Alvin Anson
Quick Facts
Biography
Alvin Lorenz Anson (born October 20, 1962) is a Filipino actor, producer, director, TV host and musician. He has done various TV shows and over 50 feature films throughout his career, both local and foreign. His most recent recognizable works would be his portrayal in the Philippine film Heneral Luna, where he played as General José Alejandrino and TV series Dolce Amore as Favio De Luca.
Early life
Education
He holds a degree in Engineering and Liberal Arts and a minor in music from San Francisco State University.
Career
Anson started working as an actor in 1995. In 1996, he appeared in the GMA Network television shows Kadenang Kristal, GMA Supershow, Rio Del Mar, Pira-pirasong Pangarap, Mia Gracia, and Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig?.
In 2011, he appeared in TV5 shows such as Beki Boxer, Undercover, Never Say Good Bye, and Eezy Dancing. By 2015, he had moved to ABS-CBN, appearing in Bridges of Love, ASAP, MTB, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Dolce Amore and A Love to Last.
As an actor and producer of independent films, Anson is the producing partner of director Gorio Vicuna, a former Hollywood animator, and his wife Peejay Vicuna in their production house, GWARD, INC.
In 2019, Anson reprise the role of Yandro Andres in ABS-CBN's primetime drama Sino ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa (the inspiration to ABC/Shondaland's American drama series How to Get Away with Murder) with Jodi Sta. Maria.
Personal life
Anson is the son of actor Oscar Moreno, and the younger brother of actress Boots Anson-Roa.
Awards and nominations
At the Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016, Anson received the Best Actor Award for his lead portrayal in Ato Bautista's Expressway.
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2016 | Sinag Maynila Film Festival | Best Actor | Expressway | Won |