Andres Muhlach

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Antonio Andres Bonnin Muhlach (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmulak]; born November 5, 2001) is a Filipino actor. 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

At four years old, Muhlach first appeared in family-centered commercials for Jollibee, alongside his 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 opposite Ashtine Olviga. The Viva One series has garnered significant traction among global audiences.[9] His onscreen pairing with Olviga was dubbed "AshDres" and has been described as "perhaps one of the biggest love teams" in the Philippines.[10] In the same year, he starred as Raffy in the romance film Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna alongside Olviga. The Freeman's Januar Junior Aguja said that Olviga's performance was clearly stronger than Muhlach's, but saw potential in the latter if he works harder to improve his acting.[11]

Muhlach won the Best New Male TV Personality award at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television in April 2025.[12]

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.[13] Muhlach received mixed reviews for his performance in Bagets. Nikki Francisco of Theater Fans Manila criticized his singing and dancing technique, writing that he "struggles to meet the technical and interpretive demands of live musical theater";[14] on the other hand, Spot.PH's Jerome Gomez said that despite Muhlach's vocal limitations and "awkward" moments, he "effortlessly lights up every spot of the stage he finds himself in".[15]

Acting credits

Film

Andres Muhlach's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2025MinamahalRafael Xavier "Raffy" MurilloLead role[16]

Television

Andres Muhlach's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2024–2025Da Pers FamilyAndres PersivalLead role[17]
2025–2026Ang Mutya ng Section EMark Keifer WatsonLead role, 21 episodes[18]

Theater

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2026Bagets: The MusicalAdieNewport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay[13]

Music videos

YearTitleArtistNotesRef.
2025"Minamahal"Andres Muhlach and Ashtine OlvigaReleased by Viva Records[19]
2025"Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko"Andres MuhlachOfficial music video[20]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
202538th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest New Male TV PersonalityDa Pers FamilyWon[21]
20256th VP Choice AwardsPromising Male Star of the YearHimselfWon[22]
20253rd Laurus Nobilis Media Excellence AwardsBrand EndorsementHimselfWon[23]
202573rd FAMAS AwardsGerman Moreno Youth Achievement AwardHimself, with Atasha MuhlachWon[24]
202553rd Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Male StarHimselfWon[25]
2025Anak TV Seal AwardsMale Makabata StarHimselfWon[26]
2025ZEENfluential AwardsDynamic DuoAshDres (with Ashtine Olviga)Nominated[27]
20268th Gawad Lasallianeta AwardsMost Outstanding Young StarHimselfWon[28]
2026Philippine Arts, Film and Television AwardsYouth Icon AwardHimselfWon[29]
20266th TAG Victorious Awards ChicagoTAG Breakthrough CelebrityHimselfWon[30]
20267th VP Choice AwardsTV Actor of the YearAng Mutya ng Section EWon[31]
20267th VP Choice AwardsLove Team of the YearAshDres (with Ashtine Olviga)Won[31]
20267th VP Choice AwardsBreakthrough Star of the YearHimselfNominated[31]
20267th VP Choice AwardsMovie Actor of the YearMinamahalNominated[31]
20267th VP Choice AwardsMusic Video of the Year"Minamahal" (with Ashtine Olviga)Nominated[31]
20267th VP Choice AwardsFandom of the YearAshDresNominated[31]
20267th VP Choice AwardsPIPOL Face of the Year – Male AdultHimselfSecond place[31]

References

  1. 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. 2.Bianca Geli (July 7, 2023). "Atasha and Andres Muhlach: from cute kids to stylish teens". GMA Network. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  3. 3."Twin baptism". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 12, 2002. Retrieved January 12, 2002.
  4. 4.Isah V. Red (January 18, 2002). "Muhlach twins christened". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 18, 2002.
  5. 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. 6.Requintina, Robert (April 16, 2024). "New 'crush ng bayan' Andres Muhlach reveals: No girlfriend, just dating". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  7. 7.Cuaki, Jerenze Christian (February 23, 2018). "Look: Aga Muhlach and Family, Then and Now". When In Manila. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  8. 8.Ramos, Neil (January 29, 2024). "Andres Muhlach joins show business". Manila Bulletin.
  9. 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. 10.Agustin, Carl Martin (September 2, 2025). "What your favorite love team says about you". Philippine Daily Inquirer (Lifestyle). Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  11. 11.Aguja, Januar Junior (December 28, 2025). "Andres-Ashtine chemistry blooms in 'Minamahal'". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  12. 12.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.
  13. 13.[13.2]Cruz, Hazel Jane (November 18, 2025). "Andres Muhlach shares preparation for 'Bagets The Musical'". GMA Network. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  14. 14.Francisco, Nikki (February 4, 2026). "Review: Re-examining '80s boyhood in 'Bagets The Musical'". Theater Fans Manila. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  15. 15.Gomez, Jerome (February 5, 2026). "Bagets The Musical: Here's To The Old Times and The Best of New Ones". Spot.PH. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  16. 16.Aguja, Januar Junior (October 5, 2025). "Andres-Ashtine chemistry blooms in 'Minamahal'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  17. 17.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.
  18. 18.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.
  19. 19."Ashtine Olviga, Andres Muhlach release 'Minamahal' duet". Trendrod. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  20. 20."Andres Muhlach extols mom Charlene Gonzalez in 'Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko' MV". Inquirer.net. May 8, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
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  23. 23."Laurus Nobilis awards celebrates media excellence". Daily Tribune. May 2, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
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  27. 27."Jessica Soho, Michelle Dee, Kapuso personalities kabilang sa ZEENfluential Voices of 2025". GMA Network. 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  28. 28."Presenting the 8th Gawad Lasallianeta Most Outstanding Young Star awardee: Andres Muhlach". Gawad Lasallianeta. 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  29. 29."Manila Hotel to host first-ever PAFTA Awards Night on Feb. 21". Manila Bulletin. February 19, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  30. 30."...and the TAG Award goes to…". TAG Media Chicago. April 4, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
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