| Andrew Espiritu | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andrew Espiritu |
| Born | July 30, 1967 |
| Origin | Paranaque, Philippines |
| Genres | Rap, Pinoy hip hop, Manila sound |
| Occupations | Rapper, actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Dongalo Wreckords |
Andrew Espiritu (born July 30, 1967), better known as Andrew E., is a popular Filipino Rap Artist,[1] Record Producer, Dongalo Wreckords CEO, Fedex WSC Director, Dongalo Clothing President, and Movie actor. He is best known throughout the Philippines for 1990 debut hit single Humanap Ka Ng Panget. Won at the 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Music, the "Rap Album Of The Year Award" for his latest album "CLUBZILLA".
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Andrew E.( the 'E' stands for his last name Espiritu.) Andrew E saw his first glimpse of showbiz as a DJ in a popular club Euphoria. His first TV appearance was on That's Entertainment, a show was hosted by German Moreno on GMA-7. He began his showbiz career in December 1990 when he released his super monster hit single "Humanap Ka Ng Panget" ("Look For Someone Ugly"). The combination of his catchy story-telling rap style, irresistible beats, naughty and often hilarious lyrics made him so popular & unique in the Philippine pop culture.
Andrew’s career branched out as he began to star in comedy films based on his songs. He has 32 BLOCKBUSTER comedy films under his belt. With all movies gross averaging 30 million pesos or more in earnings.
In the mid 1995, Andrew E. founded an independent rap label named 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 S2upid Luv became a big hit and was made into a popular movie which also starred Andrew E.
Andrew E. spent some time in Japan in the late 1990s, performing in clubs and eventually releasing a CD single with 2 rap songs in Japanese about the misadventures of a tourist in Tokyo. He is now married and lives in Dongalo, Paranaque City (where his record label was named after) with his wife and two kids. Andrew is also a certified multi-platinum artist given that he has acquired over 18 albums, each at least 5 times platinum.
In 2009, He was one of the judges in the top-rating talent show of ABS-CBN, Showtime but got evicted only after 10 straight weeks. He became one of the most longest-staying judges in the show.
In the Filipino rap scene, Andrew single-handedly contributed to the growth and popularity of rap music, furthermore by introducing the very first Tagalog Freestyle Rap Battle the Philippines ever witnessed in a 2002 competition named Philippine Rap Olympics which gave aspiring-talented rappers a shot at record deals. He is married to Mylene Yap from Boracay Island and has a son name Fordy and daughter Jassley.
Andrew has notably collaborated with Sharon Cuneta, Willie Revillame, Joey De Leon, Regine Velasquez, Francis M.,Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Carlos Agassi, Death Threat, Salbakuta, Dongalo artists, outstanding DJs like DJ COKI of Wiling-Willie ,DJ MOD of Showtime and DJ Belal of New York, movie actresses such as Ms.Maricel Soriano, Ana Roces, Nanette Medved, Charlene Gonzalez, Vina Morales, Sheryl Cruz, Gellie De Belen, Donita Rose, Rica Peralejo
| Year | Title | Role | TV Station |
| 2011 | Humanap Ka Ng Panget | Andrew | TV5 |
| 2009–2010 | Showtime | Himself as a judge | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Extra Challenge | Contestant | GMA Network |
| 2000 | Goin' Bayabas | Various | IBC |
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2004 | A.B. normal college (Todo na 'yan, kulang pa 'yun) | Andres |
| 2002 | S2pid Luv | George |
| 2002 | D' uragons: never umuurong always sumusulong | Orot |
| 2002 | Burles King Daw, O! | Troy |
| 2001 | Banyo Queen | Drew |
| 2001 | Tusong Twosome | Bano |
| 2000 | Mana-mana tiba-tiba | Wilson |
| 1999 | SS: Submarine System | Alfred Gamolonzo |
| 1998 | Saranggola ni Pepe at Juan | Pepe San Juan/Pipi |
| 1997 | Strict ang Parents Ko | Himself |
| 1997 | Extranghero | Botong |
| 1997 | Matinik na bading, mga syukeng buking | Tirso/Tricia |
| 1997 | Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol | Gamol |
| 1996 | Ten Little Indians | Christopher |
| 1996 | Where the Girls Are | Andong |
| 1996 | Neber-2-Geder | Bert Control |
| 1995 | Bangers | Hap Hibang |
| 1995 | P're hanggang sa huli | Cooper Guerrero |
| 1995 | Bikini Watch | Kiko |
| 1994 | Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng buhay ko | Robin |
| 1994 | Megamol | Clark "Uragon" Bokol |
| 1994 | Pinagbiyak na bunga | Urot/Blacky |
| 1993 | Row 4: Ang Baliktorians | Agapito "Aguy" Santos |
| 1993 | Ang Boyfriend kong gamol | Tom Cruz |
| 1993 | Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout | cameo appearance as himself |
| 1993 | Manchichiritchit | Isko |
| 1992 | Alabang Girls | Unat/Straight |
| 1992 | Pretty Boy | Pretty Boy/Cute |
| 1992 | Mahirap maging pogi | Pording Pogi |
| 1991 | Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag kang gamol | Andrew Ford Medina |
| 1991 | Pitong gamol | Ambong |
| 1990 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Andy |
| 1990 | Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors | Prof. Drew Carreon |
| Preceded by Keanna Reeves |
Showtime Hurado December 5, 2010-February 20, 2010 |
Succeeded by Jett Pangan |