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Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino at the 2015 Gapan City Tsinelas Festivaljf.jpg
Avelino in Gapan, Nueva Ecija in 2015
Born
Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino

(1988-05-13) May 13, 1988 (age 36)
Baguio, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Education Saint Louis University
Years active 2006–present
Agent
  • GMA Artist Center (2006–2011)
    Star Magic (2011–present)
  • Star Creatives (2011–present)
Children 1
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Labels Universal Records (2012)

Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and film producer. He has starred in multiple hit television series such as Walang Hanggan (2012), Bridges of Love (2015), and The General's Daughter (2019). In films, one of his best known works is his portrayal of Gregorio del Pilar in the Philippine war epic Heneral Luna (2015), which he reprised in a title role for its sequel, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018). Avelino's other prominent films include Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (2013), I'm ..., I Love You (2017), and Fan Girl (2020).

Early life

Avelino was born on May 13, 1988, in Baguio, Philippines, as Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino. He is the son of Roberto Puigcerver Avelino, an influential Spanish-Filipino from Calbayog City, Western Samar, and Jennilyn Lingbanan. He is a grandson of Baltazar Avelino, former governor of Samar, and a great-grandson of former Senate President Jose Avelino. He has three siblings, Honey, Gabriel, and Angela. He is the second oldest of his siblings.

Career

2006–10: Early career

Avelino began his career after appearing on the GMA Network reality talent show StarStruck in 2006. After being eliminated from the show, he signed an exclusive contract with GMA and played various supporting roles for the network. He appeared in the Black Jewel in the Palace episode of Magic Kamison in 2007 and had minor roles in two series, Sine Novela and Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan. The StarStruck 4 cast were then given a show titled Boys Nxt Door, an award-winning youth-oriented situation comedy, in which Avelino played Peter. This series premiered in 2007 and ran for 31 episodes.

In 2008, he appeared in a supporting role in Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, a remake of the 1989 movie of the same title redeveloped by Don Michael Perez and produced by GMA Network. He had roles in an afternoon series, Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan, and in a primetime series, Luna Mystika. He also made his debut on film, in Desperadas 2, a Metro Manila Film Festival entry from Regal Films.

In 2009, Avelino started a regular stint on GMA's variety show SOP Rules and landed major roles in two series starring Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica, fellow Starstruck 4 alumni: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? and All My Life. He was also cast as Robert in a GMA Films-VIVA Films project, Patient X and as Pepe in a Filipino action fantasy film, Ang Panday. In 2010, he appeared in a supporting role in a primetime series Ilumina, and replaced JC de Vera for a lead role in the fantasy series Panday Kids. His last performance for GMA Network was a lead role in the afternoon fantasy-drama Alakdana, with Louise delos Reyes and Alden Richards.

2011–12: ABS-CBN, first starring roles

In mid-2011, Avelino transferred to ABS-CBN, known as the Kapamilya network. He told ABS-CBN News that he wanted to get out of his comfort zone and, at the same time, reinvent himself as an actor. His first project as a Kapamilya actor was in a lead role alongside Lovi Poe on Regal Films' Aswang. He also participated in Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, an entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival. He appeared for the first time in an ABS-CBN show through a guest role in 100 Days to Heaven, where he took the role of a rich executive named Teddy Ledesma, alongside veteran actor Phillip Salvador. He also appeared in Wansapanataym, Maalaala Mo Kaya and Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig.

Avelino played the role of a bisexual in the 2011 Cinemalaya film Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa alongside Rocco Nacino, winning Best Actor at the Gawad Urian Awards, his first award. He characterized the script of the film as "really different", offering the potential for an interesting role. In 2012, Avelino played Nathan Montenegro in the hit primetime series Walang Hanggan, alongside Coco Martin and Julia Montes. He commented in an interview that he learned a lot from watching Martin act. He co-starred in the "Lost Command" episode of the horror trilogy Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 produced by Regal Films, an entry in the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival.

In parallel with his acting career, Avelino began to work on musical projects, beginning with a single, a cover of Restless Heart's "When She Cries". His first album, Paulo Avelino, was released by Universal Records on October 1, 2012. It comprises six covers of OPM classic hits, plus instrumental versions of each track. Avelino released a music video for his second single, a cover of Alamid's "Your Love".

2013–present: Recent projects

2013: Avelino's drama series roles included the pre-primetime series Kahit Konting Pagtingin, with Angeline Quinto and Sam Milby; two Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes: "Notbook" and "Mask"; and the family drama series Honesto, where he reunited with his Walang Hanggan co-stars Melissa Ricks and Noni Buencamino.

His film roles included two independent films for Cinemalaya: Debosyon, directed by Alvin Yapan, and Sana Dati, directed by Jerrold Tarog. ..... He also appeared on a romantic-comedy film directed by Chris Martinez titled Status: It's Complicated, with Jake Cuenca, Solenn Heussaff, Maja Salvador, and veteran comedian Eugene Domingo. The movie is a remake of the 1979 classic comedy film Salawahan, directed by Ishmael Bernal.

