Joshua Garcia
Joshua Garcia is a Filipino actor. He began his professional acting career in 2015 after being part of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: All In as a contestant. He rose to prominence for his critically acclaimed performances in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser Vince and Kath and James and in the primetime series The Good Son. Garcia has starred in various TV series such as The Greatest Love, Ngayon at Kailanman, The Killer Bride, and Unbreak My Heart. He has also starred in the films Love You to the Stars and Back, I Love You, Hater, Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan, and Un/Happy For You.
Early life
Garcia was born on October 7, 1997, in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. He is the son of Filipino parents Geo Garcia and Marife Espineli. Coming from a broken family, he was raised by his father and his priest uncle alongside his elder sister, Lorenza Mae. He also has three younger paternal half-siblings and two maternal half-siblings.Career
2015–2016: Career beginnings and breakthrough
Fresh from his stint in Pinoy Big Brother, Garcia started his acting career via the afternoon series Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita. In the same year, he made his film debut in a supporting role in the Maja Salvador starrer You're Still The One. Garcia's acting chops first garnered attention when he played a supporting character for the Olivia Lamasan movie Barcelona: A Love Untold starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination in the FAMAS Awards.In 2016, he was included in the powerhouse ensemble cast of the family drama The Greatest Love.
Garcia's breakthrough came in when he got his first movie leading role in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Vince and Kath and James where he won New Movie Actor of the Year in the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies. His acting performance received wide critical acclaim and even scored Best Actor nominations in the said festival's awards, the 35th Luna Awards and the 2017 FAMAS Awards along with his Best Supporting Actor nomination for Barcelona: A Love Untold.
2017–2020: Rising popularity
Following the blockbuster success of Vince and Kath and James he starred in a string of television and movie projects together. His tandem made the television debut in an episode of the country's longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya where they played as teen sweethearts who learn the value of unconditional love at a young age. Their performances was widely praised by the viewers and also dominated the trending topics on Twitter.Later that year, Garcia starred in his follow-up movie in the romantic comedy-drama Love You to the Stars and Back which was a box-office success. His portrayal of Caloy, a teen suffering from leukemia likewise earned himself another round of Best Actor nominations in FAMAS and Luna Awards. His partnership with Barretto in the box office continued in the same year with Unexpectedly Yours where they starred alongside veteran actors Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla.
In 2017, he headlined an ensemble cast in the crime drama primetime series The Good Son alongside Jerome Ponce, and Nash Aguas. He won various acting awards for his highly acclaimed portrayal in the series as Joseph Buenavidez including a "Best Drama Actor" recognition in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television.
In 2018, Garcia starred in the romantic comedy movie I Love You, Hater with Kris Aquino. After four big-screen projects together, they finally made their teleserye debut via the primetime TV series Ngayon at Kailanman which premiered on August that same year.
In 2019, he was part of the lead cast of the primetime TV series The Killer Bride This also reunited him with Maja Salvador from their previous collaboration in You're Still The One where he made his film acting debut.
In 2020, he starred in an all-star ensemble cast in the zombie film Block Z which was directed by award-winning director Mikhail Red. After his long-standing partnership with Barretto ended, he starred in various episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya which include an episode entitled "Notebook" where his performance earned him an award for "Best Single Performance by an Actor" in the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television.
2021–present: Ultimate leading man of his generation
In 2021, he made a return to primetime television and joined the lead cast of the TV series Viral Scandal opposite Charlie Dizon. Later the following year, he starred as the male lead in ABS-CBN's TV adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Darna starring Jane de Leon which also reunited him with Janella Salvador.In 2023, he starred in the movie adaptation of Bob Ong's best-selling book Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan which was streamed worldwide through Prime Video. He also topbilled the cast of the romantic drama TV series Unbreak My Heart with Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap and Gabbi Garcia which is a historic partnership and co-production of his home network ABS-CBN and long-time rival GMA Network.
Garcia in the 2024 romantic drama movie Un/Happy For You. He is set to star in the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean drama It's Okay to Not Be Okay alongside Anne Curtis and Carlo Aquino, which will be streamed on Netflix.
Other ventures
Business
Garcia with actor Enchong Dee as business partner opened a music school, "Academy of Rock Philippines" in 2021. The school is dedicated to teach rock and popular music. The music school offer lessons in pop music theory, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, pop and rock vocals and drums. Academy of Rock founded by Priscilla Teo and originated in Singapore. He revealed that he would enroll in his school to hone his music skills.He invested in a 3-storey townhouse for his family. He plans to build his dream house next. In 2023, he downsized his lifestyle by disposing his vehicles Dodge Challenger car and Triumph Bonneville T150. He invested in several businesses. Garcia is also planning to have his very own franchise of Jollibee in his hometown in Batangas.
