Pepe Herrera

Health

Herrera has publicly shared his long-term struggles with mental health, including battles with anxiety and depression attacks since he was 13 years old, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic attacks.^[3] He shared that anxiety attacks intensified in 2023, severely affecting his sleep. In a 2024 interview with Toni Gonzaga, he revealed that a prior period of burnout led him to temporarily quit showbiz, attributing severe anger issues at the time to what a therapist later identified as a manic disorder. Following a recent mental breakdown, Herrera sought professional therapy for his condition, which he linked to abuses experienced in his early life. He strongly advocates for seeking professional help. As a result, he has stepped away from social media as of November 2025 and withdrew from Your Face Sounds Familiar season 4 after three rounds to focus on his recovery.^[4]

Environmental advocacy

Herrera is a committed environmental advocate. He regularly participates in clean-up drives and uses social media to promote eco-awareness.^[5]

Theater

Herrera began his acting career in theater and gained acclaim for his portrayal of Tolits in the musical Rak of Aegis. His performance caught the attention of ABS-CBN executive Charo Santos-Concio, which led to mainstream television roles.^[6]

Television

In 2015, Herrera joined the cast of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Benny, the comedic sidekick of Coco Martin’s character, Cardo. His portrayal became popular among viewers and boosted his television career.^[8]

He later starred in the sitcom My Papa Pi (2022), alongside Piolo Pascual and Pia Wurtzbach.^[9]

Film

Herrera has appeared in various films showcasing his range as an actor, including: