John Carlo Barreras Tiuseco (born April 16, 1985), professionally known as JC Tiuseco, is a
Filipino
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actor, basketball player, TV host and model.
He achieved fame after participating in and winning the first season of ''
Survivor Philippines
''Survivor Philippines'' is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. The show is the Philippine version of the television series '' Survivor''. Originally hosted by Paolo Bediones, it premiered on September 1 ...
''.
Personal life
Tiuseco was born in Manila, son of James Tiuseco, a businessman and his wife Rosemarie Barreras a registered nurse and businesswoman. He has 2 siblings, Vivian Tiuseco (who manages the family business and own business) and Karl Anthony Tiuseco (has own business).
Early life
Tiuseco spent his grade school days in
Chiang Kai Shek College
Chiang Kai-shek College ( tl, Kolehiyo ng Chiang Kai Shek; ) is a Chinese Filipino institution of higher learning founded by Chinese Filipinos, recognized by the government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of China (Taiwan). ...
and studied in San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila during high school.
He was passionate about basketball since his childhood and dreamed of becoming a professional player.
He played with jersey #12 as a member of the
San Sebastian College basketball team
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's h ...
, which competes in
NCAA Philippines
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.
He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Management.
Modelling career
Tiuseco also works as a
model
A model is an informative representation of an object, person or system. The term originally denoted the Plan_(drawing), plans of a building in late 16th-century English, and derived via French and Italian ultimately from Latin ''modulus'', a mea ...
. His most notable job was the Bench Denim and Underwear Fashion Show. He also placed second to his basketball teammate Ram Sagad (''
Pinoy Fear Factor
''Pinoy Fear Factor'' is a reality show on ABS-CBN that started airing on November 17, 2008. It ran for 15 weeks, ending on February 20, 2009 replacing ''Iisa Pa Lamang''. The show is based on the Dutch reality game show ''Now or Neverland'' and i ...
'' contestant) in the 2007 Century Tuna Superbods Beachfest, and has appeared in one of Century Tuna's television advertisements.
[Century Tuna TV commercial featuring JC Tiuseco]
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In 2007, he landed a spot as one of Cosmopolitan Magazine's 69 Hot Bachelors.
''Survivor Philippines''
Tiuseco won the first season of ''Survivor Philippines
''Survivor Philippines'' is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. The show is the Philippine version of the television series '' Survivor''. Originally hosted by Paolo Bediones, it premiered on September 1 ...
'' in 2008. He defeated Robert Vincent "Rob" Sy, 7-2, with the seventh vote resulting from him winning a popularity vote. Tiuseco's win was already leaked months earlier, however, when a showbiz-oriented website published the alleged results of the Final Tribal Council in October 2008 after two of the show's staff were overheard in a coffee shop about the show's outcome. Paolo Bediones
Paolo Antonio Barba Bediones (born March 17, 1974) is a Filipino television host, newscaster, radio commentator and actor.
Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best kno ...
, the host of the show, labeled that website's report as a spoiler when that article first appeared.
Post-''Survivor Philippines''
Tiuseco said that ''Survivor Philippines
''Survivor Philippines'' is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. The show is the Philippine version of the television series '' Survivor''. Originally hosted by Paolo Bediones, it premiered on September 1 ...
'' helped him a lot in his life. He learned how to be contented of what he has right now. He also gained confidence to face problems that will come in his life.
Because of his good looks, many people were speculating that Tiuseco will enter the world of show business. He said that if there's an opportunity given to him, he'll probably enter show business. He is currently taking up a dance workshop and voice lessons in University of the Philippines
The University of the Philippines (UP; fil, Pamantasan ng Pilipinas Unibersidad ng Pilipinas) is a state university system in the Philippines. It is the country's national university, as mandated by Republic Act No. 9500 (UP Charter of 200 ...
.
He is currently hosting in the GMA Network weekday morning show, ''Unang Hirit
''Unang Hirit'' () is a Philippine television news broadcasting and talk show broadcast by GMA Network. It is the longest running morning show in the Philippines. Originally hosted by Ryan Agoncillo, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Arnold Clavio, Suzi E ...
''. He is also the endorser of Elements, the new perfume of Penshoppe as well as the clothing apparel. As an actor, Tiuseco played minor roles in GMA shows until he was given a major role of Troy (originally played by Tonton Gutierrez) in ''Sine Novela
''Sine Novela'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA N ...
'': '' Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin'', which stars Maxene Magalona
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian S ...
, Patrick Garcia
Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia, known professionally as Patrick Garcia (born September 14, 1981), is a Filipino actor.
Early life
At the age of 9, Garcia started as an altar boy at St. James Parish Church Headed by Bro. Paul Abiog of Ayala, Alab ...
, and Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (born January 21, 1988), known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress, recording artist and advocate. She is recognized as the industry's "''Drama Royalty''" for her acting prowess and versatility ...
.
Filmography
Television
Movies
Awards
* 2009 PMPC Star Awards for TV "Best Male-New TV Personality" for "Unang Hirit" (Nominated)
References
External links
JC Tiuseco profile on Survivor Philippines
JC Tiuseco profile on iGMA.tv
JC Tiuseco news, video and photos
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1985 births
Living people
Reality show winners
San Sebastian Stags basketball players
Filipino men's basketball players
Basketball players from Manila
Filipino male models
Participants in Philippine reality television series
Survivor (franchise) winners
Survivor Philippines contestants
GMA Network personalities