In the Philippines, the Muhlach name is synonymous with showbiz royalty, and a new generation of Muhlachs is ready to captivate the audience.
Enter Andres Muhlach, one-half of the Muhlach twins and son of Aga Muhlach and beauty queen Charlene Gonzales. Despite being under the spotlight since birth, there remains much to discover about this rising Gen Z heartthrob. If you're eager to learn more about the latest "crush ng bayan," here are 10 intriguing facts about him.
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Who Is Andres Muhlach? 10 Things About the Son of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales
1. Andres Muhlach is a Scorpio.
Andres and Atasha Muhlach were born on November 5, 2001, which makes them Scorpios. In case you're curious to know who came first, it was Atasha, delivered at 5:06 a.m., followed by Andres two minutes later at 5:08 a.m.
2. Andres Muhlach is a big sports fan.
He's a fan of both American football and basketball, particularly the Raiders and the Phoenix Suns. According to his mom, his favorite players in the NBA are Kyrie Irving and Devin Booker. And to top it all off, Andres also plays basketball himself and was even part of the Brent International School basketball team.
3. Andres Muhlach went to college in Spain.
Both of the twins decided to study abroad for college. While Atasha studied in the UK, Andres opted for a Business and Communications course in Spain. In an interview, he shared a couple of things he loved about being a student in Spain: "Being able to walk to the school every day, 30 minutes going there and 30 minutes back, I really like to walk."
4. Andres Muhlach is very protective of his twin sister.
Naturally, being twins, the two share a strong and unbreakable bond. During an interview, Andres once said that Atasha's suitors (and we're sure there are plenty) are often scared of him. "I'm like her first wall. If there's someone out there who wants to court her, they have to go through me," he said. Suitors, be warned!
5. Andres Muhlach was Atasha's escort at Le Bal des Débutantes.
In the 2022 Le Bal, Atasha was one of the debutantes at the highly-anticipated, invite-only event. As per tradition, each debutante was to be escorted by a cavalier of her choosing. Of course, she chose to go with none other than Andres. The twins both looked incredibly charming, with Atasha in her glistening ball gown and Andres in his classic black tuxedo.
6. Andres Muhlach occasionally models.
Andres became a Bench baby back in 2020, so you'll definitely spot him on billboards and the runway from time to time. In fact, he and Atasha were both spotted walking at last year's Bench Fashion Week. You may have also seen him in Jollibee ads together with his family.
7. Andres Muhlach is quite the sneakerhead.
Judging from his Instagram posts and outfits, Andres has quite the sneaker collection. He's often spotted wearing Nike Dunks, but he also includes New Balance sneakers and even Maison Margiela Gats in his rotation. But we're sure there's plenty more that he doesn't show on camera.
8. Andres Muhlach is quite modest.
While most would expect the young star to be a spoiled rich kid thanks to his parents' fame, the truth is actually quite the opposite. Aga Muhlach reveals that, while the kids were studying abroad, he would set allowances for the two, and if they spent it all at once, he wouldn't give them more money. "Kung anong ginastos nila roon at naubos nila, wala silang kakainin. Hindi sila puwede tumawag sa akin," he said in an interview with Vice Ganda. He even shared that the two are shy to ask money from their parents. Andres even shared in an interview before that "Even my groceries, I really have to count them. Sometimes, I don't even have enough money to do the grocery, so I count my coins."
9. Andres Muhlach is very supportive of his family.
The Muhlachs are a very tight-knit family, and it shows. Andres has always shown how proud he is of his sister's achievements, from being her escort at the Le Bal des Debutantes to flying all the way to the UK for her graduation. Of course, his father is also one of his biggest idols; aside from following in his footsteps into showbiz, did you know that when his father won at The Entertainment Editors' Choice (EDDYS), he was the one who accepted the award on his dad's behalf? He also made sure to be at the premiere of his father's newest movie 'Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko'.
10. Andres Muhlach has finally entered show business.
Over the years, many have asked Andres whether or not he had plans to enter showbiz; well, the time has finally come. Andres signed a contract with Manny V. Pangilinan, chairman and CEO of MVP Group of Companies, and Vic del Rosario, chairman and CEO of Viva Communications last January 26, 2024. We can't wait to see him on screen!
