Richard Juan (Chinese: 范鴻志; Jyutping: Faan6 Hung4zi3; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hoān Hông-chì; Pīnyīn: Fàn Hóngzhì;[1] born August 2, 1992), also known as Richard Hwan, is a Filipino television host, actor and film producer. He first gained popularity through the Eat Bulaga! segment "You're My Foreignoy" and won the Dabarkad's Choice Award. He was also a housemate on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: 737.

Richard Juan
Born (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992 (age 32)
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines
Occupation(s)TV personality, Actor, Host, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Investor
Years active2014–present
Agent(s)Star Hunt/Star Magic (2020–2022)
TV5 Network/TVJ Productions (2024-present)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese范鴻志
Simplified Chinese范鸿志
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinFàn Hóngzhì
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingFaan6 Hung4zi3
Southern Min
Hokkien POJHoān Hông-chì
Musical career
Also known asRichard Hwan
OriginHong Kong

He is the founder and managing director of Two Infinity Entertainment and also the co-founder of 28 Squared Studios.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Richard Juan was born on August 2, 1992, in the Philippines. At the age of one month, his family relocated to Hong Kong. Juan attended Singapore International School and Canadian International School, and then completed high school at Island School.[4] Juan then returned to the Philippines to continue his studies and graduated with a degree in broadcast communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman.[5]

Though a permanent Hong Kong resident, Juan still holds Filipino citizenship. Juan is multilingual; in addition to his native Cantonese, he is fluent in Filipino, English, Mandarin, and Hokkien.[6]

Career

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Juan first appeared on national television on the Eat Bulaga segment "You're My Foreignoy," where foreigners living in the Philippines showcased their understanding of Filipino culture.  No comment with respect to IP address(es)

In 2015, he joined ABS-CBN's reality show Pinoy Big Brother: 737 as a regular housemate. He remained in the competition until week 17 (day 119), eventually placing in the final six. Juan's also became a host of the ABS-CBN Sports + Action's University Athletic Association of the Philippines coverage show, UPFRONT at the UAAP in 2016 alongside Justin Quirino and Marco Gumabao.

Juan made his acting debut on TV5's television film Wattpad Presents: AFGITMOLFM. He also made a guest appearance in an episode of GMA Network's drama anthology series Tadhana. Juan hosted the backstage show for Miss Universe 2016 which was hosted in the Philippines. Juan was selected as one of three regional artists to feature in the show "Create My Seoul" produced by TVN Asia.[citation needed]

In 2019, Juan became a recurring cast member of the ABS-CBN afternoon soap opera, Love Thy Woman.[7] Juan returned to Pinoy Big Brother as a host in 2020, hosting both Pinoy Big Brother: Connect and Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.

Juan was cast in the romantic comedy film Connected, alongside Pinoy Big Brother: Connect contestants Kobie Brown, Andi Abaya, Ralph Malibunas, Gail Banawis, Chico Alicaya, and Amanda Zamora.[8][9]

Film production

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In 2021, Juan established the digital entertainment company 28 Squared Studios.[10] 28 Squared Studios partnered with CJ ENM, 360 Entertainment, and Bhouse Studio to facilitate the Philippine auditions for "Boys Planet 999", a talent search project aimed at creating "the next biggest boy band".[11][12][13]

In December 2022, Juan co-produced the film "The Safe Zone", which claims to be the world's first short film written and directed by ChatGPT.[14][15]

Juan is the executive producer for Warner Bros. Pictures's first Filipino romance film Under Parallel Skies,[16] directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo and starring Janella Salvador and Thai actor Metawin Opas-iamkajorn.[17][18][19]

Philanthropy

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In response to the Taal Volcano eruption in 2020, Juan sourced N95 masks from Hong Kong, to donate to evacuees in Batangas, Philippines. This initiative was part of Juan’s commitment to leveraging his international connections for local relief efforts.[20] Later that year, when the COVID-19 pandemic started, Juan again sourced protective gear from Hong Kong and donated it to various hospitals in Metro Manila.[21]

