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Andre Paras
Filipino basketball player and actor
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Forster and the surname or paternal family name is Paras.
André Alonzo Forster Paras (born November 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer, singer, and former professional basketball player. He is the son of former PBA player Benjie Paras and brother of Kobe Paras. He is the 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 melodramaThe Half Sisters. After the success of The Half Sisters, Paras and Barbie Forteza paired again in That's My Amboy which aired on 2016.
Early life and career
Paras was born on November 1, 1995, in Los Angeles to PBA legendBenjie Paras and former actress Jackie Forster. He also has a younger brother, Kobe, a basketball player who plays for the Altiri Chiba in the Japanese B.League.
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.[3] 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.[4]
Paras then pursued an acting career.[5]
Professional career
Imus Bandera (2018–2019)
Paras played for the Imus Bandera for the 2018–2019 season of MPBL.
Blackwater Bossing (2021–2022)
Paras selected 27th overall pick at the PBA season 46 draft. Before the start of the 47th PBA season, he took a leave of absence from Blackwater to pursue acting.[6]
Career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
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PBA
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| Year | Team | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Blackwater | 19 | 9.4 | .526 | .083 | — | 1.5 | .2 | .0 | .3 | 2.2 |
| Career | 19 | 9.4 | .526 | .083 | — | 1.5 | .2 | .0 | .3 | 2.2 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | UP | 8 | 5.3 | .182 | .000 | .000 | 0.6 | .1 | .0 | .4 | .5 |
| Career | 8 | 5.3 | .182 | .000 | .000 | 0.6 | .1 | .0 | .4 | .5 | |
Showbiz career
GMA Network
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.[8][9]
In 2022, Paras resumed his showbiz career with an appearance on the drama-fantasy show, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.[10] He also joined the broadcast panel for NCAA Season 98.[11]
VIVA Films
In 2014, together with co-stars Nadine Lustre, James Reid and 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.[12]
Filmography
Film
Television
TV dramas
Variety shows
Reality show
Game show
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Game of the Gens | Himself | GMA News TV / GTV | Host |
Awards and nominations
Notes
References
- ^"Andre Paras Profile". Candy Magazine. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^"Andre Paras Official Profile". GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^Andre explains why he chose UP. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- ^Andre Paras inayawan ang University of the Philippines. GMA Network. Retrieved June 11, 2014
- ^"What Andre Paras gave up for showbiz | mb.com.ph | Philippine News". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^Ramos, Gerry (May 26, 2022). "Andre Paras takes leave of absence from Blackwater, PBA". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ ab[1] Real GM
- ^Ni Ludy Bermudo (May 3, 2012) 13-anyos nalunod sa ilog. philstar.com.
- ^The cast and director of "Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka" talk about the show (Part 2)Archived July 15, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. pep.ph. May 30, 2012.
- ^ abDonato, Jerry (July 28, 2022). "Andre Paras looks forward to work with dad Benjie again". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^"Father-and-son tandem Benjie and Andre Paras visits San Beda for Game On's 'Bolahan' | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. October 11, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^'Diary ng Panget' writer Denny on teen success, casting the movie.rappler.com Retrieved March 29, 2014
- ^Andre Paras, our Chad Jimenez in Diary ng Panget.HaveYouSeenThisGirl Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^The Half Sister Official Website. GMA Network
- ^"2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 27, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.