Andres Muhlach
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Born | Antonio Andres Bonnin Muhlach November 5, 2001 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Alma mater | Brent International School Saint Louis University Madrid Campus |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2023–present |
Agent | Viva Entertainment |
Parent(s) | Aga Muhlach (father) Charlene Gonzales (mother) |
Relatives | Atasha Muhlach (twin sister) Bernard Bonnin (grandfather) AJ Muhlach (half-uncle) |
Antonio Andres Bonnin Muhlach (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmulak]) (born November 5, 2001) is a Filipino actor and model. He is the son of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales and the twin brother of Atasha Muhlach. He is best known for his role as Mark Keifer Watson on the web series Ang Mutya ng Section E (2025).
Early life and background
[edit]Muhlach was born on November 5, 2001, at Makati Medical Center in Makati, Metro Manila, to actor Aga Muhlach and former beauty queen, model, and host Charlene Gonzales.[1] He has a twin sister, Atasha Muhlach, who was born two minutes older, and an older half-brother, Luigi "Iggy Boy" Muhlach, Aga's son with actress Janice de Belen.[2] He and Atasha were baptized as Catholics on January 8, 2002, at Saint James the Greater Parish in Muntinlupa.[3][4]
He graduated high school from Brent International School in Biñan and later went to Spain to study arts in college.[5]
Career
[edit]Debut
[edit]Muhlach, still four years old, first appeared in family-centered commercials for Jollibee, alongside his celebrity parents and twin sister Atasha. The Muhlach family were also endorsing brands such as Toyota and Selecta.[6]
Breakthrough
[edit]In January 2024, Muhlach launched his professional career after signing an exclusive contract with Manny V. Pangilinan, chief executive of MVP Group of Companies, and Vic del Rosario, chairman of Viva Communications.[7]
His first TV project is the family sitcom Da Pers Family, which aired on TV5 in July 2024. Muhlach was cast as Mark Keifer Watson, the male lead in the teen romance comedy series, Ang Mutya ng Section E. The Viva One series has garnered significant traction among global audiences.[8]
Muhlach won the Best New Male TV Personality award at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television in April 2025.[9]
Acting credits
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Ref(s) |
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2024–2025 | Da Pers Family | Andres | [10] |
2025 | Ang Mutya ng Section E | Mark Keifer Watson | [11] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Isah V. Red (November 6, 2001). "For Aga and Charlene, it's a girl, then a boy". Manila Standard. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ Bianca Geli (July 7, 2023). "Atasha and Andres Muhlach: from cute kids to stylish teens". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ "Twin baptism". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 12, 2002. Retrieved January 12, 2002.
- ^ Isah V. Red (January 18, 2002). "Muhlach twins christened". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 18, 2002.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie (July 24, 2024). "Atasha and Andres Muhlach keep promise to parents before joining showbiz". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ Cuaki, Jerenze Christian (February 23, 2018). "Look: Aga Muhlach and Family, Then and Now". When In Manila. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ Ramos, Neil (January 29, 2024). "Andres Muhlach joins show business". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ Wang, Nickie (November 13, 2024). "Andres Muhlach, Andre Yllana bring humor to 'Mutya ng Section E'". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on February 2, 2025.
- ^ Sabio, Nikka (April 1, 2025). "Andres Muhlach expresses gratitude following first PMPC Star Awards win: 'I appreciate each and every one of you'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (March 20, 2024). "Muhlach family, bibida sa TV5 sitcom na Da Pers Family". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024.
- ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (January 2, 2025). "'Mutya ng Section E' cast tackles pressure of meeting fans' expectations". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 6, 2025.
- 2001 births
- Living people
- TV5 Network people
- Viva Artists Agency
- Male actors from Makati
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino television personalities
- Filipino male models
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino twins
- Filipino Roman Catholics
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- Filipino people of Chinese descent
- Filipino people of German descent
- Filipino people of French descent
- Filipino people of Italian descent
- Filipino expatriates in Spain