: Balot – The Marcelito Pomoy Story Marcelito Pomoy Mula sa Puso Gabriel Maglayon MMK: Pasaporte Jay 2011–2012 Angelito: Batang Ama Angelito Santos 2012 MMK: Kurtina Acmad Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Angelito Santos 2014 MMK: Simcard Joeven Hawak Kamay Brian Agustin Ipaglaban Mo: Ibigay Ang Aming Karapatan Andoy 2015 MMK: Bota Paul Manuel Ipaglaban Mo: Totoong Mahal Kita Emman 2015–2016 All of Me Edong / young adult Manuel Figueras 2018 Araw Gabi Adrian Olvidar 2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Impostor Cedric Valdez MMK: Black Belt Ramon "The Bicolano" Gonzales 2019–2020 Pamilya Ko Francisco "Chico" Mabunga 2021 Init sa Magdamag Peterson Alvarez† MMK: Quarantine Pass Rizaldy Faller 2022 MMK: Loogbook Chris MMK: Selda 2023 The Iron Heart Joseph Cruz Linlang Alexander C. Lualhati 2025–2026 What Lies Beneath Lucas Santiago 2026 My Bespren Emman Mateo "Cho" De Jesus Sigabo Victor "Tigre" Zafra
Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2001–2002 Ang TV 2 Various roles 2010 Banana Split guest star 2011–present ASAP Boys R Boys, ASAP Jambayan member 2011 I Dare You Kapamilya Challenger 2012Sarah G. Live Guest Co-Host 2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal guest contestant
Film Year Title Role Notes 2008 New Arrival Miko part of Pelikuletran 2009 Last Supper No. 3 Andoy Pamatid 2010 My Amnesia Girl Eric Rekrut Lando dela Cruz Pendong Juan Miss You Like Crazy JM Recto 2011 Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Bingbong Pintakasi 2012 Every Breath U Take Carwash Boy The Strangers Crispin Pridyider James Intoy Siyokoy ng Kalye Marino Intoy My Cactus Heart Val 2013 Ang Turkey Man ay Pabo Rin Dong On the Job Boyet 2014 She's Dating the Gangster cameo 2015 Tandem Rex Invisible Rodel You're My Boss Gino Andres That Thing Called Tadhana Anthony 2018 Kung Paano Siya Nawala Lio 2019 Last Fool Show Paolo LucidXavi 2020 U-Turn Kevin Flores Love Lockdown Allan 2023Adik Sa'YoPauloWhat IfJecs Selda Tres 2024 3 Days And 2 Nights In Poblacion Javi Guilty Pleasure2025Lasting Moments Aki Notes
Discography Studio albums Artist Album Tracks Year Label JM de Guzman JM de Guzman "Carried Away" "Pagdating ng Panahon" (originally by Aiza Seguerra) "Out of My League" (Stephen Speaks) "Bizarre Love Triangle" (New Order) "Collide" (Howie Day) "Kiss Me" (Sixpence None the Richer) "True" (Ryan Cabrera) "Yakap Sa Dilim" (APO Hiking Society) "Give You the World" "Sa May Bintana" (Smokey Mountain) "Nothing Compares 2 U" (The Family / Sinéad O'Connor) "Carried Away (Acoustic Version)" 2011 JM de Guzman Tensionado "Akin Ka Na Lang" (originally by Itchyworms) "Don't Give Up on Us" (David Soul) "Have I Told You Lately" (Van Morrison) "Lost in Space" (Lighthouse Family) "Stupidest" "Tensionado" (Silent Sanctuary) "Terrified" (Katharine McPhee) "Warrior"2013Ivory Music and Video
Awards and nominations Awards and Nomination Year Award-giving body Category Nominated work Results2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasaporte 37th Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Awards for Best Actor"Metro Manila Film Festival:2011" . IMDb. Retrieved April 9, 2014. Pintakasi 2012 36th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) 25th Awit Awards Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist Carried Away 7th Myx Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video Pangarap Lang Kita (by Parokya ni Edgar) 2013 Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino 37th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor 2015 17th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADONG Actor That Thing Called Tadhana 41st Metro Manila Film FestivalNew Wave Awards for Best ActorTandem & Francisco Guinto, ARI: My Life with a King2016 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Best Supporting Actor Imbisibol 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year Tandem 34th FAP Luna Awards Best Supporting Actor Imbisibol Best Actor That Thing Called Tadhana 40th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Imbisibol Best Actor That Thing Called Tadhana 2018 LionhearTV RAWR Awards The Great Comeback 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi 2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor MOR Pinoy Music Awards Best Male Artist of the Year Sa Bituin Nalang Ibubulong OPM Revival of the Year "214" FAMASBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading RoleKung Paano Siya Nawala 2020Gawad TanglawBest Actor in a TV SeriesPamilya KoGawad PasadoPinakapasadong Aktor ng TeleseryePamilya Ko202134th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama ActorPamilya KoTAG Awards ChicagoBest ActorInit sa MagdamagAsian Academy Creative AwardsNational Winner Best Actor in a Leading RoleInit sa Magdamag202235th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama ActorInit sa Magdamag
References
External links JM de Guzman doesn't want to be known as a ‘Coco Martin wannabe’. ABS-CBN Interactive Inc. URCCMMA.com profile