Sef Cadayona

Life and career

John Paul Joseph Cadayona was raised in Las Piñas City. He completed his secondary education at Divine Light Academy and earned a degree in Media Arts, majoring in Broadcasting, from San Beda College Alabang.

2000s: Early television appearances

Cadayona made his television debut notable in a commercial for an ice cream brand known for its quirky scenarios involving how to spend a 20-peso bill. Although the advertisement is no longer airing, it gained recognition during its run. In 2009, Cadayona joined the fifth season of the television reality show StarStruck and advanced to the Final Fourteen in November of that year, alongside Steven Silva and Sarah Lahbati, who were ultimately named the Male and Female Ultimate Survivors, respectively.

2010–present: Post ''StarStruck''

In 2010, Cadayona appeared in the comedy-musical television series Diva as Marlon Legaspi, the rival of Joey "Pepe Smith" Fernandez, played by Mark Herras, in a dance competition. It was followed by the drama fantasy Ilumina as Renato. In 2011, he appeared in the drama dance Time of My Life as Harry. In the same year, Cadayona guested as a performer in the variety show Party Pilipinas. In 2012, he appeared in the drama fantasy comedy series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis as Tomas, followed by the drama comedy romance Together Forever as Jefferson "Jepoy" Teodoro, the drama romance comedy Coffee Prince as Baldo, and the sketch comedy show Bubble Gang as a regular cast member until 2023. In the same year, Cadayona appeared in the film My Kontrabida Girl as Dex, followed by Just One Summer as Jason, Slumber Party as Jonel, Gayak in an unspecified role, and Boy Pick-Up: The Movie as Fish Vendor; for his performance in Gayak, Cadayona received the Breakthrough Performance by an Actor award from the Golden Screen Awards for Movies.

In 2013, Cadayona appeared in the television sitcom series Vampire ang Daddy Ko as Stefano Bulaga / Stefani Ventura, followed by the drama Mundo Mo’y Akin and the science fiction drama Genesis. In 2015, Cadayona hosted the comedy anthology show Sabado Badoo and appeared in the sitcom series Juan Tamad as the title character. In 2016, he hosted the comedy game show Laff, Camera, Action!, followed in 2017 by his appearance in the romantic comedy drama Meant to Be as Bats Mendiola. In 2021, Cadayona starred in the prequel sitcom Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento as the lead and title character Pepito Manaloto.

Filmography

Television

Films

Awards and nominations

References

References

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3. "Sef Cadayona: his "bente" has come a long way".
4. "Sef Cadayona bids StarStruck V goodbye".
5. (February 22, 2010). "Steven Silva, Sarah Lahbati big winners in StarStruck V".
6. (April 21, 2010). "Sef Cadayona happy with newfound fame from TV commercial".
7. Llanes, Rommel. (March 3, 2012). "Sef Cadayona denies being turned down by Michelle Madrigal: "Naku sa basted hindi po totoo yan kasi hindi naman po ako nanligaw, e."".
8. (February 6, 2012). "Enchanting Alice Bungisngis".
9. (Jun 20, 2012). "Meet the cast of 'Together Forever'".
10. (October 8, 2012). "Meet the cast of 'Coffee Prince'".
11. (January 19, 2012). "My Kontrabida Girl: The male cast members during the pictorial".
12. (August 14, 2012). "At the Red Carpet Premiere of 'Just One Summer'".
13. (November 22, 2013). "RK Bagatsing gets acting break through a gay role in 'Slumber Party'".
14. San Diego, Bayani Jr.. (January 13, 2013). "Hot duds for cool dude Cadayona". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
15. Garcia, Rose. (June 14, 2013). "Sef Cadayona wants to do another indie film after breakthrough performance award". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
16. (April 29, 2013). "10th Golden Screen Awards". Yahoo! OMG! Philippines.
17. Acar, Aedrianne. (July 12, 2021). "Sef Cadayona, masuwerte ang pakiramdam sa pagbibidahang 'Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento'".