Biography

Born in Buenos Aires, Juan Pablo is the third son of painter Marta Maineri and Victorio Di Pace and is an actor, musician and director. He has lived in London, Trieste, Madrid and resides in the US.

He is best known for playing the role of Jesus Christ on "A.D. The Bible Continues" (2015) produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey for which he won a Grace Award for "Most Inspiring Performance" in 2016; for the role of self-made billionaire Nicolás Treviño on TNT's reboot of "Dallas" (2014), for his appearance in the movie "Mamma Mia" (2008) and for the role of Fernando on Netflix's Numer 1 show "Fuller House", which has won "People's Choice", "Kids Choice", "Teen Choice" Awards for seasons 1 and 2 and an Emmy nomination for "Best Children's Program" for season 3. Di Pace has made several appearances on British television, such as BBC One comedy "The Catherine Tate Show" and BBC One film "Aftersun", and in Spanish television, such as "Supercharly", "Angel o Demonio", "Los Hombres de Paco", "El Don de Alba"and "Física o Química". On film, he starred in "Survival Island" (2004), "Tutti Intorno a Linda" (2006), Fuera de foco (2011) and "After The Reality" (2016).

Prior to joining the big screen, he appeared in the Bob Fosse's London musical "Chicago" and played the leading roles in "Grease" (Italy, 1999), "Saturday Night Fever" (Madrid, 2009-2010), "Más de 100 Mentiras" (Madrid, 2012) and "Primer Acto/Act One (Madrid, 2012-2013). In February of 2017, Juan Pablo wrote a solo show for New York's Studio 54 Below and has performed for the Houston Symphony Orchestra a concert dedicated to the music of George Michael.

As a director, Juan Pablo has written and directed several short films including "La Belleza", "Venki" and "Admission" and is developing two features "New Boy" and "The Last Light".
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

Is a Leo Sun, Scorpio rising, and Leo Moon.

(On his work as a member in the musical Chicago) "I suppose doing that show was my proof that I could dance so I had to move onwards to my real passion, acting."

Since I knew nobody in London, I arranged to work as a volunteer in a home for people with learning disabilities, and they provided me with housing and pocket money. Before starting the theatre course, Mountview Drama School told me there was no money to fund my scholarship so I decided to lose my place there. I was about to leave for Argentina when I auditioned for London Studio Centre as my last chance and they offered me a full scholarship on the spot.

(On his work as an ensemble member in the musical Chicago) I suppose doing that show was my proof that I could dance so I had to move onwards to my real passion, acting.