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 retired professional basketball player who played for the Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basket ...

and brother of Kobe Paras. He is the best known for his role as Chad Jimenez in the film adaptation of '' Diary ng Panget''. 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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''. After the success of The Half Sisters, Paras and

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza (born July 31, 1997) is a Filipino singer-actress and television personality. She dubbed as the ''Kapuso Primetime Princess''. Her critically acclaimed movies are ''Mariquina'' (2014), ''Laut'' (2016), ''Tuos'' ...

paired again in '' That's My Amboy'' which aired on 2016.

Early life and career

Paras was born on November 1, 1995, in

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to PBA legend

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

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, a basketball player who plays for the

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in the Japanese B.League. 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

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(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 then pursued an acting career.

Professional career

Imus Bandera (2018–2019)

Paras played for the

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for the 2018–2019 season of MPBL.

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

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 ''

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''. In 2022, Paras resumed his showbiz career with an appearance on the drama-fantasy show, ''

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.'' He also joined the broadcast panel for NCAA Season 98.

VIVA Films

In 2014, together with co-stars

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, James Reid and

Yassi Pressman Yasmin Isabel “Yassi” Pressman (born 11 May 1995) is a Filipino model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonistic roles before rising to prominence after ...

, Paras starred as Chad Jimenez in the '' Diary ng Panget'', 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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by Denny R.'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

Notes

References

External links

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Andre Paras profile
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