Gerald Anderson
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 Anderson in April 2010 |
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| Born | Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson, Jr. March 7, 1989 Subic Bay, Zambales, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, Model, Dancer |
| Years active | 2006-present |
Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson, Jr. also known as Gerald Anderson (born March 7, 1989, in Subic Bay, Zambales, Philippines)[1] is a Filipino American actor who was a former housemate on the first season edition of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition, and was best known for his roles in the teleseryes Sana Maulit Muli, My Girl, Tayong Dalawa, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo, Wansapanataym: Rod Santiago's: Buhawi Jack, and Budoy.
He is currently managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency.
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Biography [edit]
Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson, Jr. was born to Gerald Randy Anderson, Sr., an American instructor in the Philippine Navy who travels back and forth between the United States and Zambales, and Evangeline Opsima, a Filipina businesswoman from General Santos City, South Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines. When he was three years old, he and his family moved to San Antonio, Texas. He has 2 older sisters and one younger brother.
At age 14, Anderson and his family returned to General Santos City.[2] Anderson is multilingual, demonstrating oral fluency in both English and Tagalog through his work; he also has some proficiency in Cebuano.[3] Anderson has revealed in 2010 that he and Kim Chiu had a romantic relationship for 5 years since 2006.
Career [edit]
Anderson was discovered by Joross Gamboa while the latter was performing in his hometown. Gamboa introduced him to his manager, Jhun Reyes, who then brought him to ABS-CBN to join Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition: Season 1.
Gerald Anderson launched his career in the reality TV series Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. Anderson and the rest of the housemates entered the Big Brother house on April 23, 2006. After 42 days in the house, he was named as the Teen 3rd Big Placer in the show.
Six months after his win, Anderson, along with on-screen partner, Kim Chiu, appeared together in several ABS-CBN network shows, and in the film, First Day High. Anderson and Chiu also appeared in Love Spell and Aalog-Alog.
In 2007 Anderson and Chiu starred in their first lead roles in the primetime TV series entitled Sana Maulit Muli, and in September Anderson and Chiu appeared in their first feature film I've Fallen For You under Star Cinema. That same year, along with Chiu they won at the 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television as Best New Male TV Personality for Sana Maulit Muli and the 38th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Awards with Kim Chiu.
In May 2008, he, along with Chiu, was part of the cast in the Philippine adaptation of My Girl, a South Korean TV series.
In 2009, Anderson starred in the primetime drama series Tayong Dalawa where he won his first "Best Drama Actor" in the NSUU TV Awards, Anderson and Chiu were awarded the Most Popular Loveteam for the third consecutive year by Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Awards. In August of that same year he had his first leading role via Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla:Tiagong Akyat with Erich Gonzales.
In 2010, he starred in the movie Paano Na Kaya with Chiu. Anderson also became part of the cast of ABS-CBN's primetime drama, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo and appeared in Your Song Presents: Isla alongside Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited ex-housemates. Anderson and Chiu later teamed up once again in October in the film Till My Heartaches End. That same month, it was reported that the long-time couple, Anderson and Chiu (known as Kimerald) had split for an unknown reason.
In 2011, Anderson worked with Sarah Geronimo for the first time in the film collaboration of Star Cinema and Viva Films titled Catch Me, I'm in Love which was shown on March 23, 2011 and on October 2011, Anderson did a comeback in a primetime series via Budoy. This is his first primetime television series without Chiu as his leading lady, instead he starred with Jessy Mendiola although Kim herself supports the said drama as well as coincidentally having an adjacent timeslot with her own drama My Binondo Girl opposite Xian Lim. In November 2011, Anderson made another movie with Sarah Geronimo titled Won't Last A Day Without You.
Personal life [edit]
Anderson has a passion for basketball. When asked what he would be if he didn't take up acting, Anderson stated that he would be a basketball player. In 2011, inspired by his role in Budoy, Anderson organized a charity basketball game event for the benefit of the kids with special needs.
