JC Tiuseco

John Carlo Barreras Tiuseco (born April 16, 1985), professionally known as JC Tiuseco, is a Filipino actor, basketball player, TV host and model.He achieved fame after participating in and winning the first season of Survivor Philippines.

Personal life Tiuseco was born in Manila, son of James Tiuseco, a businessman and his wife, Rosemarie Barreras, a registered nurse cum businesswoman. He has 2 siblings, Vivian Tiuseco (who manages the family business and own business) and Karl Anthony Tiuseco (has own business).

Early life Tiuseco spent his grade school days in Chiang Kai Shek College and studied in San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila during high school.

He was passionate about basketball since his childhood and dreamed of becoming a professional player. He played with jersey #12 as a member of the San Sebastian College basketball team, which competes in NCAA Philippines. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in management.

Modelling career Tiuseco also works as a model. His most notable job was the Bench Denim and Underwear Fashion Show. He also placed second to his basketball teammate Ram Sagad (Pinoy Fear Factor contestant) in the 2007 Century Tuna Superbods Beachfest, and has appeared in one of Century Tuna's television advertisements.

In 2007, he landed a spot as one of Cosmopolitan Magazine's 69 Hot Bachelors.

Survivor Philippines Tiuseco won the first season of Survivor Philippines in 2008. He defeated Robert Vincent "Rob" Sy, 7–2, with the seventh vote resulting from him winning a popularity vote. Tiuseco's win was already leaked months earlier, however, when a showbiz-oriented website published the alleged results of the Final Tribal Council in October 2008 after two of the show's staff were overheard in a coffee shop about the show's outcome. Paolo Bediones, the host of the show, labeled that website's report as a spoiler when that article first appeared.

Post-Survivor Philippines Tiuseco stated that Survivor Philippines had a significant impact on his life. Teaching him to appreciate what he has and helping him develop greater confidence in facing challenges.

Because of his good looks, many people were speculating that Tiuseco will enter the world of show business. He said that if there's an opportunity given to him, he'll probably enter show business. He is currently taking up a dance workshop and voice lessons in University of the Philippines.

He is currently hosting in the GMA Network weekday morning show, Unang Hirit. He is also the endorser of Elements, the new perfume of Penshoppe as well as the clothing apparel. As an actor, Tiuseco played minor roles in GMA shows until he was given a major role of Troy (originally played by Tonton Gutierrez) in Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin, alongside Maxene Magalona, Patrick Garcia and Glaiza de Castro.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 2010 The Red Shoes Bongbong Marcos Mamarazzi Ray 2012 Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Private First Class Tomas Pugeda 2018 The Significant Other Lester 2019 The Annulment Paulo 2023 Penduko Jude 2024 Road Trip Gabriel 40

Television Year Show Role Note(s) . 2008 Survivor Philippines Sole Survivor 2009 Unang Hirit Himself (host) Dear Friend: Karibal Kiko Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Troy Samaniago 2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko Bernie 2010 Full House Marcus Langit sa Piling Mo Jerry Narciso X-Life Himself (host) 2011 Sisid Ahmed Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Roco 2012 Spooky Nights: Kasambahay Jeff/Edward My Daddy Dearest Chris 'CJ' Javier Temptation of Wife Bernard 2013 Teen Gen Harold Indio Diego Silang Maghihintay Pa Rin Ricky Alvarado Adarna Heron 2014–2015 The Half Sisters Carl Valdicañas 168 episodes 2014 Wagas Raffy Tima Ilustrado Antonio Luna 2015 Pari 'Koy Timoteo "Timo" Espiritu Destiny Rose Lance Imbestigador: Ang Kwento ni Jasmine Christoper Castro 2016 Sinungaling Mong Puso Jolo 2017 Mulawin vs. Ravena Tangos Imbestigador: Mag Inang Massacre Placido "Jimmy" Villanueva Tsuperhero Ahmed 2018 Onanay Ronald 2019 Dragon Lady young James Love You Two Kris 2022 Imbestigador: Tarlac Pugot Ulo Vivencio Colipano Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters Robert Collantes

Awards Year Award-giving body Category Work Result 2009 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male TV Personality Unang Hirit