Chuckie Dreyfus

Chuckie Dreyfus (born Charles de Joya Dreyfus on August 7, 1974) is a Filipino movie actor. He received his first award as Best Child Performer 1984 in Metro Manila Film Festival, won the FAMAS Award 1985 for Best Child Actor in the film Idol in which he played the sidekick of Philippine action star, Rudy Fernandez and in 1988 won Best Child Performer in Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Award for Once Upon A Time.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is de Joya and the surname or paternal family name is Dreyfus.
Chuckie Dreyfus
Born
Charles de Joya Dreyfus

(1974-08-07) August 7, 1974
Manila, Philippines
OccupationActor, Host, Songwriter, Musical Director, Sound Engineer, Lifestyle Blogger, Brand Ambassador
Years active1984–present
Spouse(s)
Marie Aileen Regina Bayani-Dreyfus
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(
m. 2001)
Websitewww.chuckiedreyfus.ph

Career

Dreyfus was 10 years old when he made his film debut in the 1984 movie Idol with the late Rudy Fernandez. He was seen in numerous TV commercials like Colgate, KFC, Pizza Hut and more and print ads as well.

Following the film's success, he joined the cast of That's Entertainment, a show geared toward Filipino youth. He was paired with Isabel Granada as a "loveteam" in a number of movies. Two examples are Magic To Love (1989) and Lessons In Love (1990).

Dreyfus was part of GMA-7 Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown (2011-2012). He was also in the GMA TV series Daldalita (2011-2012), which also starred Jillian Ward, Manilyn Reynes and Ogie Alcasid.

Dreyfus' other professional roles include being a songwriter, composer and a musical scorer. He learned midi sequencing and arranging by himself in between movie and television projects and he eventually started arranging musical numbers for other artists going on road-shows and concert tours. Apart from this, Chuckie also started arranging medleys and special song numbers for "GMA Supershow" and "That's Entertainment". This innate musical talent was further honed when he began to concentrate on his own musical compositions which resulted to the songs: "The Luv Bug", "Keep On Walking", "Let's Go Retro", "Hiling", and the carrier single "Kahit Na" of the album "The Luv Bug" which was released by the "REtroSPECT" band under Alpha Records.

A member of FILSCAP and a member of the Judging & Screening Committee for the “Awit Awards” for the past 15 years. Chuckie also composed the song “The Quiz Bee Dream” for the Quiz Bee Foundation. He was the Musical Director of television shows such as “SCQ Reload” (ABS-CBN), “SCQpids” (ABS-CBN), “Pinoy Big Brother (Primers)” (ABS-CBN), “Blind Item” (ABC-5 "now TV5"), “Your Song” (ABS-CBN) and much more.

He is the Musical Director of such movies as “Masikip Sa Dibdib” (Viva Films), “D’ Anothers" (Star Cinema), “Binibining K” (Regal Films), and “Agent X44” (Star Cinema).

Dreyfus is also the composer of Rachelle Ann Go’s certified hit song entitled, “Bakit”, included in her album, “I Care”, under Viva Records. “Bakit”, also became the theme song of ABS-CBN’s evening telenovela, “Mirada de Mujer”.

He also produced the theme song of ABS-CBN’s teen show “SCQ Reload” entitled “Kilig Ako". A song that he also composed and was performed by Sarah Geronimo. He also composed 2 songs (“Miss” & “Kahit Na”) included in Sarah Geronimo’s album entitled, “Taking Flight” under Viva Records. He is also the songwriter of Sarah’s carrier single, “Laging Kay Ganda” for her MyPhone album.

Personal life

Charles "Chuckie" Dreyfus was born on August 7, 1974. He is the only child of Architect Henry Dreyfus and Cynthia Dreyfus. Dreyfus comes from a line originating from Alsace, France. His family is from the province of Negros Occidental.

Chuckie is married to Marie Aileen Regina Bayani-Dreyfus. They tied the knot in 2001 at Santuario de San Jose in Greenhills. They have two children, Ralph and Isabella.

