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Richard Juan
Born (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992 (age 32)
Alma mater University of the Philippines
Occupation TV personality, Actor, Host, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Investor
Years active 2014–present
Agent Star Hunt/Star Magic (2020–2022)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 范鴻志
Simplified Chinese 范鸿志
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Fàn Hóngzhì
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutping Faan6 Hung4zi3
Southern Min
Hokkien POJ Hoān Hông-chì
Musical career
Also known as Richard Hwan
Origin Hong Kong

Richard Juan (Chinese: 范鴻志; Jyutping: Faan6 Hung4zi3; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hoān Hông-chì; Pīnyīn: Fàn Hóngzhì; 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 28 Squared Studios.

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, where Juan grew up. Juan attended Singapore International School and Canadian International School, and then completed high school at Island School. Juan then returned to the Philippines to continue his studies and graduated cum laude with a degree in Broadcast Communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

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.

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. Although Juan was born in the Philippines, he was still eligible to join because he does not have any Filipino blood and grew up in Hong Kong.

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.

In 2019, Juan became a recurring cast member of the ABS-CBN afternoon soap opera, Love Thy Woman. 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.

Film production

In 2021. Juan established the digital entertainment company 28 Squared Studios. 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".

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.

Juan is co-producing the upcoming film, Under Parallel Skies, directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo and starring Janella Salvador and Thai actor Metawin Opas-iamkajorn.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2014 Eat Bulaga: You're My Foreignoy Dabarkad's Choice Won
Chalk BYM Campus Hotties 2014 Male Winner Won
2019 Village Pipol Choice Awards Lifestyle Influencer of the Year Won

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2022 Connected Sky Main Role

Television

Year Title Role Network
2022 PIEnalo: Palong Follow Guest PIE Channel
2021-2022 Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 Host ABS-CBN
2020-2021 Pinoy Big Brother: Connect Host
2020 Love Thy Woman Richie
2019 Create My Seoul! Himself TVN Asia
2018 Seoul Fashion Week S/S 2019 Special Host Viu Hong Kong
2018 Tadhana: Karayom Chris GMA Network
2017 Road Trip Himself
AFGITMOLFM Art TV5
2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Joaqs GMA Network
Be My Lady Kevin ABS-CBN
UPFRONT at the UAAP Host
Kaya Mo Bang Guest/Himself
2015 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 6th Place/Himself
Aquino & Abunda Tonight Himself
Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho GMA Network
Day Off GMA News TV
Taste Buddies
2014 Eat Bulaga! Himself/segment host GMA Network
The Ryzza Mae Show Guest/Himself
Day Off GMA News TV
iJuander
Brigada
Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho GMA Network
Poptalk GMA News TV
Unang Hirit GMA Network
Mars GMA News TV
Celebrity Bluff GMA Network
Tunay Na Buhay
Don't Lose the Money

Music video appearances

Year Title Artist
2021 Saya Lian Kyla
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