Personal life
He started taking an entrepreneurship course at Southville International School affiliated with Foreign Universities in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, he enrolled in a culinary course at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies.Interest
Garcia is a gamer enthusiast. He plays video games and online games such as Apex Legends, Valorant, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Dota 2. He also has massive collection of shoes and sneakers.Filmography
Film
Television
Discography
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | |
| 4th ALTA Media Icon Awards | 2018 | Most Promising Male Star for TV | The Good Son | Won | |
| 4th ALTA Media Icon Awards | 2018 | Best Love Team | Won | ||
| Anak TV Awards | 2017 | Makabata Star Awardee | rowspan=6 | rowspan=3 Won | |
| Anak TV Awards | 2018 | Makabata Star Awardee | - | - | |
| Anak TV Awards | 2019 | Makabata Star Awardee | - | - | |
| Anak TV Awards | 2023 | Makabata Star Awardee | Nomitated | - | |
| Anak TV Awards | 2024 | Makabata Star Awardee | rowspan=2 Won | - | |
| Anak TV Awards | 2025 | Makabata Star Awardee | - | - | |
| Aral Parangal Awards | 2018 | Vince & Kath & James | Won | ||
| Bulacan State University Batarisan Awards | 2018 | The Good Son | Won | ||
| Comguild Academe | 2018 | Most Loved Male Endorser | Won | ||
| Comguild Academe | 2019 | Male Endorser of the Year | Nomitated | ||
| The EDDYS | 2018 | Best Actor | Love You [To The Stars and Back] | Nomitated | |
| The EDDYS | 2025 | Box Office Hero | Un/Happy for You | Won | |
| EdukCircle Awards | 2018 | Best Actor in a TV Series | The Good Son | Won | |
| EdukCircle Awards | 2018 | Most Influential Film Actor of the Year | Unexpectedly Yours | Nomitated | |
| EdukCircle Awards | 2018 | Most Influential Endorser of the Year | Nomitated | ||
| EdukCircle Awards | 2018 | Love Team of the Year | Won | ||
| EdukCircle Awards | 2019 | Best Actor in a TV Series | Ngayon at Kailanman | Nomitated | |
| EdukCircle Awards | 2019 | Most Influential Endorser of the Year | Nomitated | ||
| FAMAS Award | 2017 | Best Actor | Vince & Kath & James | Nomitated | |
| FAMAS Award | 2017 | Best Supporting Actor | Barcelona: A Love Untold | Nomitated | |
| FAMAS Award | 2017 | Best Theme Song | Vince & Kath & James "Hey Crush" | Nomitated | |
| FAMAS Award | 2018 | Best Actor | Love You To The Stars and Back | Nomitated | |
| FAMAS Award | 2018 | Male Celebrity of the Night | Won | ||
| Face Of Advertising and Marketing Excellence | 2018 | Most Promising Couple Endorser | Won | ||
| 3rd Gawad Balisong | 2022 | Outstanding Filipino Gamechanger of 2022 | Won | ||
| Gawad Bedista | 2018 | Actor of the Year | Won | ||
| Gawad Bedista | 2018 | Media Personality of the Year | Nomitated | ||
| Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards | 2022 | Best Actor in a Teleserye | Darna | Won | |
| Gawad Lasallianeta | 2020 | Most Outstanding TV Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Medalya" | Won | |
| Gawad Lasallianeta | 2022 | Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Darna | rowspan=6 Nomitated | |
| Gawad Lasallianeta | 2022 | Most Outstanding Social Media Personality | - | ||
| Gawad Lasallianeta | 2023 | Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Unbreak My Heart | - | |
| Gawad Lasallianeta | 2023 | Most Outstanding Brand Endorser | rowspan=2 | - | |
| Gawad Lasallianeta | 2023 | Most Outstanding Social Media Personality | - | - | |
| Gawad Lasallianeta | 2026 | Most Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role | It's Okay to Not Be Okay | - | |
| Gawad PASADO | 2018 | PinakaPASADOng Aktor sa Teleserye | The Good Son | Won | |
| Gawad PASADO | 2021 | PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor | Block Z | Nomitated | |
| Gawad Pilipino Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Performance by an Actor | Darna | Won | |
| Gawad TANGLAW | 2018 | Best Ensemble Acting | The Good Son | Won | |
| GEMS Gabi Ng Parangal | 2019 | Best Actor | Ngayon at Kailanman | Nomitated | |
| GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2017 | Most Promising Movie Actor of the Year | Vince & Kath & James | Won | |
| GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2018 | Most Popular Love Team of Movies & TV | Won | ||
| GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2018 | Best Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series | The Good Son | Won | |
| GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2019 | Prince of Philippine Movies & TV | Won | ||
| GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2019 | Male Celebrity of the Night | Won | ||
| GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2020 | Prince of Philippine Television | Won | ||
| Golden Laurel Awards | 2018 | Most Promising Love Team of the Year | Nomitated | ||
| Golden Laurel Awards | 2018 | Best TV Actor | The Good Son | Won | |
| Golden Laurel Awards | 2019 | Best TV Actor | Ngayon at Kailanman | Nomitated | |
| Golden Laurel Awards | 2019 | Favorite Love Team | Nomitated | ||
| Golden Laurel Awards | 2022 | Best Drama Actor | Viral Scandal | Won | |
| Golden Laurel Awards | 2023 | Best Drama Actor | Darna | Won | |
| Inside Showbiz Awards | 2019 | Favorite Movie Actor | I Love You, Hater | Nomitated | |
| Inside Showbiz Awards | 2019 | Favorite TV Actor | The Good Son | Nomitated | |
| Inside Showbiz Awards | 2019 | Favorite Love Team | Won | ||
| Kabantugan Awards | 2018 | Best Movie Actor | Love You To The Stars and Back | Won | |
| Kids' Choice Awards | 2018 | Favorite Pinoy Newbie | Nomitated | ||
| Luna Award | 2017 | Best Actor | Vince & Kath & James | Nomitated | |
| Luna Award | 2018 | Best Actor | Love You To The Stars and Back | Nomitated | |
| Laurus Nobilis Media Excellence Awards | 2026 | Media Excellence in Television Drama Acting | It's Okay to Not Be Okay | Nomitated | |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | 2016 | Best Actor | Vince & Kath & James | Nomitated | |
| Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | 2018 | Best Actor in Film | Vince & Kath & James | Nomitated | |
| Platinum Stallion Awards | 2018 | Youth Character Model of the Year | Won | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2017 | New Movie Actor of the Year | Vince & Kath & James | Won | - |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2017 | Movie Love Team of the Year | Vince & Kath & James | Nomitated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2018 | Movie Actor of the Year | Love You To The Stars and Back | Nomitated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2018 | Movie Love Team of the Year | Love You To The Stars and Back | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2018 | Male Face of the Night | Won | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2019 | Movie Love Team of the Year | I Love You, Hater | Nomitated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2022 | Movie Love Team of the Year | Block Z | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2015 | Best New Male TV Personality | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Nomitated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2017 | Best Drama Supporting Actor | The Greatest Love | Nomitated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2017 | German Moreno Power Tandem Award | Won | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2018 | Best Drama Actor | The Good Son | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2019 | Best Drama Actor | Ngayon at Kailanman | Nomitated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2019 | Best Single Performance by An Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Medalya" | Nomitated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2021 | Best Drama Actor | The Killer Bride | Nomitated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2021 | Best Single Performance by An Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Tren" | Nomitated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2023 | Best Single Performance by An Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Notebook" | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2024 | Best Drama Actor | [Unbreak My Heart (TV series)|Unbreak My Heart] | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2024 | Face of the Night | Won | ||
| PUSH Awards | 2020 | Male TV Performance of the Year | Maalaala Mo Kaya: " "Medalya" | Won | |
| RAWR Awards | 2018 | Actor of the Year | The Good Son | Won | |
| RAWR Awards | 2019 | Actor of the Year | Ngayon at Kailanman | Nomitated | |
| Star Cinema Online Awards | 2014 | Most Promising Actor | Won | ||
| TAG Awards Chicago | 2022 | Best Actor | Darna | Nomitated | |
| TAG Awards Chicago | 2023 | Best Actor | Unbreak My Heart | Won | |
| TikTok Philippines Awards | 2022 | Celebrity of the Year | Won | ||
| VP Choice Awards | 2019 | TV Actor of the Year | Ngayon at Kailanman | Nomitated | |
| VP Choice Awards | 2023 | TV Actor of the Year | Darna | Nomitated | |
| PEP | 2024 | Most Influential Most Male In-Demand Endorser | as himself | Won |