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 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 GMA Network and most known for playing the role of Bradley Castillo in the hit melodrama The Half Sisters. After the success of The Half Sisters, Paras and Barbie Forteza paired again in That's My Amboy which aired on 2016.
Early life and career Paras was born on November 1, 1995, in Los Angeles to PBA legend Benjie Paras and former actress Jackie Forster. He also has a younger brother, Kobe, a basketball player who plays for the Altiri Chiba in the Japanese B.League.
Paras played for La Salle Greenhills in high school. In college, he played for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons like his father.Andre explains why he chose UP. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 17, 2013. In 2014, Paras transferred from University of the Philippines to San Beda College with the intention of playing for the San Beda Red Lions. 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 The Half Sisters. 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.Andre Paras inayawan ang University of the Philippines. GMA Network. Retrieved June 11, 2014
Paras then pursued an acting career.
Professional career
Imus Bandera (2018–2019) Paras played for the Imus Bandera 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
| align="left" | | align="left" | Blackwater | 19 || 9.4 || .526 || .083 || — || 1.5 || .2 || .0 || .3 || 2.2 |-class=sortbottom | align="center" colspan=2 | Career | 19 || 9.4 || .526 || .083 || — || 1.5 || .2 || .0 || .3 || 2.2
College YearTeamGPMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG2013–14UP85.3.182.000.0000.6.1.0.4.5Career85.3.182.000.0000.6.1.0.4.5
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 GMA Network contract artist in 2011 and a regular performer in Sunday All Stars.Ni Ludy Bermudo (May 3, 2012) . philstar.com.The cast and director of "Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka" talk about the show (Part 2) . pep.ph. May 30, 2012.
In 2022, Paras resumed his showbiz career with an appearance on the drama-fantasy show, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko. He also joined the broadcast panel for NCAA Season 98.
VIVA Films In 2014, together with co-stars Nadine Lustre, James Reid and Yassi Pressman, 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 Wattpad by Denny R.'Diary ng Panget' writer Denny on teen success, casting the movie. rappler.com Retrieved March 29, 2014
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Ref.2014 Diary ng Panget Chad Jimenez Main CastAndre Paras, our Chad Jimenez in Diary ng Panget. HaveYouSeenThisGirl Retrieved February 26, 2014. Overtime Miguel Supporting Cast 2015 Your Place or Mine? Seth Borromeo Main Cast Wang Fam Duke Wang 2016 Girlfriend for Hire Bryle StanfordLead Role
Television TV dramas Year Title Role Ref. 2013 Maynila Andrei 2014–16 The Half SistersBradley Castillo The Half Sister Official Website. GMA Network 2015 Let the Love Begin 2016 That's My Amboy Bryan Ford Encantadia Wahid Usapang Real Love: Perfect Fit Eugene2017MaynilaJon Avila (Episode: Perfect Pair with Koreen Medina)Trops FrancoDaig Kayo ng Lola Ko Various2018 Sirkus Martel Sherlock Jr. Elpidio "Pido" Lumabao III Pamilya Roces Gareth Austria 2019 Inagaw na Bituin Singing Competition Host Love You Two Adonis 2020 Descendants of the Sun Ralph Vergara 2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Big Bad Wolf 2022–24 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Luke Antonio 2025 My Father's Wife Mackie 2026 Kamao Alex Guerrero
Variety shows Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Himself Performer 2016–2019 Sunday PinaSaya Mainstay2020; 2021; 2022All-Out SundaysGuest / Host for Shopee sale events
Reality show Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2018 The Clash HimselfJourney host 2022 Running Man Philippines Guest runner
Game show Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2021 Game of the Gens HimselfHost
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2016 2016 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Love Team on TV (with Barbie Forteza) The Half Sisters 2015 46th Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male Star of the Year Not stated ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor The Half Sisters 2014 Movie Star Festival Awards Best New Male Personality Overtime PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Male TV Personality The Half Sisters
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References
External links
Andre Paras profile at Sparkle GMA Artist Center