Richard Juan
{{short description|Filipino TV personality and actor}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=April 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Philippine name|Ching|Juan/Hwan}}
{{family name hatnote|范 ({{transl|nan|POJ}}: Hoān)|lang=Chinese}}
{{infobox person
| name = Richard Juan
| image =
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| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|8|2}}
| birth_place = Philippines
| alma_mater = University of the Philippines
| occupation = TV personality, Actor, Host, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Investor, Public Speaker
| years_active = 2014–present
| module = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes
| t = 范鴻志
| s = 范鸿志
| p = Fàn Hóngzhì
| j = Faan6 Hung4zi3
| poj = Hoān Hông-chì
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| module2 = {{infobox musical artist
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| alias = Richard Hwan
| origin = Hong Kong
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Richard Juan ({{zh|t=范鴻志|poj=Hoān Hông-chì|j=Faan6 Hung4zi3|p=}}; {{transl|cmn|Pīnyīn}}: {{transl|cmn|Fàn Hóngzhì}};{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/richardjuan |title=Facebook |publisher=Facebook |access-date=July 29, 2014}} 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.
He is the founder and managing director of Two Infinity Entertainment and also the co-founder of 28 Squared Studios.{{cite web|url=https://www.28squaredstudios.com/our-story/|title='Our Story|access-date=July 23, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.jumpstartmag.com/first-film-ever-written-and-directed-by-ai-the-safe-zone/|title=First Film Ever Written and Directed by AI |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=Jumpstart|date=January 4, 2023 }}
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.{{cite web|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/12/13/fresh-scoops/5-interesting-facts-about-pbb-connect-host-rich-190352|title='5 Interesting Facts About PBB Connect Host|access-date=June 23, 2023}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/246929/cum-laude-ng-up-tinawag-na-bobo-basher-supalpal-kay-richard-juan|title='Cum Laude ng UP tinawag na bobo|website=Bandera |date=April 25, 2020 |access-date=June 2, 2023}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://philnews.ph/2020/09/29/richard-juan-speaks-english-tagalog-cantonese-mandarin-viral-video/|title='Richard Juan Speaks English Tagalog Cantonese|date=September 29, 2020 |access-date=June 20, 2022}}
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.{{nc}}
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.https://www.abs-cbn.com/2020/6/13/fresh-scoops/curious-what-it-like-to-work-on-a-south-korean-t-29030
In 2019, Juan became a recurring cast member of the ABS-CBN afternoon soap opera, Love Thy Woman.{{cite web|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/lovethywoman/articles-photos/meet-richie-tan-in-real-life-in-these-charming-photos-14374|title=Meet Richie Tan|access-date=July 10, 2022}} 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.{{cite web |date=July 22, 2022 |title=LOOK: Premiere night of Star Magic Studio's 'Connected' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/22/22/look-premiere-night-of-star-magic-studios-connected |access-date=July 23, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN News}}
= Public speaking =
Juan is also an active as a public speaker throughout his career. One of his most notable speeches include a TEDx Talk focused on personal identity and nationalism.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6i7AjSGl1I | title=Jeepney Journey | Richard Juan | TEDxYouth@SJCS | website=YouTube | date=April 18, 2019 }} Additionally, he gave the opening speech at the 2019 New York Times Writing Competition, discussing digital transformation and the impact of social media to the world.{{cite web | url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/2019/5/30/fresh-scoops/former-pbb-housemate-richard-juan-speaks-at-new-yo-36880 | title=Former PBB housemate Richard Juan speaks at New York Times event in Hong Kong | ABS-CBN Entertainment }}
= Film production =
In 2021, Juan established the digital entertainment company 28 Squared Studios.{{Cite web |title=Richard Juan now an owner of digital entertainment company |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/lifestyle/157276/richard-juan-company-a721-20210317-lfrm |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}} 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".{{Cite web |title=CJ ENM's Boys Planet K-Pop Global Audition is Co-Hosted by Richard Juan's Cignal Entertainment |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/9/fresh-scoops/cj-enms-boys-planet-k-pop-global-audition-is-co-202303 |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=PUSH}}
{{Cite web |title=Boys Planet Philippines Auditions Begin |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/168429/boys-planet-philippines-audition-a5132-20220914 |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=PEP.PH}}
{{Cite web |title=Richard Juan's Company to Oversee Boys Planet Auditions Philippines |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/09/15/2209661/richard-juans-company-oversee-boys-planet-auditions-philippines |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=Philstar}}
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.{{Cite web |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/12/20/richard-juan-produces-short-film-directed-by-ai-1004|title=Richard Juan produces short film directed by AI |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=PUSH}}{{cite web |url=https://www.jumpstartmag.com/first-film-ever-written-and-directed-by-ai-the-safe-zone/|title=First Film Ever Written and Directed by AI |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=Jumpstart|date=January 4, 2023 }}
