Andrea Elizabeth Eugenio Torres (born May 4, 1990) is a Filipino actress. She is currently an exclusive contract artist of GMA Network. Her acting breakthrough came in the 2012 television series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga. Since then, she starred in various TV series such as Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (2014), The Millionaire's Wife (2016), Alyas Robin Hood (2016), The Better Woman (2019), and Legal Wives (2021).
Andrea Torres | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrea Elizabeth Eugenio Torres May 4, 1990 Makati, Philippines |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2011-present) |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
Early life and education
editTorres was born on May 4, 1990 in Makati City, Philippines, to Oscar Torres, a college professor, and Emerita Torres, who manages a food business. She has four siblings: Timothy, Kevin, Angeli, and Kenneth.
Torres completed her elementary education at St. Scholastica’s College in Manila. She began her high school studies at Colegio San Agustin but transitioned to homeschooling after entering the entertainment industry.
After high school, Torres enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas to study Communication Arts. However, she decided to pause her education after two years to focus on her career in show business.[1] In a 2020 interview, she shared her intention to complete a college degree in the future, although she expressed a preference for pursuing a different field, such as marketing or business.[2]
Career
editTorres was first seen as one of the contestants in ABS-CBN's teen-oriented reality show Qpids in 2005. In 2008, Torres transferred to GMA Network and became one of the hosts of the now-defunct youth-oriented magazine show, Ka-Blog!. She played supporting roles in various movies such as You to Me Are Everything and Shake, Rattle & Roll X.[3][1]
On March 8, 2011, Torres signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network.[4] Two months later, she was part of the cast of the afternoon drama series Blusang Itim. She played a supporting role in the 2012 primetime series My Beloved.
Soon after, Torres landed her first lead role in the 2012 afternoon drama series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga, a remake of the 2001 popular teledrama of the same name where she was paired with Mikael Daez.[5]
In 2013, Torres and Daez reunited in the romantic comedy series With a Smile.[6] They continued their onscreen partnership in the 2014 fantasy-romance drama Ang Lihim ni Annasandra where she played the titular character.[7] She led the cast of the 2016 afternoon drama series The Millionaire's Wife.[8] Shortly after, Torres starred alongside Dingdong Dantes and Megan Young in the action-drama television series Alyas Robin Hood.[9][10]
After primarily starring in the network's Afternoon Prime block, she went on to headline various primetime television series after Alyas Robin Hood, including The Better Woman, I Can See You: The Promise, and Legal Wives. She was also a mainstay of the weekly comedy show Bubble Gang from 2013 to 2019.
In 2022, Torres was widely-praised for her portrayal of Sisa in historical fantasy series Maria Clara at Ibarra.[11]
Other media
editTorres appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines' December 2014 issue.[12][13][14] She was also voted No.2 in the men's magazine's 100 Sexiest Women in the World in 2015 and No.15 in 2016.[15][16][17][18] In 2015, she published her coffee table photo-book titled Andrea: Roadtrip.[18][19][20]
Torres was launched as the 2017 calendar girl of the beverage company Asia Brewery.[21] The following year, she was again featured as a calendar girl for the company, this time for their Cobra Energy Drink brand.[22] After years as a calendar girl, she went on to publish her own personal calendar for 2019. In an Instagram post, Torres explained that this was her way of expressing her gratitude for the support fans had given her over the years.[23]
Personal life
editTorres previously dated actor Derek Ramsay in 2019. They starred together in the television series The Better Woman. The couple confirmed their breakup in November 2020.[2]
Filmography
editTelevision
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 | Schoolgirl | |
| 2008 | Manay Po 2: Overload | Ida | |
| Loving You | Kim | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Alyssa | ||
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Therese Fernandez | |
| 2015 | Blood in Dispute | Angela | Cambodian-Filipino film collaboration |
| 2017 | Meant to Beh | Agatha Bayona | |
| 2023 | Destino Pasional | Mahalia[24] | Argentinian-Filipino film |
Accolades and Recognitions
edit- 7th GEMS Awards 2023: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (TV Series) - Maria Clara at Ibarra
- 2023 Platinum Stallion National Media Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Maria Clara at Ibarra
- 12th NwSSU Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television (2023): Best Supporting Actress in a Primetime Teleserye - Maria Clara at Ibarra
References
edit- ^ a b Cruz, Marinel (August 21, 2012). "Andrea Torres: The wait is over". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Andrea Torres: Driven by long-held dream, inspired by setbacks". PEP.ph. November 25, 2020.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (May 11, 2011). "PEP: Andrea Torres names Dingdong Dantes as dream leading man". GMA News. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal): Showbiz and Beyond". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ Panganiban, Paula (July 30, 2012). "Mikael Daez and Andrea Torres, to topbill the remake of 'Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga'". GMA News. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Andrea Torres, Mikael Daez and Christian Bautista unite for GMA's newest morning series with a Smile". GMA News. June 10, 2013.
- ^ "'Ang Lihim ni Annasandra' enchants you with a mystifying secret". GMA News. October 1, 2014.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (March 11, 2016). "Sexy newbie topbills 'The Millionaire's Wife'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Noguera, Al Kendrick (September 28, 2016). "LOOK: Andrea Torres, first time mag-two piece sa TV dahil sa 'Alyas Robin Hood'". GMA News. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Bigtas, Jannielynn Ann (September 29, 2016). "Andrea Torres to bring the sizzle as Venus in 'Alyas Robin Hood'". GMA News. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Andrea Torres overwhelmed by the praises she received portraying Sisa". Manila Bulletin. November 7, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Dabu, Bianca Rose (December 1, 2014). "LOOK: 7 photos that show why Andrea Torres is much-awaited FHM cover girl". GMA News. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Agulto, Mikey (November 28, 2014). "Andrea Torres Is FHM's December 2014 Cover Girl!". FHM Philippines. Summit Media. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Paita, Alex. "Andrea Torres – FHM Cover Girl December 2014". FHM Philippines. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Aguilera, John Paulo (June 22, 2015). "#FHM100Sexiest2015: Meet The Rest of the Philippines' Top 5 Sexiest Women". FHM Philippines. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Andrea Torres wants title of FHM's sexiest woman for 2015". GMA News. June 8, 2015.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Top 10 FHM 'Sexiest Women' in the Philippines 2015". The Summit Express. June 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Lo, Ricky (October 13, 2015). "Body Talk with Andrea Torres". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Dabu, Bianca Rose (September 9, 2015). "Andrea Torres, may patikim sa kaniyang sexy gravure photobook". GMA News. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Andrea Torres on upcoming coffee table book: 'Sobrang sexy, hindi yung usual kong ginagawa'". GMA News. June 11, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Andrea Torres shows sexiness in 2017 calendar". PEP.ph. December 16, 2016.
- ^ "MUST-SEE: Andrea Torres is wet and wild as the new calendar girl of energy drink". GMA News. December 18, 2017.
- ^ "Andrea Torres treats fans to sizzling personalized calendar for 2019". GMA News. November 10, 2018.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (May 16, 2022). "'Pasional' a project of many firsts for Andrea Torres". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 2, 2023.