Adrian Louis Castro Alandy, also known as Luis Alandy and Adrian Alandy, is a Filipino actor and model. His first acting role was as David in the TV series Pangako Sa 'Yo. He has since appeared in soap operas, as well as in theater, appearing in the stage musical All About Men, in which he was naked on stage. After this he began showing more skin in his work, as well as playing gay roles on screen. He has also starred in a number of hit movies like Pacquiao: The Movie, Citizen Jake and Alone/Together. He constantly alternates between working with ABS-CBN and GMA.

Early life Alandy was brought up as a Methodist growing up in Antipolo alongside his three brothers and one sister. Growing up, he wanted to be a basketball player or a chef. He studied at San Sebastian College, but never got to finish his studies due to his acting career.

Career

Start with GMA Network Alandy started out as a GMA Network artist in 1997 after going to an audition with his cousin. He first used the name Luis Alandy, the name of his grandfather. As one of GMA's first contract artists, he had roles in Di Ba't Ikaw, Bubble Gang, and others. One of his first roles was supposed to be the series Click. However, a misunderstanding with GMA caused him to transfer to ABS-CBN. In between transferring networks, he focused on his studies as a junior BSBA Management student at AMA Computer University-East Rizal and lived for six months in California.

First stint with ABS-CBN In 2001, Alandy transferred to ABS-CBN. One of his first projects was a significant role next to Judy Ann Santos in the film Luv Text, also his first film role. He also attended acting workshops held by the network. He made his ABS-CBN primetime television drama debut on Pangako Sa 'Yo in the role of David San Luis, the childhood best friend of the female lead Yna Macaspac (Kristine Hermosa). This was followed by his role as a suitor in Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan. He then starred in another film alongside Judy Ann Santos in May Pag-Ibig Pa Kaya? In 2003, he reunited with Hermosa in the romance series Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas.

With ABS-CBN, Alandy shed his wholesome image. In 2004, he modeled boxer shorts for Bench. He then joined the musical revue Penis Talks, in which he wore only his underwear. In 2006, he played the antagonist/anti-hero Diego in Gulong ng Palad, the remake of the 1949 hit radio drama and 1977 telenovela. He also joined the all-male macho group Barako Boys, alongside Jay Manalo and Christian Vasquez, which has released an album.

2010s Alandy subsequently returned from ABS-CBN to GMA Network, appearing in two primetime shows, Dyesebel and Luna Mystika. He then starred in the action thriller Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman, playing a villain. In 2011, he was the leading man on My Lover, My Wife. Later on, he starred in Innamorata as a blind man who fell in love with the main character. In 2015, Alandy played David Limjoco in the lesbian TV series The Rich Man's Daughter.

In 2016, Alandy moved back to ABS-CBN. He portrayed the character of Chad Cruz in the daytime series The Greatest Love. In 2017 he changed his on-screen name from Luis Alandy to Adrian Alandy, his birth name, to avoid confusion with his cousin, Cavite Rep. Luis "Jonjon" Alandy Ferrer IV, and to show appreciation for his parents. In 2018, he made a special appearance on Asintado.

Alandy then returned to GMA Network in a leading man role in Onanay. In 2018, he starred in the film Citizen Jake. Later that year, he returned to ABS-CBN in the lead role of 'Carlos' in the afternoon series Kadenang Ginto, alongside Dimples Romana, Beauty Gonzales, and Albert Martinez. Kadenang Ginto was a ratings hit, leading the ratings for the afternoon block. He also played Liza Soberano's boss and boyfriend in Alone/Together.

2020–present In 2021, Alandy starred in an episode of MMK alongside Angel Aquino.

After three years, Alandy returned to GMA with a role in the second season of the anthology series I Can See You. He then had roles in Stories from the Heart: Loving Miss Bridgette and Widows' Web. In 2023, he played the main antagonist role of 'Magnus Illusorio' the corrupt politician and greedy man in the afternoon series Magandang Dilag, alongside Herlene Budol, Benjamin Alves, Rob Gomez, and Maxine Medina. In 2026, he appeared in the romantic drama film The Loved One.

