Andres Muhlach: ‘I just want to make people smile’

It’s taken him a little longer than his twin sister, Atasha Muhlach, to get into the family business, but the prayers of a huge and ever-growing fanbase have finally been answered. Andres Muhlach — the dashing, dreamy and oh-so down-to-earth son of showbiz royalty Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales — is officially a Viva Artist Agency talent now following his grand launch on Monday at the Viva Cafe in Cubao, Quezon City.

This early in showbiz, Andres Muhlach has been given a fitting title: Prince of Hearts. FACEBOOK PHOTO/OFFICIALANDRESMUHLACH

While it’s long been announced that he is set to star in a sitcom with his dad, mom and sister (whom he calls his “best friends,” bless him!), it always seemed Andres was hesitant to claim his birthright and become a star.

Asked by The Manila Times Entertainment once and for all why it took him this long to give in, Andres honestly replied, “I’ve always been interested in [joining] this industry, seeing my dad and mom. [But] in the case of Tash, she was definitely more vocal about it, and, as for me, I’m more of the quiet type, so I kept it to myself.

“But, eventually, when I felt confident enough and comfortable, I talked to my parents and told them this is what I really want to do and that I want to take the opportunity [to begin] now.”

More touchingly, Andres — who’s clearly been raised so well along with Tasha by the doting and devoted parents Aga and Charlene turned out to be — opened up and said it was only when he was much older that he really understood and appreciated what his parents’ celebrity allowed them to do.

“I didn’t understand much of it when I was younger, but when I got to my teenage years, I saw how the industry can affect people’s lives; how my dad can make people happy [through his shows and movies], and with me, I just want to be able to make people smile.”

Doesn’t that just send your heart a-flutter?

Boss Vic del Rosario’s very competent brood — Valerie, Veronique and Vincent — showed solidarity in welcoming the latest Muhlach to enter show business. PHOTOS COURTESY OF VIVA

No wonder Andres has been given a title this early in showbiz, and has been dubbed the Prince of Hearts.

Of his new monicker, the day’s most important heartthrob shyly said, “It’s very flattering. It’s a big thing for me and I appreciate it a lot.”

A hundred percent into his showbiz venture, Andres shared that he is currently deep in various workshops under VAA, from acting to speech training. In fact, with his parents’ permission, the 22-year-old has decided not to return to Madrid for his final year of Business Communication. Given his immediate commitments, they agreed it would be best for Andres to enroll in a local university to complete his degree. previously mentioned, Andres’ first project is a sitcom with Aga, Charlene and Atasha. Titled “Da Pers Family” and slated to premiere on TV5 in May, he will play the son of a baker who has to let go of his career as an anime artist to help in the family’s bread business.

Andres told The Manila Times Entertainment, he would like to pursue his talent for dancing — obviously passed down from his mom — and laughed out loud when he said singing was still a question mark as far as he’s concerned.

According to VAA — solidly represented at Andres’ grand launch by Boss Vic del Rosario’s very competent brood, Vincent, Veronique and Valerie, who have long taken over Viva’s top management — Andres will also be part of a local food brand’s advertising campaign very soon.

“We are so happy that Andres has decided to officially join showbiz and entrust his career with VAA. To his fans, we promise many major projects for Andres and that 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year ahead of him.”

Follow Andres Muhlach on his official social media accounts on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/officialandresmuhlach) and on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aagupy/).