André Alonzo Forster Paras (born November 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer, singer, and former professional basketball player. He is the son of former PBA player Benjie Paras and brother of Kobe Paras. He is the best known for his role as Chad Jimenez in the film adaptation of Diary ng Panget. Paras is most seen in GMA Network and most known for playing the role of Bradley Castillo in the hit melodrama The Half Sisters. After the success of The Half Sisters, Andre Paras and Barbie Forteza paired again in That's My Amboy which aired on 2016.

Andre Paras

Paras in 2022
Personal information
Born	(1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 26) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality	Filipino / American
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	La Salle Green Hills
College	University of the Philippines Diliman
PBA draft	2020 Round: 3 / Pick: 27th overall
Selected by the Blackwater Bossing
Playing career	2018–2022
Position	Power forward / Center
Career history
2018–2019	Imus Bandera
2021–2022	Blackwater Bossing

Early life and career

Paras was born on November 1, 1995 in Los Angeles to a PBA legend Benjie Paras and former actress Jackie Forster. He also has a younger brother, Kobe, a basketball player who plays for the Altiri Chiba in the Japanese B.League.

Paras played for La Salle Greenhills in high school. In college, he played for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons like his father.[1] In 2014, Paras transferred from University of the Philippines to San Beda College with the intention of playing for the San Beda Red Lions. After a year of studying in UP and playing as a rookie for the UP Fighting Maroons, he opted to transfer for not being able to balance his studies and acting career due to his hectic work schedule in his drama series The Half Sisters. He also said that although it was his dream to study in UP, he didn't want to have a bad reputation in the university.[2]

Paras also said that his departure from the UP didn't become an issue between him and his erstwhile teammates.[3] The 6-foot-4 Andre will be joining San Beda, which has won four straight NCAA titles, after going through a winless season with the UP Fighting Maroons the prior season.[4] Paras would then quit school to pursue an acting career.[5]

Professional career

Imus Bandera (2018–2019)

Paras played for the Imus Bandera for the 2018–2019 season of MPBL.

Blackwater Bossing (2021–2022)

Paras selected 27th overall pick at the PBA Season 46 draft. Before the start of the 47th PBA season, he took a leave of absence from Blackwater to pursue acting.[6]

Career statistics

As of the end of 2021 season[7]

PBA

As of the end of 2021 season[7]

College

Television acting career

GMA Network

Paras debut series became one of his biggest breaks when he appeared in the fantasy-drama series Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim in a supporting role. He became a GMA Network contract artist in 2011 and a regular performer in Sunday All Stars.[11][12]

In 2014, together with co-stars Nadine Lustre, James Reid and Yassi Pressman, Paras starred as Chad Jimenez in the Diary ng Panget, a 2014 Filipino teen romantic comedy film based on the popular best-selling book of the same name written and published on Wattpad by Denny R.[13]

In 2022, he resumed his showbiz career with an appearance on the drama-fantasy show, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.[14]

Filmography

Film

Television

TV dramas

Variety shows

Reality show

Game show

Awards and nominations

References

External links

• Andre Paras on Twitter
• Andre Paras at IMDb