Awra Briguela

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Awra Briguela
Born
McNeal Briguela[1]

(2003-03-26) 26 March 2003 (age 18)
Las Piñas, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor, comedian, singer, dancer
Years active2016–present
AgentPowerCasting Artist Management[2]
Star Magic (2016-present)
Known for
Parent(s)Oneal Brian Briguela (father)
Marivic N. Briguela (mother)

McNeal "Awra" Briguela (Tagalog pronunciation: [brɪgˈwela], born 26 March 2003), also known by his stage name Awra Briguela, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He gained recognition when he starred in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016–2019), personally chosen for the role by the show's lead actor Coco Martin. Briguela's life was featured in a titular episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2016. In 2017, he was declared champion in the first season of the Filipino version of Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids (season 1).[3]

Personal life[]

Briguela has been openly gay since childhood,[3] and is fond of impersonating Filipina actresses like Sarah Geronimo, Sarah Lahbati, and his idol Maja Salvador, who was one of his co-casts in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. He popularized his screen name "Awra" upon achieving mainstream recognition as an actor and comedian.

Career[]

2016–present: Career beginnings and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano[]

He started his career off as an internet sensation.[4] Briguela became known to his parents for impersonating actress such as Sarah Geronimo and Sarah Lahbati. He was discovered by actor, Coco Martin, who personally saw him as a chance in his primetime television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016–2019),[5] a remake of the 1997 film of the same title and name. Briguela gained widespread for his role as "MakMak" and the series was produced by Dreamscape Entertainment Television, who created many successful pictures such as Doble Kara, Ina, Kapatid, Anak, and Till I Met You. Briguela starred in the series opposite Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Bela Padilla, Albert Martinez, Arjo Atayde, Eddie Garcia, Agot Isidro, Jaime Fabregas, and Simon "Onyok" Pineda, who played the role of Onyok.[6][7][8] Briguela won a 3rd Aral Parangal Awards for Best Child Performer, which he won twice, for the primetime series.

His life was featured in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya, playing as himself alongside Aleck Bovick and Janus del Prado who played his mother and father respectively.

He made his feature film debut in the Super Parental Guardians (2016) where he portrayed the role of Megan Gaspar alongside fellow Ang Probinsyano actors Coco Martin, Onyok Pineda and Vice Ganda.[9][10][11] Briguela later participated as a contestant in Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids (season 1).[citation needed]

Discography[]

Singles[]

Year Track Album Details Ref.
2017 "Clap Clap Clap Awra" N/A
  • Words and Music by: Jonathan Manalo & Roque "Rox" Santos
  • Mixed, Mastered and Arranged by: KIDWolf
  • Vocal Supervision and Produced by: Roque "Rox" Santos
  • Published by: Star Songs
 [12]

Filmography[]

Films[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 The Super Parental Guardians Melvin "Megan" Nabati Main cast [1][4]
2017 Ang Panday Diego Supporting role
2019 Familia Blondina Mondesto Main cast

Drama series[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Mga Batang Poz Chuchay main protagonist
2016–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Macario "Mak Mak" Samonte, Jr.† Supporting, recurring role / Protagonist [1][4]
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Fifty Pesos Himself Biographical film, Season 24: Episode 47 [4]
2017 Wansapanatym: Amazing Ving Ving Cristobal Season 7, Episodes 364–present, main protagonist

TV shows[]

Year Title Notes Ref.
2016 ASAP 2016–present, recurring guest and performer
2017 Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids (season 1) Contestant, Grand Winner [1][4][13]
2020 Host/Performer

Online shows[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Your Face Sounds Familiar: KaFamiliar Online Live Himself Substitute host

Accolades[]

Year Award-giving Body Category Notable Works Result Ref.
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Child Performer FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Won [4]
2017 3rd Aral Parangal Awards Best Child Performer Won [4][13]
3rd Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Film Child Actor The Super Parental Guardians Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year The Super Parental Guardians Nominated [14]
Child Performer of the Year Nominated [14]
2018 3rd Illumine Innovation Awards for Television Most Innovative TV Child Star Won

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Get to know Awra Briguela, the ‘breakout child star’ of his generation. CNN Philippines. Published on 2017-05-05. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
  2. ^ Paglaki ng ulo ni Awra, pinalagan ng mga managers (in Tagalog). News Ko. Published on 2017-04-16. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b ‘Awra’ knew he was gay at age 3 | Inquirer Entertainment. Entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved on 2017-06-21.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g The Amazing Showbiz Journey of Breakout Child Star Awra Briguela. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Published on 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
  5. ^ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (May 18, 2015). "Coco to star in TV remake of FPJ's 'Ang Probinsiyano'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  6. ^ "'Ang Probinsyano' ni Coco tatagal pa hanggang 2017 – Bandera" (in Filipino). Bandera. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Coco Martin, ginawaran ng special citation sa 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary" [Coco Martin, conferred with a special citation at the 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary] (in Filipino). ABS-CBN. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  8. ^ "Record-breaking rating of 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'". The Standard Showbitz. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  9. ^ Escuadro, Kiko (7 November 2016). "Vice Ganda shares more about his new movie "Super Parental Guidance"". Push (in Filipino). Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  10. ^ "Coco Martin, Vice Ganda team up in 'The Super Parental Guardians'". Rappler. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  11. ^ "Coco, Vice sport new looks for upcoming movie". ABS-CBN News. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  12. ^ Awra Briguela - Clap Clap Clap Awra (Official Lyric Video). Star Music on YouTube.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b Awra wins big on ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar – Kids’. Manila Bulletin. Published on 2017-04-10. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b PMPC names nominees for 33rd Star Awards for movies. inquirer.net. Published on 2017-07-18. Retrieved 2017-08-06.

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