Adrian Louis Castro Alandy (born February 7, 1980), formerly known as Luis Alandy, is a Filipino actor and model. His first acting role was as David in the TV series Pangako Sa 'Yo. He has since appeared in soap operas, as well as in theater, appearing in the stage musical All About Men, in which he was naked on stage. After this he began showing more skin in his work, as well as playing gay roles on screen. He has also starred in a number of hit movies like Pacquiao: The Movie, Citizen Jake and Alone/Together. He constantly alternates between working with ABS-CBN and GMA.
Adrian Alandy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adrian Louis Castro Alandy February 7, 1980 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Luis, Louis |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse |
Joselle Fernandez (m. 2017) |
Early life
editAlandy was brought up as a Methodist growing up in Antipolo alongside his three brothers and one sister. Growing up, he wanted to be a basketball player or a chef.[1] He studied at San Sebastian College, but never got to finish his studies due to his acting career.[1][2]
Career
editStart with GMA Network
editAlandy started out as a GMA Network artist in 1997 after going to an audition with his cousin.[3] He first used the name Luis Alandy, the name of his grandfather.[4] As one of GMA's first contract artists, he had roles in Di Ba't Ikaw, Bubble Gang, and others.[3] One of his first roles was supposed to be the series Click. However, a misunderstanding with GMA caused him to transfer to ABS-CBN.[5] In between transferring networks, he focused on his studies as a junior BSBA Management student at AMA Computer University-East Rizal and lived for six months in California.[3][1]
First stint with ABS-CBN
editIn 2001, Alandy transferred to ABS-CBN Network. One of his first projects was a significant role next to Judy Ann Santos in the film Luv Text, also his first film role. He also attended acting workshops held by the network.[3] He made his ABS-CBN television drama debut on Pangako Sa'Yo in the role of David San Luis, the childhood best friend of the female lead Yna Macaspac (Kristine Hermosa). This was followed by his role as a suitor in Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan.[6] He then starred in another film alongside Judy Ann Santos in May Pag-Ibig Pa Kaya?[7] In 2003, he reunited with Hermosa in the romance series Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas.[6]
With ABS-CBN, Alandy shed his wholesome image. In 2004, he modeled boxer shorts for Bench.[1] He then joined the musical revue Penis Talks, in which he wore only his underwear.[8] In 2006, he played the antagonist Diego in Gulong ng Palad, the remake of the 1949 hit radio drama and 1977 telenovela. He also joined the all-male macho group Barako Boys, alongside Jay Manalo and Christian Vasquez, which has released an album.[9]
2010s
editAlandy subsequently returned from ABS-CBN to GMA Network, appearing in two primetime shows, Dyesebel and Luna Mystika. He then starred in the action thriller Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman, playing a villain. In 2011, he was the leading man on My Lover, My Wife.[10] Later on, he starred in Innamorata as a blind man who fell in love with the main character.[11] In 2015, Alandy played David Limjoco in the lesbian TV series The Rich Man's Daughter.[12]
In 2016, Alandy moved back to ABS-CBN. He portrayed the character of Chad Cruz in the daytime series The Greatest Love.[6] In 2017 he changed his on-screen name from Luis Alandy to Adrian Alandy, his birth name, to avoid confusion with his cousin, Cavite Rep. Luis "Jonjon" Alandy Ferrer IV, and to show appreciation for his parents.[4][citation needed] In 2018, he made a special appearance on Asintado.[6]
Alandy then returned to GMA Network in a leading man role in Onanay.[13] In 2018, he starred in the film Citizen Jake.[14] Later that year, he returned to ABS-CBN in the lead role of 'Carlos' in the afternoon series Kadenang Ginto, alongside Dimples Romana, Beauty Gonzales, and Albert Martinez.[13][15] Kadenang Ginto was a ratings hit, leading the ratings for the afternoon block.[16] He also played Liza Soberano's boss and boyfriend in Alone/Together.[17]
2020–present
editIn 2021, Alandy starred in an episode of MMK alongside Angel Aquino.[18]
After three years, Alandy returned to GMA with a role in the second season of the anthology series I Can See You.[19] He then had roles in Stories from the Heart: Loving Miss Bridgette and Widows' Web.[13][20] In 2023, he played the main antagonist role of 'Magnus Illusorio' the corrupt politician and greedy man in the afternoon series Magandang Dilag, alongside Herlene Budol, Benjamin Alves, Rob Gomez, and Maxine Medina.[21]
Personal life
editAlandy married Joselle Fernandez on February 17, 2017, in Tagaytay.[22][23] He was 37 years old and she was 23 years old when they got married.[24] He had previously been in relationships with Tin Arnaldo and Desiree del Valle.[1]
Alandy is a distant relative of actor Romeo Vasquez.[1]
Alandy learned how to ride a motorbike around age 40. It has since become his hobby to go on motorbike rides.[13]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2003 | ASAP | Himself / Performer | |
| 2000–2001 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | David San Luis | [6] |
| 2001–2003 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Clarence Cristobal | |
| 2003–2004 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Ramon Madrigal | |
| 2005–2006 | Vietnam Rose | Carina's father | |
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Diego Morales | |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Draxor | |
| Impostora | Leandro Meneses | ||
| Maynila | Various | ||
| 2007–2008 | La Vendetta | Ariel Guevarra | |
| 2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Gildo Villarama | |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Andoy | |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman | Ronald Noche | |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? | Brent Carlos | |
| Claudine: Doble Cara | Cara's Fiancé | ||
| 2010–2011 | Beauty Queen | Dante Pineda | |
