Aljur Abrenica

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Aljur Abrenica
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Abrenica in February 2013.
Born
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica

(1990-03-24) March 24, 1990 (age 34)
Angeles City, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, model, dancer
Agent(s) GMA Artist Center (2006–2017)
Star Magic (2017–2022; 2023–present) [1]
Brightlight Productions (2021–2022)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [2]
Spouse
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(m. 2018;sep. 2021)​
Children2
Relatives Vin Abrenica (brother)
Allen Abrenica (brother)
Alleah Abrenica (sister)
Sophie Albert (sister-in-law)
Musical career
Genres Pop
Instrument(s) Vocals, Guitar
Years active2006–present
Labels GMA Records
Star Music

Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica [3] (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck . [4]

Contents

Early and personal life

His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Amor Guiang, was a member of a band. Abrenica attended Don Bosco Academy, Pampanga in high school and has said that he aspired to become a pilot by pursuing aeronautics. [3]

Abrenica is the older brother of Vin Abrenica. [3] Abrenica became engaged to actress Kylie Padilla by late January 2017, [5] with whom he has child, a son, born on August 4, 2017. [6] [7] The two dated from 2011 to 2014. [8] They dated again in September 2016, [9] but separated in April 2021 due to a third party of Aljur according to Kylie's father Robin Padilla. Abrenica is a practicing Born-again Christian. [10]

Career

2006–2017: Breakthrough project, leading role and Ultimate Hunk title

In 2006, he joined reality-based talent search show, StarStruck , and won the "Ultimate Hunk" title. As of September 2007, Abrenica was signed with Regal Films. [11] Abrenica played Cervano/Zaido in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan . He has also appeared in Dyesebel and Boys Nxt Door , Luna Mystika and SOP Rules . He is also named the "Next Big Male Star" by Yes! Magazine . [12]

Throughout his career in GMA, he was part of the lead cast of All My Life , The Last Prince and Machete , among others. He also starred in the film Nandito Ako...Nagmamahal Sa'Yo, produced by Regal Films. Abrenica joined in a GMA Christmas Reality show, Puso Ng Pasko: Artista Challenge .

In July 2014, Abrenica filed for a petition before the court to be released from GMA Network, stating that the direction of his career does not align with original plans. Despite this, he was still given lead roles in Kambal Sirena and Once Again . He was let go of his home network when his contract expired in March 2017. His last appearances were off-contract guest roles on shows like Bubble Gang . [13]

2017–2019: Move to ABS-CBN

In August 2017, Abrenica signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. He got his first lead role in the network with Asintado . [14] [15]

Filmography

Television

Drama series

YearTitleRoleNetworkSource
2007–2008 Boys Nxt Door Migs GMA Network
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Cervano Torres / Red Zaido
2008 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Paolo Legaspi
2008–2009 Luna Mystika 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
2013–2014 Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko Nicolo "Nick" Grande
2014 Kambal Sirena Kevin Villanueva
2015 The Half Sisters Malcolm Angeles
2015–2016 Dangwa Lorenzo "Renz" Arguente
2016 Once Again Edgardo "Edgar" Del Mundo / Aldrin Sanchez
Usapang Real Love Kiso
2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Miguel Enriquez ABS-CBN
2018 Asintado Alexander "Xander" Guerrero
Home Sweetie Home Armando
2019–2020 Sandugo Aristotle "Aris" Reyes / Leo Balthazar
2022One Good DayKyzer Catillo Amazon Prime Video
2024WPS (West Philippine Sea Defenders)BobbyViva One, DZRH-TV [16]

Drama anthology

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Carlos / Pedro GMA Network
2009 Dear Friend Alfred
2011 Spooky Nights Presents: The Ringtone Brix
2012 Spooky Valentine Presents: Manibela Ariel
2013 Magpakailanman: Bayarang Adonis Kristoffer King
2014 Magpakailanman: Gas Mo Bukas Ko Joel Javier
2015 Wagas Edwin
Maynila: Dead na Dead Sayo Popoy
Maynila: Happily Ever After Raymond
Karelasyon: Karma Marco/Jericho
2016 Wagas April Boy Regino GMA News TV
Karelasyon: Bilin Joseph GMA Network
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tungkod Anton ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Louie's Biton Ralph Lorenzo
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Diploma Richard Domingo
Ipaglaban Mo: Dalisay Vince Hernandez
The End: Accidental Friend Zach iWantTFC

