Andrew E.
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Birth name | Andrew Ford Valentino Espiritu |
Also known as | Gamol, Kuya Andrew, King of dirty rap |
Born | [1] Naga, Camarines Sur,Philippines[1] | July 30, 1967
Origin | Parañaque,Philippines |
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Years active | 1985–present |
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Andrew Ford Valentino Espiritu(born July 30, 1967) is a Filipino rapper, record producer, actor, toy collector and comedian.[2]He is considered as the Hari ng Parody.[3]He is best known in thePhilippinesfor his 1990 debut hit single "Humanap Ka ng Panget" (Look For Someone Ugly). Andrew E. won a 'Rap Album of the Year' award for his latest albumClubzillaat the 2010PMPC Star Awardsfor Music. His latest single is "Shoot Shoot Part 2" which later used as instrumental for campaign jingle "Heto NaInday Sara."
Career
[edit]Espiritu first worked as a DJ in a popular club, Euphoria and was discovered by guitarmanRamon "RJ" Jacintoin 1990. He made his television debut onThat's Entertainment,a variety show hosted by the lateGerman MorenoonGMA-7.He eventually started his professional career in December 1990 when he released his debut single "Humanap Ka ng Panget" (transl. Find Someone Who Is Ugly).
Andrew's career branched out as he began to star in comedy films based on his songs.
In mid-1997, Espiritu founded an independent rap label named Dongalo Wreckords for the purpose of discovering and producing new rap talents, one of them being the rap group Salbakuta, with their debut single "S2upid Luv" becoming a best-seller and spawning a film starring as himself.
Espiritu spent some time inJapanin the late 1990s, performing in clubs and eventually releasing a CD single with two rap songs inJapaneseabout the misadventures of a tourist inTokyo.This got the attention of a Japanese producer, who offered to help promote him if he would apply for Japanese citizenship.[4]
In 2000, he was a consultant toCaloocanmayorRey Malonzo"for entertainment and cultural affairs".[5]
On March 25, 2002. he released the album "Porno Daw"[6]
In 2010, he was one of the judges inABS-CBN's noontime variety/talent showShowtime.He later returned as a judge in theShowtimesegment "Hype Best".
He has notably collaborated withSharon Cuneta,Willie Revillame,[7]Joey de Leon,Regine Velasquez,Francis M.,Ogie Alcasid,Janno Gibbs,Carlos Agassi,Death Threat,Salbakuta, DJs such as DJ Coki ofWil Time Big Time,DJ MOD ofShowtimeand DJ Belal of New York, and actresses such asMaricel Soriano,Ana Roces,Nanette Medved,Charlene Gonzalez,Vina Morales,Sheryl Cruz,Gelli de Belen,Alice Dixson,Amanda Page,Rufa Mae Quinto,Donita RoseandRica Peralejo.
Espiritu returned to acting in 2016 as Uge, the biological father of Serena (played byLiza Soberano) in ABS-CBN's drama seriesDolce Amore.[8]
Andrews first Star Cinema movie was "Raketeros", a comedy movie was released in 2013 for the film company's 20th anniversary of Star Cinema and ABS-CBN Film Productions.
Andrew returned to acting with the comedy filmSanggano, Sanggago't Sanggwapo,marking his returning to Viva Films since his last filmA.B. Normal Collegewas released in 2003.Sanggano, Sanggago't Sanggwapowas released in theaters in September 2019, with co-stars Dennis Padilla, Janno Gibbs, Louise Delos Reyes and Eddie Garcia with Al Tantay as director.
