André Paras
| André Paras | |
|---|---|
| Born |
André Nicholas Alonzo Forster Paras November 1, 1995 [1] Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actor, basketball player,[2] model, dancer, singer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent |
GMA Artist Center [3] (2011–present) Viva Artists Agency (2014–present) |
André Alonzo Forster Paras, (born November 1, 1995) better known as André Paras, is a Filipino actor, model, dancer and former basketball player for UP and San Beda and Team AMA in PBA D-League. He is best known as an actor 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 aired on 2016.
Early life
Paras was born on November 1, 1995 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines to PBA legend Benjie Paras and actress Jackie Forster. He also has a younger brother, Kobe, who also plays basketball.
Basketball career
| Imus Bandera | |
|---|---|
| League | MPBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
November 1, 1995 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino / American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Career information | |
| High school | La Salle Greenhills |
| College | University of the Philippines |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017-2018 | AMA Online Education Titans |
| 2018–present | Imus Bandera |
High school and college career
Paras played for La Salle Greenhills in high school. In college, he played for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons like his father.[4] 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 to transfer for not being able to balance his studies and acting career 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.[5]
Paras also said that his departure from the UP didn’t become an issue between him and his erstwhile teammates.[6] 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 the prior season.[7] Paras would then quit school to pursue an acting career.[8]
Professional career
Paras will play for the Imus Bandera for the 2018-2019 season of MPBL.
Television acting career
GMA
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.[9][10]
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.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Diary ng Panget | Chad Jimenez | Viva Films | Main Cast | [12] |
| Overtime | Miguel | GMA Films | Supporting Cast | ||
| 2015 | Your Place or Mine? | Seth Borromeo | Viva Films | Main Cast | |
| Wang Fam | Duke Wang | ||||
| 2016 | Girlfriend for Hire | Bryle Stanford | Viva Films, SMDC | Lead Role | |
Television
TV dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Half Sisters | Bradley Castillo | GMA Network | Diana's love interest | [13] |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Crossover character from The Half Sisters | |||
| Dangwa | Roger | Episode guest | |||
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Bryan Ford | Main cast | ||
| Encantadia | Wahid | Originally portrayed by his father Benjie Paras | |||
| Usapang Real Love: Perfect Fit | Eugene | Main cast with Mikee Quintos | |||
| 2017 | Maynila | Jon Avila | Episode: Perfect Pair with Koreen Medina | ||
| Trops | Franco | Extended cast with That's My Baes | |||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Various | 2 episodes | |||
| 2018 | Sirkus | Martel | |||
| Sherlock Jr. | Elpidio "Pido" Lumabao III | ||||
| Pamilya Roces | Gareth Austria |
TV guestings
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself | GMA Network | Special Guest |
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2015 | Sunday All Stars | Himself | GMA Network | Performer | |
| 2016–present | Sunday PinaSaya | Mainstay |
Reality Show
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Clash | Himself/ Co-Host |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Love Team on TV (with Barbie Forteza) | The Half Sisters | Won | |
| 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 | [14] | |
| 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ http://www.mb.com.ph/what-andre-paras-gave-up-for-showbiz/
- ↑ 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 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
- André Paras on Twitter
- André Paras on IMDb