Andre Paras

Andre Paras
Paras in 2022
Born
André Alonzo Forster Paras

(1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 30)[1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materSan Beda College
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • basketball player
Years active2010–present
Agents
Known for
Parents
RelativesKobe Paras (brother)
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolLa Salle Green Hills (Mandaluyong)
CollegeUP
PBA draft2020: 3rd round, 27th overall pick
Drafted byBlackwater Bossing
Playing career2018–2022
PositionPower forward / center
Career history
2018–2019Imus Bandera
2021–2022Blackwater Bossing

André Alonzo Forster Paras (born November 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer, singer, and former professional basketball player. He is the son of former PBA player Benjie Paras and brother of Kobe Paras. He is the best known 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, Paras and Barbie Forteza paired again in That's My Amboy which aired on 2016.

Early life and career

Paras was born on November 1, 1995, in Los Angeles to PBA legend Benjie Paras and former actress Jackie Forster. He also has a younger brother, Kobe, a basketball player who plays for the Altiri Chiba in the Japanese B.League.

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.[3] 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.[4]

Paras then pursued an acting career.[5]

Professional career

Imus Bandera (2018–2019)

Paras played for the Imus Bandera for the 2018–2019 season of MPBL.

Blackwater Bossing (2021–2022)

Paras selected 27th overall pick at the PBA season 46 draft. Before the start of the 47th PBA season, he took a leave of absence from Blackwater to pursue acting.[6]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played MPG Minutes per game
 FG% Field-goal percentage 3P% 3-point field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage
 RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game
 BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

[7]

PBA

[7]

YearTeamGPMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021Blackwater199.4.526.083—1.5.2.0.32.2
Career199.4.526.083—1.5.2.0.32.2

College

YearTeamGPMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2013–14UP85.3.182.000.0000.6.1.0.4.5
Career85.3.182.000.0000.6.1.0.4.5

Showbiz career

GMA Network

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.[8][9]

In 2022, Paras resumed his showbiz career with an appearance on the drama-fantasy show, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.[10] He also joined the broadcast panel for NCAA Season 98.[11]

VIVA Films

In 2014, together with co-stars Nadine Lustre, James Reid and 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.[12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2014Diary ng PangetChad JimenezMain Cast[13]
OvertimeMiguelSupporting Cast
2015Your Place or Mine?Seth BorromeoMain Cast
Wang FamDuke Wang
2016Girlfriend for HireBryle StanfordLead Role

Television

TV dramas

YearTitleRoleRef.
2013MaynilaAndrei
2014–16The Half SistersBradley Castillo[14]
2015Let the Love Begin
2016That's My AmboyBryan Ford
EncantadiaWahid
Usapang Real Love: Perfect FitEugene
2017MaynilaJon Avila (Episode: Perfect Pair with Koreen Medina)
TropsFranco
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoVarious
2018SirkusMartel
Sherlock Jr.Elpidio "Pido" Lumabao III
Pamilya RocesGareth Austria
2019Inagaw na BituinSinging Competition Host
Love You TwoAdonis
2020Descendants of the SunRalph Vergara
2022Daig Kayo ng Lola KoBig Bad Wolf[10]
2022–24Abot-Kamay na PangarapLuke Antonio
2025My Father's WifeMackie

Variety shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013–2015Sunday All StarsHimselfPerformer
2016–2019Sunday PinaSayaMainstay
2020; 2021; 2022All-Out SundaysGuest / Host for Shopee sale events

Reality show

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2018The ClashHimselfJourney host
2022Running Man PhilippinesGuest runner

Game show

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021Game of the GensHimselfHost

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
20162016 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Love Team on TV (with Barbie Forteza)The Half SistersWon
201546th Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Male Star of the YearNot statedWon
ENPRESS Golden Screen Television AwardsOutstanding Breakthrough Performance by an ActorThe Half SistersWon[15]
2014Movie Star Festival AwardsBest New Male PersonalityOvertimeWon
PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV PersonalityThe Half SistersNominated

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Andre Paras Profile". Candy Magazine. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Andre Paras Official Profile". GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Andre explains why he chose UP. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  4. ^ Andre Paras inayawan ang University of the Philippines. GMA Network. Retrieved June 11, 2014
  5. ^ "What Andre Paras gave up for showbiz | mb.com.ph | Philippine News". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  6. ^ Ramos, Gerry (May 26, 2022). "Andre Paras takes leave of absence from Blackwater, PBA". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  7. ^ a b [1] Real GM
  8. ^ Ni Ludy Bermudo (May 3, 2012) 13-anyos nalunod sa ilog. philstar.com.
  9. ^ The cast and director of "Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka" talk about the show (Part 2) Archived July 15, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. pep.ph. May 30, 2012.
  10. ^ a b Donato, Jerry (July 28, 2022). "Andre Paras looks forward to work with dad Benjie again". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  11. ^ "Father-and-son tandem Benjie and Andre Paras visits San Beda for Game On's 'Bolahan' | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. October 11, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  12. ^ 'Diary ng Panget' writer Denny on teen success, casting the movie. rappler.com Retrieved March 29, 2014
  13. ^ Andre Paras, our Chad Jimenez in Diary ng Panget. HaveYouSeenThisGirl Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  14. ^ The Half Sister Official Website. GMA Network
  15. ^ "2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 27, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
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