Vin Abrenica
Avin "Vin" Guiang Abrenica (born May 27, 1991) is a Filipino actor who appeared as a contestant on the reality-based talent search show Artista Academy [1][2] and later won the competition with Sophie Albert. He is known for biggest break as Jepoy Madrigal in Wildflower and Elmer Marasigan, the villain and rival of Alex in A Soldier's Heart.
Vin Abrenica | |
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| Born | Avin Guiang Abrenica May 27, 1991 Angeles City, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, singer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent(s) | Talent5 (2012–2016) Star Magic (2016–2021) ALV Talent Circuit / GMA Network (2021–present) |
| Known for | Wildflower as Jepoy Madrigal |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Aljur Abrenica (brother) |
Career
After his win in Artista Academy, Vin was cast as the male lead in Never Say Goodbye,[3] a primetime series that aired on TV5. Along with Sophie Albert as the female lead. The cast also included Nora Aunor, Alice Dixson, Gardo Versoza, and Cesar Montano. That same year, he landed the role of Charlie Cadiz in Misibis Bay,[4] a mini serye that inaugurated him as a hunk actor.
The following year, Vin appeared in the gay-themed comedy drama Beki Boxer[5] and the romantic suspense drama Jasmine.[6]
In 2015, Vin received a significant project to top-bill the remake of My Fair Lady with Jasmine Curtis Smith.[7]
In 2016, he transferred his talent contract to ABS-CBN and Star Magic.[8] He has initially made guest appearances in Ipaglaban Mo and Maalaala Mo Kaya. In the original plan for the primetime series A Love To Last (originally titled The Second Wife), Vin was set to play the role of Julia Barretto's love interest.[9] However, the network executives later decided to cast him as one of Maja Salvador’s leading men in Wildflower.[10] This role has taken another important turning point in his career since it launched him into a more prominent actor.
Vin's final project with the network was the primetime series A Soldier's Heart, where he played Capt. Elmer Marasigan. His character is a villain and the rival of Alex Marasigan, the main character in the series.
After much anticipation, Vin returned to acting in last quarter of 2021 when he signed with GMA Network and ALV Talent Circuit; He made his primary appearance in Tadhana: Kasalanan episode. He is now set to appear as one of the cast in GMA Network's action-adventure series Lolong.[11][12]
Personal life
He is a younger brother of ABS-CBN talent Aljur Abrenica, himself a winner on StarStruck: The Next Level.[13] He attended Don Bosco Academy, Pampanga.
He has two more siblings besides Aljur and he is the second oldest amongst his younger siblings, a brother and a sister. Also, he has two nephews, Alas Joaquin Abrenica and Axl Romeo Abrenica.
Abrenica has been dating actress Sophie Albert since June 2013. The two had met the previous year as co-competitors on the talent show Artista Academy, which they both won.[14] Albert and Abrenica initially ended their relationship in 2016, citing "personal and career-related problems", but reconciled in 2018.[15] In December 2020, the couple became engaged.[16] In February 2021, Albert revealed that she and Abrenica had moved in together.[17] That same month, they announced that they were expecting their first child, a daughter.[18] Their daughter was born on March 15, 2021.[19] They got married on January 25, 2023.[20]
Filmography
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lokomoko U | Himself | |
| Pidol's Wonderland presents: My monito, my monita! | |||
| 2013 | Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Various | |
| Never Say Goodbye | William Carpio | ||
| Misibis Bay | Charlie Cadiz | ||
| 2014 | Beki Boxer | Renato "Atong" Villaflor | |
| Jasmine | Alexis Vergara | ||
| Wattpad Presents: Fake Fiancée | Rafael Raymundo | ||
| 2015 | Tropa Mo Ko Unli Spoof | Various | |
| Wattpad Presents: My Fiancé Since Birth | Vincent | ||
| Mac & Chiz: Life's a Beach | Carl | ||
| Wattpad Present: Marry You | Lance Abellano | ||
| Wattpad Presents: How to Break-up with a Bad Boy | Lourd Simon Sandoval | ||
| LolaBasyang.com: Ang Plawtin ni Periking | Periking | ||
| My Fair Lady | Hero Del Rosario | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Tinalikurang Pangako | Donji Cruz | ||
| 2016 | Wattpad Presents Telemovie: Mysterious Guy At The Coffee Shop | Cedrick Dela Vega | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Engkwentro | Victor | ||
| Wattpad Presents Telemovie: Confession of a Fashion Blogger | Travis | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pole | Jay | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Sugal | Ben | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | Niko | ||
| 2017–2018 | Wildflower | Jepoy Madrigal | |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban mo: Paratang | Andrei Policarpio | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laptop | Gil | ||
| 2019 | Wansapanataym: Switch Be with You | Lucky Wheels Executive | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Gayuma | Gimo | ||
| Past, Present, Perfect? | Daniel / Darwin | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Taiwan | Jess | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Roses | Chris | ||
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Elmer Marasigan | |
