Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''

Bridges of Love ''Bridges of Love'' is a 2015 Philippine soap opera romance television series directed by Richard V. Somes and Will Fredo, starring Jericho Rosales, Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon ...

'' (2015), '' The General's Daughter'' (2020) he made a breakthrough role as

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in the

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epic ''

Heneral Luna ''Heneral Luna'' () is a 2015 Filipino historical biopic film depicting General Antonio Luna's leadership of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War. Directed by Jerrold Tarog and produced by Artikulo Uno Productio ...

'' (2015), which he reprised in a titular role for its sequel, '' Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral'' (2018).

Early life

Avelino was born on May 13, 1988, in

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, as Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino. He is the son of Roberto Puigcerver Avelino, an influential

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from

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, and Jennilyn Lingbanan. He is a grandson of Baltazar Avelino, former governor of

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, and a great-grandson of former Senate President Jose Avelino. He has three siblings, Honey, Gabriel, and Angela. He is the second oldest of his siblings.Paulo Avelino - Kapamilya Star, Biography
Retrieved 11-11-2013

Career

2006–10: Early career

Avelino began his career after appearing on the

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reality talent show '' StarStruck'' in 2006. After being eliminated from the show, he signed an exclusive contract with GMA and played various supporting roles for the network.StarStruck alumnus Paulo Avelino transfers to Kapamilya network
by Elli Alipio posted on August 16, 2011. He appeared in the Black Jewel in the Palace episode of ''

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'' in 2007 and had minor roles in two series,

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and '' Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan''. The ''StarStruck 4'' cast were then given a show titled ''

Boys Nxt Door ''Boys Nxt Door'' (International title: ''Boys Next Door'') is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network.

'', an award-winning youth-oriented

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, in which Avelino played Peter. This series premiered in 2007 and ran for 31 episodes. In 2008, he appeared in a supporting role in '' Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'', a remake of the 1989 movie of the same title redeveloped by

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and produced by GMA Network. He had roles in an afternoon series, '' Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan'', and in a primetime series, ''

Luna Mystika ''Luna Mystika'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael Tuviera and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Heart Evangelista and Mark Anthony Fernandez. It premiered on November 17, 2008 on the network's ...

''. He also made his debut on film, in ''Desperadas 2'', a

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entry from

Regal Films Regal Entertainment, Inc. (formerly and more commonly known as Regal Films) is a Philippine film production company based in Pasig. It was founded by Lily Monteverde on August 19, 1962. It has produced movies of all genres; and is the oldest ...

. In 2009, Avelino started a regular stint on GMA's variety show ''

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'' and landed major roles in two series starring

Kris Bernal Kristine Ann Tan Bernal (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her loveteam with A ...

and

Aljur Abrenica Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. Early and personal life His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...

, fellow Starstruck 4 alumni: ''

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'' and '' All My Life''. He was also cast as Robert in a

GMA Films GMA Pictures, formerly Cinemax Studios and GMA Films, is a film and television production company in the Philippines, established by GMA Network in 1995. Its films include ''Jose Rizal'', '' Muro Ami'', and '' Deathrow''. Filmography Histor ...

VIVA Films Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr. History Veering away from the Sharon Cuneta- Gabby Concepcion tandem, Viva became home to q ...

project, '' Patient X'' and as Pepe in a Filipino action fantasy film, '' Ang Panday''. In 2010, he appeared in a supporting role in a primetime series '' Ilumina'', and replaced

JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor, host and model. Personal life De Vera was offered a basketball scholarship in Colegio de San Juan de Letran after he graduated from high ...

for a lead role in the fantasy series ''

Panday Kids ''Carlo J. Caparas's Panday Kids'' (), or simply ''Panday Kids'', is a 2010 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a television sequel to the 2009 film '' Ang Panday''. Directed by Mike Tuviera and Dom ...

''. His last performance for

was a lead role in the afternoon fantasy-drama ''

Alakdana ''Alakdana'' (International title: ''Scorpion Lady'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Louise delos Reyes, Paulo Avelino and Alden Richards. It premiered ...

'', with

Louise delos Reyes Mary Grace delos Reyes Perido (born September 1, 1992), better known Louise delos Reyes, is a Filipino actress and model. She left GMA Network in May 2017 and signed a 5 year-managerial contract with Viva which made her comeback on ABS-CBN and ...

and

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2011–12: ABS-CBN, first starring roles

In mid-2011, Avelino transferred to

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...

, known as the Kapamilya network. He told ABS-CBN News that he wanted to get out of his comfort zone and, at the same time, reinvent himself as an actor. His first project as a Kapamilya actor was in a lead role alongside

Lovi Poe Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe (born February 11, 1989), popularly known as Lovi Poe, is a Filipino actress, model, and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama seri ...

' ''

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''. He also participated in '' Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow'', an entry to the

2011 Metro Manila Film Festival The 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the annual film festival in Manila, Philippines that is held from December 25, 2011 until the first week of January 2012. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters in order ...

. He appeared for the first time in an

show through a guest role in '' 100 Days to Heaven'', where he took the role of a rich executive named Teddy Ledesma, alongside veteran actor

Phillip Salvador Phillip Mikael "Ipe" Reyes Salvador (born Felipe Reyes Salvador; August 22, 1953) is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino film and television actor. Acting career Salvador made his film debut in 1971 with ''Adios Mi Amor''. He toiled in m ...

. He also appeared in ''

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'', '' Maalaala Mo Kaya'' and '' Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig''. Avelino played the role of a bisexual in the 2011 Cinemalaya film ''Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa'' alongside

Rocco Nacino Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino (born March 21, 1987 in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines), known professionally as Rocco Nacino, is a Filipino actor. He won the title of Second Prince in the fifth season of '' StarStruck''. He is currently an exclusi ...

, winning Best Actor at the

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s, his first award.GMA 'Starstruck' finalist Paulo Avelino now with ABS-CBN
By Chuck Smith and Karen Valeza, Yahoo! Philippines. He characterized the script of the film as "really different", offering the potential for an interesting role. In 2012, Avelino played Nathan Montenegro in the hit primetime series '' Walang Hanggan'', alongside

Coco Martin Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno (born November 1, 1981), known professionally by his stage name Coco Martin (), is a Filipino actor, director, and film producer. He is best known for playing the lead roles in ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', '' Walang H ...

and

Julia Montes Mara Hautea Schnittka (; born March 19, 1995), known professionally as Julia Montes (), is a Filipino-German actress and model. She is one of the most sought-after actresses in the country and has been hailed as the “''Royal Princess of Dram ...

. He commented in an interview that he learned a lot from watching Martin act. He co-starred in the "Lost Command" episode of the horror trilogy '' Shake, Rattle & Roll 14'' produced by

, an entry in the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. In parallel with his acting career, Avelino began to work on musical projects, beginning with a single, a cover of

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's " When She Cries". His first album, ''Paulo Avelino'', was released by

Universal Records Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as just Universal Music) is a Dutch–American multinational music corporation under Dutch law. UMG's corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands and its ...

on October 1, 2012. It comprises six covers of OPM classic hits, plus instrumental versions of each track. Avelino released a music video for his second single, a cover of Alamid's "Your Love".

2013–present: Recent projects

2013: Avelino's drama series roles included the pre-primetime series ''

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'', with

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and

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; two '' Maalaala Mo Kaya'' episodes: "Notbook" and "Mask"; and the family drama series ''

Honesto ''Honesto'' is a 2013 Philippine family drama television series directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Darnel Joy Villaflor, starring Raikko Mateo as Honesto, a young boy whose nose gets big whenever he lies. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Pri ...

'', where he reunited with his ''Walang Hanggan'' co-stars

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and Noni Buencamino. His film roles included two independent films for Cinemalaya: ''Debosyon,'' directed by

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and

Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...

in a highly charged erotic-drama

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film directed by

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, ''

The Bride and the Lover ''The Bride and the Lover'' is a 2013 Filipino romantic film directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Lovi Poe, Jennylyn Mercado and Paulo Avelino. Synopsis In the story, Vivian (Lovi Poe) is sole heir to a business empire. Sheila is Vivian's friend ...

''. He also appeared on a romantic-comedy film directed by Chris Martinez titled '' Status: It's Complicated'', with

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Solenn Heussaff Solenn Marie Adea Heussaff-Bolzico (née Heussaff, ; born July 20, 1985) is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She was one of the official castaways of '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown''. She made it to the Final Three. In Decem ...

Maja Salvador Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is ...

, and veteran comedian

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. The movie is a remake of the 1979 classic comedy film ''Salawahan,'' directed by

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. In the

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, Avelino appeared in two entries: a lead role on Star Cinema's horror film ''

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'' and a cameo in '' Kimmy Dora: The Quantum of Kiyeme''. 2014: Avelino starred as part of the main cast of ''

Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon ''Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon'' (International title: ''Tomorrow Belongs to Me'' / ) is a 2014 Philippine melodrama television series directed by Jerome C. Pobocan and Trina N. Dayrit, the series stars Bea Alonzo in her very first dual role with Pa ...

'', with

Bea Alonzo Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Bea Alonzo (), is a Filipino actress. Alonzo first gained recognition for the 2002 teleserye ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay''. She is best known for her portrayals ...

and

Albert Martinez Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, director and producer. Early life He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, and Margarita Pineda. Career Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first te ...

. He also starred in ''Give Love on Christmas,'' it is a Philippine daytime

drama Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been ...