Personal life Alandy married Joselle Fernandez on February 17, 2017, in Tagaytay. He was 37 years old and she was 23 years old when they got married. He had previously been in relationships with Tin Arnaldo and Desiree del Valle.

Alandy is a distant relative of actor Romeo Vasquez.

Alandy learned how to ride a motorbike around age 40. It has since become his hobby to go on motorbike rides.

Filmography Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2001 Mila Ruel Luv TextYoung Nanding2002May Pag-Ibig Pa Kaya?Albero2003KekaJessie Sta. Ana2004Bcuz of U2005Tuli2006BarcelonaPacquiao: The MovieManay PoAdrian PengsonLambanogMarkKarma2007DesperadasMandyResikloThe MotanosSignosLouie2008Shake, Rattle & Roll XDario2010DagawVariousBuenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena)Horacio Zaldena2011Babang LuksaCarlos 2015 Anino sa Likod ng Buwan Joel 2016Imagine You and MeArnold MalinaoDie BeautifulJesseKabiseraSiphayoConradoKusinaAlejandro2017Tatlong BibeArt2018Citizen JakeJonieClass of 2018Sir PatrickNever Not Love YouJason2019Alone/TogetherGregory "Greg" Fausto2025Ang Happy Homes ni Diane Hilario Chris 2026The Loved OneGreg

Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 1999–2003 ASAPHimself / Performer2000–2001Pangako Sa 'YoDavid San Luis2001–2003Sa Dulo ng Walang HangganClarence Cristobal2003–2004Sana'y Wala Nang WakasRamon Madrigal2005–2006Vietnam RoseCarina's father2006Gulong ng PaladDiego Morales2007Fantastic ManDraxorImpostoraLeandro MenesesMaynilaVarious2007–2008La VendettaAriel Guevarra2008DyesebelGildo Villarama2008–2009Luna MystikaAndoy2009Sine Novela: Ngayon at KailanmanRonald Noche2010Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?Brent CarlosClaudine: Doble CaraCara's Fiancé2010–2011Beauty QueenDante Pineda2011My Lover, My WifeLawrence DelgadoIglotJuancho Rivera2012Broken VowFelix RastroLuna BlancaTeddy2012–2013Yesterday's BrideCelso Agustin2013IndioHangawayMagpakailanman: Naubos na YamanDioni ReyesBinoy HenyoFrancis Sandoval2014InnamorataEdwin Manansala / Arnaldo Manansala2015Second ChancesAlbert BermudezEat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangako ng Pagi-ibigJuliusThe Rich Man's DaughterDavid Limjoco My Fair LadyBenjie2016Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: PanataJohnKarelasyon: Wanted TatayEmir2016–2017The Greatest LoveChad Cruz2018OnanayElvin MontenegroAsintadoRobert Ramirez2018–2020Kadenang GintoCarlos Bartolome ASAP Natin 'ToHimself / Performer2021Maalaala Mo Kaya: SingsingJanwell PacioI Can See You: The LookoutJason "Lakay" BautistaStories from the Heart: Loving Miss BridgetteLuther Tamayo2022Widows' WebVladimir SagradoMagpakailanman: The Mother Who Left: The Fralei Gabor Story Harold 2023Magandang DilagMagnus Illusorio 2024Magpakailanman: Always in My Mind: The Kath Basa Story Daniel2025IncognitoJake Dela CuestaPrinsesa ng City JailAdrianLove at First SpikeAto SantillanTropang G.O.A.T.Mang Obet 2025–present ASAP XPHimself / Performer 2026 House of LiesRandall Duque My Bespren Emman Jeremiah

Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result 2019Citizen JakeBest Supporting ActorThe EDDYs

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