Full Name: John Philippe Nichol Z. Gatus
Nicknames: JP, Jaip, Derthon, Jumpy
Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines
Date of Birth: September 12, 1985 (Virgo)
Schools: La Salle Greenhills (Grades 1-5), Woodward Elementary (Grade 7), McNair Secondary (Grades 8-12), Kwantlen University College
Hobbies: I enjoy photography and photo editing. I also love singing, dancing, hanging out with friends and writing.
Fave TV Shows: I am a sucker for reality TV shows.
Fave Movies: Crash, Final Destination (1-3), The Descent, all Harry Potter movies, any horror, psychological thrillers, some comedy, touchy filipino movies, those types...
Fave Music: R&B, pop, slowjams, anything really
Dance Background: I used to perform filipino dances when I was around 10-11 years old in the Philippines. I was signed up in a multicultural dance event where we performed Philippine and other countries' dances. Since my mom also had her own dance company and studio, I would be at the side of the studio trying to learn the dances my mom taught to her dancers. It wasn't long until I learned all the moves before some of the dancers did and I even taught them the moves myself.
Favorite part about being in PhilCAS: Having something to do when I have nothing to do! And I love the travels and the new places.
Future Goal: Hopefully get into either graphic designing or fashion photography because those are my true passions.
Quote: "I've been dancing since I was young so I have been surrounded by teachers and students all my life. Through them, I have learned to be patient, stay positive and most importantly, happy, and that is something that I have to share to the next generation."
Riyo Mori
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