# Bobby Andrews

Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show T.G.I.S. and its sequel Growing Up.

## Acting career

In 2009, Andrews appeared in the Philippine remake series of Zorro aired on GMA Network. He was part of the installment of Sine Novela called Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit with Iza Calzado, Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz.
In 2010, he went back to ABS-CBN to become part of the Precious Hearts Romances Presents of Martha Cecila's Impostor. He was also seen in the hit primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s Mara Clara.

### Television success

In the 1990s, Andrews gained fame with the hit GMA-7 and Viva television show T.G.I.S., a teen-and-youth-oriented show which pioneered teen television dramas in the Philippines. In 1997, he did the hit soap Ikaw Na Sana and ended with a movie with his co-star and then-screen partner Angelu de Leon.
In 1998, he became part of GMA soaps such as Ganyan Kita Kamahal and Halik sa Apoy. In 2002, he was part of the melodramatic soap Sana ay Ikaw na Nga. In 2004, he came to ABS-CBN to star in the now-defunct hit memorable first fantasy television drama Marina.
In 2005, he became part of GMA-7's first fantasy series Encantadia The First Season and 2006's Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat. In 2007, he came back to primetime as Ronald Santilian in the primetime series Walang Kapalit and 2008's, Lobo as a supporting role. In 2009, he was part of the Sine Novela afternoon soap Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit. In 2010, he was in the afternoon hit soap Martha Cecila's Impostor which topped the afternoon line up and was mostly seen daily on the primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s Mara Clara as Amanthe Del Valle.

## Political career

Andrews entered into politics when he filed his candidacy for councilor in Quezon City's 4th district for the May 2022 polls under Lakas–CMD. He was included in the Malayang Quezon City coalition of Anakalusugan partylist representative Mike Defensor.
However, he failed to win a seat in the city council when he got the 8th place in the official count.
In 2023, Andrews filed his candidacy for the October 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections for Barangay Captain in Quezon City's 4th district, Barangay Sacred Heart. Andrews lost once again after placing 2nd, losing to incumbent candidate, Camille Malig David.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1995 | Sabado Nights | Jerome |
| 1996 | Wanted Perfect Mother | Arnel |
| 1996 | Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim | Jude |
| 1997 | Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig | Eric |
| 1999 | Katawan | Andres |
| 2001 | Abakada... Ina | Jojo |
| 2001 | Susmaryosep! Four Fathers | Fr. Ep |
| 2002 | Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon | |
| 2002 | Mahal Kita, Final Answer | Kenneth |
| 2003 | Sukdulan | Roy |
| 2004 | Annie B. | Alberto |
| 2004 | Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story | |
| 2004 | Volta | Oh-Vlading |
| 2004 | Lastikman: Unang Banat | Adan |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | |
| 2007 | A Love Story | Roy |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Dos |
| 2008 | For the First Time | Mike Villaraza |
| 2008 | Magkaibigan | Lito |
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Atty. Ronnie Domingo |
| 2010 | Vox Populi | |
| 2011 | In the Name of Love | Neil |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Robin's father |
| 2011 | My House Husband: Ikaw Na! | Ariel |
| 2013 | Ano ang Kulay ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap? | |
| 2013 | Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Jack |
| 2014 | Talk Back and You're Dead | Teddy Pendleton |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Apolinario "Inar" Ramos |
| 2017 | Deadma Walking | Doctor |
| 2018 | Kasal | Alfie |
| 2020 | Suarez: The Healing Priest | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1995 | T.G.I.S. | Joaquin Torres III | GMA Network |
| 1996 | Tierra Sangre | Cesar Sangre | PTV/RPN |
| 1997 | Growing Up | Joaquin Torres III | GMA Network |
| 1997 | Ikaw na Sana | Rafael Huico | GMA Network |
| 1998 | Ganyan Kita Kamahal | Henry Cortez | GMA Network |
| 1998 | GMA Love Stories | Various | GMA Network |
| 1998–1999 | Halik sa Apoy | Enrico | GMA Network |
| 1998–1999 | Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? | Jude | IBC |
| 2000–2001 | Subic Bay | | IBC |
| 2000–2002 | Kagat ng Dilim | Nathan | IBC |
| 2002–2003 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Vladimir Gaston | GMA Network |
| 2002 | Magandang Morning Philippines | Himself / Host | RPN |
| 2004 | Marina | Raphael Sandico | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Asval | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Gonzalo Valverde | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Walang Kapalit | Ronald Santillian | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Binatang X | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Lobo | Emilio "Emil" Ortega | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Codename: Asero | Jupiter | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Obra | Maloy | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Pare Koy | Paul | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Zorro | Sergeant Pedro Gonzales | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Nick Arnaldo | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Claudine Presents: Stage Mother | Various | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor | Leo Serrano | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2011 | Mara Clara | Amanthe Del Valle | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Rod Santiago's The Sisters | Young Enrique Zialcita | TV5 |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Sabay-Sabay Pasaway | Dr. Ferrer | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–2012 | Munting Heredera | Stanley Lobregat | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Dollhouse | Nestor | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo | | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? | Neil | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Teen Gen | Joaquin Torres III | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Indio | Young Hernando | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Love and Lies | Jose Lorde Villamor | GMA Network |
| 2013 | One Day Isang Araw | Jun | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Got to Believe | Rodolfo San Juan | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Angelo Delgado | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2016 | Buena Familia | Arthur Buena | GMA Network |
| 2016–2017 | The Greatest Love | Alvin Sales | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Himself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Wansapanataym: My Hair Lady | Marcus Agustin | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Antonio | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Road Trip | Himself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wildflower | Mateo Ruiz | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Special Assistant to the President William Celerio | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Titser | Peter Roces | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Bastardo | Rommel Aguilar | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Top of the Clash | Joseph | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Halik | Manuel Vegafria | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Malasakit | Bobby | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Pamilya Ko | Carlitos Quisumbing | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Descendants of the Sun | Eric Chavez | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Bawal na Game Show | Himself / Contestant | TV5 |
| 2020 | Stay-In Love | Chris Ortega | TV5 |
| 2021 | Paano ang Pangako? | Richard Dominante-Cruz | TV5 |
| 2021 | Di Na Muli | Alfred | TV5 |
| 2022 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Anton Villarama | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Tadhana: Isabella | Crisanto | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Suntok sa Buwan | Benj | TV5 |
| 2023 | Luv is: Caught in His Arms | Lorenzo Almero | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Stolen Life | Julian Hidalgo | GMA Network |
| 2024–2025 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Ramir Engano | GMA Network |

## Personal life

Andrews is married to a Chinese woman named Bienne Co. They have two children.