Juan is the executive producer for Warner Bros. Pictures's first Filipino romance film Under Parallel Skies,{{Cite web |url=https://www.contentasia.tv/news/warner-picks-1st-philippines-romance-three-country-theatrical-debut-under-parallel-skies |title=Warner Bros. picks 'Under Parallel Skies' for first Philippines romance with three-country theatrical debut |website=ContentAsia |access-date=2024-04-25}} directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo and starring Janella Salvador and Thai actor Metawin Opas-iamkajorn.{{Cite web |title=Janella bagong leading man si Win Metawin |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2023/06/18/janella-bagong-leading-man-si-win-metawin/ |website=abante.com|date=18 June 2023 }}{{Cite web |title=Everything We Know About The Upcoming Movie Starring Janella Salvador And Win Metawin |url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/janella-salvador-win-metawin-movie-project-facts-trivia-a859-20230625 |website=COSMOPOLITAN}}{{Cite web |title=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! |url=https://www.tvseriescraze.com/2023/06/a-photo-of-thai-actor-win-metawin.html |access-date=2023-06-26 |website=TV Series Craze}}
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.{{cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/723605/you-re-my-foreignoy-richard-juan-donates-n95-masks-to-taal-volcano-evacuees-in-batangas/story/ |title='You're my Foreignoy' Richard Juan donates N95 masks to Taal Volcano evacuees in Batangas |publisher=GMA News |date=January 21, 2020}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/4/4/fresh-scoops/richard-juan-purchases-protective-gear-in-hong-kon-21266 |title=Richard Juan purchases protective gear in Hong Kong and donates it to frontliners in the Philippines |publisher=PUSH |date=April 4, 2020}}
In August 2020, Juan was named the Goodwill Ambassador for SOS Children’s Village Philippines.{{cite web |url=https://metro.style/people/inspiring-stories/richard-juan-new-sos-goodwill-ambassador/26696 |title=Richard Juan Champions Youth Empowerment As The New SOS Children's Village Philippines' Goodwill Ambassador |publisher=Metro Style |date=August 22, 2020}}
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Award ! Category ! Result |
|---|
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|2014
| Eat Bulaga: You're My Foreignoy | style="text-align:center;"| Dabarkad's Choice | {{Won}} |
| Chalk BYM Campus Hotties 2014
| style="text-align:center;"| Male Winner | {{Won}} |
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|2019
| Village Pipol Choice Awards | style="text-align:center;"| Lifestyle Influencer of the Year | {{Won}} |
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|2021
| NYLON Magazine BBB Awards | style="text-align:center;"| Fearless Internet Clapback{{cite web | url=https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/brave-nylon-manila-bbb-awards/ | title=And the BRAVE Winners Are: NYLON Manila Big Bold Brave Awards | date=May 29, 2021 }} | {{Nominated}} |
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|2024
| NYLON Magazine BBB Awards | style="text-align:center;"| Inspiring Personality{{cite web | url=https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/richard-juan-next-level-inspiration-interview/ | title=Richard Juan Shares How Inspiration Can Take You to the Next Level | date=June 27, 2024 }} | {{Won}} |
Filmography
= Film =
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Ref |
| 2024
|Leo |Supporting Role & Executive Producer |
| 2022
|The Safe Zone |Leo |Served as the Executive Producer of the first short film written and directed by AI |
| 2022
|Connected |Sky |Main Role |
=Television=
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Year || Title || Role || Network | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025
|Family Feud (Philippine game show) |Guest | |||
| 2024
|Guest |TV5 | |||
| 2024
|Family Feud (Philippine game show) |Guest | |||
| 2023
|Guest | |||
| 2022
|PIEnalo: Palong Follow |Himself/Guest | |||
| 2021-2022
|Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 | rowspan="2" |Himself/Host | rowspan="3" |ABS-CBN | |||
| 2020-2021 | Pinoy Big Brother: Connect | ||
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Richie | |
| 2019 | Create My Seoul! | Himself/Guest | TVN Asia |
| rowspan="2" |2018
|Seoul Fashion Week S/S 2019 Special |Himself/Host | |||
| Tadhana: Karayom | Chris | rowspan= 2 | GMA Network | |
| rowspan=2| 2017 | Road Trip | Himself/Guest | |
| AFGITMOLFM | Art | TV5 | |
| rowspan=4| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Joaqs | GMA Network |
| Be My Lady | Kevin | rowspan= 5 | ABS-CBN | |
| UPFRONT at the UAAP | Himself/Host | ||
| Kaya Mo Bang | | Himself/Guest | ||
| rowspan=5 | 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Himself/6th Place | |
| Aquino & Abunda Tonight | rowspan=4| Himself/Guest | ||
| Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho | GMA Network | ||
| Day Off | rowspan=2| GMA News TV | ||
| Taste Buddies | |||
| rowspan=12| 2014 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself/Segment Host | rowspan="2" | GMA Network |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | rowspan=11| Himself/Guest | ||
| Day Off | rowspan=3| 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 | rowspan=3| GMA Network | ||
| Tunay Na Buhay | |||
| Don't Lose the Money |
=Music video appearances=
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23MvgLrEHms&ab_channel=ABS-CBNStarMusic Saya] | Lian Kyla |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=6315292}}
- {{Instagram|richardjuan|Richard Juan}}
{{Pinoy Big Brother|state=collapsed}}
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