Andre Paras
| André Paras | |
|---|---|
| Born |
André Alonzo Paras November 1, 1995 [1] Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Basketball Player, Actor, Singer,[2] Endorser, Model, Dancer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent |
GMA Artist Center [3] (2011–present) Viva Artist Agency (2014–present) |
| Known for | Bradley Castilllo |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Website |
Andre Paras on Twitter Andre Paras on Instagram |
André Alonzo Paras, (born November 1, 1995) better known as André Paras, is a Filipino basketball player, actor, model and dancer. He is best known for his role as Chad Jimenez in the film adaptation of Diary ng Panget. Paras is most seen in GMA Network and most known for playing the role of Bradley Castillo in the hit melodrama The Half Sisters. After the success of The Half Sisters, Andre Paras and Barbie Forteza paired again in That's My Amboy which is now currently airing in GMA Network. Andre is lucky enough to have two loveteams at the same time, gladly the supporters of AnBie and YaNdre remained respectful and supportive.
Early life
Paras was born on November 1, 1995 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines to former PBA legend Benjie Paras and actress Jackie Forster. He also has a younger brother, Kobe, who also plays basketball.
Career
Acting career
Paras debut series became one of his biggest breaks when he appeared in the fantasy-drama series Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim in a supporting role. He became a GMA Network contract artist in 2011 and a regular performer in Sunday All Stars.[4][5]
On 2014, together with co-stars Nadine Lustre, James Reid & Yassi Pressman, Paras starred as Chad Jimenez in the Diary ng Panget, a 2014 Filipino teen romantic comedy film based on the popular best-selling book of the same name written and published on Wattpad by Denny R.[6]
Basketball career
Paras played for La Salle Greenhills in high school. In college, he followed in his father’s footsteps as he played for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons.[7] In 2014, Paras transferred from University of the Philippines to San Beda College with the intention of playing for the San Beda Red Lions. After a year of studying in UP and playing as a rookie for the UP Fighting Maroons, he opted not be called an Iskolar ng Bayan anymore for due to not being able to balance his studies and career at the same time. He decided to transfer due to his hectic work schedule in his drama series The Half Sisters. He also said that although it was his dream to study in UP, he didn’t want to have a bad reputation in the university. "I was not so ready yet. I didn't want to fail kaagad. Sayang naman 'yung opportunity. So I wanna be ready muna," he explained.[8]
Paras also said that his departure from the UP didn’t become an issue between him and his erstwhile teammates.[9] The 6-foot-5 Andre will be joining San Beda, which has won four straight NCAA titles, after going through a winless season with the UP Fighting Maroons last season.[10]
Filmography
Film and movies
| Year | Title | Role | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Diary ng Panget | Chad Jimenez | Viva Films | Main Cast | [11] |
| Overtime | Miguel | GMA Films | Supporting Cast | ||
| 2015 | Your Place or Mine? | Seth Borromeo | Viva Films | Main Cast | |
| Wang Fam | Duke Wang | Main Cast | |||
| 2016 | Girlfriend for Hire | Bryle Stanford | Viva Films, SMDC | Main Cast | |
TV dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Half Sisters | Bradley Castillo | GMA Network | Diana's Love Interest | [12] |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Crossover Character | |||
| Dangwa | Roger | Episode Guest | |||
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Bryan Ford | Main Cast |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 46th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star of the Year | Not stated | Won | |
| ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | The Half Sisters | Won | [13] | |
| 2014 | Movie Star Festival Awards | Best New Male Personality | Overtime | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | The Half Sisters | Nominated | ||
References
- ↑ Andre Paras Profile at Candy Magazine website
- ↑ Di ko Alam by: Yassi Pressman & Andre Paras, Diary ng Panget Movie OST. Viva Entertainment. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
- ↑ Andre Paras Official Profile.
- ↑ Ni Ludy Bermudo (May 3, 2012) 13-anyos nalunod sa ilog. philstar.com.
- ↑ The cast and director of "Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka" talk about the show (Part 2). pep.ph. May 30, 2012.
- ↑ 'Diary ng Panget' writer Denny on teen success, casting the movie. rappler.com Retrieved 2014-03-29
- ↑ Andre explains why he chose UP. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
- ↑ Andre Paras inayawan ang University of the Philippines. GMA Network. Retrieved 2014-06-11
- ↑ Ex-Fighting Maroon Andre Paras is proud of UP’s basketball feats. GMA Network. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
- ↑ Into the lion’s den: Andre Paras transfers from UP to San Beda. Interaksyon. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ↑ Andre Paras, our Chad Jimenez in Diary ng Panget. HaveYouSeenThisGirl Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ↑ The Half Sister Official Website. GMA Network
- ↑ "2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners". Inquirer.net. April 27, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
External links
- Andre Paras on Twitter
- Andre Paras on Instagram
- Andre Paras at the Internet Movie Database