Charles "Chuckie" de Joya Dreyfus (Tagalog: [ˈtʃakɪ ˈdɹeɪpus]; born August 7, 1974) is a Filipino actor, songwriter, and television personality. He received his first award as Best Child Performer 1984 at the Metro Manila Film Festival, won the FAMAS Award 1985 for Best Child Actor in the film Idol in which he played the sidekick of Philippine action star, Rudy Fernandez and in 1988 won Best Child Performer in Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Award for Once Upon a Time.

Chuckie Dreyfus
Born
Charles de Joya Dreyfus

(1974-08-07) August 7, 1974 (age 50)
Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, host, songwriter
Years active1984–present
Spouse
Marie Aileen Regina Bayani
(m. 2001)
Children2
RelativesMigo Adecer (cousin)
Websitewww.chuckiedreyfus.ph

Career

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Dreyfus was 10 years old when he made his film debut in the 1984 film Idol with Rudy Fernandez. He was seen in numerous TV commercials like Colgate, KFC, Pizza Hut and in print ads as well.

Following the film's success, he joined the cast of That's Entertainment, a show geared toward Filipino youth. He was paired with Isabel Granada as a "loveteam" in a number of films. Two examples are Magic to Love (1989) and Lessons in Love (1990).

Dreyfus was part of GMA-7's Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown (2011-2012). He was also in the GMA TV series Daldalita (2011-2012), which also starred Jillian Ward, Manilyn Reynes and Ogie Alcasid and was also involved in other projects such as Magdalena, Mga Basang Sisiw, and more.

Dreyfus' other professional roles include being a songwriter, composer and a musical scorer. He learned midi sequencing and arranging by himself in between film and television projects and he eventually started arranging musical numbers for other artists going on road-shows and concert tours. Apart from this, Dreyfus also started arranging medleys and special song numbers for GMA Supershow and That's Entertainment. This innate musical talent was further honed when he began to concentrate on his own musical compositions which resulted to the songs "The Luv Bug", "Keep On Walking", "Let's Go Retro", "Hiling", and the carrier single "Kahit Na" of the album The Luv Bug which was released by the REtroSPECT band under Alpha Records.

Dreyfus is a member of FILSCAP and a member of the Judging & Screening Committee for the “Awit Awards” for the past 15 years. Dreyfus also composed the song "The Quiz Bee Dream" for the Quiz Bee Foundation. He was the Musical Director of television shows such as SCQ Reload (ABS-CBN), SCQpids (ABS-CBN), Pinoy Big Brother (Primers) (ABS-CBN), Blind Item (ABC-5, "now TV5") and Your Song (ABS-CBN).

He is the musical director of such films as Masikip sa Dibdib (Viva Films), D' Anothers (Star Cinema), Binibining K (Regal Films) and Agent X44 (Star Cinema).

Dreyfus is also the composer of the Rachelle Ann Go song "Bakit" from the album I Care, under Viva Records. "Bakit" also became the theme song of ABS-CBN's evening telenovela, Mirada de Mujer.

He also produced the theme song of the teen show SCQ Reload titled "Kilig Ako". He composed two songs ("Miss" and "Kahit Na") included on Sarah Geronimo's album Taking Flight under Viva Records, and is also the songwriter of the song "Laging Kay Ganda" from Geronimo's album MyPhone.

Personal life

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Dreyfus is the only child of architect Henry Dreyfus and Cynthia de Joya. Dreyfus comes from a line originating from Alsace, France. His family is from the province of Negros Occidental.

Dreyfus is married to Marie Aileen Regina Bayani. They tied the knot in 2001 at Santuario de San Jose in Greenhills. They have two children, Ralph and Isabella.

Awards and nominations

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  • 1988: Nominated Best Child Actor FAMAS Award - Once Upon a Time (1987)
  • 1988: Won Best Child Performer FAP Award - Once Upon a Time (1987)
  • 1985: Won Best Child Actor FAMAS Award - Idol (1984)
  • 1984: Won Best Child Performer Metro Manila Film Festival - Idol (1984)

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role
2022–24 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Dr. Raymund "Ray" Meneses
2022 Family Feud Philippines Himself with family
Panalo o Talo, It's You! Councilor Diego Pawiz
Little Princess Fermin Garcia
2020 Bawal Judgmental Eat Bulaga Himself
2018 Pop Talk Actor/Blogger
2017 Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan Himself with family
Pop Talk Actor/Blogger
Jackpot En Poy Eat Bulaga Himself
Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan Himself with wife Aileen
2016 Family Feud (2016 Philippine game show) Himself
Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan Himself with Family
Mars Himself
Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan
Dear Uge Dad
Family Feud (2016 Philippine game show) Himself
Unang Hirit Celebrity Guest For MySlim feature
Cash Cab (Philippines) Himself with Family
2015 Pop Talk Actor/Blogger
Sunday PinaSaya Himself
Once Upon a Kiss Atty. Luis
2014 Seasons Of Love Presents: First Dance, First Love Nestor
Sunday All Stars (Paborito Segment) Himself
Day Off Mystery Guest
The Singing Bee Himself
MARS
Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan
Pop Talk Valentine Special with wife
Jojo A. All The Way! (The Medyo Late Night Show w/ Jojo A.)
2013 Celebrity Bluff
Personalan
Love Hotline
Pepito Manaloto
Personalan Himself
Mga Basang Sisiw (TV series) Atty. Antonio Esguerra
Personalan Himself
Home Sweet Home Haring Kong King
Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para! Himself
Personalan
2012 Personalan
Weekend Getaway Himself with wife
MARS Himself
Personalan
Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan Ben
Pop Talk Himself
Party Pilipinas
Moments Himself with family
Fashbook Himself
2011 Daldalita (TV series) Ashton
Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Castaway
Tunay Na Buhay Himself
2006 K, the P1,000,000 Videoke Contest
1991–96 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various Roles
1987–90 Hapi House Jon Jon
1986–96 That's Entertainment Himself / Wednesday Group Member
1984–92 Lovingly Yours, Helen
Coney Reyes on Camera

Film

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Year Title Role
1984 Idol Obet
1985 I Have Three Hands Junior
The Crazy Professor
1986 Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang Querubin
When I Fall in Love
Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig Tommy's brother
Batang Quiapo Dodong
1987 Family Tree John
Once Upon a Time Lally
1 + 1 = 12 (+ 1): One Plus One Equals Twelve (Cheaper by the Dozen)
1988 Kambal Tuko Chuckie
Lost Command
Penoy ... Balut
Tiyanak Aries
1989 Magic to Love Chuckie
Isang Araw Walang Diyos Buddy
Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo Fritz
1990 Papa's Girl
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang Junior
Lessons in Love
1992 Tag-araw, Tag-ulan Bunso
Pretty Boy
Pangako sa 'Yo
1993 Row 4: Baliktorians Roberto Dela Cruz
Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol Bong
1996 Cedie Dick
2005 Sarong Banggi Himself
2011 Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Father of Ashley

Music

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As songwriter

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Music scorer

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ex Child Actor Chuckie Dreyfus now Married with Kids". Showbiz-portal.com. November 16, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  2. ^ "Chuckie Dreyfuss"
  3. ^ "Awards for Chuckie Dreyfuss"
  4. ^ Rodel Fernando (June 12, 2012). "Former child star Chuckie Dreyfus says Survivor Philippines made him visible again". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
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