Andrew Ford Valentino Espiritu (born July 30, 1967), known professionally as Andrew E., is a Filipino rapper and actor.[2][3] He is best known in the Philippines for his 1990 debut hit single "Humanap Ka ng Panget" (Find an ugly person). Andrew E. won a 'Rap Album of the Year' award for his latest album Clubzilla at the 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Music. His latest single is "Shoot Shoot Part 2" which later used as instrumental for campaign jingle "Heto Na Inday Sara."
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| Birth name | Andrew Ford Valentino Espiritu |
| Also known as | Gamol, Kuya Andrew, King of Tagalog Rap |
| Born | July 30, 1967[1] Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines[1] |
| Origin | Parañaque, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
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Career
editEspiritu first worked as a DJ in a popular club, Euphoria and was discovered by guitarman Ramon "RJ" Jacinto in 1990. He made his television debut on That's Entertainment, a variety show hosted by the late German Moreno on GMA-7. He eventually started his professional career in December 1990 when he released his debut single "Humanap Ka ng Panget" (transl. Find Someone Who Is Ugly).
In mid-1997, Espiritu founded an independent rap label named Dongalo Wreckords for the purpose of discovering and producing new rap talents, one of them being the rap group Salbakuta, with their debut single "S2upid Luv" becoming a best-seller and spawning a theatrical feature film starring Espiritu.
Espiritu spent some time in Japan in the late 1990s, performing in clubs and eventually releasing a CD single with two rap songs in Japanese about the misadventures of a tourist in Tokyo. This got the attention of a Japanese producer, who offered to help promote him if he would apply for Japanese citizenship.[4]
In 2000, he was a consultant to Caloocan mayor Rey Malonzo "for entertainment and cultural affairs".[5]
On March 25, 2002. he released the album "Porno Daw"[6]
In 2010, he was one of the judges in ABS-CBN's noontime variety/talent show Showtime. He later returned as a judge in the Showtime segment "Hype Best".
He has collaborated with Sharon Cuneta, Willie Revillame,[7] Joey de Leon, Regine Velasquez, Francis M., Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Carlos Agassi, Death Threat, Salbakuta, DJs such as DJ Coki of Wil Time Big Time, DJ MOD of Showtime and DJ Belal of New York, and actresses such as Maricel Soriano, Ana Roces, Nanette Medved, Charlene Gonzalez, Vina Morales, Sheryl Cruz, Gelli de Belen, Alice Dixson, Amanda Page, Rufa Mae Quinto, Donita Rose and Rica Peralejo.
Espiritu returned to acting in 2016 as Uge, the biological father of Serena (played by Liza Soberano) in ABS-CBN's drama series Dolce Amore.[8]
Andrews first Star Cinema movie was "Raketeros", a comedy movie was released in 2013 for the film company's 20th anniversary of Star Cinema and ABS-CBN Film Productions.
Andrew returned to acting with the comedy film Sanggano, Sanggago't Sanggwapo, marking his returning to Viva Films since his last film A.B. Normal College was released in 2003. Sanggano, Sanggago't Sanggwapo was released in theaters in September 2019, with co-stars Dennis Padilla, Janno Gibbs, Louise Delos Reyes and Eddie Garcia with Al Tantay as director.
