Adrian Lindayag is a Filipino actor, singer, and theater performer known for his work in film, television, and stage musicals. He gained national recognition for his role in the pioneering Filipino Boys’ Love (BL) film The Boy Foretold by the Stars and has since become a prominent voice in the performing arts and LGBTQ+ advocacy in the Philippines.
Career
Theater Lindayag's theater career took a significant leap in 2018 when he won HuGot Talent: The Search for the Next Raksta, a talent competition organized by the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). This victory earned him the role of Jewel in the hit musical Rak of Aegis, marking his professional debut on a major stage.
He has since appeared in various critically acclaimed productions including Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical, Regine: The Fairy Godmother, and the Philippine staging of Rent, in which he played Angel—a role that held deep personal significance.
Television Lindayag has appeared in numerous Filipino television series, including Kadenang Ginto, Maalaala Mo Kaya, and Oh My Dad!. He is known for playing emotionally resonant and socially relevant characters.
Film In 2020, Lindayag starred as Dominic Cruz in The Boy Foretold by the Stars, the first mainstream Filipino BL film. His performance was widely praised and led to a continuation in the iWantTFC series Love Beneath the Stars. The film and series marked a turning point in Philippine LGBTQ+ representation in media, with Lindayag at the forefront.
Personal life Adrian Lindayag is the eldest son of director Roderick Lindayag.
In 2023, Lindayag publicly revealed that he has been living with HIV since 2017. He made the announcement during the press run of Rent, drawing a parallel between his personal journey and the experiences of the character Angel, a drag performer who also lives with HIV. His openness was met with support and contributed significantly to HIV awareness and destigmatization efforts in the Philippines.
In June 2025, Lindayag married his longtime partner, Michael Dychiao, in a private ceremony in New York City. The couple shared photos of the wedding on social media, garnering support and celebration from fans and colleagues.
Advocacy Lindayag is a vocal advocate for HIV awareness, LGBTQ+ rights, and mental health. Through both his work and personal life, he champions visibility and acceptance for marginalized communities.
Discography Title Release date Composer(s) Album "Kaibigan"January 11, 2021Jhaye CuraThe Boy Foretold by the Stars soundtrack
Filmography
Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released Year Title Role Ref 2023Becky & BadetteBona2022An Inconvenient LoveJobertKitty K7Sunny 2020The Boy Foretold by the StarsDominic Cruz
Television Year Title Role Ref2026Love, SiargaoAriel2025–2024Saving GraceCharlie Molina2024Marahuyo ProjectRicardo Matayog / "King"2023LinlangWilliamSimula sa GitnaCarloFit Check: Confessions of an Ukay QueenInterviewer2022Beach BrosCandy2022–2021Marry Me, Marry YouKevin2021Love Beneath the StarsDominic Cruz2021–2020Oh My Dad!Mikhail "Kelly" Macapangyarihan-Balderama2020–2018Kadenang GintoNeil Andrada2020–2015Maalaala Mo KayaPaul / Soundtrack singer
Theater Title Role Rak of AegisJewelZsazsa Zaturnnah The MusicalRentAngelRegine: The Fairy GodmotherNext to Normal
Accolades + Award Year Category Recipient Work Result Golden Wheel Award 2025 Entertainment category Himselfrowspan="2" 3rd Philippine LGBTQIA Icon of the Year Awards 20242024Young People's Champion FACINE 29th Filipino International Cine Festival2021Performance in a lead role, Silver awardThe Boy Foretold by the Stars Pinoy Rebyu AwardsBest Lead Performance 3rd Laguna Excellence AwardsOutstanding Indie Movie actor of the Year 44th Gawad Urian AwardsBest Actorrowspan="2" Young Critics CircleBest Performance 2nd VP Choice AwardsMovie Actor of the Year 4th EDDYS AwardsBest Actor rowspan="3" GEMS Hiyas ng SiningFilm Actor of the Year 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival2020Best Actor
References
External links
Adrian Lindayag - Kreativden Entertainment