Robert Riu Andrews, popularly known as Bobby Andrews (born November 30, 1976[2]), 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.[3][4][5] and its sequel Growing Up.
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Bobby Andrews | |
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Born | Robert Riu Andrews (1976-11-30) November 30, 1976 (age 45)[1] Manila, Philippines |
Occupation | Actor, TV Host, Matinee Idol |
Years active | 1995–present |
Agent | Viva Artists Agency (1995–present) |
Political party | Lakas–CMD |
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In 2009, Bobby 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.
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.
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.[6]
However, he failed to win a seat in the city council when he got the 8th place in the official count.[7]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1995 | T.G.I.S. | Joaquin Torres III | GMA Network |
1996 | Tierra Sangre | Cesar Sangre | PTV/RPN |
1997 | Growing Up | Joaquin Torres III | GMA Network |
Ikaw na Sana | Rafael Huico | ||
1998 | Ganyan Kita Kamahal | Henry Cortez | |
GMA Love Stories | Various | ||
1998–99 | Halik sa Apoy | Enrico | |
Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? | Jude | IBC | |
1998–01 | Subic Bay | ||
2000–02 | Kagat ng Dilim | Nathan | |
2002–03 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Vladimir Gaston | GMA Network |
2002 | Magandang Morning Philippines | Host | RPN (now CNN Philippines) |
2004 | Marina | Raphael Sandico | ABS-CBN |
2005 | Encantadia | Asval | GMA Network |
2006 | Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat | Gonzalo Valverde | |
2007 | Walang Kapalit | Ronald Santillian | ABS-CBN |
2008 | Lobo | Emilio "Emil" Ortega | |
Codename: Asero | Jupiter | GMA Network | |
Obra | Maloy | ||
2009 | Pare Koy | Paul | ABS-CBN |
Zorro | Sergeant Pedro Gonzales | GMA Network | |
2009–10 | Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Nick Arnaldo | |
2010 | Claudine Presents: Stage Mother | Various | |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor | Leo Serrano | ABS-CBN | |
2010–11 | Mara Clara | Amanthe Del Valle | |
2011 | Rod Santiago's The Sisters | Young Enrique Zialcita | TV5 |
Wansapanataym: Sabay-Sabay Pasaway | Dr. Ferrer | ABS-CBN | |
2011–12 | Munting Heredera | Stanley Lobregat | GMA Network |
2012 | Wansapanataym: Dollhouse | Nestor | ABS-CBN |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo | |||
Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? | Neil | GMA Network | |
2012–13 | Teen Gen | Joaquin Torres III | |
2013 | Indio | Young Hernando | |
Love and Lies | Jose Lorde Villamor | ||
One Day Isang Araw | Jun | ||
Got to Believe | Rodolfo San Juan | ABS-CBN | |
2015 | Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Angelo Delgado | |
2015–16 | Buena Familia | Arthur Buena | GMA Network |
2016–17 | The Greatest Love | Alvin Sales | ABS-CBN |
2017 | A Love to Last | Himself | |
Wansapanataym: My Hair Lady | Marcus Agustin | ||
Mulawin versus Ravena | Antonio | GMA Network | |
Wildflower | Mateo Ruiz | ABS-CBN | |
2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Special Assistant to the President William Celerio | |
Ipaglaban Mo: Bastardo | Rommel Aguilar | ||
Magpakailanman: Top of the Clash | Joseph | GMA Network | |
2019 | Halik | Manuel Vegafria | ABS-CBN |
Ipaglaban Mo: Malasakit | Bobby | ||
2020 | Pamilya Ko | Carlitos Quisumbing | |
Descendants of the Sun | Eric Chavez | GMA Network | |
Bawal na Game Show | Himself / Contestant | TV5 | |
Stay-In Love | Chris | ||
2021 | Paano ang Pangako? | Richard Dominante-Cruz | |
Di Na Muli | Alfred | ||
2022 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Anton Villarama | GMA Network |
Andrews is married to a Chinese woman named Bienne Co. They have two children.[citation needed]