Allegations of plagiarism
editIn 2018, Espiritu became involved in a plagiarism controversy when "Humanap Ka ng Panget" was accused of being an unauthorized translation of the song "Find an Ugly Woman" by DJ Cash Money and MC Marvelous.[9] A thread in the /r/Philippines subreddit called out the rapper for allegedly making a cover of "Find An Ugly Woman" without Cash Money Marvelous' permission, just after the noontime variety show ASAP aired a tribute performance to Espiritu.[10]
Personal life
editEspiritu married Mylene Espiritu in March 2000. The couple have three children.[11]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Andy | |
| 1991 | Pitong Gamol | Ambong | |
| 1991 | Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | Andrew Ford Medina | |
| 1992 | Alabang Girls | Unat/Straight | |
| 1992 | Mahirap Maging Pogi | Parding Pogi | |
| 1992 | Pretty Boy | Pretty Boy/Cute | |
| 1993 | Manchichiritchit | Isko | |
| 1993 | Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | cameo appearance as himself | |
| 1993 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | Tom Cruz | |
| 1993 | Row 4: Ang Baliktorians | Agapito "Aguy" Santos | |
| 1994 | Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk | Urot/Blacky | |
| 1994 | Megamol | Clark "Uragon" Bokol | |
| 1994 | Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko | Robin | |
| 1995 | Bikini Watch | Kiko | |
| 1995 | P're Hanggang Sa Huli | Cooper Guerrero | |
| 1995 | Bangers | Hap Hibang | |
| 1996 | Neber 2-Geder | Bert Control | |
| 1996 | Where 'D' Girls 'R' | Andong | |
| 1997 | Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol | Gamol | |
| 1997 | Roberta | Special Participation (Andrew E.'s 1st Drama Movie) | |
| 1997 | Matinik Na Bading, Mga Syukeng Nuking | Tirso/Tricia | |
| 1997 | Extranghero | Botong | |
| 1997 | Strict ang Parents Ko | Jr. Ramos | |
| 2000 | Markova: Comfort Gay | Chiquito/Tintoy on the film set | |
| 2000 | Mana-Mana Tiba-Tiba | Wilson | |
| 2001 | Tusong Twosome | Bano | |
| 2001 | Banyo Queen | Drew | |
| 2002 | Burles King Daw, O! | Troy | [4] |
| 2002 | D' Uragons: Never Umuurong Always Sumusulong | Orot | |
| 2002 | S2pid Luv | George | |
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! | Andres | |
| 2013 | Raketeros | Andoy | [12] |
| 2019 | Sanggano, Sanggago't Sanggwapo | Andy | [13] |
| 2020 | Pakboys Takusa | John | [14][15] |
| 2021 | Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) | Andy | [16] |
| 2021 | Mang Jose | Mount Apolinario | |
| 2021 | Shoot Shoot | Jack |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Crayon Shin-chan | Shinnosuke Nohara | IBC | |
| 2009 | Midnight DJ | Himself ("Gayuma ng Panget") | TV5 | [17] |
| 2012-2013 | Kapitan Awesome | Adonis | TV5 | |
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | Uge, Selena's father | ABS-CBN | [18] |
| 2017–2022 | I Can See Your Voice | Himself / Sing-vestigators | ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Channel | [19] |
Discography
editSingles
edit- 1990 - "Humanap Ka ng Panget"
- 1990 - "Ize Ba Tayo Dyan?"
- 1990 - "Wag Kang Gamol"
- 1991 - "Mas Gusto Mo Siya"
- 1991 - "Mahal Kita"
- 1991 - "Bini B. Rocha"
- 1991 - "Andrew Ford Medina"
- 1992 - "Mahirap Maging Pogi"
- 1992 - "Alabang Girls"
- 1993 - "Manchichiritchit"
- 1994 - "Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol" (featuring Alice Dixson)
- 1994 - "Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko"
- 1995 - "Akala Ko" (duet with Sharon Cuneta)
- 1995 - "Bikini Watch"
- 1995 - "Hibangers"
- 1996 - "Neber-2-Geder"
- 1997 - "Where the Girls Are"
- 1999 - "Maggy"
- 1999 - "Banyo Queen"
- 1999 - "Rubber Dickey"
- 1999 - "Fax Me"
- 2000 - "ShaNaNaNaNa"
- 2000 - "Honey"
- 2000 - "Kagat ng Aso" (Dog bite)[20]
- 2001 - "Sinabmarin"
- 2004 - "Shoot Shoot"
- 2004 - "Pink Palaka"
- 2004 - "That's Why I Love You" (with Regine Velasquez)
- 2005 - "My Banyo Queen"
- 2006 - "Clean"
- 2008 - "Ikaw" (Humanap Ka ng Panget Part 2)
- 2010 - "Sophisitkado" (PMPC Winner/Rap Album of the Year)
- 2010 - "Danz Now" (feat. Bugoy na Koykoy and Anne Jameo)
- 2010 - "A.N.D.R.E.W.F.O.R.D"
- 2010 - "Clubzilla"
- 2010 - "Stand Alone"
- 2013 - "Ayokong Magtiis Ka"
- 2013 - "I Wish I Can" (feat.Bastee)
- 2016 - "Neng, Ikaw Ba Yan?" (feat. Damuho Skwad)
- 2020 - "Huwag Kang Gamol" (2020 Remix)
- 2020 - "Tamang-tama"
- 2021 - "Shoot-Shoot" (Part 2)
Soundtracks
edit- Humanap Ka Ng Panget The Official Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1991)