| 2011 | My Lover, My Wife | Lawrence Delgado | |
| Iglot | Juancho Rivera | ||
| 2012 | Broken Vow | Felix Rastro | |
| Luna Blanca | Teddy | ||
| 2012–2013 | Yesterday's Bride | Celso Agustin | |
| 2013 | Indio | Hangaway | |
| Magpakailanman: Naubos na Yaman | Dioni Reyes | ||
| Binoy Henyo | Francis Sandoval | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Edwin Manansala / Arnaldo Manansala | [11] |
| 2015 | Second Chances | Albert Bermudez | |
| Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangako ng Pagi-ibig | Julius | ||
| The Rich Man's Daughter | David Limjoco | [12] | |
| My Fair Lady | Benjie | ||
| 2016 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Panata | John | |
| Karelasyon: Wanted Tatay | Emir | ||
| 2016–2017 | The Greatest Love | Chad Cruz | [6] |
| 2018 | Onanay | Elvin Montenegro | [13] |
| Asintado | Robert Ramirez | ||
| 2018–2020 | Kadenang Ginto | Carlos Bartolome | [25] |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing | Janwell Pacio | |
| I Can See You: The Lookout | Jason "Lakay" Bautista | ||
| Stories from the Heart: Loving Miss Bridgette | Luther Tamayo | ||
| 2022 | Widows' Web | Vladimir Sagrado | |
| 2023 | Magandang Dilag | Magnus Illusorio |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Mila | Ruel | ||
| Luv Text | Young Nanding | [3] | ||
| 2002 | May Pag-Ibig Pa Kaya? | Albero | ||
| 2003 | Keka | Jessie Sta. Ana | ||
| 2004 | Bcuz of U | |||
| 2005 | Tuli | |||
| 2006 | Barcelona | |||
| Pacquiao: The Movie | ||||
| Manay Po | Adrian Pengson | |||
| Lambanog | Mark | |||
| Karma | ||||
| 2007 | Desperadas | Mandy | ||
| Resiklo | The Motanos | |||
| Signos | Louie | |||
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Dario | ||
| 2010 | Dagaw | Various | ||
| Buenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena) | Horacio Zaldena | |||
| 2011 | Babang Luksa | Carlos | ||
| 2016 | Imagine You and Me | Arnold Malinao | ||
| Die Beautiful | Jesse | |||
| Kabisera | ||||
| Siphayo | Conrado | |||
| Kusina | Alejandro | |||
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Art | ||
| 2018 | Citizen Jake | Jonie | [14] | |
| Class of 2018 | Sir Patrick | |||
| Never Not Love You | Jason | |||
| 2019 | Alone/Together | Gregory "Greg" Fausto | [17] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Citizen Jake | Best Supporting Actor | The EDDYs | Nominated | [26] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Lo, Ricky (September 19, 2004). "The Trouble with Luis A." Philstar.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Mariano, Dianne (June 7, 2022). "Adrian Alandy, ibinahagi ang isang bagay na kanyang pinagsisihan". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Luis Alandy: New kid on the (drama) block". Philstar.com. June 4, 2001. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Bonoan, Reggee (October 7, 2018). "Bakit ba pinalitan ni Luis ang screen name ng Adrian Alandy?". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 22, 2018). "20 Stars Who Left ABS-CBN But Then Came Back". Cosmo.ph. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Bardinas, Mary Ann (October 6, 2018). "A look back at Adrian Alandy's brilliant teleserye portrayals". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Samio, Veronica R. (January 23, 2002). "Tanggapin kaya ng mga fans ni Juday si Luis na tulad ni Piolo?". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Francisco, Butch (October 12, 2004). "Penises talk: What makes a man a man?". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (January 9, 2006). "Body Talk with Luis Alandy". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ ANONYMOUS, TALONG (February 27, 2001). "Pangalawa na, dating beauty queen nabuntis na naman ng kilalang aktor". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Alegre, Dianara (June 3, 2021). "Adrian Alandy posts old modeling photos". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick (April 11, 2020). "13 Pinoy Teleseryes To Binge-Watch Online". Cosmo.ph. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Gallardo, Ricky (September 20, 2021). "Adrian Alandy shifts to the fast lane | Ricky Gallardo". BusinessMirror. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Zinampan, Tristan (March 27, 2018). "Review: CITIZEN JAKE, A Wake-up Call for Both the Sleeping and the Woke". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Tabanera, Lily Grace (January 15, 2020). "Did You Know That There's An Indonesian Remake Of 'Kadenang Ginto?'". Cosmo.ph. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Red, Isah V. (October 12, 2018). "Adrian Alandy: from 'Onanay' to 'Kadenang Ginto'". Manila Standard. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Tabanera, Lily Grace (November 18, 2020). "What Is A Misogynist? Pop Culture Is Full Of Insecure + Toxic Fictional Men". Cosmo.ph. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Plaza, Gerry (January 3, 2021). "REVIEW: Angel-Adrian, Belle-Jeremiah light up superb kiligfest on MMK "Singsing"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (March 23, 2021). "Adrian Alandy returns to GMA-7 after three years". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Taculao, Patricia S. (February 27, 2022). "Jerry Lopez Sineneng debuts as Kapuso director with 'Widows' Web'". Manila Standard. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen (November 9, 2023). "Herlene Budol at Adrian Alandy, magtatapat sa 'Magandang Dilag' finale". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "LOOK: Luis Alandy marries girlfriend Joselle Fernandez". GMA News. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: Luis Alandy and Joselle Fernandez's dream-like wedding". GMA News. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan. "Luis Alandy's erotic scenes not an issue to his nonshow biz fiancée". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: Adrian Alandy with his beautiful partner in life". ABS-CBN Entertainment. June 3, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Eddys Awards 2019". RAPPLER. July 15, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
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