In the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival, Avelino appeared in two entries: a lead role on Star Cinema's horror film Pagpag and a cameo in Kimmy Dora: The Quantum of Kiyeme.

2014: Avelino starred as part of the main cast of Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon, with Bea Alonzo and Albert Martinez. He also starred in Give Love on Christmas, it is a Philippine daytime drama anthology series produced by Dreamscape Entertainment Television with KC Concepcion.

2015: Avelino starred in the soap opera Bridges of Love, with Jericho Rosales and Maja Salvador, and was cast as Simon Evangelista in On the Wings of Love, with James Reid and Nadine Lustre. He also top billed two movies Heneral Luna (lit. 'General Luna') a 2015 Filipino historical biopic film and Resureksyon (lit. 'Resurrection') is a 2015 Filipino horror drama film directed by Alfonso Torre III.

In 2016, He starred in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (lit. FPJ's The Provincial Man; abbreviated as FPJAP and internationally known as Brothers) a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment as one of the guest Antagoinist. He also top bill the Movie The Unmarried Wife, a 2016 Filipino romance drama film starring Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes, and himself.

2017: Avelino starred with ABS-CBN newcomer Ritz Azul in the television series The Promise of Forever. .....

2018: Avelino starred in an afternoon series, Asintado as Gael Ojeda and in the primetime soap opera The General's Daughter as Franco Segismundo. He also top billed the two movies, Kasal a 2018 Filipino romance drama film starring Bea Alonzo, Derek Ramsay and Paulo Avelino. The film was directed by Ruel S. Bayani and produced by Star Cinema and Goyo: The Boy General (Filipino: Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral), or simply Goyo, is a 2018 Philippine epic war drama film.

2020: Avelino starred in Walang Hanggang Paalam (International title: Irreplaceable / transl.Never Ending Goodbye) is a 2020 Philippine romance drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, it stars Paulo Avelino, Zanjoe Marudo, Arci Muñoz, Angelica Panganiban and JC Santos. And a Movie Fan Girl a 2020 Philippine coming of age film starring Charlie Dizon and Paulo Avelino. It is written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone.

2021: Avelino starred with ABS-CBN newcomer Janine Gutierrez in the primetime soap opera series, Marry Me, Marry You as Andrei.

2022: Avelino starred in Marry Me Marry you Season 2 as Andrei, Flower of Evil, a Philippine drama television series loosely based on the 2020 South Korean drama series of the same title. And a Movie with ABS-CBN newcomer Janine Gutierrez, Ngayon Kaya.

In the present, he is filming his new teleserye with Kim Chiu and Maricel Soriano titled Linlang, to be seen and watched on the first half of 2023.

Personal life

Paulo Avelino was born and raised from a prominent family in Baguio, Philippines. He is the son of Roberto Puigcerver Avelino, an influential Spanish-Filipino from Calbayog, Western Samar, and Jennilyn Lingbanan from Mountain Province in the Cordillera Region. He is a grandson of Baltazar Avelino, former governor of Samar, and a great-grandson of former Senate President Jose Avelino. He has three siblings, Honey, Gabriel, and Angela. He is the second oldest of his siblings. Paulo has a son with LJ Reyes.

In May 2018, Avelino began a relationship with Jodie Tarasek, a Filipino-Australian model.

On March 15, 2024, Avelino revealed he suffered a dislocated right shoulder due to weightlifting. “My aura or look comes with the role I am doing. Here in 'Secretary Kim,' I am dapper,” he explained.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2006 StarStruck (season 4) Himself Segment: "The Next Level"
2007 Magic Kamison#Story Four: Black Jewel in the Palace Poy Episode: "Black Jewel In The Palace"
2007 Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Archie
2007 Boys Nxt Door Peter
2007 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Cervano's buddy #1
2007 Sine Novela: My Only Love Alvin
2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Brenan Salcedo
2008 Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan Kiko
2008–2009 Luna Mystika Johnny
2009 Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Kiko Claro
2009 All My Life Perry
2009 StarStruck V Himself
2009 SOP Rules Himself / Performer
2009 Dear Friend Heime Episode: "Three Bachelors"
2009 Dear Friend Luigi Episode: "Almost A Love Story"
2010 Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Cito Valera
2010 Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids Aureus / Alfred
2010 Ilumina Antonio Martinez
2010–2011 Jillian: Namamasko Po James
2011 Alakdana Billy Romero
2011 100 Days to Heaven Teddy Ledesma
2011 Wansapanataym Cocoy Episode: "Cocoy Shokoy"
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Romy Episode: "Liham"
2011–2012 Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Andrew "Andoy" Jimenez
2012 Walang Hanggan Nathaniel "Nathan" Montenegro
2012–present ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer
2013 Kahit Konting Pagtingin Lance Ledesma
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Apaw Episode: "Notbook"
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Stuart Episode: "Mask"
2013–2014 Honesto Diego Layer
2014 Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Patrick Salvador
2015 Give Love on Christmas Christian Cabrera Episode: "The Exchange Gift"
2015 Bridges of Love Carlos Antonio / Manuel "JR" Nakpil, Jr. Main Role / Anti-Hero
2015–2016 On the Wings of Love Simon Evangelista
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Eric / Erwin Maniego
2016–2017 Wansapanataym Santino "Santi" Cruz Episode: "Santi Cruz Is Coming To Town"
2017 Magandang Buhay Himself / Guest
2017 The Promise of Forever Lorenzo Espinosa
2018 Asintado Gael Ojeda
2019 The General's Daughter Franco Segismundo
2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Emmanuel "Emman" Salvador
2021–2022 Marry Me, Marry You Andrei Legaspi Main Role / Protagonist
2022 Flower of Evil Jacob Del Rosario
2023–2024 Linlang Victor "Bangis" Lualhati Main Role / Protagonist
2024 What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Brandon Manansala "BMC" Castillo

