Andrew E.
Andrew Ford Valentino Espiritu (born July 30, 1967) is a Filipino rapper,[2] record producer and actor. He is best known throughout the Philippines for his 1990 debut hit single "Humanap Ka Ng Panget" (Look For Someone Ugly). Espiritu won a 'Rap Album of the Year' award for his latest album Clubzilla at the 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Music.
Andrew E. | |
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| Birth name | Andrew Ford Valentino Espiritu |
| Born | 30 July 1967[1] Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines[1] |
| Origin | Parañaque, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy hip hop, pop-rap, dirty rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor, comedian, producer, entrepreneur |
| Instruments | Rap, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Dongalo Wreckords Viva |
Career
Espiritu first worked as a DJ in a popular club, Euphoria and was discovered by guitarman Ramon "RJ" Jacinto in 1991. He made his television debut on That's Entertainment, a variety show hosted by the late German Moreno on GMA-7. He eventually started his professional career in December 1990 when he released his debut single "Humanap Ka ng Panget" (transl. Find Someone Who Is Ugly.
Andrew's career branched out as he began to star in comedy films based on his songs.
In mid 1997, Espiritu founded an independent rap label named Dongalo Wreckords for the purpose of discovering and producing new rap talents, one of them being the rap group Salbakuta, with their debut single "S2upid Luv" becoming a best-seller and spawning a film starring Espiritu.
Espiritu spent some time in Japan in the late 1990s, performing in clubs and eventually releasing a CD single with two rap songs in Japanese about the misadventures of a tourist in Tokyo.
In 2010, he was one of the judges in ABS-CBN's noontime variety/talent show Showtime. He later returned as a judge in the Showtime segment "Hype Best".
He has notably collaborated with Sharon Cuneta, Willie Revillame, Joey de Leon, Regine Velasquez, Francis M., Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Carlos Agassi, Death Threat, Salbakuta, DJs such as DJ Coki of Wil Time Big Time, DJ MOD of Showtime and DJ Belal of New York, and actresses such as Maricel Soriano, Ana Roces, Nanette Medved, Charlene Gonzalez, Vina Morales, Sheryl Cruz, Gelli de Belen, Alice Dixson, Amanda Page, Rufa Mae Quinto, Donita Rose and Rica Peralejo.
Espiritu returned to acting in 2016 as Uge, the biological father of Serena (played by Liza Soberano) in ABS-CBN's drama series Dolce Amore.[3]
Andrews 1st Star Cinema movie was "Raketeros", a comedy movie was released in 2013 for the film companys 20th anniversary of Star Cinema and ABS-CBN Film Productions.
Andrew returns to big screen via a newest wackiest comedy film Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo, marking his returning to Viva Films since his last film was AB Normal College was released in 2004. Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo was released in theaters in September 2019, with co stars Dennis Padilla, Janno Gibbs, Louise Delos Reyes and Eddie Garcia with Al Tantay as director.
Controversies
Allegations of plagiarism
In 2018 Espiritu became involved in a plagiarism controversy when "Humanap Ka Ng Panget" was accused of being an unauthorized translation of the song "Find An Ugly Woman" by DJ Cash Money and MC Marvelous.[4] A thread in the /r/Philippines subreddit called out the rapper for allegedly making a cover of "Find An Ugly Woman" without Cash Money Marvelous' permission, just after the noontime variety show ASAP aired a tribute performance to Espiritu.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2019 | Sanggano, Sanggago't Sanggwapo | Andy |
| 2013 | Raketeros | Andoy |
| 2003 | A.B. Normal College (Todo Na 'Yan, Kulang Pa 'Yun) | Andres |
| 2002 | S2pid Luv | George |
| 2002 | D' Uragons: Never Umuurong Always Sumusulong | Orot |
| 2002 | Burles King Daw, O! | Troy |
| 2001 | Banyo Queen | Drew |
| 2001 | Tusong Twosome | Bano |
| 2000 | Mana-Mana Tiba-Tiba | Wilson |
| 2000 | Markova: Comfort Gay | Chiquito/Tintoy on the film set |
| 1997 | Extranghero | Botong |
| 1997 | Matinik Na Bading, Mga Syukeng Nuking | Tirso/Tricia |
| 1997 | Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol | Gamol |
| 1996 | Where 'D' Girls 'R' | Andong |
| 1996 | Neber-2-Geder | Bert Control |
| 1995 | Bangers | Hap Hibang |
| 1995 | P're Hanggang Sa Huli | Cooper Guerrero |
| 1995 | Bikini Watch | Kiko |
| 1994 | Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko | Robin |
| 1994 | Megamol | Clark "Uragon" Bokol |
| 1994 | Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk | Urot/Blacky |
| 1993 | Row 4: Ang Baliktorians | Agapito "Aguy" Santos |
| 1993 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | Tom Cruz |
| 1993 | Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | cameo appearance as himself |
| 1993 | Manchichiritchit | Isko |
| 1992 | Pretty Boy | Pretty Boy/Cute |
| 1992 | Mahirap Maging Pogi | Parding Pogi |
| 1992 | Alabang Girls | Unat/Straight |
| 1991 | Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | Andrew Ford Medina |
| 1991 | Pitong Gamol | Ambong |
| 1990 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Andy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–present | I Can See Your Voice | Himself / Sing-vestigators | ABS-CBN (Season 1 & 2) / Kapamilya Channel (Season 3) |
Discography
Singles
- 1990 - "Humanap Ka ng Panget"
- 1990 - "Wag Kang Gamol"
- 1991 - "Mas Gusto Mo Siya"
- 1991 - "Mahal Kita"
- 1991 - "Bini B. Rocha"
- 1991 - "Andrew Ford Medina"
- 1992 - "Mahirap Maging Pogi"
- 1992 - "Alabang Girls"
- 1993 - "Manchichiritchit"
- 1994 - "Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol" (featuring Alice Dixon)
- 1994 - "Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko"
- 1995 - "Banyo Queen"
- 1995 - "Akala Ko" (duet with Sharon Cuneta)
- 1995 - "Bikini Watch"
- 1995 - "Hibangers"
- 1996 - "Neber-2-Geder"
- 1997 - "Where the Girls Are"
- 1999 - "Maggy"
- 1999 - "Rubber Dickey"
- 2000 - "Kagat ng Aso"
- 2001 - "Sinabmarin"
- 2002 - "ShaNaNa"
- 2003 - "Honey"
- 2004 - "Shoot Shoot"
- 2004 - "Pink Palaka"
- 2005 - "Banyo Queen 2"
- 2006 - "Clean"
- 2008 - "Ikaw" (Humanap Ka ng Panget Part 2)
- 2010 - "Sophisitkado" (PMPC Winner/Rap Album of the Year)
- 2013 - "Ayokong Magtiis Ka" (Niloko si Mark Nievera)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Urban Video | "Ikaw (Humanap Ka Ng Pangit Part 2)" | Nominated[6] |
References
- "Film # 007878368 Image Film # 007878368 ; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSW7-B9D1-2 — FamilySearch.org". Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- Loftus, Johnny. "Biography: Andrew E." Allmusic. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- Calderon, Ricky (5 February 2016). "Andrew E to showcase acting chops in 'Dolce Amore'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- Severo, Jan Milo. "Netizens call out Andrew E. for alleged 'Humanap Ka Ng Panget' plagiarism". philstar.com.
- Fallore, Renuel. "This Reddit Thread Is Calling Out ANDREW E. For Allegedly Plagiarizing His Biggest Hit". myx.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008). "Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
