Gerald Anderson

Early life and background Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. was born on March 7, 1989, in Subic, Zambales, Philippines. His father is an American instructor in the Subic Naval Base who travels back and forth between the United States and Zambales while his mother is a Filipino businesswoman from General Santos, Philippines. He also has a younger brother (Kenneth Anderson) and two older sisters from his mother's first marriage. When he was three years old, he and his family moved from General Santos to San Antonio, Texas, and then to Springfield, Missouri, when he was six. Finally, at 14 years of age, his family moved back to General Santos. He is starring as Miguel Dizon in the 2013 teleserye, Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin alongside Dawn Zulueta and Kapamilya Leading Lady The Jewel of Drama Cristine Reyes.

Chalk Magazine's Top 50 Hottest Guys (2006–2008) and Number One Hokage (2013); Yes! Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars (2007–2015, 2017), The Next Big Star (2011), and Top 20 Endorsers (2011); Candy Magazine's Top 3 Hottest Celebrity Cutie (2007) and Swoon-Worthiest Crushes (2008); Meg Magazine's Annual 50 Hottest Guys (2007, 2009–2010); Star Studio Magazine's Number #1 (2008), Sexiest Stars (2011), and Top 25 Most Intriguing and Inspiring People (2012); Cosmo Men Magazine's Top 1 Cosmo Celebrity Centerfold (2009); Inside Showbiz's Top 40 Hottest Men (2012); and Metro Magazine's Hottest Leading Men (2013)

Basketball career In May 2018, Anderson joined the Marikina Shoemasters in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. He also played for the team at the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3, a three-on-three basketball league, debuting in the third tour of the 2019 President's Cup helping the team win their first game in the conference. They won over the 1Bataan Risers but was not able to clinch a win for the remaining of the third tour. He later joined Imus Bandera for the following season. After suiting up for Imus, Anderson joined the GenSan Warriors, a team based in General Santos which is also his hometown.

Philippine Coast Guard In 2016, Anderson joined the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) K9 Squadron Unit. In his interview with Bernadette Sembrano, he revealed that it was his parents who inspired him to join the Philippine Coast Guard with his father Gerald Anderson Sr., a retired U.S. Navy Officer and his mother's selfless acts of service. He was promoted Commodore in 2021. In August 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard's Ronnie Gil Gavan, Vice Admiral Jorge Lim and Armando Balilo bestowed the Search and Rescue medal upon Auxiliary Commander Anderson for his heroic rescue efforts during Typhoon Gaemi at Barangay Santo Domingo in Quezon City. He also financially helped the Zambales Aeta people, the Marawi families, and the Thitu Island children with PCGA Ensign Julia Barretto. In November, he was promoted officer of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary with the rank of auxiliary captain and took his oath before 30th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, Ronnie Gil Gavan.

Personal life Anderson previously dated former onscreen partner and fellow housemate in Pinoy Big Brother, Kim Chiu, ending their relationship in 2010. In 2014, he admitted to having a relationship with actress Maja Salvador some time earlier than 2014, but broke up in 2015.

In 2016, Anderson rekindled his relationship with actress and How to Be Yours co-star Bea Alonzo, having previously dated in 2010. The couple separated in 2019.

In March 2021, during an interview with Boy Abunda, Anderson confirmed his relationship with Julia Barretto. They ended their relationship in 2025.

Anderson is fond of shoes and sneakers. He has massive collection of Nike Air Force 1s and Air Jordans in his walk-in closet. His room is also filled with Iron Man action figure collectibles. Anderson also has a collection of cars and vehicles.

Filmography Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2006 First Day High Michel "MJ2" Jordan, Ramirez 2007 I've Fallen For You Alex Reyes 2008 Shake, Rattle & Roll X Lui 2010 Till My Heartaches End Powie Barredo Paano Na Kaya Bogs Marasigan 2011 Won't Last a Day Without You Andrew Escalona Catch Me, I'm In Love Erick Rodriguez III 2012 24/7 in Love Alvin Cruz 2013 On the Job Daniel Benitez 2015 El Brujo Miguel Everyday I Love You Tristan Montelibano Halik sa Hangin Gio Magno Brauner 2016 How to Be Yours Niño San Vicente Always Be My Maybe Jake Del Mundo 2017 AWOL Lt. Abel Ibarra Can We Still Be Friends? Diego 2018 My Perfect You Burn Toledo 2019 Between Maybes Louie Puyat 2022 To Russia with Love Dennis Mercado 2023 Unravel: A Swiss Side Love Story Noah Brocker 2025Rekonek Wes

Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 2006 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Housemates / 3rd place 2006–2007 Love Spell Various Aalog-Alog Gerald Dean Padilla 2006–2010 Your Song Various 2006–2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various 2006–present ASAP XP Dancer / Performer 2007 John en Shirley Gerald Gokada Go! Gabriel Fernandez Sana Maulit Muli Travis "Bokbok" Johnson 2008 My Girl Julian Abueva Karera sa Promotion Jesse Perez Maligno Joaquin 2009 Tayong Dalawa David "JR" Garcia Jr. Banana Split Various 2009–2010 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Santiago "Tiago" Ronquillo 2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Robbie Castillo 2011 Kasambuhay, Habambuhay: A Short Film Anthology Himself Wansapanataym: Buhawi Jack Jack Isidro 2011–2012 Budoy Benjamin "Budoy" Maniego 2012 Toda Max Captain Buddy Torres 2013 Goin' Bulilit Various Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Miguel Dizon 2014 Team U Himself Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Fredo Montilla 2014–2015 Give Love on Christmas: Gift of Life Tristan Ramos 2015 Nathaniel Paul Laxamana 2017–2018 Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Gabriel Villoria 2020 A Soldier's Heart Alexander "Alex" Marasigan 2021 Hello, Heart Saul de Vera Init sa Magdamag Christopher "Tupe" Salcedo 2022 A Family Affair Paco Estrella 2025 Sins of the Father Samuel Trinidad 2026 Blood vs Duty Jalil Abubakar / P/Maj. Allan Espina / Gabriel Reyes

Music videos "Love Team" - Itchyworms, Noontime Show (2006) "Crazy Love" - Kim Chiu, Gwa Ay Di (2007) "Your Name" - Young JV, Doin' It Big (2012) "Pinoy Summer, Da Best Forever" - Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo (2012) Unang Kilig - Bini (2026)

Discography Dance albums Gerald's Dance Pick (2006) Gerald's Noodle Dance (2007)

Accolades Performance awards Work Event Award ceremony Year Result Budoy ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Kapamilya TV Hokage 2012 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Gawad Tanglaw Best Performance by an Actor 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards KBP Golden Dove Awards Best Actor New York Festival's Television & Films Awards Drama NSUU Students Choice Awards Best Actor in a Primetime Teleserye Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor 2014 Catch Me, I'm in Love ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Screen Kiss (with Sarah Geronimo) 2011 Everyday I Love You PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actor of the Year 2016 First Day High ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Love Team (with Kim Chiu) 2006 Kimerald ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Fans Club (with Kim Chiu) 2011 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop TV Actor (with Kim Chiu) 2010 On-Screen Kiss (with Kim Chiu) "Love Team" by Itchyworms ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Celebrity Love Team (with Kim Chiu) 2007 Myx Music Award Favourite Guest Appearance in a Music Video (with Kim Chiu) 2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bituin Gawad Tanglaw Awards Best Single Performance by an Actor 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Picture Gawad Tanglaw Awards Best Single Performance by an Actor 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor 2012 Sisa Media Awards Outstanding Featured Male Character in a Drama Program Gawad Tanglaw Awards Best Single Performance by an Actor 2011 My Girl ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop TV Star of the Year 2008 Nickelodeon Philippines Kids' Choice Awards Favourite Actor 2008 Nathaniel PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor 2015 On The Job FAMAS Awards Best Actor 2014 Gawad Pasado Awards Best Supporting Actor Sana Maulit Muli ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop TV Award (with Kim Chiu) 2007 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New TV Personality 2007 Tayong Dalawa NSUU TV Awards Best Actor 2010 USTv Students Choice Awards Best Drama Actor Till My Heartaches End ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Loveteam (with Kim Chiu) 2011 Pop Screen Kiss (with Kim Chiu) "Whisper, I Love You" Myx Music Awards Favourite Media Soundtrack 2010 Your Song PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor ("My Only Hope") 2009 Best Drama Actor ("Isla") 2010

Personality Awards Year Awarding body Award Result 2007 Anak TV Seal Award Most Admired TV Personality Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Love Team (with Kim Chiu) Meg Magazine Teen Choice Awards Cutest Couple (with Kim Chiu) Yes! Magazine Readers' Choice Awards Next Rising Star 2008 Anak TV Seal Award Most Admired Male TV Actor Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Love Team (with Kim Chiu) Inside Showbiz Magazine Most Popular Male Teen Star Meg Magazine Favourite Celebrity Couple (with Katie Chiu) 2009 ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Pin-Up Award Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Actor in Movies & Television (with Kim Chiu) FAMAS Award German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Myx Music Awards Favourite Myx VJ People Asia Magazine People of the Year Special Awardee Starmometer's Coverguy Personality of the Year Yes! Magazine The Prince of Metro Manila 2010 Box Office Entertainment Awards Prince of Actor Movies & TV Eastwood City Walk of Fame Star Studio Player of the Game Star Studio Celebrity Awards Star Hokage Award 2011 Barkada Choice Awards Choice Male Icon of the Year Gerald Anderson Charity Basketball Tournament Basketball MVP NSUU Students Choice Awards Best Actor in Primetime Teleserye Star Magic Sports Fest Basketball MVP Us Girls Awards Most Fashionable Man 2012 Anak TV Seal Awards TV Actor Award ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pin-up Boy Box Office Entertainment Awards Prince of Nation Star Magic Sports Fest Basketball MVP Star Fastest Athlete Three Point Shooter Star Magic Ball Awards Hot LeCoupé Award Yahoo OMG Awards Personality of the Year Love Team of the Year (with Sarah Geronimo) 2013 Star Magic Ball Best Actor (with Maja Salvador 2014 FAMAS Awards Male Actor Star of the Night Male Actor of the Night PEP Lists Actor of the Year 2015 Star Magic Sports Fest Best Male Actor Star Magic All Star Basketball in Winnipeg Basketball MVP 2017 Star Magic OPPO All-Star Basketball Game MVP