Awards and nominations
  • 1988 Nominated Best Child Actor FAMAS Award Once Upon A Time (1987)
  • 1988 Won Best Child Performer FAP Award Once Upon A Time (1987)
  • 1985 Won Best Child Actor FAMAS Award Idol (1984)
  • 1984 Won Best Child Performer Metro Manila Film Festival Idol (1984)

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
Mar 2020Bawal Judgmental Eat BulagaHimselfGMA Network
June 2018Pop TalkActor/BloggerGMA News TV
Sept 2017Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng BayanHimself with familyGMA Network
Aug 2017Pop TalkActor/BloggerGMA News TV
Mar 2017Jackpot En Poy Eat BulagaHimselfGMA Network
Feb 2017Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng BayanHimself with wife AileenGMA Network
Oct 2016Family Feud (2016 Philippine game show)HimselfABS-CBN
Sept 2016Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng BayanHimself with FamilyGMA Network
Aug 2016MARSHimselfGMA News TV
Aug 2016Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng BayanHimselfGMA Network
Apr 2016Dear UgeDadGMA Network
Apr 2016Family Feud (2016 Philippine game show)HimselfABS-CBN
Mar 2016Unang HiritCelebrity Guest For MySlim featureGMA Network
Jan 2016Cash Cab (Philippines)Himself with FamilyAXN Asia
Nov 2015Pop TalkActor/BloggerGMA News TV
Oct 2015Sunday PinaSayaHimselfGMA Network
Jan 2015Once Upon a KissAtty. LuisGMA Network
Oct 2014Seasons Of Love Presents: First Dance, First LoveNestorGMA Network
July 2014Sunday All Stars (Paborito Segment)HimselfGMA Network
July 2014Day OffMystery GuestGMA News TV
July 2014The Singing BeeHimselfABS-CBN
May 2014MARSHimselfGMA News TV
Apr 2014Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng BayanHimselfGMA Network
Feb 2014Pop Talk Valentine Special with wifeHimselfGMA News TV
Jan 2014Jojo A. All The Way! (The Medyo Late Night Show w/ Jojo A.)HimselfGMA Network
Dec 2013Celebrity BluffHimselfGMA Network
Nov 2013PersonalanHimselfGMA News TV
Oct 2013Love HotlineHimselfGMA News TV
Sept 2013Pepito ManalotoGMA Network
June 2013PersonalanHimselfGMA News TV
June 2013Mga Basang Sisiw (TV series)Atty. Antonio EsguerraGMA Network
Apr 2013PersonalanHimselfGMA News TV
Apr 2013Home Sweet HomeHaring Kong KingGMA Network
Mar 2013Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para!HimselfTV5
Feb 2013PersonalanHimselfGMA News TV
Dec 2012PersonalanHimselfGMA News TV
Dec 2012Weekend GetawayHimself with wifeGMA News TV
Nov 2012MARSHimselfGMA News TV
Oct 2012PersonalanHimselfGMA News TV
Oct 2012Magdalena (TV series)BenGMA Network
Aug 2012PopTalkHimselfGMA News TV
July 2012Party PilipinasHimselfGMA Network
Apr 2012Moments (talk show)Himself with familyNet 25
Apr 2012FashbookHimselfGMA News TV
Oct 2011Daldalita (TV series)AshtonGMA Network
Sept 2011Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles ShowdownCastawayGMA Network
Jun 2011Tunay Na BuhayHimselfGMA Network
2006K, the P1,000,000 Videoke ContestGMA Network
1991-1996Maalaala Mo KayaABS-CBN
1986-1996That's EntertainmentHimselfGMA Network
1984-1992Lovingly Yours, HelenGMA Network
1984-1992Coney Reyes on CameraRPN

Movies
YearTitleRole
2011Tween Academy: Class of 2012Father of Ashley
2005Sarong BanggiSpecial Participation
1996CedieDick
1993Ang Boyfriend Kong GamolBong
1993Row 4: Baliktorians
1992Pangako Sa 'Yo
1992Pretty Boy
1992Tag-araw, Tag-ulanBunso
1990Lessons In Love
1990Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990Papa's Girl
1989Huwag Kang Hahalik sa DiabloFritz
1989Isang Araw Walang DiyosBuddy
1989Magic to LoveChuckie
1988TiyanakAries
1988Penoy ... Balut
1988Lost Command
1988Kambal TukoChuckie
19871 + 1 = 12 + 1
1987Once Upon A Time
1987Family TreeJohn
1986Batang Quiapo
1986Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-TigidigTommy's brother
1986When I Fall in Love
1986Mga Kwento ni Lola BasyangQuerubin
1985The Crazy Professor
1985I Have Three HandsJunior
1984IdolObet

Songwriter

Music scorer

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References
  1. "Ex Child Actor Chuckie Dreyfus now Married with Kids". Showbiz-portal.com. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  2. "Chuckie Dreyfuss"
  3. "Awards for Chuckie Dreyfuss"
  4. Rodel Fernando (June 12, 2012). "Former child star Chuckie Dreyfus says Survivor Philippines made him visible again". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
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