Chuckie Dreyfus
| Chuckie Dreyfus | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Charles de Joya Dreyfus August 7, 1974 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, Host, Songwriter, Musical Director, Sound Engineer, Lifestyle Blogger, Brand Ambassador |
| Years active | 1984 - present |
| Spouse(s) | Aileen Dreyfus (m. 2001) |
Chuckie Dreyfus is a Filipino movie actor. He received his first award as Best Child Performer 1984 in Metro Manila Film Festival, won the FAMAS Award 1985 for Best Child Actor in the film Idol in which he played the sidekick of Philippine action star, Rudy Fernandez and in 1988 won Best Child Performer in Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Award for Once Upon A Time.
Career
Dreyfus was 10 years old when he made his film debut in the 1984 movie Idol with the late Rudy Fernandez. He was seen in numerous TV commercials like Colgate, KFC, Pizza Hut and more and print ads as well.
Following the film's success, he joined the cast of That's Entertainment, a show geared toward Filipino youth. He was paired with Isabel Granada as a "loveteam" in a number of movies. Two examples are Magic To Love (1989) and Lessons In Love (1990).
Dreyfus was part of GMA-7 Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown (2011-2012). He was also in the GMA TV series Daldalita (2011-2012), which also starred Jillian Ward, Manilyn Reynes and Ogie Alcasid.
Dreyfus' other professional roles include being a songwriter, composer and a musical scorer. He learned midi sequencing and arranging by himself in between movie and television projects and he eventually started arranging musical numbers for other artists going on road-shows and concert tours. Apart from this, Chuckie also started arranging medleys and special song numbers for "GMA Supershow" and "That's Entertainment". This innate musical talent was further honed when he began to concentrate on his own musical compositions which resulted to the songs: "The Luv Bug", "Keep On Walking", "Let's Go Retro", "Hiling", and the carrier single "Kahit Na" of the album "The Luv Bug" which was released by the "REtroSPECT" band under Alpha Records.
A member of FILSCAP and a member of the Judging & Screening Committee for the “Awit Awards” for the past 15 years. Chuckie also composed the song “The Quiz Bee Dream” for the Quiz Bee Foundation. He was the Musical Director of television shows such as “SCQ Reload” (ABS-CBN), “SCQpids” (ABS-CBN), “Pinoy Big Brother (Primers)” (ABS-CBN), “Blind Item” (ABC-5 "now TV5"), “Your Song” (ABS-CBN) and much more.
He is the Musical Director of such movies as “Masikip Sa Dibdib” (Viva Films), “D’ Anothers” (Star Cinema), “Binibining K” (Regal Films), and “Agent X44” (Star Cinema).
Dreyfus is also the composer of Rachelle Ann Go’s certified hit song entitled, “Bakit”, included in her album, “I Care”, under Viva Records. “Bakit”, also became the theme song of ABS-CBN’s evening telenovela, “Mirada de Mujer”.
He also produced the theme song of ABS-CBN’s teen show “SCQ Reload” entitled “Kilig Ako". A song that he also composed and was performed by Sarah Geronimo. He also composed 2 songs (“Miss” & “Kahit Na”) included in Sarah Geronimo’s album entitled, “Taking Flight” under Viva Records. He is also the songwriter of Sarah’s carrier single, “Laging Kay Ganda” for her MyPhone album.
Personal life
Charles "Chuckie" Dreyfus was born on August 7, 1974. He is the only child of Architect Henry Dreyfus and Cynthia Dreyfus. Dreyfus comes from a line originating from Alsace-Lorraine. His family is from the province of Negros Occidental.
He married Aileen in 2001 at Santuario de San Jose, Greenhills. They have two kids, Ralph and Isabella.
Dreyfus is also a blogger and is very active in social media: Twitter (@chuckiedreyfus), Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ChuckDreyfus>, Instagram (@chuckiedreyfus), Pinterest (@chuckiedreyfus) and Bubbly (Chuckie). He maintains a personal website/lifestyle blog – http://www.chuckiedreyfus.ph. He also dabbles in Web Design and Site Development.
