# John Apacible

Enrique Rustia Apacible III (January 22, 1973 – March 20, 2011), professionally known as John Apacible, was a Filipino television and film actor.

## Early life

He was born in Cainta, Rizal on January 22, 1973.

## Career

John Apacible's showbiz career took off in 1996 when he was launched as a leading man in Joey Gosiengfiao's film Nights of Serafina. Among his showbiz contemporaries also launched in the movie were Georgia Ortega (in her first title role) and Angelika dela Cruz. His hunk image enabled him to land successive leading man roles in various sexy films. Eventually he moved on to playing character roles in both TV and film.
Apacible appeared in other films such as Init ng Laman (1998) starring Sunshine Cruz, Bakit Pa? (1999) starring Jessa Zaragoza and Diether Ocampo, Luksong Tinik (1999) starring Lorna Tolentino, Phone Sex (1999) starring Ara Mina, Sugatang Puso (2000) starring Christopher de Leon and Lorna Tolentino, Tikim (2001) with Rodel Velayo, Hustler (2001) with Ricardo Cepeda and Maria Isabel Lopez, Sex Files (2002) with Halina Perez, Pinky Amador and Ana Capri, Nympha (2003) starring Maricar de Mesa, Takaw-tingin (2004) with Ynez Veneracion, then Lagot Ka Sa Kuya Ko (2006) starring Ronnie Ricketts and Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) starring Jericho Rosales.
Apacible's last television appearance was on ABS-CBN's Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin where he played a commandant of lead star Coco Martin. He became popular in the 1990s.

## Death

John Apacible died on March 20, 2011, when his uncle shot him during a drinking session. His remains lie in Heaven’s Gate Memorial Park in Antipolo.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 1997 | Esperanza | Ricardo | | ABS-CBN |
| 2002–2003 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Abdon Lagdameo | | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Bituin | Wally | | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Marvo | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Rounin | | | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Tatay | | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Lupin | Maskardo | | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Omar | Episode: "Sulat" | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Rex | | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Darna | Nestor | | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Obra | | Episode: "Rowena Joy" | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Your Song: Maling Akala | Atty. Mark Peseta | | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Lt. Col Santiago | Last TV appearance | ABS-CBN |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Film company |
| 1996 | Nights of Serafina | Anton | Regal Films Mother Studio Films |
| 1996 | Iligpit si Victor Sarraza | | |
| 1997 | Shake, Rattle & Roll VI | Emil | Regal Films MAQ Productions |
| 1998 | Init ng Laman | Allen | Good Harvest Productions |
| 1999 | Bakit Pa? | Louie | |
| 1999 | Huwag Po... Huwag Po! | | Good Harvest |
| 1999 | Luksong Tinik | Ernie | |
| 1999 | Phone Sex | Patrick | Regal Films Available Light Productions |
| 1999 | Laging Sariwa ang Sugat | Anton | BSU Films |
| 2000 | Shame | Dado | Regal Films Available Light Productions |
| 2000 | Sugatang Puso | Dado | Regal Films Available Light Productions |
| 2001 | Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo, Labrador | Alberto | Regal Films |
| 2001 | Onsehan | | Regal Films |
| 2001 | Cool Dudes 24/7 | Madel's father | Regal Films |
| 2001 | Parehas ang Laban | Cpl. Zamora | Solar Films |
| 2001 | Tikim | Derek | Seiko Films Available Light Productions |
| 2002 | Hustler | Anthony | Solar Films Forward Group Vision Films |
| 2002 | Pistolero | Don Gustavo | Regal Films |
| 2002 | Ligaya... Pantasya ng Bayan | | Leo Films |
| 2002 | Tampisaw | Abel | Tri-Vision Films |
| 2002 | Sex Files | | Regal Films Good Harvest Productions |
| 2002 | Biyahera | | |
| 2003 | Kerida | | |
| 2003 | Nympha | Beloy | |
| 2003 | Bayarán | Douglas | |
| 2003 | Punla | Samuel | |
| 2003 | Captain Barbell | Gus | |
| 2003 | Silang Mga Rampadora | Tom | |
| 2003 | Katas | | Vincent Films |
| 2004 | Sinful Nights | | Greenlight Entertainment |
| 2004 | Check-Inn | | ATB-4 Films |
| 2004 | I Will Survive | Salesman | Regal Films |
| 2004 | Sabel | Atty. Parungao | Regal Films |
| 2004 | Tag-Init | Rocky | ATB-4 Films |
| 2004 | Takaw-Tingin | Carlo | Taurus Films |
| 2004 | Krisanta, Iba Ka | | Vincent Films |
| 2004 | Tukso si Charito 2 | | LUV Films |
| 2005 | Uno | | Rocketts Productions |
| 2005 | Sablay Ka Na... Pasaway Ka Pa... | Chino | Cine Suerte |
| 2006 | Lagot Ka sa Kuya Ko! | Mr. Fonacier | Ricketts Productions |
| 2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Heckler | FLT Films International ABS-CBN Film Productions |
| 2007 | Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! | Dencio | Regal Films |
| 2008 | Scaregivers | Ramon | APT Entertainment M-Zet Productions |
| 2008 | Ang Lihim ni Kurdapya | Benny | Zoom Cinema Entertainment |
| 2009 | Heavenly Touch | Mayor | DMV Entertainment |
| 2010 | Dukot | | ATD Entertainment |
| 2010 | Two Funeral's | Congressman Aguilar | Teamwork Productions Cinemalaya |
| 2010 | Mamarazzi | Hunk | Regal Films |
| 2010 | Pagananasa | Mr. Dante | Cinemafield Big Dream Creations |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Garbage man | Regal Films |