In August 2020, Juan was named the Goodwill Ambassador for SOS Children’s Village Philippines.[22]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result
2014 Eat Bulaga: You're My Foreignoy Dabarkad's Choice Won
Chalk BYM Campus Hotties 2014 Male Winner Won
2019 Village Pipol Choice Awards Lifestyle Influencer of the Year Won

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2022 Connected Sky Main Role [8]

Television

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Year Title Role Network
2022 PIEnalo: Palong Follow Himself/Guest PIE Channel
2021-2022 Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 Himself/Host ABS-CBN
2020-2021 Pinoy Big Brother: Connect
2020 Love Thy Woman Richie
2019 Create My Seoul! Himself/Guest TVN Asia
2018 Seoul Fashion Week S/S 2019 Special Himself/Host Viu Hong Kong
Tadhana: Karayom Chris GMA Network
2017 Road Trip Himself/Guest
AFGITMOLFM Art TV5
2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Joaqs GMA Network
Be My Lady Kevin ABS-CBN
UPFRONT at the UAAP Himself/Host
Kaya Mo Bang Himself/Guest
2015 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Himself/6th Place
Aquino & Abunda Tonight Himself/Guest
Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho GMA Network
Day Off GMA News TV
Taste Buddies
2014 Eat Bulaga! Himself/Segment Host GMA Network
The Ryzza Mae Show Himself/Guest
Day Off GMA News TV
IJuander
Brigada
Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho GMA Network
Pop Talk GMA News TV
Unang Hirit GMA Network
Mars GMA News TV
Celebrity Bluff GMA Network
Tunay Na Buhay
Don't Lose the Money

Music video appearances

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Year Title Artist
2021 Saya Lian Kyla

References

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  1. ^ "Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  2. ^ "'Our Story". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "First Film Ever Written and Directed by AI". Jumpstart. January 4, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "'5 Interesting Facts About PBB Connect Host". Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  5. ^ "'Cum Laude ng UP tinawag na bobo". Bandera. April 25, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  6. ^ "'Richard Juan Speaks English Tagalog Cantonese". September 29, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  7. ^ "Meet Richie Tan". Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Star Magic produces first movie 'Connected'".
  9. ^ "LOOK: Premiere night of Star Magic Studio's 'Connected'". ABS-CBN News. July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "Richard Juan now an owner of digital entertainment company". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "CJ ENM's Boys Planet K-Pop Global Audition is Co-Hosted by Richard Juan's Cignal Entertainment". PUSH. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  12. ^ "Boys Planet Philippines Auditions Begin". PEP.PH. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  13. ^ "Richard Juan's Company to Oversee Boys Planet Auditions Philippines". Philstar. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  14. ^ "Richard Juan produces short film directed by AI". PUSH. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  15. ^ "First Film Ever Written and Directed by AI". Jumpstart. January 4, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  16. ^ "Warner Bros. picks 'Under Parallel Skies' for first Philippines romance with three-country theatrical debut". ContentAsia. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "Janella bagong leading man si Win Metawin". abante.com. June 18, 2023.
  18. ^ "Everything We Know About The Upcoming Movie Starring Janella Salvador And Win Metawin". COSMOPOLITAN.
  19. ^ "A Photo of Thai Actor Win Metawin Together with Janella Salvador with Richard Juan on a Merit Ceremony Confirms the Rumored Movie Project of the Three!". TV Series Craze. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  20. ^ "'You're my Foreignoy' Richard Juan donates N95 masks to Taal Volcano evacuees in Batangas". GMA News. January 21, 2020.
  21. ^ "Richard Juan purchases protective gear in Hong Kong and donates it to frontliners in the Philippines". PUSH. April 4, 2020.
  22. ^ "Richard Juan Champions Youth Empowerment As The New SOS Children's Village Philippines' Goodwill Ambassador". Metro Style. August 22, 2020.
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