Author: Andrew E.

Biography:
Filipino rapper Andrew E. is Andrew Espiritu in real life. Born July 30, 1967 in Paranaque,
Philippines, Andrew is also a record producer, entrepreneur and a comedy actor. He is the voice
behind the 1990 hit song, Humanap Ka Ng Panget (Look for Someone Ugly) which later
became one of the blockbuster comedy films of the 90s that launched his acting career.
Directed by Ben Feleo, the movie starred Kempee de Leon, Gelli de Belen, Jimmy Santos,
Nanette Medved, Carmi Martin, Eddie Gutierrez, the late Zorayda and Andrew E. himself.
Andrew is married to Mylene Espiritu, whom he has three children.

Andrew started out as a DJ in Euphoria, a popular club in Manila. In the late 80s he heard hiphop for the first time. And though he didnt quite know what it was, Andrew was sure he could
make money out of it. And when good fortune arrived, Andrews Humanap Ka Ng Panget
single earned him a gold record. After the success of his first single, another hit song followed.
Andrew Ford Medina, was one controversial song as it was successful, it was a harmless ditty
about his adventures with two sisters. While Francis Magalonas rap music was more patriotic,
Andrews rap style was a bit of a shock to the nations older generation. Though his songs were
put into controversy, it doesnt stop him from releasing numerous albums and in making
blockbuster comedy films.

He first appeared in TV on the show Thats Entertainment, a long-time variety show hosted by
German Moreno on GMA-7. His showbiz career began in December 1990 when he released his
debut single Humanap Ka Ng Panget. Because of his style and ability in doing rap, Andrew
became a household name all over the Philippines.

To date, Andrew already released 14 albums and did almost 35 movies. He was also one of the
judges in ABS-CBNs top-rating show, Showtime. Among the films he took part in include: A.B.
Normal College (Todo na Yan, Kulang Pa Yun); S2pid Luv; DUragons: Never Umuurong,
Always Sumusulong; Burles King Daw, O!; Banyo Queen; Tusong Twosome; Mana-mana, Tibatiba; Markova: Comfort Gay; SS: Submarine System; Saranggola ni Pepe at Juan; Strict Ang
Parents Ko; Extranghero; Matinik na Bading, Mga Syukeng Buking; Si Mokong, Si Astig, at si
Gamol; Ten Little Indians; Where The Girls Are; Neber-2-Geder; Bangers; Pre Hanggang Sa
Huli; Bikini Watch; Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko; Megamol; Pinagbiyak na Bunga;
Row 4: D Baliktorians; Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol; Manchitchiritchit; Alabang Girls; Pretty
Boy; Mahirap Maging Pogi; Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol; Pitong Gamol;
Humanap Ka ng Panget; and Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors. He also appeared in a cameo
role in the movie, Gagay: Ang Prinsesa ng Brownout which starred Gelli de Belen, Janno Gibbs,
and Rustom Padilla.

He also appeared in TV shows and sitcoms like Kapitan Awesome; Humanap Ka Ng Panget;
Your Song; Extra Challenge; Goin Bayabas; Da Lookalayks; Kool Skool; and Alabang Girls.

Andrew formed the rap group Salbakuta and served as a mentor to young rappers like Carlos
Agassi. He also owns Dongalo Wreckords, a company he established from his fruits in show
business.
Mga Akda:

1990 - "Humanap Ka Ng Panget"

1995 - "Hibangers"

1990 - "Wag Kang Gamol"

1996 - "Neber-2-Geder"

1991 - "Mas Gusto Mo Siya"

1997 - "Where The Girls Are"

1991 - "Mahal Kita"

1999 - "Maggy"

1991 - "Bini B. Rocha"

1999 - "Rubber Dickey"

1991 - "Andrew Ford Medina"

2001 - "Sinabmarin"

1992 - "Mahirap Maging Pogi"

2002 - "ShaNaNa"

1992 - "Alabang Girls"

2003 - "Honey"

1993 - "Manchichiritchit"

2004 - "Shoot Shoot"

1994 - "Ang Boyfriend

Gamol" (featuring Alice Dixon)

2004 - "Pink Palaka"

2005 - "Banyo Queen 2"

2006 - "Clean"

Kong

1994 - "Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng

Buhay Ko"
1995 - "Banyo Queen"
1995 - "Akala Ko" (duet with Sharon
Cuneta)
1995 - "Bikini Watch"

2008 - "Ikaw" (Humanap Ka Ng

Panget Part 2)

2010 - "Sophisitkado" (PMPC

Winner/Rap Album of the Year)

2013 - "Ayokong Magtiis Ka" (Hit

Single on iTunes International)

Sanggunian:

http://www.pinoystop.com/bio/celebrity-profile/1420/andrew-e-biography

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_E.#Discography