Juan Pablo Di Pace is a proud Argentine actor, singer, and director whose talent has lit up screens and stages worldwide.
Juan Pablo’s big break came with roles in films like Mamma Mia! (2008) and TV shows like Fuller House, where he played the charming Fernando, and A.D. The Bible Continues, where his portrayal of Jesus Christ earned him a Grace Award in 2016.
Early Life & Education
Juan Pablo Di Pace was born on July 25, 1979, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His ethnicity is Argentine, with roots tied to his homeland’s vibrant culture.
Raised in a Catholic family, his religion is Christianity. His father, Victorio Di Pace, and mother, Marta Maineri, a painter, supported his artistic dreams. Juan Pablo has an older sister, Maria Victoria Di Pace, who is also an actress and director.
Juan Pablo received a scholarship to attend the United World College of the Adriatic in Duino, Trieste, Italy, at age 17, where he studied alongside students from around the world.
He later graduated with a degree in theater from the London Studio Centre in the UK, sharpening his acting and dance skills.
Career
Juan Pablo Di Pace began his career in the UK, performing in musicals like Chicago (London) and Grease (Italy, 1999) as Danny Zuko.
He made his film debut in Survival Island (2005) and gained wider fame as Petros in the 2008 blockbuster Mamma Mia!, dancing alongside Meryl Streep.
He also starred in the 2004 music video for Eric Prydz’s “Call on Me” and directed videos like Katie Melua’s “Two Bare Feet” (2008) and his own “Sunrise, Sunset.”
Moving to Spain, he appeared in TV series like Supercharly, Ángel o Demonio, Los Hombres de Paco, and El Don de Alba from 2009 to 2013.
In 2013, he relocated to Los Angeles, landing the role of billionaire Nicolas Treviño in TNT’s Dallas (2014).
His powerful performance as Jesus Christ in NBC’s A.D. The Bible Continues (2015) won him a Grace Award.
From 2016 to 2020, he played Fernando, Kimmy Gibbler’s estranged husband, in Netflix’s Fuller House, earning fans for his charm and comedic timing.
In 2018, he competed on Dancing with the Stars (Season 27), earning five perfect scores with partner Cheryl Burke, but was eliminated in the semi-finals, sparking fan outrage.
In 2021, he starred in Hallmark’s Raise a Glass to Love and Paramount’s Dashing in December, which earned a GLAAD nomination.
In 2024, he wrote, co-directed, and starred in Duino, a film inspired by his time in Italy, which won Best International Feature at the Rio LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.
His music career includes his 2013 album Primer Acto and singles like “Fall on Me” and “Te Sentí” (2018). Juan Pablo’s diverse talents make him a proud Argentine star on the world stage.
Awards & Nominations
2016 Movieguide Awards: Grace Award for Most Inspiring Performance in Television for A.D. The Bible Continues (Won)
2016 Movieguide Awards: Best Actor in Television for A.D. The Bible Continues (Won)
2021 GLAAD Media Awards: Nominated for Outstanding TV Movie for Dashing in December (shared with cast)
2024 Rio LGBTQIA+ Festival Internacional de Cinema: Best International Feature for Duino (Won)
Personal Life
Juan Pablo Di Pace, 45, is a private person who keeps his personal life low-key.
Standing at 5 feet 11 inches (1.82 m), he brings a magnetic presence to his roles. In July 2019, he came out as gay during a TEDx Talk, sharing how playing Jesus Christ helped him embrace his identity.
He is currently single, with no public details about a spouse or children.
Net Worth
Juan Pablo Di Pace’s estimated net worth is between $1 million and $5 million.
His income comes from acting in films like Mamma Mia! and Duino, TV roles in Fuller House and Dallas, and his music career, including his album Primer Acto and singles like “Fall on Me.”
He also earns from directing short films, such as La Belleza and Venki, as well as from his work in Hallmark movies like Raise a Glass to Love (2021).
Filmography
Survival Island (2005) – Manuel
Three (2006) – Role unknown
Tutti intorno a Linda (2009) – Role unknown
Fuera de foco (2011) – Role unknown
After the Reality (2016) – Role unknown
Mamma Mia! (2008) – Petros
Dashing in December (2020) – Heath Ramos
Raise a Glass to Love (2021) – Marcelo Castillo
My Argentine Heart (2024) – T.J.
Branching Out (2024) – T.J.
Duino (2024) – Matias (also writer, co-director)
TV Shows:
River City (2005) – Luca Rossi
The Catherine Tate Show (2006) – Role unknown
Aftersun (2006) – Role unknown
New Tricks (2009) – Role unknown
Supercharly (2010) – Role unknown
Angel o Demonio (2011) – Role unknown
Los Hombres de Paco (2011) – Role unknown
Física o Química (2011) – Role unknown
El Don de Alba (2012–2013) – Role unknown
Camp (2013) – Role unknown
Dallas (2014) – Nicolas Treviño
A.D. The Bible Continues (2015) – Jesus Christ
Fuller House (2016–2020) – Fernando Guerrero
Rosewood (2016) – Role unknown
Carlos Gardel, the King of Tango (2017) – Carlos Gardel
Dancing with the Stars (2018) – Himself (contestant)
Theater:
Chicago (London, year unknown) – Role unknown
Grease (Italy, 1999) – Danny Zuko
Saturday Night Fever (Madrid, 2009–2010) – Tony Manero
Más de 100 Mentiras (Madrid, 2012) – Role unknown
Primer Acto/Act One (Madrid, 2012–2013) – Role unknown
Music:
Primer Acto (album, 2013)
We Wanna Rock (single, 2010)
Broken (single, 2018)
Just a Feeling (single, 2018)
Sunrise, Sunset (single, 2018)
Vascular (EP, 2018) – Includes “Fall on Me,” “Te Sentí,” “Without You”
Music Videos:
“Call on Me” by Eric Prydz (2004) – Actor
“What a Feeling” by Hughes Corporation (2006) – Actor, director
“Two Bare Feet” by Katie Melua (2008) – Director
“Time Is Running Out” by Muse (2009) – Actor
“Breathing In” by Joshua Olsen – Director
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