Filmography [edit]
Television [edit]
Movies [edit]
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| Year | Title | Role | Co-Stars | Directed by | Release(s) Date | Distributed by |
| 2013 |
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TBA |
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Erik Matti | Coming Soon | Star Cinema |
| 2012 |
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Alvin Alvarado |
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John D. Lazatin | November 21 | |
| 2011 |
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Andrew Escalona |
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Raz Dela Torre | November 30 |
and Viva Films |
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Erick Rodriguez III |
Mae Czarina Cruz | March 23 | |||
| 2010 |
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Powie Barredo |
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Joey Reyes | October 27 |
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Bogs | Ruel S. Bayani | January 27 | |||
| 2008 |
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Lui | Topel Lee | December 25 |
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| 2007 |
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Alex Reyes | Lino Cayetano | September 26 |
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| 2006 |
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MJ2 Ramirez | Mario Cornejo | September 20 | ||
Awards [edit]
| Awards/Recognitions | |||
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| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award | Result |
| 2006 | Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Season 1 | 3rd Big Placer | Won |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality (Sana Maulit Muli) | Won |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards 2007 | Pop TV Character of the Year (Bokbok and Poknat in Sana Maulit Muli) | Won | |
| Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Awards | Most Popular Love Team (with Kim Chiu) | Won | |
| Anak TV Seal Award | Most Admired Male TV Personality | Won | |
| 2008 | Anak TV Seal Award | Most Admired Male TV Personality | Won |
| 39th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Entertainment Awards |
Most Popular Loveteam (with Kim Chiu) | Won | |
| MYX Music Awards | Best Cameo Performance for Loveteam by Itchyworms (with Kim Chiu) | Won | |
| ASAP's Pop Viewer's Choice Award | Pop TV Show Of The Year (My Girl) | Won | |
| ASAP's Pop Viewer's Choice Award | Pop TV Character of the Year (Julian of My Girl) | Won | |
| 2009 | Starmometer's Coverguy | 2009 Coverguy of the Year | Won |
| Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Awards | Most Popular Loveteam of Movies & TV (with Kim Chiu) | Won | |
| SISA Choice Award (Philippine Psychiatric Association) | Outstanding Featured Male Character in a Drama Program (MMK "Lubid" Episode) | Won | |
| PMPC STAR AWARDS For TV | Best Actor (My Only Hope) | Nominated | |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor (Your Song Presents: Isla ) | Nominated |
| USTV Students Choice Award | Best Drama Actor (Tayong Dalawa) | Nominated | |
| 41st GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards | Prince of Philippine Movies and TV | Won | |
| NSUU TV Awards | Best Actor (Tayong Dalawa) | Won | |
| Star Studio Celebrity Awards | Star Humanitarian Award | Won | |
| Walk Of Fame 2010 | Gerald Anderson | Won | |
| 24th PMPC STAR Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor (MMK "Lubid" Episode) | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop TV Show for (Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop TV Characters (Robbie & Gwen of Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo) |
Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Screen Kiss (with Kim Chiu) | Won | |
| 2011 | Gawad Tanglaw | Best Actor (MMK "Lubid" Episode) | Won |
| NSUU Students Choice Awards | Best Actor in Primetime Teleserye | Won | |
| 1st Barkada Choice Awards | Choice Male Icon of the Year | Won | |
| Us Girls August Award | Most Fashionable Male | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Loveteam (with Kim Chiu for Till My Heartaches End) | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Screen Kiss (with Kim Chiu for Till My Heartaches End) | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Movie (with Sarah Geronimo for Catch Me, I'm In Love) | Won | |
| 2012 | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Awards | Prince Of Philippine Movies | Won |
| Star Magic Sportsfest | Most Valuable Player for Basketball | Won | |
| Star Magic Ball 2012 | Hot Papa Award | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Kapamilya TV Character "BUDOY" | Won | |
| Anak TV Award | Makabata Star | Won | |
| 2013 | Golden Screen Awards 2013 | Best Actor (Budoy) | Won |
| Gawad Tanglaw | Best Performance by an Actor (Budoy) | Won | |
| 4th Northwest Samar State University Students Choice Awards | Best Actor In Primetime Teleserye | Won | |
| 21st KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best Actor (Budoy) | Won | |
Discography [edit]
| Year | Title | Certification |
| 2006 | "Gerald's Dance Picks" | Platinum |
| 2007 | "Gerald's Noodle Dance" | Gold |
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