Vin Abrenica
Avin "Vin" Guiang Abrenica 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 |
| Occupation | Actor, model, singer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Talent5 (2012–2016) Star Magic (2016–2021) ALV Talent Circuit (2021–present) |
| Known for | Wildflower as Jepoy Madrigal |
| Partner(s) | Sophie Albert (2013–2016, 2019–present; engaged) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Aljur Abrenica (brother) |
Personal life
He is a younger brother of ABS-CBN talent Aljur Abrenica, himself a winner on StarStruck: The Next Level.[3] 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.[4] Albert and Abrenica initially ended their relationship in 2016, citing "personal and career-related problems", but reconciled in 2019.[5] In December 2020, the couple became engaged.[6] In February 2021, Albert revealed that she and Abrenica had moved in together.[7] That same month, they announced that they were expecting their first child, a daughter.[8] Their daughter was born on March 15, 2021.[9]
Filmography
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lokomoko U | Himself | TV5 |
| 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 | Atong | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Wattpad Presents Telemovie: Mysterious Guy At The Coffee Shop | Cedrick Dela Vega | TV5 |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Engkwentro | Victor | ABS-CBN | |
| Wattpad Presents Telemovie: Confession of a Fashion Blogger | Travis | TV5 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pole | Jay | ABS-CBN | |
| 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 | iWant TFC | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Taiwan | Jess | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Roses | Chris | ||
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Elmer Marasigan | |
| 2022 | Tadhana: Kasalanan | Father Edgar | GMA Network |
| Lolong | TBA |
Reality Show
| Year | Title | Network | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Artista Academy | TV5 | Best Actor | [10] |
Television Show
| 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 |
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 |
| 2017 | Corpus Delicti | Julius Arcega | Star Cinema |
| 2017 | Moonlight Over Baler | Kenji / Nestor | T-Rex Entertainment |
| 2017 | Deadma Walking | Joseph | OctoArts Films |
| 2018 | Kasal | Arvin | Star Cinema |
| 2018 | Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka | Migs | Wilbros Films |
| 2020 | Coming Home | SJ Librada | ALV Films |
| TBA | Tricycle Driver, Kasangga Mo | TBA |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Performer | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Time Machine | Six Part Invention | Philpop 2013 | |
| 2021 | Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw | Sheryn Regis | [11] |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Juego De Peligro | Daniel[12] |
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.
- 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.
- 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