Andi Eigenmann
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Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann, popularly known as Andi Eigenmann, is a Filipina actress and model. Eigenmann is currently a contract artist under ABS-CBN's Star Magic
.
, American
, German, and Spanish descent. She is the daughter of actors Mark Gil
and Jaclyn Jose, and is a half-sister of Sid Lucero
, Gabby Eigenmann, Ira Eigenmann and Maxene Eigenmann. She played the part of Agua and Bendita in the ABS-CBN television series Agua Bendita
.
She graduated Elementary in 2004 and High School in 2008 at Miriam College
in Katipunan, Quezon City
. She is a college student at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
in Taft Avenue Manila
. She is a Roman Catholic.
, where she played the role of Sandy. In 2008, she was in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus
. She was the second house player to enter the house and was evicted on day 53. In 2009, she was one of the 12 finalists of the MYX VJ Search 2009.
In 2010, Eigenmann starred in the fantasy series Agua Bendita
. In this series, she played a dual role, Agua and Bendita. Agua Bendita follows the story of twin sisters, one is normal (Bendita) while one is born with a physical defect (Agua).
After Agua Bendita, Eigenmann starred on 8 episodes of Your Song
presents playing different characters. Also in 2010 she starred on 2 films on Regal Films, Mamarazzi and Shake Rattle Roll.
Eigenmann is slated to star in the upcoming TV adaptation of the 80's comic series, Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma
in ABS-CBN. She will play the role of Galema, the kind hearted daughter of Zuma.
appeared in a blog
on June 23, 2011. A few days later, discussions in Twitter
pointed out that Eigenmmann was the topic of the blind item. When the news of Andi's pregnancy broke out, Eigenmann and Ejercito trended in Twitter worldwide. In a live interview with Mario Dumaual in TV Patrol which aired on June 29, Eigenmann's mother, Jaclyn Jose, confirmed the pregnancy. Jose also stated that her daughter is 18 weeks and two days pregnant and that she was proud of her daughter's decision to keep the baby. When asked about the father of the child, Jose only stated that it was Eigenmann's first boyfriend. The boyfriend allegedly left after getting Eigenmann pregnant. Names of the alleged father include Albie Casiño
and Jake Ejercito, a son of former Philippine president Joseph Estrada
. Ejercito denied being Eigenmann's boyfriend and being the father of the child in a post on his Twitter page, @unoemilio. A day later, Eigenmann, as @andieigengirl, tweeted denying Ejercito as the father of the child.
On September 2011, Eigenmann revealed on her Posterous
blog that the father to her child is Albie Casiño.
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
.
Biography
Eigenmann is of KapampanganKapampangan people
The Kapampangans or Capampan͠gans are the sixth largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group, numbering about 2,890,000. The original Kapampangans may have descended from Austronesian-speaking immigrants to Luzon during the Iron Age.The province of Pampanga is traditional homeland of the Kapampangans...
, American
American ethnicity
American ethnicity differs from United States nationality. An individual's nationality is American if he or she is a national of the United States of America. The circumstances under which a person is ethnically American are less clear....
, German, and Spanish descent. She is the daughter of actors Mark Gil
Mark Gil
Raphael John Gil Eigenmann , better known as Mark Gil, is a Filipino actor.-Personal life:He is the son of actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil, brother of actors Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil. He is fourth Filipino, fourth Spanish, and half Swiss German American descent. He is the father of...
and Jaclyn Jose, and is a half-sister of Sid Lucero
Sid Lucero
Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann better known by his stagename Sid Lucero , is a Filipino television and film actor. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in Selda.-Career:...
, Gabby Eigenmann, Ira Eigenmann and Maxene Eigenmann. She played the part of Agua and Bendita in the ABS-CBN television series Agua Bendita
Agua Bendita
Agua Bendita is a fantasy drama series on ABS-CBN in the Philippines starring Andi Eigenmann.-Comics:Agua Bendita was a comic created by Rod Santiago in the 1980s...
.
She graduated Elementary in 2004 and High School in 2008 at Miriam College
Miriam College
Miriam College is a non-stock, non-profit Filipino Catholic educational institution for girls and young women in Quezon City, Philippines. It offers academic programs from pre-elementary to post-graduate and adult education levels that develop the learning and caring competencies of students and...
in Katipunan, Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
. She is a college student at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde is a private Catholic college in the Malate district of Manila, Philippines. The main campus is along Taft Avenue, with two campuses along Pablo Ocampo Street and Arellano Avenue...
in Taft Avenue Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. She is a Roman Catholic.
Career
In 2007, Eigenmann started her showbiz career on the soap opera Prinsesa ng BanyeraPrinsesa ng Banyera
Prinsesa ng Banyera is a weekday daytime telenovela of ABS-CBN, which airs 3:00-3:45 p.m. after Wowowee...
, where she played the role of Sandy. In 2008, she was in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus was the second edition of Pinoy Big Brother for adolescents 16 to 19 years. It premiered on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, and ran for eleven weeks, ending on June 7 of the same year....
. She was the second house player to enter the house and was evicted on day 53. In 2009, she was one of the 12 finalists of the MYX VJ Search 2009.
In 2010, Eigenmann starred in the fantasy series Agua Bendita
Agua Bendita
Agua Bendita is a fantasy drama series on ABS-CBN in the Philippines starring Andi Eigenmann.-Comics:Agua Bendita was a comic created by Rod Santiago in the 1980s...