| 2022 | Tadhana: Kasalanan | Father Edgar | |
| Lolong | Diego† | ||
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Onyx Dayanghirang - Salazar |
Reality show
| Year | Title | Network | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Artista Academy | TV5 | Best Actor | [21] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Network | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Wil Time Bigtime | TV5 | |
| Sharon | |||
| 2012-2013 | Game N' Go | ||
| 2013 | Pinoy Explorer | ||
| Wasak | EP.76 | ||
| It's More Fun with Philip | S2 EP.1 | ||
| 2015–2016 | Happy Truck ng Bayan | ||
| 2016-2020 | ASAP | ABS-CBN | Performer |
| 2018 | I Can See Your Voice | S1 EP.121 | |
| 2020 | S2 EP.30 | ||
| 2021 | Bawal na Game Show | TV5 | Ep.81 |
| 2022 | Family Feud | GMA | |
| TiktoClock |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Unlike Father, Unlike Son | Sine Screen | |
| 2016 | Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli | T-Rex Entertainment | |
| 2017 | Extra Service | Carlo | Star Cinema, Skylight Films |
| Corpus Delicti | Julius Arcega | Star Cinema | |
| Moonlight Over Baler | Kenji / Nestor | T-Rex Entertainment | |
| Deadma Walking | Joseph | OctoArts Films | |
| 2018 | Kasal | Arvin | Star Cinema |
| Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka | Migs | Wilbros Films | |
| 2020 | Coming Home | SJ Librada | ALV Films |
| TBA | Tricycle Driver, Kasangga Mo | TBA | |
| TBA | The Revelation | Vincent | Hand Held Entertainment |
| TBA | Topakk | TBA |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Performer | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Time Machine | Six Part Invention | Philpop 2013 | |
| 2021 | Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw | Sheryn Regis | [22] |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Juego De Peligro | Daniel[23] |
Discography
Singles
- 2014: "Wala Namang Forever"
References
- Celebrity kin among the hopefuls for TV5 talent search show Artista Academy, pep.ph; accessed September 29, 2015.
- "Artista Academy". Artista Academy. Retrieved 2013-05-24.
- "Never Say Goodbye preems tonight on TV5". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- "Vin Abrenica on physically-demanding role in Misibis Bay: "Labanan nga raw ng pandesal sa tiyan!"". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- "Vin Abrenica is cast as love interest of Alwyn Uytingco in Beki Boxer". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- admin (2014-05-29). "Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, Unitel and TV5 offer multi-screen entertainment in 'JasMINE'". adobo Magazine Online. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- "Jasmine Curtis-Smith Stars in "My Fair Lady" Adaptation". The City Roamer. 2015-09-11. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- "Vin Abrenica joins ABS-CBN". uk.sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- "Vin Abrenica, to be paired with Julia Barretto in an upcoming primetime teleserye". LionhearTV. 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- "Vin Abrenica to play one of the leads in "Wildflower"". sg.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- "Vin Abrenica joins cast of GMA-7's Lolong". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- "Artista Academy graduates: Where Are They Now?". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- Sallan, Edwin P. (2012-10-28). "Vin Abrenica, Sophie Albert win top honors on 'Artista Academy'". Interaksyon.com. Retrieved 2013-05-24.
- Mallorca, Hannah (May 29, 2019). "Vin Abrenica on relationship with Sophie Albert: 'I love her so much, there's no one else'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick (February 7, 2021). "Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert share 'another milestone' in their relationship". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- "'My best friend for life': Vin Abrenica, Sophie Albert engaged after 8 years together". ABS-CBN News. February 13, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (February 7, 2021). "Sophie Albert and partner Vin Abrenica are moving in together: 'Another milestone for us'". GMA News Online. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (February 28, 2021). "Sophie Albert, Vin Abrenica are expecting a baby girl for their first child". GMA News Online. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- Bernardino, Stephanie (March 15, 2021). "Sophie Albert, Vin Abrenica welcome baby girl". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- "Vin Abrenica, Sophie Albert get married after 10 years together". ABS-CBN News. January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- Abrenica, Vin; Actor, Sophie Albert: Artista Academy Best; Actress (2012-10-28). "Vin Abrenica & Sophie Albert: Artista Academy Best Actor and Actress". Philippine News. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- "Sheryn Regis's Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw 'music video features Vin Abrenica". Filipino News. 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- "Juego de Peligro closes Tanghalang Pilipino's 28th season". panitikan.ph. 2015-02-06. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
External links
- Vin Abrenica on Twitter (in English)
- Vin Abrenica at IMDb
- Vin Abrenica at Youtube
- Vin Abrenica at Instagram