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 Venancio Johnson Paras Jr. (born October 2, 1968), better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and a retired professional basketball player who played for Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketb ...

and brother of

Kobe Paras Kobe Lorenzo Forster Paras (born September 19, 1997) is a Filipino professional basketball player for Altiri Chiba of the B2 League. Listed at and , he plays the small forward position. He has been a member of the Philippine national team an ...

. He is the best known for his role as Chad Jimenez in the film adaptation of ''

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''. Paras is most seen in

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and most known for playing the role of Bradley Castillo in the hit

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The Half Sisters ''The Half Sisters'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino in the title roles. It premiered on June 9, 2014, replacing '' Villa Quintana' ...

''. After the success of The Half Sisters, Paras and

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local award ...

paired again in ''

That's My Amboy ''That's My Amboy'' (International title: ''My Superstar'') is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Barbie Forteza and Andre Paras. It premie ...

'' which aired on 2016.

Early life and career

Paras was born on November 1, 1995 in

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to a PBA legend

and former actress Jackie Forster. He also has a younger brother,

Kobe Kobe ( , ; officially , ) is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture Japan. With a population around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is located in Kansai region, whic ...

, a basketball player who plays for the Altiri Chiba in the Japanese

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. Paras played for

La Salle Greenhills La Salle Green Hills ("LSGH") is a private Catholic school run by the Philippine District of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1959 by the D ...

in high school. In college, he played for the

University of the Philippines The University of the Philippines (UP; fil, Pamantasan ng Pilipinas Unibersidad ng Pilipinas) is a state university system in the Philippines. It is the country's national university, as mandated by Republic Act No. 9500 (UP Charter of 200 ...

(UP) Fighting Maroons like his father. In 2014, Paras transferred from

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with the intention of playing for the

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. 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 ''

''. 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. Paras also said that his departure from the UP didn't become an issue between him and his erstwhile teammates. 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. Paras would then quit school to pursue an acting career.

Professional career

Imus Bandera (2018–2019)

Paras played for the

Imus Bandera Imus Bandera, also known as Imus City Bandera, is a professional basketball team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. It is owned by the local government of Imus in Cavite. History Team roster Depth chart Head coaches All-time ...

for the 2018–2019 season of

MPBL The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines. History Manny Pacquiao launched the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on August 29, 2017, starting off as a semi-professional lea ...

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.

Career statistics

''As of the end of 2021 season''
Real GM

PBA

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College

Showbiz 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

contract artist in 2011 and a regular performer in ''

Sunday All Stars ''Sunday All Stars'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on June 16, 2013 on the network's Sunday afternoon line up replacing ''Party Pilipinas''. The show concluded on August 2, 2015 with a total of 10 ...

''. In 2022, Paras resumed his showbiz career with an appearance on the drama-fantasy show, '' Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.'' He also joined the broadcast panel for

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VIVA Films

In 2014, together with co-stars

Nadine Lustre Nadine Alexis Paguia Lustre (, ; born October 31, 1993) is a Filipino actress and singer. She rose to fame after playing the lead role of Eya Rodriguez in the film ''Diary ng Panget'' (2014). Lustre has since starred in the television series ...

, James Reid and

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, Paras starred as Chad Jimenez in the ''

'', a 2014 Filipino teen romantic comedy film based on the popular best-selling book of the same name written and published on

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Denny R Denny R. (born 11 February 1994, San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines), commonly known by her pseudonym HaveYouSeenThisGirL, is a Filipino author. She is best known for her novel, '' Diary ng Panget''. It first appeared on Wattpad and was later ...

.'Diary ng Panget' writer Denny on teen success, casting the movie.
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Filmography

Film

Television

TV dramas

Variety shows

Reality show

Game show

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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