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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Forster and the surname or paternal family name is Paras.
André Paras
Born
André Alonzo Paras

(1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28) [1]
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor, Singer,[2] Endorser, Model, Dancer
Years active2010 (2010)–present
Agent(s)GMA Artist Center [3]
(2011–present)
Viva Artists Agency
(2014–present)
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
High schoolLa Salle Greenhills
CollegeUniversity of the Philippines

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. 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 is now currently airing in GMA Network.

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

Basketball 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]

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.[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 and movies

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

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
Dangwa Roger Episode Guest
2016 That's My Amboy Bryan Ford Main Cast
Encantadia Wahid Added Cast

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

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

  1. ^ Andre Paras Profile at Candy Magazine website
  2. ^ Di ko Alam by: Yassi Pressman & Andre Paras, Diary ng Panget Movie OST. Viva Entertainment. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
  3. ^ Andre Paras Official Profile.
  4. ^ Andre explains why he chose UP. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. ^ Andre Paras inayawan ang University of the Philippines. GMA Network. Retrieved 2014-06-11
  6. ^ Ex-Fighting Maroon Andre Paras is proud of UP’s basketball feats. GMA Network. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
  7. ^ Into the lion’s den: Andre Paras transfers from UP to San Beda. Interaksyon. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
  8. ^ http://www.mb.com.ph/what-andre-paras-gave-up-for-showbiz/
  9. ^ Ni Ludy Bermudo (May 3, 2012) 13-anyos nalunod sa ilog. philstar.com.
  10. ^ The cast and director of "Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka" talk about the show (Part 2). pep.ph. May 30, 2012.
  11. ^ 'Diary ng Panget' writer Denny on teen success, casting the movie. rappler.com Retrieved 2014-03-29
  12. ^ Andre Paras, our Chad Jimenez in Diary ng Panget. HaveYouSeenThisGirl Retrieved 2014-02-26.
  13. ^ The Half Sister Official Website. GMA Network
  14. ^ "2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners". Inquirer.net. April 27, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
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