Andrew Espiritu (born July 30, 1967), better known as Andrew E., is a popular Filipino Rap Artist, Record Producer, Dongalo Wreckords CEO, Fedex WSC Director, Dongalo Clothing President, and Movie actor. He is best known throughout the Philippines for 1990 debut hit single Humanap Ka Ng Panget. Won at the 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Music, the "Rap Album Of The Year Award" for his latest album "CLUBZILLA".
Andrew E. also known as the KING OF PINOY 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 super 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 so popular & unique in the Philippine pop culture.
Andrew’s career branched out as he began to star in comedy films based on his songs. He has 32 BLOCKBUSTER comedy films under his belt. With all movies gross averaging 30 million pesos or more in earnings.
In the mid 1995, Andrew E. founded an independent rap label named 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 S2upid Luv became a big hit and was made into a popular movie which also starred Andrew E.
Andrew E. spent some time in Japan in the late 1990s, performing in clubs and eventually releasing a CD single with 2 rap songs 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 after) with his wife and two kids. Andrew is also a certified multi-platinum artist given that he has acquired over 18 albums, each at least 5 times platinum.
In 2009, He was one of the judges in the top-rating talent show of ABS-CBN, Showtime but got evicted only after 10 straight weeks. He became one of the most longest-staying judges in the show.
In the Filipino rap scene, Andrew single-handedly contributed to the growth and popularity of rap music, furthermore by introducing the very first Tagalog Freestyle Rap Battle the Philippines ever witnessed in a 2002 competition named Philippine Rap Olympics which gave aspiring-talented 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.,Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Carlos Agassi, Death Threat, Salbakuta, Dongalo artists, outstanding DJs like DJ COKI of Wiling-Willie and DJ Belal of New York, movie actresses such as Ms.Maricel Soriano, Ana Roces, Nanette Medved, Charlene Gonzalez, Vina Morales, Sheryl Cruz, Gellie De Belen, Donita Rose, Rica Peralejo
Television
| Year | Title | Role | TV Station |
| 2011 | Humanap Ka Ng Panget | Andrew | TV5 |
| 2010 | Party Pilipinas | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Showtime | Himself as a judge | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Love Spell | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Your Song | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Sabi Ni Nanay | Various | RPN |
| 2007 | Kemis: Kay Misis Umasa | Various | RPN |
| 2005 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Extra Challenge | Contestant | GMA Network |
| 2000 | Goin' Bayabas | Various | IBC |
| 1999 | Dear Mikee | Various | GMA Network |
| 1998 | Arjay Bilugan | Various | PTV |
| 1997 | Rap 13 | Host | IBC |
| 1997 | Maricel Drama Special | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Gags Must Be Crazy | Various | IBC |
| 1995 | Spotlight | Various | GMA Network |
| 1995 | Mikee | Various | GMA Network |
| 1994 | Rated PB: Pugad Baboy Sa TV | Kules | GMA Network |
| 1994 | Barangay U.S.:Unang Sigaw | Various | RPN |
| 1993 | Love Notes | Various | ABC |
| 1993 | Purungtong | Various | RPN |
| 1993 | Da Lookalayks | Various | GMA Network |
| 1993 | GMA Telecine Specials | Various | GMA Network |
| 1992 | Barangay USA | Various | PTV |
| 1992 | Kool Skool | Various | ABC |
| 1992 | Young Love, Sweet Love | Various | RPN |
| 1992 | Alabang Girls | Various | ABC |
| 1992-1994 | Andrew Ford Medina | Andrew Ford Medina | PTV |
| 1991 | Love Me Doods | Albert | PTV |
| 1990-1992 | Krispy at Kreamy | Various | PTV |
Singles
- 1990 - Humanap Ka ng Panget
- 1991 - Mahal Kita
- 1991 - Binnie B. Rocha
- 1991 - Andrew Ford Medina
- 1992 - Mahirap Maging Pogi
- 1992 - Alabang Girls
- 1993 - Manchichiritchit
- 1994 - Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol
- 1994 - Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng buhay ko
- 1995 - Akala Ko (Duet with Sharon Cuneta)
- 1995 - Bikini Watch
- 1995 - Hibangers
- 1996 - Neber-2-Geder
- 1997 - Where the Girls Are
- 1999 - Maggy
- 1999 - Banyo Queen
- 2001 - Sinabmarin
- 2002 - ShaNaNa
- 2003 - Honey
- 2004 - Pink Palaka
- 2005 - Banyo Queen 2
- 2008 - Humanap Ka ng Panget Part2
- 2010 - Sopistikado (PMPC Winner/"Rap Album Of The Year")
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