Bobby Andrews
Born
Robert Riu Andrews

(1971-11-30) November 30, 1971[1]
Occupation(s)Actor, TV Host, Matinee Idol
Years active1995–present
AgentViva Artists Agency (1995–present)
Political partyLakas–CMD

Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1971[2]), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show T.G.I.S.[3][4][5] and its sequel Growing Up.

Acting career

In 2009, Andrews appeared in the Philippine remake series of Zorro aired on GMA Network. He was part of the installment of Sine Novela called Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit with Iza Calzado, Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz.

In 2010, he went back to ABS-CBN to become part of the Precious Hearts Romances Presents of Martha Cecila's Impostor. He was also seen in the hit primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s Mara Clara.

Television success

In the 1990s, Andrews gained fame with the hit GMA-7 and Viva television show T.G.I.S., a teen-and-youth-oriented show which pioneered teen television dramas in the Philippines. In 1997, he did the hit soap Ikaw Na Sana and ended with a movie with his co-star and then-screen partner Angelu de Leon.

In 1998, he became part of GMA soaps such as Ganyan Kita Kamahal and Halik sa Apoy. In 2002, he was part of the melodramatic soap Sana ay Ikaw na Nga. In 2004, he came to ABS-CBN to star in the now-defunct hit memorable first fantasy television drama Marina.

In 2005, he became part of GMA-7's first fantasy series Encantadia The First Season and 2006's Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat. In 2007, he came back to primetime as Ronald Santilian in the primetime series Walang Kapalit and 2008's, Lobo as a supporting role. In 2009, he was part of the Sine Novela afternoon soap Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit. In 2010, he was in the afternoon hit soap Martha Cecila's Impostor which topped the afternoon line up and was mostly seen daily on the primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s Mara Clara as Amanthe Del Valle.

Political career

Andrews entered into politics when he filed his candidacy for councilor in Quezon City's 4th district for the May 2022 polls under Lakas–CMD. He was included in the Malayang Quezon City coalition of Anakalusugan partylist representative Mike Defensor.[6]

However, he failed to win a seat in the city council when he got the 8th place in the official count.[7]

In 2023, Andrews filed his candidacy for the October 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections for Barangay Captain in Quezon City's 4th district, Barangay Sacred Heart. Andrews lost once again after placing 2nd, losing to incumbent candidate, Camille Malig David.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1995Sabado NightsJerome
1997Wala Na Bang Pag-ibigEric
1999KatawanAndres
2001Abakada... InaJojo
Susmaryosep! Four FathersFr. Ep
2002Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon
Mahal Kita, Final AnswerKenneth
2003SukdulanRoy
2004Annie B.Alberto
Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story
VoltaOh-Vlading
Lastikman: Unang BanatAdan
2006Kapag Tumibok ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice
2007A Love StoryRoy
ResikloDos
2008For the First TimeMike Villaraza
MagkaibiganLito
2010You to Me Are EverythingAtty. Ronnie Domingo
Vox Populi
2011In the Name of LoveNeil
Tween Academy: Class of 2012Robin's father
My House Husband: Ikaw Na!Ariel
2013Ano ang Kulay ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?
Girl, Boy, Bakla, TomboyJack
2014Talk Back and You're DeadTeddy Pendleton
2015Felix ManaloApolinario "Inar" Ramos
2017Deadma WalkingDoctor
2018KasalAlfie
2020Suarez: The Healing Priest

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1995T.G.I.S.Joaquin Torres IIIGMA Network
1996Tierra SangreCesar SangrePTV/RPN
1997Growing UpJoaquin Torres IIIGMA Network
Ikaw na SanaRafael Huico
1998Ganyan Kita KamahalHenry Cortez
GMA Love StoriesVarious
1998–1999Halik sa ApoyEnrico
Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim?JudeIBC
2000–2001Subic Bay
2000–2002Kagat ng DilimNathan
2002–2003Sana ay Ikaw na NgaVladimir GastonGMA Network
2002Magandang Morning PhilippinesHostRPN (now CNN Philippines)
2004MarinaRaphael SandicoABS-CBN
2005EncantadiaAsvalGMA Network
2006Agawin Mo Man ang LahatGonzalo Valverde
2007Walang KapalitRonald SantillianABS-CBN
Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisBinatang X
2008LoboEmilio "Emil" Ortega
Codename: AseroJupiterGMA Network
ObraMaloy
2009Pare KoyPaulABS-CBN
ZorroSergeant Pedro GonzalesGMA Network
2009–2010Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang LangitNick Arnaldo
2010Claudine Presents: Stage MotherVarious
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: ImpostorLeo SerranoABS-CBN
2010–2011Mara ClaraAmanthe Del Valle
2011Rod Santiago's The SistersYoung Enrique ZialcitaTV5
Wansapanataym: Sabay-Sabay PasawayDr. FerrerABS-CBN
2011–2012Munting HerederaStanley LobregatGMA Network
2012Wansapanataym: DollhouseNestorABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo
Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?NeilGMA Network
2012–2013Teen GenJoaquin Torres III
2013IndioYoung Hernando
Love and LiesJose Lorde Villamor
One Day Isang ArawJun
Got to BelieveRodolfo San JuanABS-CBN
2015Pablo S. Gomez's Inday BoteAngelo Delgado
2015–2016Buena FamiliaArthur BuenaGMA Network
2016–2017The Greatest LoveAlvin SalesABS-CBN
2017A Love to LastHimself
Wansapanataym: My Hair LadyMarcus Agustin
Mulawin vs. RavenaAntonioGMA Network
WildflowerMateo RuizABS-CBN
2018FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoSpecial Assistant to the President William Celerio
Ipaglaban Mo: TitserPeter Roces
Ipaglaban Mo: BastardoRommel Aguilar
Magpakailanman: Top of the Clash Joseph GMA Network
2019HalikManuel VegafriaABS-CBN
Ipaglaban Mo: MalasakitBobby
2020Pamilya KoCarlitos Quisumbing
Descendants of the SunEric ChavezGMA Network
Bawal na Game ShowHimself / ContestantTV5
Stay-In Love Chris Ortega
2021Paano ang Pangako?Richard Dominante-Cruz
Di Na MuliAlfred
2022 Maria Clara at Ibarra Anton Villarama GMA Network
Tadhana: Isabella Crisanto
Suntok sa Buwan Benj TV5
2023 Luv is: Caught in His Arms Lorenzo Almero GMA Network
Stolen Life Julian Hidalgo
2024 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Alfredo Matias

Personal life

Andrews is married to a Chinese woman named Bienne Co. They have two children.

References

  1. Date of birth of Bobby Andrews, abs-cbn.com. Accessed 28 July 2022.
  2. Date of birth of Bobby Andrews, abs-cbn.com. Accessed 28 July 2022.
  3. "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: TGIS Batch 1 stars". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  4. "Bobby Andrews, Angelu de Leon revive their roles in new 'T.G.I.S'". LionhearTV. November 6, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  5. "Throwback: Growing up in the '90s, 'TGIS' and all". GMA News. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  6. "Bobby Andrews, Angelu de Leon to run for local posts". ABS-CBN News. September 29, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  7. Global, Philstar (May 15, 2022). "Celebrities who won and lost in 2022 polls". Philstar. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.