Drew Arellano
Andrew James Estrella Arellano[1] (born January 16, 1980) is a Filipino actor and host. He is one of the traveling hosts of the daily morning show, Unang Hirit[2] and the host of informative/educational show AHA! on GMA Network. He is also the host of the now defunct show Balikbayan, and Biyahe ni Drew on QTV (now GMA News TV).[3]
Drew Arellano | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew James Estrella Arellano January 16, 1980 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Filipino American |
| Occupation | Actor, host |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and career
Arellano was born to Aga Arellano and Bernie Estrella Arellano on January 16, 1980 in San Jose, California, USA. He has two brothers and two sisters. He graduated high school at Xavier School Manila in March 1997, and he graduated Marketing Management at De La Salle University in October 2001 (also the same university as his wife Iya Villania). Arellano formerly worked in an advertising agency before he began his showbiz career. Arellano's first stint in showbiz on TV was in a youth-oriented show called Click, with longtime girlfriend and now wife, Iya Villania. He won his first solo award from PMPC Star Awards For TV as 'Best Travel Show Host' for Balikbayan, formerly aired on QTV 11 (now GMA News TV), and a year later he won again in a same category. He also won the Unang Hirit Barkada for Unang Hirit as 'Best Morning Show Hosts' also at PMPC Star Awards For TV, three times in a row.
Arellano currently hosts AHA!, an informative/educational show on GMA Network, and the travel show Biyahe ni Drew on GMA News TV which has garnered several fans as it explores the beautiful islands of the Philippines and the countries outside it. He has remarkably shown talent in his job which paved way to his long running show "Biyahe ni Drew".
Personal life
Arellano enjoys basketball and triathlon[4][5] which has won him various medals in a triathlon competition held every year.
On January 31, 2014, he married his girlfriend of 10 years, Iya Villania at Meditation Point, Kawayan Cove in Nasugbu, Batangas.[6] The couple's first son, Antonio Primo, was born on August 30, 2016.[7] Their second son, Alonzo Leon, was born on August 19, 2018.[8] Their daughter, Alana Lauren, was born on July 18, 2020.
Arellano is a Catholic.[9]
Filmography
Television
Film
- Spirit of the Glass (Regal Entertainment)
- My First Romance (Star Cinema)
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nomination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Network | Results | |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Morning Show Hosts | Unang Hirit | GMA 7 | Nominated | |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | ||||
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | ||||
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program (with Karel Marquez) | "Coca-Cola's Ride To Fame Yes To Dream" | Nominated | ||
| Best Travel Show Host | Balikbayan | QTV 11 | Nominated | |||
| Best Morning Show Hosts | Unang Hirit | GMA 7 | Won | |||
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Travel Host | Balikbayan | QTV 11 | Won | |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | QTV 11 | Won | |||
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Travel Host | Biyahe ni Drew | GMA News TV | Won | |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | ||||
| 2017 | UP's Gandingan Awards 2017 | Gandingan ng Edukasyon | AHA! | GMA 7 | Won | |
| Gandingan ng Kalikasan | Biyahe ni Drew | GMA News TV | Won | |||
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Travel Show Host | Won | ||||
References
- "Drew Arellano: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- Bombarda, Angel (November 12, 2012). "Drew Arellano: The Perks of being a Professional Traveller". GMA News. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- Tantengco, Cristina (March 31, 2014). "Best trip ever: Drew Arellano's 'Biyahe ni Bibiboy 8=D---*' itinerary to Moalboal, Cebu". GMA News. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- Geli, Bianca (October 8, 2014). "Drew Arellano gives tips for triathlon newbies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- San Diego, Bayani (April 8, 2012). "Drew Arellano: Marathon man". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- "Drew Arellano and Iya Villania tie the knot". Rappler. January 31, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- "LOOK: Iya Villania gives birth to baby boy". ABS-CBN News. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- "Iya Villania has given birth to baby Leon!". GMA News. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- "Iya: I was a virgin until wedding to Drew". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2017.