Controversies
[edit]Allegations of plagiarism
[edit]In 2018, Espiritu became involved in a plagiarism controversy when "Humanap Ka ng Panget" was accused of being an unauthorized translation of the song "Find an Ugly Woman" byDJ Cash Moneyand MC Marvelous.[9]A thread in the /r/Philippinessubredditcalled out the rapper for allegedly making a cover of "Find An Ugly Woman" without Cash Money Marvelous' permission, just after the noontime variety showASAPaired a tribute performance to Espiritu.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Espiritu married Mylene Espiritu in March 2000. The couple have three children.[11]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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1990 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Andy | |
1991 | Pitong Gamol | Ambong | |
1991 | Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | Andrew Ford Medina | |
1992 | Alabang Girls | Unat/Straight | |
1992 | Mahirap Maging Pogi | Parding Pogi | |
1992 | Pretty Boy | Pretty Boy/Cute | |
1993 | Manchichiritchit | Isko | |
1993 | Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | cameo appearance as himself | |
1993 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | Tom Cruz | |
1993 | Row 4: Ang Baliktorians | Agapito "Aguy" Santos | |
1994 | Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk | Urot/Blacky | |
1994 | Megamol | Clark "Uragon" Bokol | |
1994 | Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko | Robin | |
1995 | Bikini Watch | Kiko | |
1995 | P're Hanggang Sa Huli | Cooper Guerrero | |
1995 | Bangers | Hap Hibang | |
1996 | Neber 2-Geder | Bert Control | |
1996 | Where 'D' Girls 'R' | Andong | |
1997 | Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol | Gamol | |
1997 | Roberta | Special Participation (Andrew E.'s 1st Drama Movie) | |
1997 | Matinik Na Bading, Mga Syukeng Nuking | Tirso/Tricia | |
1997 | Extranghero | Botong | |
1997 | Strict ang Parents Ko | Jr. Ramos | |
2000 | Markova: Comfort Gay | Chiquito/Tintoy on the film set | |
2000 | Mana-Mana Tiba-Tiba | Wilson | |
2001 | Tusong Twosome | Bano | |
2001 | Banyo Queen | Drew | |
2002 | Burles King Daw, O! | Troy | [4] |
2002 | D' Uragons: Never Umuurong Always Sumusulong | Orot | |
2002 | S2pid Luv | George | |
2003 | A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! | Andres | |
2013 | Raketeros | Andoy | [12] |
2019 | Sanggano, Sanggago't Sanggwapo | Andy | [13] |
2020 | Pakboys Takusa | John | [14][15] |
2021 | Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) | Andy | [16] |
2021 | Mang Jose | Mount Apolinario | |
2021 | Shoot Shoot | Jack |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2009 | Midnight DJ | Himself ( "Gayuma ng Panget" ) | TV5 | [17] |
2012-2013 | Kapitan Awesome | Adonis | TV5 | |
2016 | Dolce Amore | Uge, Selena's father | ABS-CBN | [18] |
2017–2022 | I Can See Your Voice | Himself / Sing-vestigators | ABS-CBN,Kapamilya Channel | [19] |
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- 1990 - "Humanap Ka ng Panget"
- 1990 - "Ize Ba Tayo Dyan?"
- 1990 - "Wag Kang Gamol"
- 1991 - "Mas Gusto Mo Siya"
- 1991 - "Mahal Kita"
- 1991 - "Bini B. Rocha"
- 1991 - "Andrew Ford Medina"
- 1992 - "Mahirap Maging Pogi"
- 1992 - "Alabang Girls"
- 1993 - "Manchichiritchit"
- 1994 - "Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol" (featuringAlice Dixson)
- 1994 - "Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko"
- 1995 - "Akala Ko" (duet with Sharon Cuneta)
- 1995 - "Bikini Watch"
- 1995 - "Hibangers"
- 1996 - "Neber-2-Geder"
- 1997 - "Where the Girls Are"
- 1999 - "Maggy"
- 1999 - "Banyo Queen"
- 1999 - "Rubber Dickey"
- 1999 - "Fax Me"
- 2000 - "ShaNaNaNaNa"
- 2000 - "Honey"
- 2000 - "Kagat ng Aso" (Dog bite)[20]
- 2001 - "Sinabmarin"
- 2004 - "Shoot Shoot"
- 2004 - "Pink Palaka"
- 2004 - "That's Why I Love You" (withRegine Velasquez)
- 2005 - "My Banyo Queen"
- 2006 - "Clean"
- 2008 - "Ikaw" (Humanap Ka ng Panget Part 2)
- 2010 - "Sophisitkado" (PMPC Winner/Rap Album of the Year)
- 2010 - "Danz Now" (feat. Bugoy na Koykoy and Anne Jameo)
- 2010 - "A.N.D.R.E.W.F.O.R.D"
- 2010 - "Clubzilla"
- 2010 - "Stand Alone"
- 2013 - "Ayokong Magtiis Ka"
- 2013 - "I Wish I Can" (feat.Bastee)
- 2016 - "Neng, Ikaw Ba Yan?" (feat. Damuho Skwad)
- 2020 - "Huwag Kang Gamol" (2020 Remix)
- 2020 - "Tamang-tama"
- 2021 - "Shoot-Shoot" (Part 2)
Movie Soundtracks of Andrew E.
