Adrian Alandy

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Adrian Alandy
Born
Adrian Louis Castro Alandy

(1980-02-07) February 7, 1980 (age 44)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesLuis, Louis
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active1998–present
Spouse
Joselle Fernandez
(m. 2017)

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 .

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Biography

Alandy completed an intensive course in computer at AMA Computer University-East Rizal, in the Philippines. He then studied psychology at San Sebastian College, but dropped out in his third year to follow a career as an actor. [1]

Alandy started out as a GMA Network artist, before transferring to ABS-CBN. He has since appeared in several 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 appeared in several TV series in the Philippines, including Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003), Vietnam Rose (2005) and Gulong ng Palad (2006). He has also starred in a number of hit movies like Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) and Barcelona (2006). Alandy has appeared in Bench underwear fashion shows, and the musical revue Penis Talks (2004). He is also a member of the all-male macho group Barako Boys, alongside Jay Manalo and Christian Vasquez, which has released an album.

He 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 2015, Alandy played David Limjoco in the lesbian TV series The Rich Man's Daughter .

In 2016, he moved back to ABS-CBN. He portrayed the character of Chad in the daytime series The Greatest Love . In 2018, his final appearance on ABS-CBN was Asintado as a special participation. He then returned to GMA Network alongside Wendell Ramos and Nora Aunor. [2] Following his return to GMA, He changed his on-screen name from Luis Alandy to Adrian Alandy, his original name, to avoid confusion with his cousin, Cavite Rep. Luis "Jonjon" Alandy Ferrer IV.[ citation needed ]

In 2018, he returned to ABS-CBN in the role of 'Carlos' in the afternoon series Kadenang Ginto, alongside Dimples Romana and Albert Martinez.

In 2023, he played the main antagonist role of 'Magnus Illusorio' the corrupt politician and greedy man in the GMA afternoon series Magandang Dilag , alongside Herlene Budol, Benjamin Alves, Rob Gomez, and Maxine Medina.

Personal life

He married Joselle Fernandez on February 17, 2017, in Tagaytay. [3] [4] [5]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleSource
1999–2003 ASAP Himself / Performer
2000–2001 Pangako Sa 'Yo David San Luis
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
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
2015 Second Chances Albert Bermudez
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangako ng Pagi-ibigJulius
The Rich Man's Daughter David Limjoco
My Fair Lady Benjie
2016Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: PanataJohn
Karelasyon: Wanted Tatay Emir
2016–2017 The Greatest Love Chad Cruz
2018 Onanay Elvin Montenegro [2]
Asintado Robert Ramirez
2018–2020 Kadenang Ginto Carlos Bartolome
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

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2001 Mila Ruel
Luv TextYoung Nanding
2002May Pag-Ibig Pa Kaya?Albero
2003KekaJessie Sta. Ana
2004 Bcuz of U
2005Tuli
2006Barcelona
Pacquiao: The Movie
Manay PoAdrian Pengson
LambanogMark
Karma
2007 Desperadas Mandy
Resiklo The Motanos
SignosLouie
2008 Shake, Rattle & Roll X Dario
2010DagawVarious
Buenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena)Horacio Zaldena
2011 Babang Luksa Carlos
2016 Imagine You and Me Arnold Malinao
Die Beautiful Jesse
Kabisera
Siphayo Conrado
KusinaAlejandro
2017 Tatlong Bibe Art
2018 Class of 2018 Sir Patrick
Never Not Love You Jason
2019 Alone/Together Gregory "Greg" Fausto

Awards and nominations

YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource
2016Best PEPTalk Episode with Glaiza de Castro and Rhian Ramos The Rich Man's DaughterPep List Year 3 AwardNominated

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