- Pretty Boy Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1991)
- Pitong Gamol The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1992)
- Mahirap Maging Pogi The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1992)
- Andrew Ford Medina The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1992)
- Alabang Girls The Official Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1992)
- Manchirichit The Official Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1993)
- Ober Da Bakod The Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1994)
- Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1994)
- Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1994)
- MeGamol The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1995)
- Bangers The Official Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1995)
- Neber 2 Geder The Official Soundtrack Album (Viva Records, 1996)
- Where Da Girls R The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1997)
- Extranghero The Official Soundtrack Album (Neo Records, 1997)
- Si Mokong, Si Astig At Si Gamol The Soundtrack Album (Viva Records, 1998)
- Banyo Queen The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 1999)
- Mana Mana Tiba Tiba The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 2000)
- D Uragons The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 2001)
- Twosong Twosome The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 2002)
- AB Normal College The Soundtrack (Viva Records, 2003)
- Shoot Shoot The Movie Soundtrack (Viva Records, 2023)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Best Novelty Recording | "Cowboy - Cowgirl" | Nominated[21] |
| MYX Music Awards | Favorite Urban Video | "Ikaw (Humanap Ka Ng Pangit Part 2)" | Nominated[22] | |
| 2010 | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music | Rap Album of the Year | "Clubzilla" | Won[23] |
References
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- ^ a b Lo, Ricky (January 16, 2002). "How Andrew E. nixed Japan stardom for love". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ Esguerra, Christian V. (September 14, 2000). "Malonzo gets comedians as consultants, advisers". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A20. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Andrew E New Album". February 25, 2002. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Willie releases second single". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 22, 2000. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 5, 2016). "Andrew E to showcase acting chops in 'Dolce Amore'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
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- ^ Fallore, Renuel. "This Reddit Thread Is Calling Out ANDREW E. For Allegedly Plagiarizing His Biggest Hit". myx.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "Andrew E. celebrates his 19th wedding anniversary". push.abs-cbn.com. March 12, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Herbert Bautista, Dennis Padilla, Long Mejia, Andrew E. and Ogie Alcasid unite for one 'ultimate throwback' comedy movie treat for moviegoers of all ages in "Raketeros"". LionhearTV. July 27, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
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- ^ "'Pakboys: Takusa'". INQUIRER.net. December 20, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ Cruz, Oggs (December 28, 2020). "'Pakboys Takusa' review: Far from funny". Rappler. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ Sanggano, Sanggago't, Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) | Official Trailer, retrieved November 27, 2021
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- ^ Admin, Star Cinema (February 15, 2016). "Meet the characters of 'Dolce Amore' | Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "'I Can See Your Voice PH': Hilarious start as contestants butcher karaoke favorites". ABS-CBN News. September 16, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ Alejandro, Reynaldo G. (1998). Pasko!: The Philippine Christmas. National Bookstore, Incorporated. ISBN 978-971-27-0664-6. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ "LIST OF FINALISTS THE 21st AWIT AWARDS". Archived from the original on June 21, 2008. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008). "Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ Andrew E. Winning The 2010 PMPC STAR AWARDS "Rap Album Of The Year" (18,000 Views), archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved October 1, 2021