Joshua Garcia

Joshua Espineli Garcia is a Filipino actor who is best known for his role in the primetime series The Good Son and the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Vince and Kath and James.

Joshua Garcia
Born
Joshua Espineli Garcia

October 7, 1997 (age 22)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesJosh/Joshy
OccupationActor, model, endorser
Years active2014–present
AgentStar Magic (2014–present)

Born and raised in Bauan, Batangas, Garcia was dubbed by the Filipino reality show Pinoy Big Brother as "Tatay's Boy ng Batangas."[1] He was one of the teen housemates who spent days inside the country's most popular house, the PBB house, to live with 17 other housemates. He was the seventh PBB All In housemate introduced on April 27, 2014.

Career

Garcia is a dancer and used to be a member of the Batangas cultural dance group, the Sining Kumintang. Apart from being a dancer, he also loves to play the guitar and the Filipinos' well-loved sport, basketball.

He is currently an artist of Star Magic. He started his acting career on the TV series Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita in 2015. He is also part of the powerhouse cast of the afternoon series The Greatest Love. He is best known for his critically acclaimed performances as Vince in the movie Vince and Kath and James where he won New Movie Actor of the Year in the 33rd Star Awards for Movies and as Caloy in the movie Love You to the Stars and Back. His other TV appearances include The Good Son, Maalaala Mo Kaya and the recently concluded Ngayon At Kailanman.

He was last seen as one of the lead stars in the primetime series The Killer Bride as Elias Sanchez.

Recently, the love team JoshLia, with him and Julia Barretto, separated. The reasons have been undisclosed due to the celebrities’ choice.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2014 Pinoy Big Brother: All In Himself — Housemate Evicted (Day 133) [2]
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Joel Galvez
Luv U Dionard Guest
2016—present ASAP Himself — Co-host / Performer
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Pablo Episode: "Itlog"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Ernesto / Barbie Episode: "Puno"
Ipaglaban Mo! Emman Episode: "Lason"
2016—17 The Greatest Love (Philippine TV series) Zosimo "Z" A. Cruz
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya John Michael Española Episode: "Bituin" [3]
2017—18 The Good Son Joseph R. Buenavidez / Joseph Reyes
2018—19 Ngayon at Kailanman Innocencio "Inno" S. Cortes
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya Ian Paquit Episode: "Medalya" [4]
2019—2020 The Killer Bride Elias Sanchez/ Elias Gonzales [5]
2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya Jason Carale Episode: "Tren" [6]

Films

YearTitleRole Notes
2015You're Still The OneEricson
2016Barcelona: A Love UntoldTonying[7]
Vince and Kath and JamesMichael Vincent "Vince" Arcilla[8]
2017Love You To The Stars and BackCaloy Enriquez[9]
Unexpectedly YoursJason Manlangit[10]
2018I Love You, HaterJoko Macaraeg[11]
2020Block ZLucas[12]
James and Pat and Dave Michael Vincent "Vince" Arcilla Cameo role
Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama SusanGilberto "Galo" Manansala[13] Film adaptation of the book of the same title by Bob Ong.

Discography

Singles
YearSong TitleAlbumCompany
2015Walang IbaNasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Soundtrack
Star Music
2016Hey CrushVince and Kath and James Soundtrack

