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

(1980-01-16) January 16, 1980
San Jose, California, U.S.
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor, host
Years active2003–present
AgentGMA Artist Center
Spouse(s)
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(
m. 2014)
Children3

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
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020Mars Pa MoreGuestGMA Network
2018MarsGuestGMA News TV 27
2017People vs. the StarsHostGMA Network
2016Home Foodie
2013-2015Sunday All StarsGuest
2014Don't Lose the MoneyContestant
2015Sabado BadooCameo Role
2011-2013WasakGuestAksyonTV
2017Sunday PinaSayaGuestGMA Network
2014Bogart Case FilesGuest9TV
2014Boys Ride Out
2014Network News
--Bonakid Pre-School's Ready Set LabanGMA Network
The Ryzza Mae ShowGuest
Celebrity BluffContestant
Tunay Na Buhay
300 Kilometro: Isang Paglalakbay
Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge
Survivor Philippines: Celebrity ShowdownGuest Host
Party Pilipinas
Happy Land
AHA!Host
Art Angel
Pinoy Meets World England Episode
Coca-Cola's Ride To Fame
Lovely DayGuest
Bahay Mo Ba 'To?Guest
Extra Challenge
Maynila
SOP Gigsters
Unang Hirit
All Together Now
CLICK Barkada Hunt
Click
--Biyahe ni DrewGMA News TV
Weekend Getaway
--May Trabaho Ka!GuestQTV 11
Balikbayan
--Stoplight TVTV5
Paghilom
--2002-2007Auto ExtremeRPN
2005-2007Basketball ShowGuest
2003Retro TVHostIBC 13
2004-2006Wazzup WazzupStudio 23
Points of ViewHost
2008MatanglawinCameo RoleABS-CBN

Film

Awards and nominations
Awards and Nomination
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkNetworkResults
200519th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Morning Show HostsUnang HiritGMA 7Nominated
200620th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionNominated
200721st PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionNominated
200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Talent Search Program (with Karel Marquez)"Coca-Cola's Ride To Fame Yes To Dream"Nominated
Best Travel Show HostBalikbayanQTV 11Nominated
Best Morning Show HostsUnang HiritGMA 7Won
200923rd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Travel HostBalikbayanQTV 11Won
201024th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionQTV 11Won
201529th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Travel HostBiyahe ni DrewGMA News TVWon
201630th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionWon
2017UP's Gandingan Awards 2017Gandingan ng EdukasyonAHA!GMA 7Won
Gandingan ng KalikasanBiyahe ni DrewGMA News TVWon
31st PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Travel Show HostWon
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References
  1. "Drew Arellano: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  2. Bombarda, Angel (November 12, 2012). "Drew Arellano: The Perks of being a Professional Traveller". GMA News. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  3. 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.
  4. Geli, Bianca (October 8, 2014). "Drew Arellano gives tips for triathlon newbies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  5. San Diego, Bayani (April 8, 2012). "Drew Arellano: Marathon man". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  6. "Drew Arellano and Iya Villania tie the knot". Rappler. January 31, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  7. "LOOK: Iya Villania gives birth to baby boy". ABS-CBN News. August 30, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  8. "Iya Villania has given birth to baby Leon!". GMA News. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  9. "Iya: I was a virgin until wedding to Drew". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
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