Introduction
André Alonzo Forster Paras, (born November 1, 1995) better known as André Paras, is a Filipino actor, model, dancer and former basketball player for UP and San Beda. He is best known as an actor 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. After the success of The Half Sisters, Andre Paras and Barbie Forteza paired again in That's My Amboy which is now currently airing in GMA Network.
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
Basketball career
Paras played for La Salle Greenhills in high school. In college, he played for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons like his father. 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 to transfer for not being able to balance his studies and acting career 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.
Paras also said that his departure from the UP didn’t become an issue between him and his erstwhile teammates. 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 the prior season. Paras would then quit school to pursue an acting 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.
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.
Filmography
Film and movies
| Year | Title | Role | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Diary ng Panget | Chad Jimenez | Viva Films | Main Cast | |
| Overtime | Miguel | GMA Films | Supporting Cast | ||
| 2015 | Your Place or Mine? | Seth Borromeo | Viva Films | Main Cast | |
| Wang Fam | Duke Wang | ||||
| 2016 | Girlfriend for Hire | Bryle Stanford | Viva Films, SMDC |
TV dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Half Sisters | Bradley Castillo | GMA Network | Diana's Love Interest | |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Crossover Character from The Half Sisters | |||
| Dangwa | Roger | Episode Guest | |||
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Bryan Ford | Main Cast | ||
| Encantadia | Wahid | Originally portrayed by his father Benjie Paras | |||
| Usapang Real Love: Perfect Fit | Eugene | Main Cast with Mikee Quintos | |||
| 2017 | Maynila | Jon Avila | Episode: Perfect Pair with Koreen Medina |
TV Guestings
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself | GMA Network | Special Guest |
Variety Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2015 | Sunday All Stars | Himself | GMA Network | Performer | |
| 2016–present | Sunday PinaSaya | Mainstay |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Love Team on TV (with Barbie Forteza) | The Half Sisters | Won | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |