Andrew E.
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| Andrew Espiritu | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrew Espiritu |
| Born | July 31, 1965 (age 42) |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genre(s) | rap, OPM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Andrew Espiritu (born July 31, 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.
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[edit] 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 in the mid 1990's 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. also join a fraternity namely ALPHA KAPPA RHO.
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.He is currently married and has a child.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] 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 |
[edit] Television
2007 Your Song: Ikaw, Humanap Ka Ng Panget Part 2 (ABS-CBN)
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)
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