Aljur Abrenica
A Filipino actor and heartthrob who rose from reality TV fame to become a leading man in action-drama series and films.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Filipino actor·Birthday: March 24·Millennials
Biography
Aljur Abrenica shot to public attention as a winner of the fourth season of the GMA Network's reality talent search 'StarStruck.' His win catapulted him into the spotlight, where his rugged looks and physical presence quickly typecast him into action-oriented and dramatic roles. He built a steady career in Philippine television, headlining series like 'The Last Prince' and 'Ang Lihim ni Annasandra,' often playing the heroic or brooding lead. His work extended into film, including roles in the 'Mano Po' series and the action movie 'Machete.' Abrenica's path hasn't been without public scrutiny, navigating the pressures of celebrity relationships and career shifts within the competitive entertainment industry. He remains a recognizable figure, having leveraged his reality TV beginnings into a sustained presence as a versatile performer on the Filipino screen.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Aljur was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Aljur Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Aljur's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the male Ultimate Survivor title on the fourth season of the GMA Network reality competition 'StarStruck' in 2006.
- Headlined the successful GMA fantasy-series 'The Last Prince' in 2010, solidifying his status as a prime-time leading man.
- Received a nomination for Best New Male TV Personality at the 2007 PMPC Star Awards for Television.
Did You Know?
Before entering show business, he was a promising athlete and played basketball for his school team.
He is the older brother of actor Vin Abrenica, who is also in the entertainment industry.
He is also a singer and released a self-titled debut album in 2007.
“The camera is a tool to show truth, not just to make faces.”
