Andre Garcia (actor)
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Andre Garcia | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Andre Garcia |
| Other names | Andre Garcia, Chubbs |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, commercial model |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2007–2021) |
Joseph Andre Garcia is a Filipino male actor. He first appeared on television when he was 5 years old. During summer vacation, he started as a product endorser and commercial model and made several commercials. His most recent projects were in ABS-CBN's Kung Fu Kids and Dyosa.
During the typing of Kung Fu Kids (KFK), it usually takes him about 34 takes to perfect one action sequence. But Enrico Santos, KFK Business Unit head quickly clarifies that "It is not a question of Chubbs' ability as a kid actor, because he is very good, convincing." "The show just requires much more from everyone -- the production to the creative teams to the cast. "
Appearances[edit]
At the early age of five, Andre Garcia started his career on the television . He became a commercial model and product endorser. He also appeared on the television as TV guest in ABS-CBN programs, like in the Boy & Kris, ASAP '08, Wowowee, Wonder Mom, Entertainment Live, etc. Also, he made several mallshows around Metro Manila and provinces together with the other cast of Kung Fu Kids.
Kung Fu Kids (2008)[edit]
Kung Fu Kids is the first live anime fantaserye series of Andre Garcia. He played the role of Chester “Chubbs” Trinidad also known as Kid Chubby. He is the lovable son of Mr. Thomas Trinidad (Christopher Roxas) and Mrs. Lydia Trinidad (Arlene Muhlach). Also, he is the best friend of Waldo "Lembot/ Lem" Ramos Jr (Jairus Aquino). In this series, he has the ability to make any force applied to his tummy bounce back to repel enemies and has his fighting style of a turtle. Among the eight Kung Fu Kids, he is the only one that don't have a weapon. His attack chant is "Super Chao Bite and Supreme Siopao Attack".
A Very Special Love (2008)[edit]
After the Kung Fu Kids, Andre Garcia got his first movie entitled A Very Special Love starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. In this movie, he played the role of the younger brother of Sarah Geronimo.
Dyosa[edit]
Andre Garcia got his second time on ABS-CBN fantaserye television series which Dyosa starring Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Luis Manzano and Zanjoe Marudo. In this drama series, he is playing the role of Venus son of Huling (Rubi Rubi) and Miong (Jojit Lorenzo) and a younger brother of Josephine (Ann Curtis). His name in this fantaserye is feminine because according to the story, his mother, Huling, thought that she will give birth to a female child so they gave him the name of Venus.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | TV Show | Character/Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | A Very Special Love | Lio Magtalas | |
| 2009 | You Changed My Life | Lio Magtalas | |
| 2010 | Hating Kapatid | Joseph | |
| 2013 | It Takes a Man and a Woman | Lio Magtalas | |
| 2017 | Dear Other Self | Young Chris | |
| 2020 | Boyette: Not a Girl Yet | Brett Camacho |
Television[edit]
| Year | Show | Character/Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Story of My Life | Classmate | IWantTFC |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Sabik | Paul | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Steak | Cherence Go | |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Uliran | David | |
| 2018 | Bagani | Tukmol | |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwek-Kwek | Young Randy | |
| 2017 | Wildflower | Young Raul Torillo | |
| 2016 | Doble Kara | Teenage Edward | |
| 2015 | On the Wings of Love | Jordan Medina | |
| 2015 | #ParangNormal Activity | Red | TV5 |
| 2012 | A Beautiful Affair | Young Leon | |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Young Tomas | |
| 2011 | Angelito: Batang Ama | young Angelito | |
| 2011 | Reputasyon | Jun-jun Delos Santos | |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Housemates Ni Lola | Jigs Villafuerte | |
| 2011 | Mula Sa Puso | Young Gabriel | |
| 2011 | Green Rose | Bullet | |
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Baldo | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Seaweeds | Young Rodel | |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: Nato De Coco | Bong | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bahay | Andrei | |
| 2010 | Tanging Yaman | young Epi | |
| 2009 | Tiagong Akyat | young Jigo | |
| 2008-2013 | Goin Bulilit | as himself | |
| 2008 | Dyosa | Venus | |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Kids | Chester "Chubbs" Trinidad (Kid Chubby) |