Variety and reality shows

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2006–2007 StarStruck: The Next Level Himself / Contestant / Ultimate Hunk GMA Network
2007–2010 SOP Co-Host / Performer
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas
2011Follow That StarHost/Himself GMA News TV
2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Co-Host / Performer GMA Network
2017–present ASAP Natin 'To ABS-CBN (2017–2020)
Kapamilya Channel (2020–present)
A2Z (2020–present)
TV5 (2021–present)
2019 Pinoy Big Brother: Otso Celebrity Star Player
2020 Eat Bulaga! Himself / Bawal Judgmental Celebrity Judger GMA Network

Films

YearTitleRoleStudio
2008 Loving You Ryan Peyra Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures
I.T.A.L.Y. Budoy Pinlac GMA Pictures
2009 Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo Lorenzo "Tata" Lugod Regal Entertainment
GMA Pictures
2011 Temptation Island Alfredo Regal Entertainment
GMA Pictures
2012 My Kontrabida Girl Chris Bernal GMA Pictures
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Police Officer APT Entertainment
GMA Pictures
Sosy Problems Benjo GMA Pictures
2014 Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak Ka-Dorio Star Cinema
Basement GMA Pictures
Springboard Films
Coffee House Productions
2016 Expressway MorrisCenterstage Productions
Strawdogs Studio Production
Waveslicer Productions
Sinag Maynila Film Festival [17]
Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli Hermano Puli T-Rex Entertainment Productions
2022 Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Lt. Allan FrancoBorracho Film Productions
2023 Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko Saranggola Media Productions
Single Bells TinCan Productions
Black Cap Pictures
Sa Kamay ng Diyos Pastor Jonard N. PamorJPM Film Production

Discography

Studio albums

YearTitleLabel
2014Mahal Pa Rin Kita MCA Music
2010Self Titled Musiko Records/Sony Music

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominationResult
20131st Sunday All Stars AwardsStand Out Season PerformerNoneWon
2012100 Sexiest Men in the PhilippinesSexiest Filipino MenNoneRanked # 2
2011Ranked # 11
2010Rank # 4
2009Rank # 1
2006 Starstruck Season 4 Starstruck Ultimate HunkWon
YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryResult
2009 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male Star of Movies & TV [18] Won
2011Yahoo! OMG! Awards PhilippinesHottest Actor of the YearNominated

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References

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  2. ↑ Lo, Ricky (August 18, 2008). "Body Talk with Aljur Abrenica". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 Carballo, Bibsy M. (April 29, 2015). "Abrenica bros protect each other". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 16, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Celebrity Life | GMA Entertainment - Online Home of Kapuso Shows and Stars". GMA Network.
  5. ↑ "Kylie Padilla engaged to Aljur Abrenica". GMA News. GMA Network. January 24, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Kylie Padilla gives birth to baby boy". ABS-CBN News.
  7. ↑ "'Little prince' ni Kylie Padilla, isinilang na". GMA News and Public Affairs (in Filipino). August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  8. ↑ Serato, Arnel (January 25, 2017). "PEP LOOKBACK: The Aljur Abrenica-Kylie Padilla love story". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  9. ↑ "PEP EXCLUSIVE. Aljur Abrenica confirms rekindled relationship with Kylie Padilla". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). November 4, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  10. ↑ Lo, Ricardo F. (February 21, 2018). "Tuloy ang Kasal!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Four StarStruck 4 graduates are now certified Regal Babies". GMA News. September 1, 2007. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  12. ↑ "25 Stars to Watch from YES! Magazine's 'The Next Big Thing' List". Femalenetwork.com.
  13. ↑ "Boy in trouble: Aljur Abrenica's contract expires, mother network lets him go". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 29, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  14. ↑ "EKSKLUSIBO: Paano ba naging Kapamilya si Aljur Abrenica". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). August 3, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
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Preceded by StarStruck
2006 (season 4) 		Succeeded by
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