J.C. Bonnin Explained

JC Bonnin
Birth Name:Juan Carlos Gonzales Bonnin
Birth Date:2 February 1968
Birth Place:Okinawa, Japan
Nationality:Filipino
Occupation:Actor, Pastor
Years Active:1982-1987
Known For:Bagets
Spouse:
  • Rachel Bonnin
  • Jill Bonnin
Children:9

Juan Carlos "JC" Shinzato Bonnin (born February 2, 1968, Okinawa, Japan) is a retired Filipino actor. He was a matinee idol in the 1980s, best remembered for his role in Bagets.[1] [2]

Career

Bonnin comes from a family of well-known showbiz personalities. His uncle, Bernard Bonnin married to Elvira Gonzalez, were former actors. His cousins are former beauty queen/actress Charlene González (now married to actor Aga Muhlach) and former actor Richard Bonnin.[3]

He began his acting career in 1981, where he bagged the role of Monty in Flordeluna. The following year, he bagged his first leading role with Sharon Cuneta in Cross My Heart. He got his biggest break when he became part of Bagets. He later on starred in various movies with Viva, including Ninja Kids and Kamagong.[4]

He retired from showbiz in 1987 and attended bible school. In 1998, he moved to the United Kingdom where he became a pastor. In 2011, he moved to the United States, where he works as a hospice chaplain and spiritual counselor.[4]

Filmography

Movies

Television

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whatever Happened to these '80s Stars/Starlets/Lilets?. Tiu. Mimi. 14 May 2009. SPOT.ph. 4 October 2014.
  2. Web site: 'Bagets' Cast: Where Are They Now?. Push. August 12, 2020. August 11, 2021.
  3. Web site: Eighties matinee idol JC Bonnin mulls over return to showbiz, says he needs to lose weight first. Mendoza. Ruel. Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 12, 2014. August 11, 2021.
  4. News: JC Bonnin: Forever 'Bagets'. San Diego. Bayani Jr.. Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 3, 2018. August 11, 2021.