{{Short description|Filipino actor and comedian (born 1968)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = John Feir | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|12|26}} | birth_place = Manila, Philippines | occupation = {{hlist|Comedian|actor}} | other_names = | agent = Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2005–present)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Layug|first=Margaret Claire|title='Pepito Manaloto' star John Feir renews contract with GMA Artist Center|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/715291/pepito-manaloto-star-john-feir-renews-contract-with-gma-artist-center/story/?amp|access-date=2025-05-03|website=GMA Network|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250802140824/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/715291/pepito-manaloto-star-john-feir-renews-contract-with-gma-artist-center/story/|archive-date=August 2, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> | years_active = 2003–present | awards = }}
'''John Feir''' (born December 26, 1968) is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is an exclusive talent of GMA Network<ref>{{Cite news |title=GMANetwork.com - Artist Center - Talent |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/artistcenter/talents/48/John-Feir |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713172244/http://www.gmanetwork.com/artistcenter/talents/48/John-Feir |archive-date=July 13, 2014 |website=GMA Network|access-date=2025-04-27 |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref> and is known for his roles in the comedy programs ''Nuts Entertainment'' (2003) and ''Pepito Manaloto'' (2010–present).
==Career== Feir began his career in 1991 as a production assistant for various GMA Network programs, including ''Lunch Date'' and ''Salo-Salo Together'', where he worked with actor Bayani Agbayani, then a props man. While working behind the scenes on the sketch comedy show ''Nuts Entertainment'', he was unexpectedly asked by Joey de Leon to wear a wig from discarded props and portray a comedic character named "Belly" in an ending sketch. He accepted, marking the start of his acting career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santiago |first=Ervin |title=Pekto Nacua, John Feir nagtrabaho muna bilang PA at props man bago sumikat sa showbiz, pinabilib sina Joey at Janno |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/359196/pekto-nacua-john-feir-nagtrabaho-muna-bilang-pa-at-props-man-bago-sumikat-sa-showbiz-pinabilib-sina-joey-at-janno/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250802190138/https://bandera.inquirer.net/359196/pekto-nacua-john-feir-nagtrabaho-muna-bilang-pa-at-props-man-bago-sumikat-sa-showbiz-pinabilib-sina-joey-at-janno |archive-date=August 2, 2025 |access-date=April 27, 2025 |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=John Feir shares learnings as a Kapuso for 15 years|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/56468/john-feir-shares-learnings-as-a-kapuso-for-15-years/story?amp|access-date=July 8, 2020|website=GMA Network|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709191020/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/56468/john-feir-shares-learnings-as-a-kapuso-for-15-years/story?amp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Aquino|first=Maine|title=WATCH: Ang kuwento ni John Feir, from PA to komedyante |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/47842/watch-ang-kuwento-ni-john-feir-from-pa-to-komedyante/story?amp |access-date=2025-04-27 |website=GMA Network |archive-date=February 10, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210080527/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/47842/watch-ang-kuwento-ni-john-feir-from-pa-to-komedyante/story?amp |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2005, he joined the main cast of the drama fantasy anthology series ''Ang Mahiwagang Baul'', where he played the character Rextor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mahiwagang Baul |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/mahiwagang_baul/about/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250802190456/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/mahiwagang_baul/videos/ |archive-date=August 2, 2025 |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref> In 2008, he became part of the recurring cast of the drama action comedy series ''Joaquin Bordado'', where he portrayed Johnny.<ref name=":0" /> In 2010, he gained widespread recognition in the sitcom series ''Pepito Manaloto'', where he played the role of Patrick, the best friend of Pepito, portrayed by Michael V.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Acar |first=Aedrianne |title=Sino kina John Feir o Pekto ang nagtatrabaho na sa GMA-7 mula pa 1991? |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/fast_talk_with_boy_abunda/18241/sino-kina-john-feir-o-pekto-ang-nagta-trabaho-na-sa-gma-7-mula-pa-1991/photo?amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250802190720/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/photos/sino-kina-john-feir-o-pekto-ang-nagta-trabaho-na-sa-gma-7-mula-pa-1991/18241/ |archive-date=August 3, 2025 |access-date=April 27, 2024 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> In 2015, he was featured as one of the narrators in the fantasy anthology series ''Alamat''. In 2016, he joined the recurring cast in the dramatic crime series ''Alyas Robin Hood'', where he played Armando, alongside Dingdong Dantes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-18 |title=Dingdong Dantes is 'Alyas Robin Hood' |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2016/09/18/1624733/dingdong-dantes-alyas-robin-hood/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-US |archive-date=August 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808032808/https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2016/09/18/1624733/dingdong-dantes-alyas-robin-hood |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2013, Feir received the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program at the Golden Screen TV Awards. That same year, he was also honored with the Best Supporting Actor award at the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=John Feir |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/john_feir |access-date=2025-04-27 |website=Sparkle GMA Artist Center |archive-date=June 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624173724/https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/john_feir |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" | 2003–2008 | ''Nuts Entertainment'' | Himself / Belly | | |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | 2005 | ''Ang Mahiwagang Baul'' | Rextor | | |- | ''K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge'' | Himself (contestant) | | |- ! scope="row" | 2006 | ''Pinoy Meets World'' |Himself | | |- ! rowspan="4" scope="row" | 2007 | ''Super