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2008 Desperadas 2 Dr. Anton
2009 Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Cameo Appearance
2009 Patient X Robert
2009 Ang Panday Pepe
2011 Aswang Daniel
2011 Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Vincent
2011 Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa Marlon
2012 Shake, Rattle & Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Corp. Lamberto Upao Segment: "Lost Command"
2013 The Bride and the Lover Philip Albino
2013 Debosyon Manuel
2013 Sana Dati Dennis Cesario
2013 Status: It's Complicated Jerry
2013 Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Roman
2013 Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Cameo Role
2015 Heneral Luna Gregorio del Pilar
2015 Resureksyon Javier
2016 The Unmarried Wife Bryan
2017 I'm ..., I Love You Dionysus "Dio" Brillo
2017 Ang Larawan Tony Javier
2018 Kasal Philip Cordero
2018 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Gregorio Del Pilar
2020 Fan Girl Himself
2022 Ngayon Kaya Harold
2024 Elevator Jared

Discography

Music videos

Year Title Performer Director Source
2012 Your Love Paulo Avelino Universal Records Phil
2016 Love me Kill me Maja Salvador Ivory Music & Video Inc
2017 Lloydy Paulo Avelino Ivory Music & Video Inc
2018 Susi Ben&Ben Jerrold Tarog
2021 Hindi Ko Kaya Zach Tabudlo Antoinette Jadaon

Single music

Title Album details
Paulo Avelino (EP)
  • Genres: OPM, Pop
  • Released date: October 1, 2012
  • Label: Universal Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
  • PARI Certification: Gold

Awards and nominations

Year Award Giving Body Category Work Result(s)
2012 35th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa Won
ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Nominated
14th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor (Best Supporting Actor) Won
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Kapamilya TV Character Nathan Montenegro (Walang Hanggan) Nominated
2013 10th Golden Screen Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor Walang Hanggan Won
Anak TV Seal Awards Most Admired Male Personality In Philippine TV Honesto Won
2014 Star Magic Ball 2014 Best Dressed Himself Won
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Kapamilya TV Character Patrick Salvador (Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon) Nominated
2015 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Program Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon Nominated
1st GIC Innovative Awards for TV Most Innovative TV Actor 2015 Bridges of Love Won
29th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Bridges of Love Nominated
Philippines Edition Networks 4th Readers Choice Movie 2015 Best Supporting Movie Actor Heneral Luna Won
2016 14th Gawad Tanglaw Award for TV Best Actor Bridges of Love Won
2017 19th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor (Best Supporting Actor) The Unmarried Wife Won
65th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor The Unmarried Wife Nominated
2018 Guild of Educators,Mentors and Students Awards (G.E.M.S.) Best Supporting Actor Ang Larawan Won
RAWR Awards 2018 - LionhearTV Outstanding Actor of the Year Asintado & Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Won
2019 Guild of Educators,Mentors and Students Awards (G.E.M.S.) Best Actor Kasal Nominated
20th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Aktor (Best Actor) Kasal Won
2020 3rd Laguna Excellence Awards Best Drama Actor The General's Daughter Won
51st Box Office Entertainment Awards Best Acting Ensemble in a Drama Series The General's Daughter Won
46th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Fan Girl Won
2021 The Entertainment Editors' Choice Best Actor Fan Girl Won
21st Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Aktor sa Pelikula (Best Actor) Fan Girl Won
21st Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Aktor sa Telebisyon (Best Actor) Walang Hanggang Paalam Won
The Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2021 Best Drama Actor Marry Me, Marry You Won
2022 The 14th Gawad Lasallianeta Most Outstanding Performance By An Actor (Filipino Film) Fan Girl Won
The 3rd Annual TAG Awards Chicago Best Supporting Actor Flower of Evil Nominated
PHTV Fan Awards 2022 Best Supporting Actor Flower of Evil Nominated
Loveteam of the Year (PauNine) Ngayon Kaya Nominated
2023 72nd FAMAS Awards Best Actor (Filipino Film) Ngayon Kaya Nominated
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