Awards and nominations
- 1988 Nominated Best Child Actor FAMAS Award Once Upon A Time (1987)
- 1988 Won Best Child Performer FAP Award Once Upon A Time (1987)
- 1985 Won Best Child Actor FAMAS Award Idol (1984)
- 1984 Won Best Child Performer Metro Manila Film Festival Idol (1984)
Filmography
TELEVISION
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| Apr 2016 | Dear Uge | Dad | GMA Network |
| Mar 2016 | Unang Hirit | Celebrity Guest For MySlim feature | GMA Network |
| Jan 2016 | Cash Cab Philippines | Himself with Family | AXN |
| Nov. 2015 | Pop Talk | Actor/Blogger | GMA News TV |
| Oct. 2015 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself | GMA Network |
| Jan. 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Atty. Luis | GMA Network |
| Oct. 2014 | Seasons Of Love Presents: First Dance, First Love | Nestor | GMA Network |
| July 2014 | Sunday All Stars (Paborito Segment) | Himself | GMA Network |
| July 2014 | Day Off | Mystery Guest | GMA News TV |
| July 2014 | The Singing Bee | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| May 2014 | MARS | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Apr. 2014 | Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan | Himself | GMA Network |
| Feb. 2014 | PopTalk Valentine Special with wife | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Jan. 2014 | Jojo A. All The Way! (The Medyo Late Night Show w/ Jojo A.) | Himself | GMA Network |
| Dec. 2013 | Celebrity Bluff | Himself | GMA Network |
| Nov. 2013 | Personalan | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Oct. 2013 | Love Hotline | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Sept. 2013 | Pepito Manaloto | GMA Network | |
| June 2013 | Personalan | Himself | GMA News TV |
| June 2013 | Mga Basang Sisiw (TV series) | Atty. Antonio Esguerra | GMA Network |
| Apr. 2013 | Personalan | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Apr. 2013 | Home Sweet Home | Haring Kong King | GMA Network |
| Mar. 2013 | Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para! | Himself | TV5 |
| Feb. 2013 | Personalan | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Dec. 2012 | Personalan | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Dec. 2012 | Weekend Getaway | Himself with wife | GMA News TV |
| Nov. 2012 | MARS | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Oct 2012 | Personalan | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Oct. 2012 | Magdalena (TV series) | Ben | GMA Network |
| Aug. 2012 | PopTalk | Himself | GMA News TV |
| July 2012 | Party Pilipinas | Himself | GMA Network |
| Apr. 2012 | Moments (talk show) | Himself with family | Net25 |
| Apr. 2012 | Fashbook | Himself | GMA News TV |
| Oct. 2011 | Daldalita (TV series) | Ashton | GMA Network |
| Sept. 2011 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown | Castaway | GMA Network |
| Jun 2011 | Tunay Na Buhay | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2006 | K, the P1,000,000 Videoke Contest | GMA Network | |
| 1991-1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | ABS-CBN | |
| 1986-1996 | That's Entertainment | Himself | GMA Network |
| 1984-1992 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | GMA Network | |
| 1984-1992 | Coney Reyes on Camera | RPN-9 |
MOVIES
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Father of Ashley |
| 2005 | Sarong Banggi | Special Participation |
| 1996 | Cedie | Dick |
| 1993 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | Bong |
| 1993 | Row 4: Baliktorians | |
| 1992 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | |
| 1992 | Pretty Boy | |
| 1992 | Tag-araw, Tag-ulan | Bunso |
| 1990 | Lessons In Love | |
| 1990 | Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang | |
| 1990 | Papa's Girl | |
| 1989 | Huwag Kang Hahalik Sa Diablo | Fritz |
| 1989 | Isang Araw Walang Diyos | Buddy |
| 1989 | Magic To Love | Chuckie |
| 1988 | Tiyanak | Aries |
| 1988 | Penoy... Balut | |
| 1988 | Lost Command | |
| 1988 | Kambal Tuko | Chuckie |
| 1987 | 1 + 1 = 12 + 1 | |
| 1987 | Once Upon A Time | |
| 1987 | Family Tree | John |
| 1986 | Batang Quiapo | |
| 1986 | Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig | Tommy's brother |
| 1986 | When I Fall In Love | |
| 1986 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | Querubin |
| 1985 | The Crazy Professor | |
| 1985 | I Have Three Hands | Junior |
| 1984 | Idol | Obet |
Songwriter
- I Care album by Rachelle Ann Go
- Bakit (2006)
- Taking Flight - album by Sarah Geronimo
- Kahit Na (2007)
- Miss (2007)
Music scorer
- Agent X44 (2007)
- Binibining K (2006)
- D' Anothers (2005)
- Masikip sa Dibdib (2004)
References
- ↑ "Ex Child Actor Chuckie Dreyfus now Married with Kids". Showbiz-portal.com. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
- ↑ "Chuckie Dreyfuss"
- ↑ "Awards for Chuckie Dreyfuss"
- ↑ Rodel Fernando (June 12, 2012). "Former child star Chuckie Dreyfus says Survivor Philippines made him visible again". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-07-14.