Antonio Andres Bonnin Muhlach (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmulak]; born November 5, 2001) is a Filipino actor and model. 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).
Andres Muhlach | |
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| Born | Antonio Andres Bonnin Muhlach November 5, 2001 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Brent International School Saint Louis University Madrid Campus |
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| Years active | 2024–present |
| Agent | Viva Artists Agency |
| Parent(s) | Aga Muhlach (father) Charlene Gonzales (mother) |
| Relatives | Atasha Muhlach (twin sister) Bernard Bonnin (grandfather) AJ Muhlach (half-uncle) |
Early life and background
editMuhlach 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
editDebut
editBreakthrough
editIn 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. The Viva One series has garnered significant traction among global audiences.[9]
Muhlach won the Best New Male TV Personality award at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television in April 2025.[10]
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.[11]
Acting credits
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Minamahal | Rafael Xavier "Raffy" Murillo | Lead role | [12] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Da Pers Family | Andres Persival | Lead role | [13] |
| 2025–2026 | Ang Mutya ng Section E | Mark Keifer Watson | Lead role, 21 episodes | [14] |
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bagets: The Musical | Adie | Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay | [11] |
Music videos
editMagazine covers and features
editMuhlach has also appeared on several magazine covers and editorial features.
| Year | Publication | Issue / Feature | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | L'Officiel Hommes Philippines | "The Art of Becoming: Andres Muhlach" | Cover star | [17] |
| 2026 | VMan Southeast Asia | The Desire Digital Issue | Digital cover star | [18] |
| 2025 | Nylon Manila | "New Gen It-Boy Andres Muhlach" | Cover story | [19] |
| Lifestyle Asia | July 2025 Issue | Cover star | [20] | |
| PEP | PEP Headliner pictorial | Editorial feature | [21] |
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominated work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP Choice Awards | 2025 | Promising Male Star of the Year | — | Won | [22] |
| 2026 | TV Actor of the Year | Ang Mutya ng Section E | Won | [23] | |
| Love Team of the Year | AshDres | Won | [24] | ||
| TV Series of the Year | Ang Mutya ng Section E | Won | [25] | ||
| PIPOL Face of the Year (Male Adult) | — | Runner-up | [26] | ||
| Breakthrough Star of the Year | Ang Mutya ng Section E | Nominated | [27] | ||
| Movie Actor of the Year | Minamahal | Nominated | [28] | ||
| Philippine Arts, Film and Television Awards (PAFTA) | 2026 | Youth Icon Award | — | Won | [29] |
| 8th Gawad Lasallianeta Awards | 2026 | Most Outstanding Young Star | — | Won | [30] |
| Anak TV Seal Awards | 2025 | Male Makabata Star | — | Won | [31] |
| ZEENfluential Awards | 2025 | ZEENfluential Dynamic Duo | AshDres | Nominated | [32] |
| ZEENfluential Scene Stealer | Ang Mutya ng Section E | Won | [33] | ||
| Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2025 | Most Promising Male Star | — | Won | [34] |
| FAMAS Award | 2025 | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | — | Won | [35] |
| Laurus Nobilis Media Excellence Awards | 2025 | Brand Endorsement Award | — | Won | [36] |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2025 | Best New Male TV Personality | — | Won | [37] |
See also
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References
edit- ↑ Isah V. Red (November 6, 2001). "For Aga and Charlene, it's a girl, then a boy". Manila Standard. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ↑ Bianca Geli (July 7, 2023). "Atasha and Andres Muhlach: from cute kids to stylish teens". GMA Network. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ↑ "Twin baptism". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 12, 2002. Retrieved January 12, 2002.
- ↑ Isah V. Red (January 18, 2002). "Muhlach twins christened". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 18, 2002.
- ↑ Fojas, Isha (February 15, 2024). "Who Is Andres Muhlach? 10 Things to Know About the Next-Gen Heartthrob". Preview. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ Requintina, Robert (April 16, 2024). "New 'crush ng bayan' Andres Muhlach reveals: No girlfriend, just dating". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ Cuaki, Jerenze Christian (February 23, 2018). "Look: Aga Muhlach and Family, Then and Now". When In Manila. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ↑ Ramos, Neil (January 29, 2024). "Andres Muhlach joins show business". Manila Bulletin.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 Cruz, Hazel Jane (November 18, 2025). "Andres Muhlach shares preparation for 'Bagets The Musical'". GMA Network. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ Aguja, Januar Junior (October 5, 2025). "Andres-Ashtine chemistry blooms in 'Minamahal'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Ashtine Olviga, Andres Muhlach release 'Minamahal' duet". Trendrod. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Andres Muhlach extols mom Charlene Gonzalez in 'Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko' MV". Inquirer.net. May 8, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Andres Muhlach for L'Officiel Hommes Philippines". Reddit. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Andres Muhlach – VMAN SEA cover story". VMAN Southeast Asia.
- ↑ "New Gen It-Boy Andres Muhlach Is Living in the Here and Now". Nylon Manila.
- ↑ "Lifestyle Asia Philippines E-Magazine Archive". Lifestyle Asia.
- ↑ "Andres Muhlach: The Many Faces of a Leading Man". PEP.ph.
- ↑ "6th VP Choice Awards Full List of Winners". VP Choice Awards. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "7th VP Choice Awards: Entertainment TV Winners". Village Pipol. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "7th VP Choice Awards: Entertainment TV Winners". Village Pipol. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "7th VP Choice Awards: Entertainment TV Winners". Village Pipol. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "The 7th VP Choice Awards VPCA Full List of Winners". Village Pipol. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "The 7th VP Choice Awards Complete List of Nominees". Village Pipol. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "The 7th VP Choice Awards Complete List of Nominees". Village Pipol. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Manila Hotel to host first-ever PAFTA Awards Night". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Presenting the 8th Gawad Lasallianeta Most Outstanding Young Star awardee: Andres Muhlach". Facebook. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Kapamilya stars shine at Anak TV Seal Awards 2025". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "ZEENfluential Awards 2025 Official Nominees Finally Revealed". LionhearTV. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Meet the Winners of the ZEENfluential Awards 2025". ZEEN. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Box Office Entertainment Awards 2025: Full List of Winners". Philippine Star. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "73rd FAMAS: Marian, Vice, Arjo Nadine win top acting honors". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Laurus Nobilis Awards celebrates media excellence". Daily Tribune. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Andres Muhlach hailed as 'Best New Male TV Personality'". Pika. Retrieved June 4, 2026.