John Wayne Sace (born May 9, 1989) is a Filipino character actor and dancer. He first rose to prominence from being a former child actor to a teen idol.

Personal life

Sace was raised by his grandparents while his immediate family is residing in the United States. Sace was once separated from his non-showbiz wife but later reunited, with whom he has three children.

Career

Sace was a member of ABS-CBN network's talent label, Star Magic. He started off as a child actor and later became a member of the defunct ASAP boy dance group AnimE along with Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, Mhyco Aquino, Sergio Garcia, Emman Abeleda and Mico Aytona. His also starred in several soap operas before acting career tapered off in the 2010s. He returned to mainstream acting on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano in 2021.

Controversies

On October 12, 2016, Sace was injured, while his friend died, after a shooting incident in Pasig. Sace and Eric Sabino, his deceased companion, were on the Philippine National Police watchlist for supposed involvement in illegal drugs use and trafficking. On October 29, 2024, Sace was arrested at a motel on suspicion of fatally shooting a friend in Pasig the previous day. Sace had previously been imprisoned due to a domestic dispute and suffered from drug addiction.

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations