Alan Benedict Lee Hernandez Casiño (born May 14, 1993), popularly known as Albie Casiño, is a Filipino actor best known for his role as Christian in the 2010 hit series, ''
Mara Clara''. He is also well known for his roles in ''
On the Wings of Love'' (2015–2016), ''
Pusong Ligaw
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'' (2017–2018), ''
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
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:
Los Bastardos'' (2018–2019), ''
Linlang'' (2023), and ''
Can't Buy Me Love
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'' (2023–2024).
Personal life
Casiño was involved in a controversy with ex-girlfriend
Andi Eigenmann
Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann (; born June 25, 1990), known professionally as Andi Eigenmann, is a Filipino former actress, model, and social media influencer.
Early life Descent and family
Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann is the daughter of actors ...
. Eigenmann was reportedly almost five months pregnant on June 29, 2011. She then revealed that the father of her child was her "first" boyfriend, with Albie being one of the suspected individuals.
Meanwhile, Eigenmann's then present boyfriend, Jake Ejercito, already denied that he is the father while Albie's mother neither confirmed nor denied that Albie is the father of Andi's unborn child. However, in an interview of Eigenmann's father,
Mark Gil
Raphael John Gil Eigenmann (September 25, 1961 – September 1, 2014), known professionally as Mark Gil, was a Filipino actor. Gil was often cast as a main villain in Philippine action films that was popular during the late '80s to the early 20 ...
, he hinted that the father of the child is Eigenmann's first and only boyfriend; he also said that Ejercito was not the father and he respected him for being there.
Eventually, after a 5-year dispute, in September 2016, it was finally confirmed by Eigenmanns's sister in a podcast, that Jake Ejercito, is the confirmed father, and that a paternity test was taken, without Casiño's knowledge.
In August 2015, Casiño revealed his battle with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple con ...
or ADHD, citing it as a reason for his departure from
ABS-CBN
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.
Casiño entered the
Pinoy Big Brother
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(PBB) house in the
2021 Celebrity edition of the reality show,
and has opened up about his struggles with ADHD which resulted to his altercation with fellow housemate
Alexa Ilacad
Alexandra Mamangun Ilacad (born February 26, 2000) is a Filipino actress, singer, host, dancer, vlogger and model who has appeared in several programs of ABS-CBN.
In 2025, Ilacad became a host for '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edit ...
. The tension around his reclusive personality eventually lead to his eviction from the said show.
Nevertheless, he has since reconciled with fellow PBB housemates, and has openly expressed interest to bury the hatchet with Andi Eigenmann.
Casiño subsequently was in a relationship with model and beauty pageant contestant Michelle Arceo from 2016 to 2019 and is currently in a relationship with Michelina since 2023. On June 12, 2024, Casiño announced that Michelina had given birth to their son, Roman Andrew, back in April 28.
Bar altercation and assault
On May 4, 2012, Gene saw Casiño at a bar in Makati and reportedly threw wine on Casiño's face and slapped him. Casiño went to the restroom "to clean himself up" with the intention of leaving the bar after but he and a friend were purportedly followed and assaulted in the parking lot by Eigenmann's companions. The commotion was later stopped by a bouncer. Gene's companions included
Frank Magalona, son of late rapper
Francis Magalona, and Jeck-Jeck Lacson, son of politician
Ping Lacson.
Filmography
Television series
Television shows
Web series
Film
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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1993 births
Living people
De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde alumni
Male actors from Makati
Star Magic
Viva Artists Agency
Filipino male models
21st-century Filipino male actors
Pinoy Big Brother contestants
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder