Richard Juan Explained

Richard Juan
Birth Date:2 August 1992
Birth Place:Philippines
Alma Mater:University of the Philippines
Occupation:TV personality, Actor, Host, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Investor
Years Active:2014–present
Agent:Star Hunt/Star Magic (2020–2022)
TV5 Network/TVJ Productions (2024-present)
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Alias:Richard Hwan
Origin:Hong Kong

Richard Juan (; : ;[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 .

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

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

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.

In 2015, he joined ABS-CBN's reality show 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.

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 and .

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]

Film production

In 2021, Juan established the digital entertainment company 28 Squared Studios.[9] 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".[10] [11] [12]

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.[13] [14]

Juan is the executive producer for Warner Bros. Pictures's first Filipino romance film Under Parallel Skies,[15] directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo and starring Janella Salvador and Thai actor Metawin Opas-iamkajorn.[16] [17] [18]

Philanthropy

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.[19] 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.[20]

In August 2020, Juan was named the Goodwill Ambassador for SOS Children’s Village Philippines.[21]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2014Eat Bulaga: You're My ForeignoyDabarkad's Choice
Chalk BYM Campus Hotties 2014Male Winner
2019Village Pipol Choice AwardsLifestyle Influencer of the Year

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2022PIEnalo: Palong FollowHimself/GuestPIE Channel
2021-2022Himself/HostABS-CBN
2020-2021
2020 Love Thy Woman Richie
2019 Create My Seoul! Himself/Guest TVN Asia
2018Seoul Fashion Week S/S 2019 SpecialHimself/HostViu Hong Kong
Tadhana: Karayom Chris GMA Network
2017 Road TripHimself/Guest
AFGITMOLFM ArtTV5
2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Joaqs GMA Network
Be My Lady Kevin ABS-CBN
UPFRONT at the UAAP Himself/Host
Kaya Mo BangHimself/Guest
2015 Himself/6th Place
Aquino & Abunda TonightHimself/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 TalkGMA 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Facebook . Facebook . July 29, 2014.
  2. Web site: 'Our Story. July 23, 2023.
  3. Web site: First Film Ever Written and Directed by AI . 2023-02-26 . Jumpstart. January 4, 2023 .
  4. Web site: '5 Interesting Facts About PBB Connect Host. June 23, 2023.
  5. Web site: 'Cum Laude ng UP tinawag na bobo. . April 25, 2020 . June 2, 2023.
  6. Web site: 'Richard Juan Speaks English Tagalog Cantonese. September 29, 2020 . June 20, 2022.
  7. Web site: Meet Richie Tan. July 10, 2022.
  8. Web site: July 22, 2022 . LOOK: Premiere night of Star Magic Studio's 'Connected' . July 23, 2022 . ABS-CBN News.
  9. Web site: Richard Juan now an owner of digital entertainment company . 2023-12-08 . PEP.ph . en.
  10. Web site: CJ ENM's Boys Planet K-Pop Global Audition is Co-Hosted by Richard Juan's Cignal Entertainment . 2023-03-08 . PUSH.
  11. Web site: Boys Planet Philippines Auditions Begin . 2023-03-08 . PEP.PH.
  12. Web site: Richard Juan's Company to Oversee Boys Planet Auditions Philippines . 2023-03-08 . Philstar.
  13. Web site: Richard Juan produces short film directed by AI . 2023-02-26 . PUSH.
  14. Web site: First Film Ever Written and Directed by AI . 2023-02-26 . Jumpstart. January 4, 2023 .
  15. Web site: Warner Bros. picks 'Under Parallel Skies' for first Philippines romance with three-country theatrical debut . ContentAsia . 2024-04-25.
  16. Web site: Janella bagong leading man si Win Metawin . abante.com. 18 June 2023 .
  17. Web site: Everything We Know About The Upcoming Movie Starring Janella Salvador And Win Metawin . COSMOPOLITAN.
  18. Web site: 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! . 2023-06-26 . TV Series Craze.
  19. Web site: 'You're my Foreignoy' Richard Juan donates N95 masks to Taal Volcano evacuees in Batangas . GMA News . January 21, 2020.
  20. Web site: Richard Juan purchases protective gear in Hong Kong and donates it to frontliners in the Philippines . PUSH . April 4, 2020.
  21. Web site: Richard Juan Champions Youth Empowerment As The New SOS Children's Village Philippines' Goodwill Ambassador . Metro Style . August 22, 2020.
  22. Web site: Star Magic produces first movie 'Connected' .