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produced by

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with KC Concepcion. 2015: Avelino starred in the soap opera ''

'', with

Jericho Rosales Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor. Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...

and

, and was cast as Simon Evangelista in '' On the Wings of Love'', with James Reid and Nadine Lustre. He also top billed two movies ''Heneral Luna'' (lit. 'General Luna') a 2015 Filipino historical biopic film and ''Resureksyon'' (lit. Resurrection''') is a 2015 Filipino horror

film directed by Alfonso Torre III In 2016, He starred in ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') a 2015

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action drama In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-ge ...

television series under

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as one of the guest Antagoinist. He also top bill the Movie ''The Unmarried Wife,'' a 2016

romance Romance (from Vulgar Latin , "in the Roman language", i.e., "Latin") may refer to: Common meanings * Romance (love), emotional attraction towards another person and the courtship behaviors undertaken to express the feelings * Romance languages, ...

film starring

Angelica Panganiban Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino-American actress, model, TV host and comedienne. Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, Panganiban is recognized as one o ...

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, and himself. 2017: Avelino starred with ABS-CBN newcomer

Ritz Azul Ritz Azul-Guy (born Ritz Ann Riggie Villafuerte Alzul on January 11, 1994), is a Filipina actress and television hostess known for her work as a talent of TV5 and later ABS-CBN through Star Magic. Early life and career Although born in Pampan ...

in the television series ''

The Promise of Forever ''The Promise of Forever'' is a 2017 Philippine drama television series starring Paulo Avelino, Ritz Azul and Ejay Falcon. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from September 11, ...

''. He also starred in two movies, ''I'm Drunk, I Love You,'' a 2017 Filipino

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directed by JP Habac, and written by Habac and Giancarlo Abrahan with Maja Salvador and ''Ang Larawan'', internationally released as ''The Portrait''(

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: ある肖像画, Hepburn: ''Aru Shōzō-ga''), a 2017 Philippine

musical film Musical film is a film genre in which songs by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, but in some cases, they serve merely as breaks ...

directed by Loy Arcenas. 2018: Avelino starred in an afternoon series, ''

Asintado ''Asintado'' () is a Philippine action drama television series starring Julia Montes, Shaina Magdayao, Paulo Avelino and Aljur Abrenica. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel fr ...

'' as Gael Ojeda and in the primetime soap opera '' The General's Daughter as Franco Segismundo.'' He also top billed the two movies, ''Kasal'' a 2018 Filipino

romance drama Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...

film starring

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and

Paulo Avelino Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''Bridges of ...

. The film was directed by Ruel S. Bayani and produced by Star Cinema and ''Goyo: The Boy General'' (

: ''Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral''), or simply ''Goyo'', is a 2018 Philippine epic war drama film. 2020: Avelino starred in ''Walang Hanggang Paalam'' (International title: ''Irreplaceable'' / transl. ''Never Ending Goodbye'') is a 2020 Philippine

television series broadcast by

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. Directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, it stars

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, Arci Muñoz,

and

JC Santos John Carlo Abrugar Santos is a Filipino actor, best known for his role in the television series ''Till I Met You (TV series), Till I Met You'' as Alejandro "Ali" Nicolas. Early life Santos was born on November 19, 1988 in Pampanga, Philippines ...

. And a Movie ''Fan Girl'' a 2020 Philippine

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starring

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and

. It is written and directed by

Antoinette Jadaone Antoinette Hilario Jadaone (born April 3, 1984) is a Filipina filmmaker and podcaster, best known for directing ''That Thing Called Tadhana'' (2014), '' Love You to the Stars and Back'' (2017), ''Never Not Love You'' (2018), '' Alone/Together'' ( ...

. 2021: Avelino starred with ABS-CBN newcomer

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in the primetime soap opera series, ''

Marry Me, Marry You ''Marry Me, Marry You'' is a 2021 Philippine drama romantic comedy television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel directed by Dwein Baltazar and Jojo Saguin, it stars Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez. The series premiered on the network's ''P ...

'' as Andrei. 2022: Avelino starred in Marry Me Marry you Season 2 as Andrei, ''Flower of Evil,'' a

Philippine drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebi ...

television series loosely based on the 2020 South Korean drama series of the same title. And a Movie with ABS-CBN newcomer

, Ngayon Kaya. In the present, he is filming his new teleserye with Kim Chiu and Maricel Soriano titled Linlang, to be seen and watched on the first half of 2023.

Personal life

Paulo Avelino came from the prominent family in

. He is the son of Roberto Puigcerver Avelino, an influential

from

, and Jennilyn Lingbanan. He is a grandson of Baltazar Avelino, former governor of

, and a great-grandson of former Senate President Jose Avelino. He has three siblings, Honey, Gabriel, and Angela. He is the second oldest of his siblings. Paulo has a son naming Ethan with LJ Reyes.

Filmography

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Discography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Avelino, Paulo 1988 births Living people Filipino male film actors Filipino male models Filipino male pop singers Filipino male television actors Filipino people of Spanish descent Male actors from Metro Manila People from Baguio Saint Louis University (Philippines) alumni Participants in Philippine reality television series StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants GMA Network personalities ABS-CBN personalities Star Magic Universal Records (Philippines) artists 21st-century Filipino male actors 21st-century Filipino male singers