Andrea Torres

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Andrea Torres
Born
Andrea Elizabeth Eugenio Torres

(1990-05-04) May 4, 1990 (age 34)
Makati, Philippines
Alma mater University of Santo Tomas
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2011-present)
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)

Andrea Elizabeth Eugenio Torres (born May 4, 1990) is a Filipino actress. She is currently an exclusive contract artist of GMA Network. Her acting breakthrough came in the 2012 television series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga . Since then, she starred in various TV series such as Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (2014), The Millionaire's Wife (2016), Alyas Robin Hood (2016), The Better Woman (2019), and Legal Wives (2021).

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Early life and education

Torres was born on May 4, 1990 in Makati City, Philippines, to Oscar Torres, a college professor, and Emerita Torres, who manages a food business. She has four siblings: Timothy, Kevin, Angeli, and Kenneth.

Torres completed her elementary education at St. Scholastica’s College in Manila. She began her high school studies at Colegio San Agustin but transitioned to homeschooling after entering the entertainment industry.

After high school, Torres enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas to study Communication Arts. However, she decided to pause her education after two years to focus on her career in show business. [1] In a 2020 interview, she shared her intention to complete a college degree in the future, although she expressed a preference for pursuing a different field, such as marketing or business. [2]

Career

Torres was first seen as one of the contestants in ABS-CBN's teen-oriented reality show Qpids in 2005. In 2008, Torres transferred to GMA Network and became one of the hosts of the now-defunct youth-oriented magazine show, Ka-Blog! . She played supporting roles in various movies such as You to Me Are Everything and Shake, Rattle & Roll X . [3] [1]

On March 8, 2011, Torres signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network. [4] Two months later, she was part of the cast of the afternoon drama series Blusang Itim . She played a supporting role in the 2012 primetime series My Beloved .

Soon after, Torres landed her first lead role in the 2012 afternoon drama series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga , a remake of the 2001 popular teledrama of the same name where she was paired with Mikael Daez. [5]

In 2013, Torres and Daez reunited in the romantic comedy series With a Smile . [6] They continued their onscreen partnership in the 2014 fantasy-romance drama Ang Lihim ni Annasandra where she played the titular character. [7] She led the cast of the 2016 afternoon drama series The Millionaire's Wife . [8] Shortly after, Torres starred alongside Dingdong Dantes and Megan Young in the action-drama television series Alyas Robin Hood . [9] [10]

After primarily starring in the network's Afternoon Prime block, she went on to headline various primetime television series after Alyas Robin Hood , including The Better Woman , I Can See You: The Promise , and Legal Wives . She was also a mainstay of the weekly comedy show Bubble Gang from 2013 to 2019.

In 2022, Torres was widely-praised for her portrayal of Sisa in historical fantasy series Maria Clara at Ibarra . [11]

Other media

Torres appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines' December 2014 issue. [12] [13] [14] She was also voted No.2 in the men's magazine's 100 Sexiest Women in the World in 2015 and No.15 in 2016. [15] [16] [17] [18] In 2015, she published her coffee table photo-book titled Andrea: Roadtrip. [18] [19] [20]

Torres was launched as the 2017 calendar girl of the beverage company Asia Brewery. [21] The following year, she was again featured as a calendar girl for the company, this time for their Cobra Energy Drink brand. [22] After years as a calendar girl, she went on to publish her own personal calendar for 2019. In an Instagram post, Torres explained that this was her way of expressing her gratitude for the support fans had given her over the years. [23]

Personal life

Torres previously dated actor Derek Ramsay in 2019. They starred together in the television series The Better Woman . The couple confirmed their breakup in November 2020. [2]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2005 Qpids Herself ABS-CBN
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barya
2006–2007 Teka Mona! Herself ABC
2008–2010 Ka-Blog! Herself/host GMA Network
2010APT Entertainment Lenten Special: Anghel sa LupaLuisa
2011APT Entertainment Lenten Special: MaestraBelle
Blusang Itim Alison Escote
Spooky Nights: The Mommy Returns Karen
Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit Elise
Spooky Nights: Sanggol Nimfa
2012 My Beloved Dessa
Spooky Nights: Premonisyon Joan
Spooky Nights: Korona Sally
2012–2013 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Cecilia Fulgencio-Altamonte / Margarita Trajano / Olga Villavicer-Altamonte
2013 With a Smile Isabella "Isay" Asuncion
Magpakailanman: Transman: The Nil Nodalo Story Marie
Wagas: Tom & Jeza Love Story Jeza Clemente GMA News TV
2013-2019 Bubble Gang Herself (Mainstay) GMA Network
2014–2015 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Annasandra "Anna" Vergara
2014 Magpakailanman: Persia: Asong Kanal DJ
Wagas: Vince & Patricia Love Story Patricia Bermudez GMA News TV
2015 Pari 'Koy Lilac Romero / Cristina Evangelista GMA Network
My Faithful Husband Samantha "Sam" Fuentebella-Montenegro
Karelasyon: Laro Michelle
Wagas: Forget-Me-Not on Christmas Faith GMA News TV
Magpakailanman: Ang Asawa Kong Aswang Gloria GMA Network
2016APT Entertainment Lenten Special: Dalangin ng AmaAila Abquilan
A'1 Ko Sa'Yo: Challenge Accepted Dea
The Millionaire's Wife Louisa Ignacio-Vergara / Louisa Ignacio-Meneses
Dear Uge: Aswang (daw) ang Asawa ko Barbara
Magpakailanman: When Love Becomes Obsession Rhoda
2016–2017 Alyas Robin Hood Venus Torralba-de Jesus / Clara
2017 D' Originals Gina
Dear Uge: Kabit-bisig Virginia
Hay, Bahay!: Bikini in Tandem Eba
Stories for the Soul: Hanggang Saan, Hanggang Kailan? Linda
Dear Uge: Kuwentong Kutsero Iska
2018 Dear Uge: Si Throwback O Si Future? Honey
Victor Magtanggol Sif
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Katy Fairy Katy Fairy
Contessa Contessa Venganza
Dear Uge: Kabit-sabit Ning
2019 The Better Woman Jasmine Santos-de Villa / Juliet Santos / Elaine Reyes / Chloe dela Cruz
Dear Uge: Ang Babaeng Walang Closure Chloe
2020 I Can See You: The Promise Ivy Teodoro
Daddy's Gurl Megan
Magpakailanman: My Gangster Lover: The Aira Arcamo and Ador Gabrieles Love Story Aira Arcamo
Magpakailanman: Mister, Bugbog Kay Misis Arlene
2021 Dear Uge: Labing-isang Daliri Pining
Legal Wives Dra. Diane May San Luis
BetCinCindy Rodriguez WeTV iflix
2022–2023 Maria Clara at Ibarra Sisa GMA Network
2022 Happy Together Emily
One Good DayAlex Sandoval Amazon Prime Video
2023 Love Before Sunrise Czarina Montelibano-Menandrez GMA Network
2023-2024 Bubble Gang Herself (Guest)
2024 Magpakailanman: Kung Mawawala Ka Maribeth

Film

YearTitleRoleRemarks
2007 Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 Schoolgirl
2008 Manay Po 2: Overload Ida
Loving You Kim
Shake, Rattle & Roll X Alyssa
2010 You to Me Are Everything Therese Fernandez
2015 Blood in Dispute AngelaCambodian-Filipino film collaboration
2017 Meant to Beh Agatha Bayona
2023Destino PasionalMahalia [24] Argentinian-Filipino film

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