Andrew E.

Andrew Espiritu (born 1965), better known as Andrew E., is a Filipino rap artist & comedic actor. He is known for his first single and film Humanap Ka Ng Panget in 1991.

Biography

Andrew E. (the 'E' stands for his last name, Espiritu) began his career in December of 1990 when he released his first single "Humanap Ka Ng Panget". The combination of his catchy story-telling rap style, irresistible beats, naughty and often hilarious lyrics made him unique in Philippine pop culture.

Due to his double-entendre lyrics, some of his songs had been criticized for its allegedly suggestive lyrics. Andrew’s career branched out as he began to star in comedy films based on his songs. He has more than 28 films under his belt.

In the mid 1990s, Andrew E. founded Dongalo Wreckords for the purpose of discovering and producing new Philippine Rap talents. One popular rap group that got its start with Dongalo is Salbakuta. Their song S2pid Luv became a big hit and was made into a popular movie which also starred Andrew.

Andrew E. spent some time in Japan in the late 1990s, performing in clubs and eventually releasing a song in Japanese about the misadventures of a tourist in Tokyo. He is now married and lives in Don Galo, Paranaque (where his record label was named from) with his wife and son. Andrew is also a certified platinum artist given that he has acquired over 13 albums, each at least 3 times platinum.

In the Filipino rap scene, Andrew has largely contributed to the growth and popularity of tagalog rap, furthermore by introducing a freestyle battle competition which gave aspiring rappers a shot at record deals.

Andrew has notably collaborated with Sharon Cuneta, Willie Revillame, Regine Velasquez, Francis M., Carlos Agassi, Deathtreath, Salbakuta, Dongalo artists, singers and actresses such as Donita Rose, Rica Peralejo and so much more.

Filmography

Movies

Year	Title	Role
2003	A.B. normal college (Todo na 'yan, kulang pa 'yun)	Andres
2002	D' uragons: never umuurong always sumusulong
2002	S2pid Luv
2002	Burles King Daw, O!	Troy
2001	Banyo Queen	Kiko
2001	Tusong Twosome	Bano
2000	Mana-mana tiba-tiba
1997	Extranghero
1997	Matinik na bading, mga syukeng buking
1997	Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol
1996	Where the Girls Are	Andong
1996	Neber-2-Geder
1995	Bangers
1995	Bikini Watch	Kiko
1995	P're hanggang sa huli
1995	Bikini Watch	Kiko
1994	Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng buhay ko	Clark
1994	Megamol	Clark
1994	Pinagbiyak na bunga	Urot/Himself
1993	Row 4: Ang Baliktorians
1993	Ang Boyfriend kong gamol
1993	Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout
1993	Manchichiritchit	Isko
1992	Alabang Girls
1992	Mahirap maging pogi
1991	Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag kang gamol	Andrew Ford Medina
1991	Pitong gamol	Ambong
1991	Humanap Ka ng Panget

Television

2006 Love Spell: Cindyrella (ABS-CBN)
2000 Gags Must Be Crazy (IBC 13)
1995 Ober da Bakod (GMA Network)
1994 D' Lookalayks in Puno't Bunga (GMA Network)
1993 Kool Iskool (ABC 5)
1992 Alabang Girls (ABC 5)

External links

• Andrew E. at IMDb