Bobby Andrews

{{short description|Filipino actor}}

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{{Infobox person

| name = Bobby Andrews

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|11|30}}

| birth_place = Makati, Philippines

| birthname = Robert Riu Andrews

| occupation = Actor, TV host, Matinee Idol

| yearsactive = 1995–present

| agent = Viva Artists Agency (1995–present)

| party = Lakas–CMD

}}

Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/30/09/bobby-andrews-marks-33rd-b-day|title=Date of birth of Bobby Andrews|publisher=abs-cbn news|date=30 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208191653/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/30/09/bobby-andrews-marks-33rd-b-day|archive-date=8 December 2021}}), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show T.G.I.S.{{Cite news|title=WHERE ARE THEY NOW: TGIS Batch 1 stars|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28366/strongwhere-are-they-nowstrong-tgis-batch-1-stars|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|language=en|access-date=2020-05-11}}{{Cite web|title=Bobby Andrews, Angelu de Leon revive their roles in new 'T.G.I.S'|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2012/11/bobby-andrews-angelu-de-leon-revive-their-roles-in-new-t-g-i-s/|date=2012-11-06|website=LionhearTV|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-11}}{{Cite news|title=Throwback: Growing up in the '90s, 'TGIS' and all|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/649778/growing-up-in-the-90s-tgis-and-all/story/|work=GMA News|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-11}} and its sequel Growing Up.

Acting career

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In 2009, Andrews appeared in the Philippine remake series of Zorro aired on GMA Network. He was part of the installment of Sine Novela called Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit with Iza Calzado, Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz.

In 2010, he went back to ABS-CBN to become part of the Precious Hearts Romances Presents of Martha Cecila's Impostor. He was also seen in the hit primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s Mara Clara.

=Television success=

In the 1990s, Andrews gained fame with the hit GMA-7 and Viva television show T.G.I.S., a teen-and-youth-oriented show which pioneered teen television dramas in the Philippines. In 1997, he did the hit soap Ikaw Na Sana and ended with a movie with his co-star and then-screen partner Angelu de Leon.

In 1998, he became part of GMA soaps such as Ganyan Kita Kamahal and Halik sa Apoy. In 2002, he was part of the melodramatic soap Sana ay Ikaw na Nga. In 2004, he came to ABS-CBN to star in the now-defunct hit memorable first fantasy television drama Marina.

In 2005, he became part of GMA-7's first fantasy series Encantadia The First Season and 2006's Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat. In 2007, he came back to primetime as Ronald Santilian in the primetime series Walang Kapalit and 2008's, Lobo as a supporting role. In 2009, he was part of the Sine Novela afternoon soap Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit. In 2010, he was in the afternoon hit soap Martha Cecila's Impostor which topped the afternoon line up and was mostly seen daily on the primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s Mara Clara as Amanthe Del Valle.

Political career

Andrews entered into politics when he filed his candidacy for councilor in Quezon City's 4th district for the May 2022 polls under Lakas–CMD. He was included in the Malayang Quezon City coalition of Anakalusugan partylist representative Mike Defensor.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-29|title=Bobby Andrews, Angelu de Leon to run for local posts|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/30/21/bobby-andrews-angelu-de-leon-to-run-for-local-posts|access-date=2021-11-14|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}

However, he failed to win a seat in the city council when he got the 8th place in the official count.{{Cite web|last=Global|first=Philstar|date=2022-05-15|title=Celebrities who won and lost in 2022 polls|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/05/15/2181102/celebrities-who-won-and-lost-2022-polls|access-date=2022-05-15|website=Philstar|language=en|archive-date=May 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525170957/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/05/15/2181102/celebrities-who-won-and-lost-2022-polls|url-status=live}}

In 2023, Andrews filed his candidacy for the October 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections for Barangay Captain in Quezon City's 4th district, Barangay Sacred Heart. Andrews lost once again after placing 2nd, losing to incumbent candidate, Camille Malig David.

Filmography

=Film=

class="wikitable sortable"

! Year !! Title !! Role

1995Sabado NightsJerome
1996Wanted Perfect MotherArnel
1996Takot Ka Ba Sa DilimJude
1997Wala Na Bang Pag-ibigEric
1999KatawanAndres
rowspan="2"| 2001Abakada... InaJojo
Susmaryosep! Four FathersFr. Ep
rowspan="2"| 2002Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon
Mahal Kita, Final AnswerKenneth
2003SukdulanRoy
rowspan="4"| 2004Annie B.Alberto
Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story
VoltaOh-Vlading
Lastikman: Unang BanatAdan
2006Kapag Tumibok ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice
rowspan="2"| 2007A Love StoryRoy
ResikloDos
rowspan="2"| 2008For the First TimeMike Villaraza
MagkaibiganLito
rowspan="2"| 2010You to Me Are EverythingAtty. Ronnie Domingo
Vox Populi
rowspan="3"| 2011In the Name of LoveNeil
Tween Academy: Class of 2012Robin's father
My House Husband: Ikaw Na!Ariel
rowspan="2"| 2013Ano ang Kulay ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?
Girl, Boy, Bakla, TomboyJack
2014Talk Back and You're DeadTeddy Pendleton
2015Felix ManaloApolinario "Inar" Ramos
2017Deadma WalkingDoctor
2018KasalAlfie
2020Suarez: The Healing Priest

