Andrea Brillantes is now part of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo
ANDREA BRILLANTES – The Kapamilya actress is joining the cast of the top-rated primetime series, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.
Batang Quiapo is a television drama series, a crime-action-comedy show based on the 1986 film of the same name directed by Pablo Santiago. It follows the story of Tanggol, a young man navigating life in the bustling streets of Quiapo, Manila. Striving to survive and earn his parents’ affection, he becomes a notorious outlaw while uncovering truths about his identity.
The series was created by Coco Martin in collaboration with ABS-CBN Studios and is directed by several directors, including Coco Martin himself. It premiered on February 13, 2023, as part of the Kapamilya Channel’s Primetime Bida lineup and is also available for streaming on YouTube.
Known for its ensemble cast, the series stars Coco Martin, Christopher de Leon, Lito Lapid, and others, alongside appearances by notable guest actors. Batang Quiapo combines crime drama, action, and comedic elements, reflecting the grit and vibrancy of Manila’s famous Quiapo district.
Meanwhile, new cast members of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo have been introduced. They include Andrea Brillantes, Jake Cuenca, Angel Aquino, Albert Martinez, Celia Rodriguez, Chanda Romero, Gillian Vicencio, Shamaine Buencamino, Dante Rivero, Michael de Mesa, Juan Rodrigo, Albie Casiño, and Paolo Paraiso.
Because of Andrea’s addition to the top-rated series, her name became a trending topic on the microblogging site X (formerly known as Twitter). As of press time, her name has been retweeted more than 3,000 times.
This comes as no surprise, as Andrea often trends due to her controversial background. In fact, during the height of the breakup between KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla), Andrea was speculated to be the third party in the couple’s highly publicized separation.