[edit]- Humanap Ka Ng Panget The Official Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1991)
- Pretty Boy Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1991)
- Mahirap Maging Pogi The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1992)
- Andrew Ford Medina The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1992)
- Alabang Girls The Official Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1992)
- Manchirichit The Official Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1993)
- Ober Da Bakod The Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1994)
- Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1994)
- Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1994)
- MeGamol The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1995)
- Bangers The Official Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1995)
- Neber 2 Geder The Official Soundtrack Album (Viva Records, 1996)
- Where Da Girls R The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1997)
- Extranghero The Official Soundtrack Album (Neo Records "Now Viva Records", 1997)
- Si Mokong, Si Astig At Si Gamol The Soundtrack Album (Viva Records, 1998)
- Banyo Queen The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1999)
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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2008 | Awit Awards | Best Novelty Recording | "Cowboy - Cowgirl" | Nominated[21] |
MYX Music Awards | Favorite Urban Video | "Ikaw (Humanap Ka Ng Pangit Part 2)" | Nominated[22] | |
2010 | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music | Rap Album of the Year | "Clubzilla" | Won[23] |
References
[edit]- ^abOzzias T. Villaver Jr. (December 12, 2016)."5 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Who Are From Bicol".RetrievedOctober 1,2021.
- ^Loftus, Johnny.Biography: Andrew E.atAllMusic.Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^How Andrew E Became The Godfather of dirty Pinoy Rap | Toni Talks,retrievedFebruary 1,2023
- ^abLo, Ricky (January 16, 2002)."How Andrew E. nixed Japan stardom for love".Philstar.com.RetrievedNovember 10,2021.
- ^Esguerra, Christian V. (September 14, 2000)."Malonzo gets comedians as consultants, advisers".Philippine Daily Inquirer.The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A20.RetrievedAugust 11,2022.
- ^"Andrew E New Album".February 25, 2002.RetrievedAugust 9,2022.
- ^"Willie releases second single".Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 22, 2000.RetrievedMarch 12,2023.
- ^Calderon, Ricky (February 5, 2016)."Andrew E to showcase acting chops in 'Dolce Amore'".The Philippine Star.RetrievedOctober 1,2021.
- ^Severo, Jan Milo (July 2, 2018)."Netizens call out Andrew E. for alleged 'Humanap Ka Ng Panget' plagiarism".The Philippine Star.RetrievedOctober 1,2021.
- ^Fallore, Renuel."This Reddit Thread Is Calling Out ANDREW E. For Allegedly Plagiarizing His Biggest Hit".myx.abs-cbn.com.RetrievedOctober 1,2021.
- ^"Andrew E. celebrates his 19th wedding anniversary".push.abs-cbn.com.March 12, 2019.RetrievedNovember 8,2022.
- ^"Herbert Bautista, Dennis Padilla, Long Mejia, Andrew E. and Ogie Alcasid unite for one 'ultimate throwback' comedy movie treat for moviegoers of all ages in" Raketeros "".LionhearTV.July 27, 2013.RetrievedNovember 10,2021.
- ^Carvajal, Dolly Anne (September 7, 2019)."What makes Andrew E, Dennis and Janno click".INQUIRER.net.RetrievedNovember 10,2021.
- ^"'Pakboys: Takusa'".INQUIRER.net.December 20, 2020.RetrievedNovember 18,2021.
- ^Cruz, Oggs (December 28, 2020)."'Pakboys Takusa' review: Far from funny ".Rappler.RetrievedNovember 10,2021.
- ^Sanggano, Sanggago't, Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) | Official Trailer,retrievedNovember 27,2021
- ^"Midnight DJ feat. Andrew E".YouTube.
- ^Admin, Star Cinema (February 15, 2016)."Meet the characters of 'Dolce Amore' | Star Cinema".starcinema.abs-cbn.com.RetrievedOctober 1,2021.
- ^"'I Can See Your Voice PH': Hilarious start as contestants butcher karaoke favorites ".ABS-CBN News.September 16, 2017.RetrievedNovember 18,2021.
- ^Alejandro, Reynaldo G. (1998).Pasko!: The Philippine Christmas.National Bookstore, Incorporated.ISBN978-971-27-0664-6.RetrievedNovember 10,2021.
- ^"LIST OF FINALISTS THE 21st AWIT AWARDS".Archived fromthe originalon June 21, 2008.RetrievedNovember 10,2021.
- ^Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008)."Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26".PEP.ph.RetrievedOctober 1,2021.
- ^Andrew E. Winning The 2010 PMPC STAR AWARDS "Rap Album Of The Year" (18,000 Views),archivedfrom the original on December 21, 2021,retrievedOctober 1,2021
External links
[edit]- 1967 births
- Living people
- 20th-century Filipino male actors
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- 21st-century Filipino male actors
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- Male actors from Parañaque
- Bicolano actors
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- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino male film actors
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- Male actors from Camarines Sur
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