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Andrew Espiritu
Background information
Birth name	Andrew Espiritu
Born	July 31, 1965 (age 43)
Origin	Manila, Philippines
Genres	Rap/Pop rap, OPM, Manila sound
Occupations	Rapper, actor, comedian
Years active	1985–present

Andrew Espiritu (born July 30, 1969), better known as Andrew E., is a Filipino rap Artist ,Record Producer,Dongalowreckords CEO, Fedex WSC Director,Dongalo Clothing President, & Movie actor. He is known for his first hit single and film Humanap Ka Ng Panget in 1991.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Personal life 2.1 Movies 3 External links

[edit] Biography

Andrew E. also known as the the King of dirty Rap in the Philippines (the 'E' stands for his last name, Espiritu). Andrew E saw his first glimpse of showbiz as a Dj in a popular club Euphoria. He began his career in December 1990 when he released his first monster HIT single "Humanap Ka Ng Panget" ("Look For Someone Ugly"). The combination of his catchy story-telling rap style, irresistible beats, naughty and often hilarious lyrics made him popular & unique in Philippine pop culture.

Andrew’s career branched out as he began to star in comedy films based on his songs. He has more than 28 BLOCKBUSTER films under his belt.

In the mid 1990s, Andrew E. founded Dongalo Wreckords for the purpose of discovering and producing new Philippine Rap talents. One popular rap group that got its start with Dongalo is Salbakuta. Their song Stupid Luv became a big hit and was made into a popular movie which also starred Andrew.

Andrew E. spent some time in Japan in the late 1990s, performing in clubs and eventually releasing a song in Japanese about the misadventures of a tourist in Tokyo. He is now married and lives in Dongalo, Paranaque City (where his record label was named from) with his wife and son. Andrew is also a certified platinum artist given that he has acquired over 13 albums, each at least 3 times platinum.

In the Filipino rap scene, Andrew has largely contributed to the growth and popularity of dirty rap, furthermore by introducing a freestyle battle competition which gave aspiring rappers a shot at record deals. He is married to Mylene Yap from Boracay Island and has a son name Fordy and daughter Jassley.

Andrew has notably collaborated with[Sharon Cuneta]], Willie Revillame, Regine Velasquez, Francis M., Carlos Agassi, Death Threat, Salbakuta, Dongalo artists, Famous DJ's DJ COKI of Wowowee,Roy Tee Lacno, singers and actresses such as Donita Rose, Rica Peralejo.

Andrew E. is a multi platinum Artist having a 20x platinum nationwide (800,000 copies or 28 Million Pesos) He is an owner of Ferrari Spyder 360

[edit] Personal life

He is married to Mylene and has a son name Fordy. He lives a happy life right now spending time with his family.

[edit] Movies

Year	Title	Role
2003	A.B. normal college (Todo na 'yan, kulang pa 'yun)	Andres
2002	D' uragons: never umuurong always sumusulong	Orot
2002	S2pid Luv	George
2002	Burles King Daw, O!	Troy
2001	Banyo Queen	Drew
2001	Tusong Twosome	Bano
2000	Mana-mana tiba-tiba	Wilson
1997	Extranghero	Botong
1997	Matinik na bading, mga syukeng buking	with Leo Martinez
1997	Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol	Gamol
1996	Where the Girls Are	Andong
1996	Neber-2-Geder	Bert Control
1995	Bangers	Hop
1995	Bikini Watch	Kiko
1995	P're hanggang sa huli	Cooper Guerrero
1995	Bikini Watch	Kiko
1994	Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng buhay ko	Clark
1994	Megamol	Clark "Uragon" Bokol
1994	Pinagbiyak na bunga	Urot/Blacky
1993	Row 4: Ang Baliktorians
1993	Ang Boyfriend kong gamol	Clark
1993	Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout	cameo appearance as himself
1993	Manchichiritchit	Isko
1992	Alabang Girls
1992	Pretty Boy
1992	Mahirap maging pogi
1991	Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag kang gamol	Andrew Ford Medina
1991	Pitong gamol	Ambong
1991	Humanap Ka ng Panget	Andy

[edit] External links

• Andrew E. at the Internet Movie Database

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