Awards

YearAwardCategoryNominee/WorkResult
2014Star Cinema Online AwardsMost Promising ActorHimselfWon
201529th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest New Male TV PersonalityNasaan Ka Nang Kailangan KitaNominated
201642nd Metro Manila Film FestivalBest ActorVince & Kath & JamesNominated
201748th Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Movie Actor of the YearWon
2017 Luna AwardsBest ActorNominated
33rd PMPC Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actor of the YearWon
Movie Loveteam of the YearNominated
31st PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Supporting Actor of the YearThe Greatest LoveNominated
German Moreno Power Tandem AwardJoshLiaWon
65th FAMAS Awards[14]Best ActorVince & Kath & JamesNominated
Best Supporting ActorBarcelona: A Love UntoldNominated
Anak TV Awards 2017Makabata Star AwardeeHimselfWon
Yes Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2017Most Beautiful StarsHimselfWon
2018Aral Parangal Awards 2018Movie Actor Of The YearVince & Kath & JamesWon
34th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Actor of the YearLove You To The Stars and BackNominated
Movie Loveteam of the Year (JoshLia)Won
Male Face Of The NightHimselfWon
2nd Gawad BedistaActor of the YearHimselfWon
Media Personality Of The Year (Male)Nominated
2018 Kids' Choice Awards NickelodeonFavorite Pinoy NewbieHimselfNominated
Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards 2018Best Actor In FilmVince & Kath & JamesNominated
Bulacan State University Batarisan AwardsBest Male TV PersonalityThe Good SonWon
2nd Eddys AwardsBest ActorLove You To The Stars and BackNominated
Golden Laurel AwardsMost Promising LoveTeam Of The YearJoshLiaNominated
Best TV ActorThe Good SonWon
Face Of Advertising and Marketing Excellence 2018Most Promising Couple EndorserJoshLiaWon
Gawad Tanglaw 2018Best Ensemble ActingThe Good SonWon
Yes Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2018Sweetheart DealsHimselfWon
Gawad Pasado 2018Pinakapasadong Aktor Sa TeleseryeThe Good SonWon
The Platinum Stallion Awards 2018Youth Character Model Of The YearHimselfWon
Metro Society Best Dressed MenTop 50 Best DressedHimselfWon
49th Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Love Team of Movies & TVJoshLiaWon
Best Ensemble Performance in a Drama SeriesThe Good SonWon
66th Famas AwardsBest ActorLove You To The Stars and BackNominated
Male Celebrity of the NightHimselfWon
Kabantugan AwardsBest Movie ActorLove You To The Stars and BackWon
8th Eduk Circle AwardsBest Actor In A TV SeriesThe Good SonWon
Most Influential Film Actor Of The YearUnexpectedly YoursNominated
Most Influential Endorser Of The YearHimselfNominated
Loveteam Of The YearJoshLiaWon
26th Luna AwardsBest ActorLove You To The Stars and BackNominated
4th ALTA Media Icon AwardsMost Promising Male Star For TVThe Good SonWon
Best Love TeamJoshLiaWon
32nd PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama ActorThe Good SonWon
RAWR Awards 2018Actor Of The YearThe Good SonWon
Comguild Academe 2018Most Loved Male EndorserHimselfWon
Anak TV Awards 2018Makabata Star AwardeeHimselfWon
2019GEMS Gabi Ng Parangal 2019Best ActorNgayon at KailanmanNominated
50th Box Office Entertainment AwardsPrince of Philippine Movies & TVHimselfWon
Male Celebrity Of The NightHimselfWon
Inside Showbiz Awards 2019Favorite Movie ActorI Love You, HaterNominated
Favorite TV ActorThe Good SonNominated
Favorite LoveteamJoshLiaWon
2019 Golden Laurel AwardsBest TV ActorNgayon at KailanmanNominated
Favorite LoveteamJoshLiaNominated
35th PMPC Star Awards For MoviesMovie LoveTeam Of The YearI Love You, HaterNominated
9th Eduk Circle AwardsBest Actor in a TV SeriesNgayon at KailanmanNominated
Most Influential Endorser Of The YearHimselfNominated
33rd PMPC Star AWards For TVBest Actor in a TV SeriesNgayon at KailanmanNominated
Best Actor In A Single PerformanceMaalaala Mo KayaNominated
RAWR Awards 2019Actor Of The YearNgayon at KailanmanNominated
Village People Choice Awards 2019TV Actor Of The YearNgayon at KailanmanNominated
Starmometer 2019Asian Drama Actor Of The YearThe Killer BrideNominated
Anak TV Awards 2019Makabata Star AwardeeHimselfWon
Gawad Lasallianeta 2019Most Outstanding Performance By An ActorMaalaala Mo KayaWon
PUSH TV Awards 2019PUSH Male TV PerformanceMaalaala Mo KayaWon
Comguild Academe 2019Male Endorser Of The YearHimselfNominated
202051st Box Office Entertainment Awards [15]Prince of Philippine TelevisionHimselfWon

References

  1. "Joshua Garcia relates his hard-luck story: "Iniwan ako ng nanay ko sa tito kong pari. Hindi raw niya kaya ang gastos... ang papa ko kasi, talagang sobrang hirap."". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  2. "Joshua Garcia Profile". Pinoy Big Brother. Archived from the original on April 29, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  3. "Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia draw praise for 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' stint". ABS-CBN News. February 19, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  4. "REVIEW: Joshua, Janice show brilliance, depth in MMK "Medalya" roles". entertainment.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  5. "The Killer Bride - Cast". entertainment.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  6. Admin, Star Cinema. "Joshua Garcia, Janella Salvador to star in first 'MMK' episode together | Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  7. Fernando, Jeff. "Joshua Garcia is very happy to be part of 'Barcelona: A Love Untold' | PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!". push.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  8. Villano, Alexa. "MMFF 2016: 5 things to know about 'Vince and Kath and James'". Rappler. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  9. Cruz, Oggs. "'Love You to the Stars and Back' review: Love cures all". Rappler. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  10. "Unexpectedly Yours | Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  11. "I Love You, Hater | Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  12. "Block Z | Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  13. Biong, Ian. "LOOK: Joshua Garcia joins cast of Bob Ong's 'Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan'". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  14. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (December 23, 2017). "FAMAS 2017 nominees revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  15. https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/149220/kathryn-bernardo-alden-richards-box-office-entertainment-awards-a742-20200207?ref=home_feed_1


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