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Andrei Felix

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Andrei Felix
Born
Alexander Felix II

(1981-05-22) May 22, 1981 (age 43)
Other namesDrei Felix
EducationAteneo de Manila University
Occupations
  • Newscaster
  • actor
Years active1998–present
AgentStar Magic

Alexander Felix II (born May 22, 1981), professionally known as Andrei Felix or Drei Felix, is a Filipino actor, broadcaster, and television host.

Career

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Felix launched his acting career in 1998. He was also a video jock (VJ) on Myx. In 2010, he became a television host when he was named as co-host of Umagang Kay Ganda. He left the network in 2013 and joined CNN Philippines in 2016 to continue his broadcasting career. After CNN Philippines was shut down in 2024, he was absorbed by News5.[1] He was named as an anchor of Frontline Pilipinas Weekend and Gud Morning Kapatid, both airing on TV5.

Awards

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On November 20, 2023, Felix received a Loyalty Award from Star Magic at Manila Marriott Hotel.[2]

Personal life

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Felix formerly dated Jennylyn Mercado, during her pregnancy in 2008,[3] and his then Umagang Kay Ganda co-host Venus Raj.[4][5][6]

He is currently engaged to sports reporter Pauline Verzosa since 2022.[6]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Typewriter"
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Kinky Hair"
1999 Marinella RJ
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Mong
2001–2007 Alas Singko y Medya / Magandang Umaga Bayan / Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas
2005–2006 Etheria Enuo
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only in the Movies Dom Credited as "Drei Felix"
2007–2013 Umagang Kay Ganda Himself – host [4][5]
2016–2023 New Day
2016–2024 Sports Desk
2022–2024 NCAA Season 97 volleyball tournaments Sports commentator
2024–present Frontline Pilipinas Weekend Anchor
2024–present Gud Morning Kapatid

Film

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Year Title Roles Notes Source
1998 Mystrio (Uno... dos... tres pilyos!) Romeo
1998 Puso ng Pasko Red paint owner
2007 Tiyanaks Rex [7]

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
2011 Umagang Kay Ganda PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Morning Show Host Won [8]
2012 Best Morning Show Host Won
2013 Best Morning Show Host Nominated [9]

References

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  1. ^ Marfori, MJ (April 20, 2024). "News5 adds two more seasoned journalists to its roster". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "Andrei Felix celebrates 25 years with Star Magic as Loyalty Awardee". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. November 20, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Llanes, Rommel (May 28, 2010). "PART I: VJ Andrei Felix claims that he and Jennylyn Mercado dated for "two years"". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Why Venus Regrets Relationship with Andrei". ABS-CBN News. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Andrei Felix Breaks Silence on Breakup with Venus". ABS-CBN News. 3 November 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Andrei Felix finally proposes to Pauline Verzosa". ABS-CBN News. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  7. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (27 June 2007). ""Tiyanaks" brings more creepies to theaters nationwide, starting July 4". PEP.ph. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  8. ^ "ABS-CBN Star Awards Best TV Station". The Philippine Star. November 25, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  9. ^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (8 November 2013). "PMPC announces the nominees of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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