Aljur Abrenica
| Aljur Abrenica | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica |
| Also known as | Aljur, Machete, Hotdog ni Aljur |
| Born |
March 24, 1990 Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer, Model, Dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 2006—present |
| Labels | GMA Records |
| Notable instruments | |
| Guitar | |
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990), commonly known as Aljur Abrenica, is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.[1]
Biography
Born Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica, he was raised in Angeles City, Pampanga and attended Don Bosco Academy in high school. In 2006, he joined reality-based talent search show, StarStruck, and won the "Ultimate Hunk" title. As of September 1, 2007, Abrenica signed a contract for Regal Films.[2] Abrenica played Cervano/Zaido in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan. He has also appeared in Dyesebel and Boys Nxt Door, Luna Mystica and SOP Rules. He is also named Yes Magazine's Next Big Male Star.[3]
Abrenica played Miguelito "Lito" Sanchez in the afternoon drama, Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?. He also starred in the film Nandito Ako...Nagmamahal Sa'Yo, a film produced by Regal Films.
He appeared in All My Life in 2009 and in the television series The Last Prince in January 2010, which was followed by Ilumina in October 2010, Machete and Amaya in 2011.
Abrenica joined in a GMA Christmas Reality show, Puso Ng Pasko: Artista Challenge in December 2010 and stars in the GMA horror comedy anthology, Spooky Nights Presents: The Ringtone which premiered April 2011, And Spooky Valentine Presents: Manibela which premiered February 2012.
He is the brother of Vin Abrenica, a contestant of TV5's Artista Academy.
Filmography
- Television drama
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Boys Nxt Door | Migs | |
| 2007–2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Cervano / Red Zaido | |
| 2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Paolo Legaspi | |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystica | Libado | |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Miguelito "Lito" Sanchez | |
| All My Life | Jules Romualdez | ||
| 2010 | The Last Prince | Prinsepe Almiro / Haring Almiro | |
| Ilumina | Yñigo Salcedo | ||
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez' Machete | Machete / Dakila Romero | |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Dayaw | |
| 2012 | Together Forever | Santiago "Yago" Carion | |
| Coffee Prince | Arthur Ochoa | ||
| 2013 | Indio | Bagandi | |
| Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko | Nicolo 'Nick' Grande | ||
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Kevin Villanueva | |
| 2015 | The Half Sisters | Malcolm Angeles † | |
| Dangwa | Lorenzo"Renz" | ||
| 2016 | Once Again | Edgardo "Edgar" Del Mundo / Aldrin Sanchez † |
Drama anthology
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Carlos / Pedro | |
| 2009 | Dear Friend | Alfred | |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights Presents: The Ringtone | Brix | |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine Presents: Manibela | Ariel | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Bayarang Adonis | Kristopher King | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Gas Mo Bukas Ko | Joel Javier | |
| 2015 | Wagas | ????? | |
| 2015 | Maynila: Dead na Dead Sayo | Popoy | |
| 2015 | Maynila: Happily Ever After | Raymond | |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: Karma | Marco/Jericho | |
| 2016 | Wagas | April Boy Regino | GMA News TV |
Comedy
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bubble Gang | Guest | |
| 2010 | Comedy Bar | Guest | |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights Presents: The Ringtone | Brix | |
| 2013 | Pepito Manaloto | Guest | |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Guest |
Variety and reality shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | StarStruck: The Next Level | Himself / Contestant / Ultimate Hunk | |
| 2007-2010 | SOP | Co-Host / Performer | |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | ||
| 2011 | Follow That Star | Host/Himself | |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Co-Host / Performer | |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Loving You | Ryan Peyra | Regal Entertainment |
| 2008 | I.T.A.L.Y. | Budoy Pinlac | GMA Films |
| 2009 | Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo | Lorenzo "Tata" Lugod | Regal Entertainment |
| 2011 | Temptation Island | Alfredo | Regal Entertainment |
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | Chris Bernal | GMA Films |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Police Officer | APT Entertainment |
| 2012 | Sossy Problems | Benjo | GMA Films |
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Ka-Dorio | Star Cinema (Aljur's 1st Star Cinema Movie) |
| 2016 | Expressway | Sinag Maynila Film Festival[4] | |
| 2016 | Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli | Apolinario dela Cruz/ Hermano Puli | T-Rex Entertainment Productions |
Discography
Studio album
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Aljur Abrenica – Sayang Sayang | GMA Records, Sony Music |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1st Sunday All Stars Awards | Stand Out Season Performer | None | Won |
| 2012 | 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines | Sexiest Filipino Men | None | Ranked # 2 |
| 2011 | Ranked # 11 | |||
| 2010 | Rank # 4 | |||
| 2009 | Rank # 1 | |||
| 2006 | Starstruck Season 4 | Starstruck Ultimate Hunk | Won | |
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star of Movies & TV[5] | Won |
| 2011 | Yahoo! OMG! Awards Philippines | Hottest Actor of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/stars/aljur-abrenica/overview#list GMANetwork.com, Aljur Abrenica's star profile
- ↑ "Four StarStruck 4 graduates are now certified Regal Babies". GMA News Online. September 1, 2007. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
- ↑ http://www.femalenetwork.com/celebrities/25-stars-to-watch-from-yes-magazines-the-next-big-thing-list FemaleNetwork.com 25 Stars to Watch from YES! Magazine’s "The Next Big Thing" List
- ↑ "EXPRESSWAY". Sinag Maynila Film Festival. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ↑ "40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
