Clifford Gaw

John Clifford Pacaña Gawchua (born July 7, 2006), known professionally as Clifford Gaw and formerly known as John Clifford, is a Filipino actor and model.

Personal life Clifford Gaw was born on July 7, 2006, in Cebu City, Philippines, the fourth of five siblings and the only boy . His parents are Rufino and Sofia Gawchua .

At 6 years old, Clifford started as a commercial and print ad model . Clifford almost joined showbiz as a child actor under Star Magic, after being offered a contract by Johnny Manahan following his participation in the Promil I-Shine Talent Camp. But traveling back and forth from Cebu to Manila for projects wasn’t feasible at the time .

Aside from acting, Clifford can also sing, dance, play guitar, and love performing on stage. He also has an athletic side; he loves playing basketball and knows how to play football. During the pandemic, he got into biking, through which he lost 15 kilos. He also enjoys playing online video games .

In 2025, Clifford graduated from senior high school at Maria Montessori International School in Cebu, where he took the Humanities and Social Sciences strand .

Career Clifford auditioned for GMA Sparkle in 2021, and in 2023 Clifford was officially introduced as part of GMA Network's Sparkle Teens . He made his acting debut in Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento as Jacob; for his performance he was awarded the PMPC Star Award for Best New Male TV Personality at the 37th PMPC Star Awards for Television .

In 2025, Clifford was one of the 20 official housemates of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 and dubbed as the "Dutiful Langga ng Cebu" and was later evicted together with Fred Moser on the 5th eviction night; Clifford got only 24.17% of the total public votes .

In 2026, Clifford rebrands himself from John Clifford to Clifford Gaw as his new screen name .

Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television Year Title Role Notes 2023 - PresentAll-Out Sundays Himself (Performer) 2023 Battle of the Judges Himself (Guest) Sarap, 'Di Ba? 2023 - Present The Bobay and Tekla Show Various Episodes TiktoClock Family Feud Philippines Himself (Celebrity Player) 2023 Royal Blood Young Eduardo Royales Uncredited 2023 - 2025 Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Jacob 2024 Magpakailanman Young Henry Episode: "Reyna ng bubog" The ClashHimself (Video Greeting) Regal Studio Presents Riel Episode: "Mannequin Love" Twinkle / Michael Episode: "Three Sisters and a Jowa" 2024 - 2025 Maka ‎JC Serrano 2025 Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan Ricky Amazing Earth Himself (Guest) Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Ely Maka Lovestream Jerick Episode: "Manifestations" Yago Episode: "Ride to Forever" Jeric Episode: "Secret Crush" Kimboy Episode: "Last Christmas" Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Himself (Housemate) Regular Housemate 2026 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Himself (Guest) Various Episodes Its Showtime You're My Favorite Song Calix Arcilla TBA Jerome

Accolades + Awards and Nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result Philippine Outstanding Men & Women Awards 2023 Outstanding Youth of the Philippines 37th PMPC Star Awards for Television 2025 Best New Male TV Personality Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento 7th Global Trends Business Leaders Awards 2026 Rising Male Star