=Television=

class="wikitable sortable"

! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network

1995T.G.I.S.Joaquin Torres IIIGMA Network
1996Tierra SangreCesar SangrePTV/RPN
rowspan=2 | 1997Growing UpJoaquin Torres IIIrowspan=5 | GMA Network
Ikaw na SanaRafael Huico
rowspan=2 | 1998Ganyan Kita KamahalHenry Cortez
GMA Love StoriesVarious
rowspan=2 | 1998–1999Halik sa ApoyEnrico
Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim?Juderowspan=3 | IBC
2000–2001Subic Bay
2000–2002Kagat ng DilimNathan
2002–2003Sana ay Ikaw na NgaVladimir GastonGMA Network
2002Magandang Morning PhilippinesHimself / HostRPN
2004MarinaRaphael SandicoABS-CBN
2005EncantadiaAsvalrowspan=2 | GMA Network
2006Agawin Mo Man ang LahatGonzalo Valverde
rowspan="2"| 2007Walang KapalitRonald Santillianrowspan=3 | ABS-CBN
Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisBinatang X
rowspan="3"| 2008LoboEmilio "Emil" Ortega
Codename: AseroJupiterrowspan="2"| GMA Network
ObraMaloy
rowspan="2"| 2009Pare KoyPaulABS-CBN
ZorroSergeant Pedro Gonzalesrowspan="3"| GMA Network
2009–2010Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang LangitNick Arnaldo
rowspan="2"| 2010Claudine Presents: Stage MotherVarious
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: ImpostorLeo Serranorowspan="2"| ABS-CBN
2010–2011Mara ClaraAmanthe Del Valle
rowspan="2"| 2011Rod Santiago's The SistersYoung Enrique ZialcitaTV5
Wansapanataym: Sabay-Sabay PasawayDr. FerrerABS-CBN
2011–2012Munting HerederaStanley LobregatGMA Network
rowspan="3"| 2012Wansapanataym: DollhouseNestorrowspan=2 | ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo
Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?Neilrowspan=5 | GMA Network
2012–2013Teen GenJoaquin Torres III
rowspan="4"| 2013IndioYoung Hernando
Love and LiesJose Lorde Villamor
One Day Isang ArawJun
Got to BelieveRodolfo San Juanrowspan=2 | ABS-CBN
2015Pablo S. Gomez's Inday BoteAngelo Delgado
2015–2016Buena FamiliaArthur BuenaGMA Network
2016–2017The Greatest LoveAlvin Salesrowspan=3 | ABS-CBN
rowspan="5" | 2017A Love to LastHimself / Guest
Wansapanataym: My Hair LadyMarcus Agustin
Mulawin vs. RavenaAntoniorowspan="2" | GMA Network
Road Trip

|Himself / Guest

WildflowerMateo Ruizrowspan=4 | ABS-CBN
rowspan="4"| 2018FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoSpecial Assistant to the President William Celerio
Ipaglaban Mo: TitserPeter Roces
Ipaglaban Mo: BastardoRommel Aguilar
Magpakailanman: Top of the Clash

| Joseph

| GMA Network

rowspan="2"| 2019HalikManuel Vegafriarowspan=3| ABS-CBN
Ipaglaban Mo: MalasakitBobby
rowspan="4"| 2020Pamilya KoCarlitos Quisumbing
Descendants of the SunEric ChavezGMA Network
Bawal na Game ShowHimself / Contestantrowspan="4" | TV5
Stay-In Love

|Chris Ortega

rowspan="2"| 2021Paano ang Pangako?Richard Dominante-Cruz
Di Na MuliAlfred
rowspan="3"| 2022

| Maria Clara at Ibarra

| Anton Villarama

|rowspan="2"| GMA Network

Tadhana: Isabella

| Crisanto

Suntok sa Buwan

| Benj

| TV5

rowspan="2" | 2023

| Luv is: Caught in His Arms

| Lorenzo Almero

|rowspan="3"| GMA Network

Stolen Life

| Julian Hidalgo

2024–2025

| Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law

| Ramir Engano

Personal life

Andrews is married to a Chinese woman named Bienne Co. They have two children.{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}

References

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