Migo Adecer

Migo Adecer

Adecer in Kia Theater 2017
Born Douglas Errol Dreyfus Adecer
(1999-12-15) December 15, 1999
Bacolod, Philippines
Nationality Philippines Filipino
Occupation Actor, siger
Years active 2015–present
Agent GMA Artist Center (2015-present)
Home town Mandaluyong, Philippines

Douglas Errol Dreyfus Adecer (born December 20, 1999), popularly known as Migo Adecer, is a Filipino/Australian singer/composer, dancer and actor. Adecer entered Philippine showbiz as a contestant in StarStruck's sixth season where he was named as the "Ultimate Male Survivor."[1] Adecer is known for his role as Anthony in the 2016 retelling-sequel of Encantadia and as Yuan in the upcoming Philippine adaptation of My Love from the Star.

Early life

Migo Adecer was born on December 20, 1999 in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, Philippines but was raised in Sydney, Australia.[2][3] He is 6 ft tall & the youngest of the four children of Dennis Adecer and Kaye Dreyfus. Both his parents are working as administration costumer associates in an insurance company in Australia.[1]

He's a self-taught in playing drums and guitar. He understands Ilonggo and Tagalog and learning to how to speak it fluently.

Career

Acting career

In 2012, Adecer became a part of GleeCLUB Australia. Adecer was discovered and currently being managed by Kuh Ledesma who encouraged him to audition for StarStruck.[4]

In 2015, Adecer joined the sixth season of the GMA Network's reality artista search StarStruck. Adecer was named the "Ultimate Male Survivor" and was proclaimed the "Ultimate Survivors" with Klea Pineda. They both received ₱ 1,000,000 cash prize, a house and lot from Camella Homes and a 5-year exclusive GMA contract. Adecer and Pineda were also announced to join the cast of the 2016 retelling-sequel of Encantadia.[5][6]

In 2016, Adecer portrayed as Anthony in Encantadia, originally portrayed by Mark Herras in the original series.[7]

Adecer will portray Yuan in the upcoming Philippine adaptation of My Love from the Star.[8]

Music career

In 2016, Adecer signed an album contract with GMA Records and is currently working on his album.[9] Later that year, Adecer performed his versions of Aljur Abrenica's "Nagugulo, Nalilito" and Christmas tune "Hark the Herald" on GMA Networks web-exclusive Playlist.[10]

Endorsements

Migo Adecer appeared in Pocari Sweat, Coca-Cola, Jollibee, Disney Channel, Monde, Funky Fries, Cloud9 and in Rebisco TV advertisements between 2014- 2017.

Personal life

When he was in Australia, Adecer was a working student and dreamed to be a dentist or a pilot.[4] Adecer is a fan of Sarah Geronimo and Aga Muhlach.[11]

Filmography

Television

Drama

Year Title Role Network
2016 Maynila: All About Space Norson GMA Network
2016 Dear Uge: Barangayan Benjie
2016 Dear Uge: Two 'Nay Xian
2016 Maynila: Like and Share Clide
2016 Encantadia Anthony
2017 My Love From The Star Yuan Chavez

Reality, variety and talk shows

Year Title Notes Network
2015 StarStruck Contestant, "Ultimate Male Survivor" GMA Network
2016 Taste Buddies Guest GMA News TV
2016 CelebriTV GMA Network
2016–2017 MARS GMA News TV
2016 Lip Sync Battle Philippines Special appearance (uncredited) GMA Network

References

  1. 1 2 Nicavera, Erwin P. (22 December 2015). "Bacoleño grand winner of StarStruck 6". www.sunstar.com.ph. Sun.Star. Sun.Star Bacolod. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  2. Ligunas, Mary Louise (13 October 2015). "Australia-raised Migo Adecer beefs up learning Filipino for 'StarStruck'". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  3. Serato, Arniel (21 December 2015). "Migo Adecer says StarStruck win his biggest birthday present". GMA News Online. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  4. 1 2 Mendoza, Ruel (16 July 2016). "StarStruck 6 winner Migo Adecer in love with former GMA talent". www.pep.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  5. Ligunas, Mary Louise (19 December 2015). "Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda win 'StarStruck'". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  6. "Klea Pineda, Migo Adecer win 'StarStruck' season 6". www.rappler.com. Rappler. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  7. "Migo Adecer sa pagkakasama niya sa Encantadia : 'I thought this day would never come". GMA News Online. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  8. Garcia, Rose (27 March 2017). "Klea Pineda happy for StarStruck batchmates who are active in showbiz". www.pep.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 28 March 2017. Ang co-winner at ka-love team naman niyang si Migo Adecer ay kasama sa Pinoy version ng hit Koreanovela na My Love From The Star.
  9. Sun, Cherry (11 August 2016). "Maricris Garcia, James Wright, Migo Adecer and Kim Domingo, among the newest GMA Records artist". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  10. Ligunas, Meryll (22 December 2016). "Migo Adecer names favorite moment in his one year in showbiz". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  11. "StarStruck Ultimate Final 14's Migo Adecer is a big fan of Sarah Geronimo". GMA News Online. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
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