# Aljur Abrenica

Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.

## Early and personal life

His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Amor Guiang, was a member of a band. Abrenica attended Don Bosco Academy, Pampanga in high school and has said that he aspired to become a pilot by pursuing aeronautics.
Abrenica is the older brother of Vin Abrenica. Abrenica became engaged to actress Kylie Padilla by late January 2017, with whom he has child, a son, born on August 4, 2017. The two dated from 2011 to 2014. They dated again in September 2016, but separated in April 2021 due to a third party of Aljur according to Kylie's father Robin Padilla. Abrenica is a practicing Born-again Christian.

## Career
### 2006–2017: Breakthrough project, leading role and Ultimate Hunk title

In 2006, he joined reality-based talent search show, StarStruck, and won the "Ultimate Hunk" title. As of September 2007, Abrenica was signed with Regal Films. Abrenica played Cervano/Zaido in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan. He has also appeared in Dyesebel and Boys Nxt Door, Luna Mystika and SOP Rules. He is also named the "Next Big Male Star" by Yes! Magazine.
Throughout his career in GMA, he was part of the lead cast of All My Life, The Last Prince and Machete, among others. He also starred in the film Nandito Ako...Nagmamahal Sa'Yo, produced by Regal Films. Abrenica joined in a GMA Christmas Reality show, Puso Ng Pasko: Artista Challenge.
In July 2014, Abrenica filed for a petition before the court to be released from GMA Network, stating that the direction of his career does not align with original plans. Despite this, he was still given lead roles in Kambal Sirena and Once Again. He was let go of his home network when his contract expired in March 2017. His last appearances were off-contract guest roles on shows like Bubble Gang.

### 2017–2019: Move to ABS-CBN

In August 2017, Abrenica signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. He got his first lead role in the network with Asintado.

## Filmography
### Television
#### Drama series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2007–2008 | Boys Nxt Door | Migs | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Cervano Torres / Red Zaido | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Paolo Legaspi | GMA Network |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Libado | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Miguelito "Lito" Sanchez | GMA Network |
| 2009 | All My Life | Jules Romualdez | GMA Network |
| 2010 | The Last Prince | Prinsepe Almiro / Haring Almiro | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Ilumina | Yñigo Salcedo | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez' Machete | Machete / Dakila Romero | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Dayaw | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Together Forever | Santiago "Yago" Carion | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Coffee Prince | Arthur Ochoa | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Indio | Bagandi | GMA Network |
| 2013–2014 | Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko | Nicolo "Nick" Grande | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Kevin Villanueva | GMA Network |
| 2015 | The Half Sisters | Malcolm Angeles | GMA Network |
| 2015–2016 | Dangwa | Lorenzo "Renz" Arguente | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Once Again | Edgardo "Edgar" Del Mundo / Aldrin Sanchez | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Usapang Real Love | Kiso | GMA Network |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Miguel Enriquez | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Asintado | Alexander "Xander" Guerrero | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Home Sweetie Home | Armando | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | Sandugo | Aristotle "Aris" Reyes / Leo Balthazar | ABS-CBN |
| 2022 | One Good Day | Kyzer Catillo | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2024 | WPS (West Philippine Sea Defenders) | Bobby | Viva One, DZRH-TV |
| 2025 | Incognito | Takako Rai Guard (cameo appearance ep.1) | ABS-CBN |

#### Drama anthology

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Carlos / Pedro | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Dear Friend | Alfred | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights Presents: The Ringtone | Brix | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine Presents: Manibela | Ariel | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Bayarang Adonis | Kristoffer King | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Gas Mo Bukas Ko | Joel Javier | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Wagas | Edwin | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Dead na Dead Sayo | Popoy | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Happily Ever After | Raymond | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: Karma | Marco/Jericho | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wagas | April Boy Regino | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Bilin | Joseph | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tungkod | Anton | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Wansapanataym: Louie's Biton | Ralph Lorenzo | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Diploma | Richard Domingo | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Dalisay | Vince Hernandez | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | The End: Accidental Friend | Zach | iWantTFC |

#### Variety and reality shows

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2006–2007 | StarStruck: The Next Level | Himself / Contestant / Ultimate Hunk | GMA Network |
| 2007–2010 | SOP | Co-Host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Co-Host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Follow That Star | Host/Himself | GMA News TV |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Co-Host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2017–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Co-Host / Performer | ABS-CBN (2017–2020) Kapamilya Channel (2020–present) A2Z (2020–present) TV5 (2021–present) |
| 2019 | Pinoy Big Brother: Otso | Celebrity Star Player | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Bawal Judgmental Celebrity Judger | GMA Network |

### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 2008 | Loving You | Ryan Peyra | Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures |
| 2008 | I.T.A.L.Y. | Budoy Pinlac | GMA Pictures |
| 2009 | Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo | Lorenzo "Tata" Lugod | Regal Entertainment GMA Pictures |
| 2011 | Temptation Island | Alfredo | Regal Entertainment GMA Pictures |
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | Chris Bernal | GMA Pictures |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Police Officer | APT Entertainment GMA Pictures |
| 2012 | Sosy Problems | Benjo | GMA Pictures |
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Ka-Dorio | Star Cinema |
| 2014 | Basement | | GMA Pictures Springboard Films Coffee House Productions |
| 2016 | Expressway | Morris | Centerstage Productions Strawdogs Studio Production Waveslicer Productions Sinag Maynila Film Festival |
| 2016 | Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli | Hermano Puli | T-Rex Entertainment Productions |
| 2022 | Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told | Lt. Allan Franco | Borracho Film Productions |
| 2023 | Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko | | Saranggola Media Productions |
| 2023 | Single Bells | | TinCan Productions Black Cap Pictures |
| 2023 | Sa Kamay ng Diyos | Pastor Jonard N. Pamor | JPM Film Production |

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Year | Title | Label |
| 2014 | Mahal Pa Rin Kita | MCA Music |
| 2010 | Self Titled | Musiko Records/Sony Music |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result |
| 2013 | 1st Sunday All Stars Awards | Stand Out Season Performer | None | Won |
| 2012 | 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines | Sexiest Filipino Men | None | Ranked # 2 |
| 2011 | 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines | Sexiest Filipino Men | None | Ranked # 11 |
| 2010 | 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines | Sexiest Filipino Men | None | Rank # 4 |
| 2009 | 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines | Sexiest Filipino Men | None | Rank # 1 |
| 2006 | Starstruck Season 4 | Starstruck Ultimate Hunk | None | Won |
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Result |
| 2009 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star of Movies & TV | Won |
| 2011 | Yahoo! OMG! Awards Philippines | Hottest Actor of the Year | Nominated |