Andre Paras

André Paras
Born André Alonzo Paras
(1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 [1]
Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Basketball Player, Actor, Singer,[2] Endorser, Model, Dancer
Years active 2010 (2010)–present
Agent GMA Artist Center [3]
(2011–present)
Viva Artist Agency
(2014–present)
Known for Bradley Castilllo
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Website Andre Paras on Twitter
Andre Paras on Instagram

André Alonzo Paras, (born November 1, 1995) better known as André Paras, is a Filipino basketball player, actor, model and dancer. He is 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.

Early life

Paras was born on November 1, 1995 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines to former PBA legend Benjie Paras and actress Jackie Forster. He also has a younger brother, Kobe, who also plays basketball.

Career

Acting career

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.[4][5]

On 2014, together with co-stars Nadine Lustre, James Reid & 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.[6]

Basketball career

Paras played for La Salle Greenhills in high school. In college, he followed in his father’s footsteps as he played for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons.[7] 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 not be called an Iskolar ng Bayan anymore for due to not being able to balance his studies and career at the same time. He decided to transfer 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. "I was not so ready yet. I didn't want to fail kaagad. Sayang naman 'yung opportunity. So I wanna be ready muna," he explained.[8]

Paras also said that his departure from the UP didn’t become an issue between him and his erstwhile teammates.[9] The 6-foot-5 Andre will be joining San Beda, which has won four straight NCAA titles, after going through a winless season with the UP Fighting Maroons last season.[10]

Filmography

Film and movies

Year Title Role Studio Notes Ref.
2014 Diary ng Panget Chad Jimenez Viva Films Main Cast [11]
Overtime Miguel GMA Films Supporting Cast
2015 Your Place or Mine? Seth Borromeo Viva Films Main Cast
Wang Fam Duke Wang Main Cast
2016 Girlfriend for Hire Bryle Stanford Viva Films, SMDC Main Cast

TV dramas

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2014-16 The Half Sisters Bradley Castillo GMA Network Diana's Love Interest [12]
2015 Let the Love Begin Crossover Character
Dangwa Roger Episode Guest
2016 That's My Amboy Bryan Harrison Main Cast

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
2015 46th Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male Star of the Year Not stated Won
ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor The Half Sisters Won [13]
2014 Movie Star Festival Awards Best New Male Personality Overtime Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Male TV Personality The Half Sisters Nominated

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