Juan Pablo Di Pace gained significant recognition for his impactful portrayal of Jesus Christ in ‘A.D. The Bible Continues’ (2015), produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, an achievement that earned him a Grace Award for ‘Most Inspiring Performance’ in 2016. Concurrently, Di Pace starred as the self-made billionaire Nicolás Treviño in the 2014 TNT reboot of ‘Dallas,’ solidifying his presence in major television productions. His early career also saw him establish a robust presence in musical theatre, taking on the iconic role of Danny Zuko in ‘Grease’ (Italy, 1999) and appearing in Bob Fosse’s London production of ‘Chicago’ (2003).
Most recently, Di Pace made a significant impact in 2024 by co-directing, writing, and starring in the feature film ‘Before We Forget.’ This LGBTQ+ coming-of-age story, executive produced by television legend Norman Lear, premiered at the Frameline Film Festival and subsequently earned the ‘Best International Feature’ award at the Rio LGBTQIA+ Festival Internacional de Cinema. This project highlights his comprehensive talents across acting, writing, and directing, reinforcing his standing as a multi-hyphenate artist with a proven track record of critical success and audience engagement.