. In this series, she played a dual role, Agua and Bendita. Agua Bendita follows the story of twin sisters, one is normal (Bendita) while one is born with a physical defect (Agua).
After Agua Bendita, Eigenmann starred on 8 episodes of Your Song
Your Song
"Your Song" is a ballad composed and performed by English musician Elton John with lyrics by his long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin. It appeared on John's self-titled second album in 1970....
presents playing different characters. Also in 2010 she starred on 2 films on Regal Films, Mamarazzi and Shake Rattle Roll.
Eigenmann is slated to star in the upcoming TV adaptation of the 80's comic series, Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma
Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma
Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma is an upcoming fantasy series on ABS-CBN in the Philippines.-Comics:Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma was a comic created by Jim Fernandez in the 1980s...
in ABS-CBN. She will play the role of Galema, the kind hearted daughter of Zuma.
Personal life
Talks about Eigenmann's alleged pregnancy started surfacing after a blind itemBlind item
A blind item is a news story, usually gossip, in which the details of the matter are reported while the identities of the people involved are not revealed. The invention of the blind item is credited to William d'Alton Mann , publisher of Town Topics, who often used it for blackmail....
appeared in a blog
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
on June 23, 2011. A few days later, discussions in Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
pointed out that Eigenmmann was the topic of the blind item. When the news of Andi's pregnancy broke out, Eigenmann and Ejercito trended in Twitter worldwide. In a live interview with Mario Dumaual in TV Patrol which aired on June 29, Eigenmann's mother, Jaclyn Jose, confirmed the pregnancy. Jose also stated that her daughter is 18 weeks and two days pregnant and that she was proud of her daughter's decision to keep the baby. When asked about the father of the child, Jose only stated that it was Eigenmann's first boyfriend. The boyfriend allegedly left after getting Eigenmann pregnant. Names of the alleged father include Albie Casiño
Albie Casiño
Alan Benedict "Albie" Lee Casiño is a Filipino actor who became popular after playing a role of “Christian” in ABS-CBN's Mara Clara remake.-Filmography:-Films:-Controversy with Andi Eigenmann:...
and Jake Ejercito, a son of former Philippine president Joseph Estrada
Joseph Estrada
Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
. Ejercito denied being Eigenmann's boyfriend and being the father of the child in a post on his Twitter page, @unoemilio. A day later, Eigenmann, as @andieigengirl, tweeted denying Ejercito as the father of the child.
On September 2011, Eigenmann revealed on her Posterous
Posterous
Posterous is a simple blogging platform started in May 2008, funded by Y Combinator. It is based in San Francisco.Updating to Posterous is similar to other blogging platforms. Posting can be done by logging in to the website's rich text editor, but it is particularly designed for mobile blogging...
blog that the father to her child is Albie Casiño.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–present | ASAP ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
Herself/Performer | |
| 2007 | Prinsesa ng Banyera Prinsesa ng Banyera Prinsesa ng Banyera is a weekday daytime telenovela of ABS-CBN, which airs 3:00-3:45 p.m. after Wowowee... |
Sandy | |
| 2008 | Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus was the second edition of Pinoy Big Brother for adolescents 16 to 19 years. It premiered on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, and ran for eleven weeks, ending on June 7 of the same year.... |
Herself | Housemate |
| 2009 | Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Two families compete against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey question posed to 100 people... |
Herself | Contestan |
| 2010 | Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita | Agua Cristi / Bendita Cristi | Title role |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... : "Piano" |
Christine | "Piano" episode |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Andi | Multiple Characters | |
| 2010 | Showtime | Herself | Guest Replacement Judge for Vice Ganda |
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin is a critically acclaimed Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS CBN. It features an ensemble cast, including award-winning actor, Coco Martin.-Plot:... |
Gabrielle "Gabby" Marcelo | |
| TBA | Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma is an upcoming fantasy series on ABS-CBN in the Philippines.-Comics:Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma was a comic created by Jim Fernandez in the 1980s... |
Galema | |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Problem Child | Ava | |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XII Shake, Rattle & Roll XII Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 is a 2010 Filpino horror-suspense film in three acts from Regal Films. It was an entry in the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.-Overview:... |
Andrea | |
| 2010 | Mamarazzi Mamarazzi Mamarazzi is a 2010 Filipino comedy film starring Eugene Domingo. It is Regal Films' first offering for its 50th Anniversary.- Synopsis :... |
Strawberry / Peachy | |
Awards
| Year | Award Giving Body/Critics | Award/Nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Juicy! (TV5) | 2010's Most Promising Young Star (#1) | |
| 2010 | Juicy! (TV5) | 2010's Breakthrough Artists (#5) | |
| 2010 | 58th FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Awardee | |
| 2010 | YES! Magazine YES! Magazine YES! Magazine is a non-profit, ad-free magazine that covers topics of social justice, environmental sustainability, alternative economics, and peace. The magazine is published by Positive Futures Network, founded by David Korten and Sarah van Gelder; Korten's wife, Fran Korten, is the publisher. ... 's 100 Beautiful Stars |
71st Most Beautiful Star | |
| 2010 | 42nd Guillermo Box Office Awards | Most Promising Female Star of the Year | |
| 2011 | Studio 23 Barkada Choice Awards | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | |