Paul Cedrick Gutierrez Juan (born June 26, 1990) is a Filipino actor. He is best known for portraying the role of Fr. José Burgos in the historical film GomBurZa, for which he received the Best Actor award at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Early life and education Paul Cedrick Gutierrez Juan was born on June 26, 1990, in Santa Cruz, Manila. He grew up in Santa Maria, Bulacan. He is the second eldest among eight siblings. Juan graduated from Far Eastern University with a degree in mass communication.
Juan began his career as a stage actor in 2008. His early acting work includes performances with Dulaang UP at the University of the Philippines Diliman from 2013 to 2016, as well as with the FEU-Art Theatre Clinique at Far Eastern University.
Career In 2022, Juan was cast in the musical (From the Moon), a musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano De Bergerac.
In 2023, he portrayed Fr. José Burgos in GomBurZa, a historical biographical film that dramatizes the events leading to the execution of the titular martyr priests implicated in the Cavite Mutiny. He originally auditioned for the role of Cavite Mutiny leader Fernando La Madrid but was later offered the part of Fr. José Burgos by the film’s director, Pepe Diokno. For his performance, he won the Best Actor award at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.
In 2024, Juan signed a contract with Manny Pangilinan's newly-launched MediaQuest Artist Agency, becoming one of 13 new artists to join TV5.
Personal life Juan married actress Kate Alejandrino in February 2025. The couple has one child.
Filmography Film
Year Title Role 2011 Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa Marlon's friend 2016 Viva Escolta Short film Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? Henry's husband Die Beautiful Erika Oro Bong 2017 Bliss Director's boy Last Night Dapol tan Payawar na Tayug 1931 young Pedro Calosa 2018 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Col. Jose Leyba 2019 The Panti Sisters Estong Utopia Zed Gitarista Marcelo Kalel, 15 Danny 2020 Miss Q and A 2021 Big Night! 2022 Two and One Joaquin 2023 Fin Isidro Gomburza José Burgos 2024 The Kingdom young Makisig Nandula 2025 Manila's Finest Officer Danilo Abad 2026 Edjop Noy Jopson
Television Year Title Role 2014 Ilustrado Valentin Ventura 2015 Karelasyon Two episodes Single/Single Guy at the bar 2015–2016 Ipaglaban Mo Three episodes 2016 Till I Met You Otap Miranda 2017 Tadhana Butchok Wagas Rocky 2019 The Orbiters Pol Manilennials Romeo Uncoupling Kurt 2020 I Am U Tristan 2020–2021 Paano ang Pasko? / Paano ang Pangako? Alex 2021 Pearl Next Door Linus Now Streaming Cedrick 2023 Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen Avel Gud Morning Kapatid Himself / Guest TV Patrol Himself / Star Patrol guest anchor 2024 Eat Bulaga! Himself / Guest / Mr. Cutie judge Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Himself / Guest Tao Po! Ang Himala ni Niño: Unang Libro ng Niña Niño Victor Deogracia 2025Tropang G.O.A.T.Coach Rom2026A Secret in PragueSianongMommy Guard
Theater Year Production Role Location 2015 Bilanggo ng Pag-Ibig Jacky Maglia Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater 2022 Mula sa Buwan Maximo Samsung Performing Arts Theater
Accolades Awards and Nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result Aliw Awards 2017 Best Actor Sakuntala: Ang Singsing ng Kapalaran sa Dusyanta FAMAS Award 2024 Best Actor Gomburza Gawad Urian Award 2024 Best Actor Luna Award 2024 Best Actor Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 Best Supporting Actor Oro 2023 Best Actor GomBurZa 2025 Best Supporting Actor Manila's Finest PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2024 Movie Actor of the Year GomBurZa
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