Andres Muhlach

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Bonnin and the surname or paternal family name is Muhlach.

Andres Muhlach
Born
Antonio Andres Bonnin Muhlach

(2001-11-05) November 5, 2001
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Alma materBrent International School
Saint Louis University Madrid Campus
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2024–present
AgentViva Entertainment
Parent(s)Aga Muhlach (father)
Charlene Gonzales (mother)
RelativesAtasha Muhlach (twin sister)
Bernard Bonnin (grandfather)
AJ Muhlach (half-uncle)

Antonio Andres Bonnin Muhlach (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmulak]; born November 5, 2001) is a Filipino actor and model. He is the son of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales and the twin brother of Atasha Muhlach. He is best known for his role as Mark Keifer Watson on the web series Ang Mutya ng Section E (2025).

Early life and background

Muhlach was born on November 5, 2001, at Makati Medical Center in Makati, Metro Manila, to actor Aga Muhlach and former beauty queen, model, and host Charlene Gonzales.[1] He has a twin sister, Atasha Muhlach, who was born two minutes older, and an older half-brother, Luigi "Iggy Boy" Muhlach, Aga's son with actress Janice de Belen.[2] He and Atasha were baptized as Catholics on January 8, 2002, in Muntinlupa.[3][4]

He graduated high school from Brent International School in Biñan, where he played for the school's basketball team,[5] and later went to Madrid to study business and communications at Saint Louis University. Upon joining the Philippine entertainment industry, Muhlach left the university and returned to the Philippines, where he finished school in Metro Manila.[6]

Career

Debut

Muhlach, still four years old, first appeared in family-centered commercials for Jollibee, alongside his celebrity parents and twin sister Atasha. The Muhlach family were also endorsing brands such as Toyota and Selecta.[7]

Breakthrough

In January 2024, Muhlach launched his professional career after signing an exclusive contract with Manny V. Pangilinan, chief executive of MVP Group of Companies, and Vic del Rosario, chairperson of Viva Communications.[8]

His first television project is the family sitcom Da Pers Family, which aired on TV5 in July 2024. Muhlach was cast as Mark Keifer Watson, the male lead in the teen romance comedy series, Ang Mutya ng Section E. The Viva One series has garnered significant traction among global audiences.[9]

Muhlach won the Best New Male TV Personality award at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television in April 2025.[10]

In October 2025, it was announced that Muhlach would join the cast of the musical adaptation of the 1984 coming-of-age film Bagets, which starred his father, Aga Muhlach, as the boy-next-door Adie. The younger Muhlach also played Adie in the musical, which ran from January to March 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay.[11]

Acting credits

Film

Andres Muhlach's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2025 Minamahal Rafael Xavier "Raffy" Murillo Lead role [12]

Television

Andres Muhlach's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2024–2025 Da Pers Family Andres Persival Lead role [13]
2025–2026 Ang Mutya ng Section E Mark Keifer Watson Lead role, 21 episodes [14]

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2026 Bagets: The Musical Adie Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay [11]

Music videos

Music videos
Year Title Artist Notes Ref.
2025 "Minamahal" Andres Muhlach and Ashtine Olviga Released by Viva Records [15]
2025 "Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko" Andres Muhlach Official music video [16]

Magazine covers and features

Muhlach has also appeared on several magazine covers and editorial features.

Year Publication Issue / Feature Notes Ref(s)
2026 VMan Southeast Asia The Desire Digital Issue Digital cover star [17]
2025 Nylon Manila "New Gen It-Boy Andres Muhlach" Cover story [18]
Lifestyle Asia July 2025 Issue Cover star [19]
PEP PEP Headliner pictorial Editorial feature [20]

Awards and nominations

Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results Ref(s)
2026 Philippine Arts, Film and Television Awards (PAFTA) Youth Icon Award N/a Won [21]
2025 Anak TV Seal Awards Male Makabata Star N/a Won [22]
2025 Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male Star N/a Won [23]
2025 FAMAS Award German Moreno Youth Achievement Award N/a Won [24]
2025 Laurus Nobilis Media Excellence Awards Brand Endorsement Award N/a Won [25]
2025 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality N/a Won [26]
2025 VP Choice Awards Promising Male Star of the Year N/a Won [27]

See also

References

  1. ^ Isah V. Red (November 6, 2001). "For Aga and Charlene, it's a girl, then a boy". Manila Standard. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Bianca Geli (July 7, 2023). "Atasha and Andres Muhlach: from cute kids to stylish teens". GMA Network. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Twin baptism". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 12, 2002. Retrieved January 12, 2002.
  4. ^ Isah V. Red (January 18, 2002). "Muhlach twins christened". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 18, 2002.
  5. ^ Fojas, Isha (February 15, 2024). "Who Is Andres Muhlach? 10 Things to Know About the Next-Gen Heartthrob". Preview. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  6. ^ Requintina, Robert (April 16, 2024). "New 'crush ng bayan' Andres Muhlach reveals: No girlfriend, just dating". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  7. ^ Cuaki, Jerenze Christian (February 23, 2018). "Look: Aga Muhlach and Family, Then and Now". When In Manila. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  8. ^ Ramos, Neil (January 29, 2024). "Andres Muhlach joins show business". Manila Bulletin.
  9. ^ Wang, Nickie (November 13, 2024). "Andres Muhlach, Andre Yllana bring humor to 'Mutya ng Section E'". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on February 2, 2025.
  10. ^ Sabio, Nikka (April 1, 2025). "Andres Muhlach expresses gratitude following first PMPC Star Awards win: 'I appreciate each and every one of you'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Cruz, Hazel Jane (November 18, 2025). "Andres Muhlach shares preparation for 'Bagets The Musical'". GMA Network. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  12. ^ Aguja, Januar Junior (October 5, 2025). "Andres-Ashtine chemistry blooms in 'Minamahal'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  13. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (March 20, 2024). "Muhlach family, bibida sa TV5 sitcom na Da Pers Family". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (January 2, 2025). "'Mutya ng Section E' cast tackles pressure of meeting fans' expectations". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 6, 2025.
  15. ^ "Ashtine Olviga, Andres Muhlach release 'Minamahal' duet". Trendrod. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  16. ^ "Andres Muhlach extols mom Charlene Gonzalez in 'Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko' MV". Inquirer.net. May 8, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  17. ^ "Andres Muhlach – VMAN SEA cover story". VMAN Southeast Asia.
  18. ^ "New Gen It-Boy Andres Muhlach Is Living in the Here and Now". Nylon Manila.
  19. ^ "Lifestyle Asia Philippines E-Magazine Archive". Lifestyle Asia.
  20. ^ "Andres Muhlach: The Many Faces of a Leading Man". PEP.ph.
  21. ^ "Manila Hotel to host first-ever PAFTA Awards Night on Feb. 21". Manila Bulletin. February 19, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  22. ^ "Kapamilya stars shine at Anak TV Seal Awards 2025". ABS-CBN News. December 2, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  23. ^ "Box Office Entertainment Awards 2025: Full List of Winners". Philippine Star. June 30, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
  24. ^ Santiago, Erwin (August 23, 2025). "73rd FAMAS: Marian, Vice, Arjo, Nadine win top acting honors". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  25. ^ "Laurus Nobilis Awards celebrates media excellence". Daily Tribune. May 2, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  26. ^ Laurena, Adam (March 24, 2025). "Andres Muhlach hailed as "Best New Male TV Personality" in 38th PMPC Star Awards". Pika-Pika.
  27. ^ "Pipol's Choice: Full List of Winners of the 6th VP Choice Awards". Village Pipol Magazine. May 30, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
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