Hailed as the Tiktok King, Joshua Garcia is definitely a Gen Z star that has continuously captured the hearts of many young Filipinos. Joshua also proves that he can make his mark in the competitive industry of showbiz through his versatile acting. Some of his past projects are The Good Son, The Greatest Love, Block Z, Love You To The Stars and Back, Unexpectedly Yours, Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita, Barcelona: A Love Untold, and The Killer Bride. He is currently playing the role of Brian Robles in the ABS-CBN TV Series ‘Darna’ alongside Jane De Leon and Janella Salvador. Apart from his charming personality on social media and his impressive acting on screen, there are definitely more reasons as to why we should stan Joshua Garcia.

With that said, here are five fast facts that you might not know about Joshua Garcia:

ICYDK, Joshua had to drop out of high school due to the lack of financial resources. He shared that his father could only afford to send one child to school and since his elder sister was at college during that time, he opted to let his sister continue studying instead. Although his career as an actor is doing great, Joshua opted to go back to school and earn his degree.

In the middle of the pandemic, he revealed via Instagram story that he enrolled in an online entrepreneurship program at Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign UniversitiesInstagram story that he enrolled in an online entrepreneurship program at Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities (SISFU) in Las Piñas City. He also stated that “it is never too late to do something new.” Kudos to Joshua for taking this step!

Joshua gifted his father a three-storey house.

Joshua embodied the good son (pun intended!) as he gave his father a three-storey townhouse. Joshua has always been open about the financial struggles that his family went through. From his parents’ separation and living with different relatives, Joshua has always known the value of money and recognizes the hardships his father went through. With that, Joshua is happy that he is able to give back to his father. Joshua also shares how fulfilling it was that he was able to pay for the property in cash. He is indeed a family man!

Joshua was formerly part of a cultural dance group.

If you are wondering where his Tiktok dance moves come from, then his background as a cultural dancer might be the answer. Prior to joining Pinoy Big Brother: All in back in 2015, Joshua was part of a cultural dance group in Batangas named ‘Sining Kumintang.”

Joshua rose to popularity in 2016.

A moment of silence to remember the *kilig* we felt in the movie Vince and Kath and James. Although Joshua had projects prior to the 2016 film Vince and Kath and James, this was his first big screen project as the main leading man. His bond with co-stars and light-hearted performance in the teen romantic comedy has certainly put him in the radar of numerous casting directors. This film is also where his love team with former girlfriend, Julia Barretto, started as fans loved the chemistry they had.

Joshua is part of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo’s barkada!

ICYDK, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo‘s barkada are totally #SquadGoals! From the adventurous beach outings to the mouth-watering food trips, this bunch seems like a load of fun. Part of their star-studded group is none other than Joshua. He seems to have found a home within the friend group as he mentions in his IG caption “these beautiful people saved me from drowning in loneliness.”