Alvin Lorenz Cristobal Anson (born October 20, 1962) is a
Filipino
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actor, producer, director, TV host and musician. His works includes his portrayal of General
José Alejandrino
José Cándido Alejandrino y Magdangal (December 1, 1870 – June 1, 1951) was a Philippine Republican Army general during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War.
He was also a senator of the Twelfth Senatorial District of ...
in the Philippine film ''
Heneral Luna
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''
and TV series ''
Dolce Amore
''Dolce Amore'' ( English: ''Sweet Love'') is a 2016 Philippine romantic drama television series directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, Cathy Garcia-Molina and Richard Arellano, starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Pr ...
'' as Favio De Luca.
Early life
Education
He holds a degree in Engineering and Liberal Arts and a minor in music from
San Francisco State University
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.
Career
Anson was a musician and a ledge dancer in various discotheques in the US. During the early 90s, his dancing feet was featured on a swatch commercial. In 1995, he gained the attention of a talent caster in a local discotheque. Since then, he bagged supporting roles in several movies, mostly starring Rudy Fernandez and Ronnie Ricketts.
As an actor and producer of independent films, Anson is the producing partner of director Gorio Vicuna, a former Hollywood animator, and his wife Peejay Vicuna in their production house, GWARD, INC.
In 2019, Anson reprise the role of Yandro Andres in ABS-CBN's primetime drama ''
Sino ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa'' (the inspiration to
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Shondaland
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's American drama series ''
How to Get Away with Murder
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'') with
Jodi Sta. Maria.
Personal life
Anson is the son of actor Oscar Moreno, and the younger brother of actress
Boots Anson-Roa
Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer.
Early life and education
Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post-w ...
. He has two daughters, Aliyana and Laisha.
Filmography
Film
Television
Shorts
Awards and nominations
At the Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016, Anson received the Best Actor Award for his lead portrayal in Ato Bautista's ''Expressway''.
References
External links
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1962 births
Living people
Filipino male film actors
Filipino producers
Male actors from Metro Manila
San Francisco State University alumni