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Andrew James Arellano[fn 1][1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [aˈɾɛʎano]; born January 16, 1980) is a Filipino actor and host. He is one of the traveling hosts of the daily morning show, Unang Hirit[2] and the host of informative/educational show AHA! on GMA Network. He is also the host of the now defunct show Balikbayan, and Biyahe ni Drew on QTV (now GTV).[3]
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Drew Arellano | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew James Arellano[fn 1] January 16, 1980 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Filipino American |
| Occupation | Actor, host |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent(s) | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2003–present) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Robert Raymond M. Estrella (cousin) Conrado B. Estrella Jr. (uncle) Conrado F. Estrella Sr. (grandfather) Conrado M. Estrella III (cousin) |
Early life and career
Arellano was born to Aga Arellano and Bernie Estrella Arellano on January 16, 1980, in San Jose, California, USA.[citation needed] He has two brothers and two sisters.[citation needed] He graduated high school at Xavier School Manila in March 1997, and he graduated Marketing Management at De La Salle University in October 2001 (also the same university as his wife Iya Villania).[citation needed] Arellano formerly worked in an advertising agency before he began his showbiz career.[citation needed] Arellano's first stint in showbiz on TV was in a youth-oriented show called Click, with longtime girlfriend and now wife, Iya Villania.[citation needed] He won his first solo award from PMPC Star Awards For TV as 'Best Travel Show Host' for Balikbayan, formerly aired on QTV 11 (then GMA News TV; now GTV 27), and a year later he won again in a same category.[citation needed] He also won the Unang Hirit Barkada for Unang Hirit as 'Best Morning Show Hosts' also at PMPC Star Awards For TV, three times in a row.[citation needed]
Arellano currently hosts AHA!, an informative/educational show on GMA Network, and the travel show Biyahe ni Drew on GMA News TV which has garnered several fans as it explores the beautiful islands of the Philippines and the countries outside it. He has remarkably shown talent in his job which paved way to his long running show "Biyahe ni Drew".
Personal life
Arellano enjoys basketball and triathlon[4][5] which has won him various medals in a triathlon competition held every year.
On January 31, 2014, Arellano married Iya Villania, his girlfriend. Their wedding was held in Nasugbu, Batangas.[6] They have four children: Antonio Primo (born 2016),[7] Alonzo Leon (born 2018),[8] Alana Lauren (born 2020),[9] and Astro Phoenix (born 2022).[10]
Arellano is a practicing Catholic.[11] In January 2022, Arellano, alongside Villania and their three children, tested positive for COVID-19.[12][13][14]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mars Pa More | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2020 | New Normal: The Survival Guide | Host | GMA News TV |
| 2018 | Mars | Guest | |
| 2017 | People vs. the Stars | Host | GMA Network |
| -- | Home Foodie | ||
| -- | Sunday All Stars | Guest | |
| 2014 | Don't Lose the Money | Contestant | |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Cameo Role | |
| Wasak | Guest | AksyonTV | |
| 2017 | Sunday PinaSaya | Guest | GMA Network |
| Bogart Case Files | Guest | 9TV | |
| Boys Ride Out | |||
| Network News | |||
| -- | Bonakid Pre-School's Ready Set Laban | GMA Network | |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | Guest | ||
| Celebrity Bluff | Contestant | ||
| Tunay Na Buhay | |||
| 300 Kilometro: Isang Paglalakbay | |||
| Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge | |||
| Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown | Guest Host | ||
| Party Pilipinas | |||
| Happy Land | |||
| AHA! | Host | ||
| Art Angel | |||
| Pinoy Meets World England Episode | |||
| Coca-Cola's Ride To Fame | |||
| Lovely Day | Guest | ||
| Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Guest | ||
| Extra Challenge | |||
| Maynila | |||
| SOP Gigsters | |||
| Unang Hirit | |||
| All Together Now | |||
| CLICK Barkada Hunt | |||
| Click | |||
| -- | Biyahe ni Drew | GMA News TV | |
| Weekend Getaway | |||
| -- | May Trabaho Ka! | Guest | QTV 11 |
| Balikbayan | |||
| -- | Stoplight TV | TV5 | |
| Paghilom | |||
| -- | Auto Extreme | RPN | |
| Basketball Show | Guest | ||
| 2003 | Retro TV | Host | IBC 13 |
| 2004–2006 | Wazzup Wazzup | Studio 23 | |
| Points of View | Host | ||
| Matanglawin | Cameo Role | ABS-CBN |
Film
- Spirit of the Glass (Regal Entertainment)
- My First Romance (Star Cinema)
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nomination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Network | Results | |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Morning Show Hosts | Unang Hirit | GMA 7 | Nominated | |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | ||||
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | ||||
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program (with Karel Marquez) | "Coca-Cola's Ride To Fame Yes To Dream" | Nominated | ||
| Best Travel Show Host | Balikbayan | QTV 11 | Nominated | |||
| Best Morning Show Hosts | Unang Hirit | GMA 7 | Won | |||
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Travel Host | Balikbayan | QTV 11 | Won | |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | QTV 11 | Won | |||
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Travel Host | Biyahe ni Drew | GMA News TV | Won | |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | ||||
| 2017 | UP's Gandingan Awards 2017 | Gandingan ng Edukasyon | AHA! | GMA 7 | Won | |
| Gandingan ng Kalikasan | Biyahe ni Drew | GMA News TV | Won | |||
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Travel Show Host | Won | ||||
Notes
- Drew Arellano was born in the United States of America. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Estrella.
References
- "Drew Arellano: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- Bombarda, Angel (November 12, 2012). "Drew Arellano: The Perks of being a Professional Traveller". GMA News. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- Tantengco, Cristina (March 31, 2014). "Best trip ever: Drew Arellano's 'Biyahe ni Bibiboy 8=D---*' itinerary to Moalboal, Cebu". GMA News. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- Geli, Bianca (October 8, 2014). "Drew Arellano gives tips for triathlon newbies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- San Diego, Bayani (April 8, 2012). "Drew Arellano: Marathon man". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- de Jesus, Julliane Love (January 31, 2014). "Iya Villania, Drew Arellano finally tie the knot". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- "Look: Iya Villania, Drew Arellano welcome son". Rappler. August 30, 2016. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- "Look: Iya Villania, Drew Arellano welcome 2nd son Leon". Rappler. August 19, 2018. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- "Iya Villania and Drew Arellano welcome baby girl". Rappler. July 18, 2020. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- "Iya Villania, Drew Arellano welcome fourth child". CNN Philippines. June 4, 2022. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- "Iya: I was a virgin until wedding to Drew". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- Kingsu-Cheng, Jane (January 11, 2022). "Iya Villania, Drew Arellano test positive for COVID-19". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- Cruz, Dana (January 13, 2022). "Iya Villania, Drew Arellano's 3-year-old son tests positive for COVID-19". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- Plaza, Marane A. (January 22, 2022). "Iya Villania back on 24 Oras after bout with COVID-19". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on February 2, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
External links
- Drew Arellano at IMDb
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