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.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Valentino and the surname or paternal family name is Espiritu.
Andrew E.
Birth nameAndrew Ford Valentino Espiritu
Born (1967-07-30) 30 July 1967[1]
Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines[1]
OriginParañaque, Philippines
GenresPinoy hip hop, pop-rap, dirty rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, actor, comedian, producer, entrepreneur
InstrumentsRap, bass guitar
Years active1985–present
LabelsDongalo 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
YearTitleRole
2019Sanggano, Sanggago't SanggwapoAndy
2013RaketerosAndoy
2003A.B. Normal College (Todo Na 'Yan, Kulang Pa 'Yun)Andres
2002S2pid LuvGeorge
2002D' Uragons: Never Umuurong Always SumusulongOrot
2002Burles King Daw, O!Troy
2001Banyo QueenDrew
2001Tusong TwosomeBano
2000Mana-Mana Tiba-TibaWilson
2000Markova: Comfort GayChiquito/Tintoy on the film set
1997ExtrangheroBotong
1997Matinik Na Bading, Mga Syukeng NukingTirso/Tricia
1997Si Mokong, si Astig, at si GamolGamol
1996Where 'D' Girls 'R'Andong
1996Neber-2-GederBert Control
1995BangersHap Hibang
1995P're Hanggang Sa HuliCooper Guerrero
1995Bikini WatchKiko
1994Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay KoRobin
1994MegamolClark "Uragon" Bokol
1994Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: LookalaykUrot/Blacky
1993Row 4: Ang BaliktoriansAgapito "Aguy" Santos
1993Ang Boyfriend Kong GamolTom Cruz
1993Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownoutcameo appearance as himself
1993ManchichiritchitIsko
1992Pretty BoyPretty Boy/Cute
1992Mahirap Maging PogiParding Pogi
1992Alabang GirlsUnat/Straight
1991Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang GamolAndrew Ford Medina
1991Pitong GamolAmbong
1990Humanap Ka ng PangetAndy

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
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
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2008MYX Music AwardsFavorite Urban Video"Ikaw (Humanap Ka Ng Pangit Part 2)"Nominated[6]

References
  1. "Film # 007878368 Image Film # 007878368 ; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSW7-B9D1-2 — FamilySearch.org". Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  2. Loftus, Johnny. "Biography: Andrew E." Allmusic. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
  3. Calderon, Ricky (5 February 2016). "Andrew E to showcase acting chops in 'Dolce Amore'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  4. Severo, Jan Milo. "Netizens call out Andrew E. for alleged 'Humanap Ka Ng Panget' plagiarism". philstar.com.
  5. Fallore, Renuel. "This Reddit Thread Is Calling Out ANDREW E. For Allegedly Plagiarizing His Biggest Hit". myx.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  6. Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008). "Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
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