Twins'' | Policeman | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samio |first=Veronica |date=February 7, 2007 |title=Dennis, bida-kontrabida sa Super Twins? |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2007/02/07/383889/dennis-bida-kontrabida-sa-super-twins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250805052247/https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2007/02/07/383889/dennis-bida-kontrabida-sa-super-twins/ |archive-date=August 5, 2025 |access-date=May 12, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | ''Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang'' | Bulag 6 |Episode: "Ang Walong Bulag" |<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2007 |title=Laughfest with comedy buddies: Cookie & Belli Flori |url=https://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2007/12/08/32009/laughfest-comedy-buddies-cookie-amp-belli-flori/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250805052640/https://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2007/12/08/32009/laughfest-comedy-buddies-cookie-amp-belli-flori/ |archive-date=August 5, 2025 |access-date=May 12, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | ''Mga Mata Ni Anghelita'' | | | |- | ''Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan'' | Doctor Eng | | |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | 2008 | ''Joaquin Bordado'' | Elvis | | |- | ''Obra: Daddy Dearest'' | | | |- ! scope="row" | 2009 | ''Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang'' | Domeng | | |- ! scope="row" | 2009–2010 | ''Darna'' | Thomas | | |- ! scope="row" | 2010–present | ''Pepito Manaloto'' | Patrick Generoso | | |- ! scope="row" | 2011 | ''Dwarfina'' | | | |- ! scope="row" | 2012 | ''Watta Job'' | Himself (interviewer) | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heart, Chris and John on the pictorial of 'Wattajob!' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/958/heart-chris-and-john-on-the-pictorial-of-wattajob/photo?amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250805053352/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/958/heart-chris-and-john-on-the-pictorial-of-wattajob/photo/?amp |archive-date=August 5, 2025 |access-date=May 12, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | 2013 | ''Indio'' | Juaning | | |- | ''Magpakailanman'' | Jayjay |Episode: "Kriminal na biktima sa Saudi Arabia" | |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" | 2014–2015 | rowspan="3" | ''Wagas'' | Ardy Roberto |Episode:"Miriam & Ardy Love Story" | |- | Popoy |Episode: "Pugad sa Sementeryo: Popoy & Nancy Love Story" | |- |Isidro |Episode: "Percy & Isidro Love Story" | |- ! scope="row" | 2014; 2015 | ''The Ryzza Mae Show'' | Himself (guest) | | |- ! scope="row" | 2015–2016 | ''Alamat'' | Tagapagsalaysay / Hunyango | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alamat opens a new chapter this May on GMA |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/22702/alamat-opens-a-new-chapter-this-may-on-gma/story?amp |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=GMA Network |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118141258/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/22702/alamat-opens-a-new-chapter-this-may-on-gma/story?amp |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2015–2017 | ''Karelasyon'' | Older Brother / Kapitan | Episode role | |- ! rowspan="4" scope="row" | 2016 | ''That's My Amboy'' | Red Team Star Player | | |- | ''Bubble Gang'' | Himself (various roles) | | |- | ''Lip Sync Battle Philippines'' | Himself (contestant) | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Betong and John Feir talk about their 'Lip Sync Battle Philippines' experience |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/44873/betong-and-john-feir-talk-about-their-lip-sync-battle-philippines-experience/video?is_mobile=true&_s=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250805053712/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/44873/betong-and-john-feir-talk-about-their-lip-sync-battle-philippines-experience/video/?is_mobile=true&_s=0 |archive-date=August 5, 2025 |access-date=May 12, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Laff, Camera. Action!'' | Himself (Team B Contestant) | | |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" | 2016–2017 | ''Dear Uge'' | Mark / Mario | | |- | ''Alyas Robin Hood'' | Armando Estanislao | | |- | ''Encantadia'' | Jigs | | |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" | 2017 | ''Tsuperhero'' | Andy | | |- | ''Mulawin vs. Ravena'' | Banoy | | |- | ''Celebrity Bluff'' | Himself (contestant) | | |- ! scope="row" | 2018 | ''The Lola's Beautiful Show'' | Himself (guest) | with Pekto | |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | 2022 | ''Regal Studio Presents'' | Manolo | | |- | ''First Lady'' | Teddy | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=First Lady ng GMA-7, may political consultants na "movers" ng 2010 at 2016 elections |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/163759/first-lady-political-consultants-a4118-20220210-lfrm |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=en |archive-date=March 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328122004/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/163759/first-lady-political-consultants-a4118-20220210-lfrm |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2023 | ''Royal Blood'' | Gerald | | |- ! scope="row" | 2024 | ''Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis'' |Scammer | | |- ! scope="row" | 2025 | ''Binibining Marikit'' | Salvador "Badong" Ramos | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Jansen |title=Cast ng 'Binibining Marikit,' kilalanin! |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/binibining_marikit/22766/cast-ng-binibining-marikit-kilalanin/photo?amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250802173200/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/photos/cast-ng-binibining-marikit-kilalanin/22766/ |archive-date=August 5, 2025 |access-date=May 12, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> |}
=== Films === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role |- ! scope="row" | 2006 | ''Reyna: ang makulay na pakikipagsapalaran ng mga achucherva, achuchuva, achechenes'' |Pitty Mimi |- ! rowspan="4" scope="row" | 2009 | ''Ded na si Lolo'' | Sakla Player |- |''Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme'' | Manong Maning |- | ''Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie'' | Rey |- | ''Ang Panday'' | Utal |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" | 2010 | ''Mamarazzi'' | Dead Teenager's Parent |- | ''Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote'' | Cameraman |- | ''Shake Rattle and Roll 12'' | Fermin |- ! scope="row" | 2011 | ''Ang Panday 2'' | Utal |}
== References == <references />
== External links == * {{IMDb name|2062854}}
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