Euwenn Mikaell
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Euwenn Mikaell Aleta | |
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 Aleta in 2023 | |
| Born | Euwenn Mikaell Carreon Aleta January 14, 2013 Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist (2016–present) |
Euwenn Mikaell Carreon Aleta (born January 14, 2013) is a Filipino actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the title character of "Tonton" in the drama film Firefly (2023), for which he won the Best Child Performer award, in the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival making him the youngest-ever winner in that category.[1] For that same film, he also won the 72nd FAMAS Awards on May 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Fiesta Pavillon, Manila Hotel for Best Child Actor,[2]his fourth major award[3] in just six months, after winning the 2024 Box Office Entertainment Awards as Most Popular Child Performer of the Year. He is one of the 48 Sparkle GMA Artist Center's 2023 "Signed for Stardom" artists.[4]
Aleta breathes life to Firefly creating it as an ode to courageous storytellers. As young Ton Ton, Euwenn's perfect and mystical displays of affection, grief, courage, fear, and faith becomes parallel if not superior, to have humbled established co-actors Dingdong Dantes, Alessandra de Rossi, and Cherry Pie Picache.[5]
Early life and education
Aleta was born in Bulacan to a Filipina mother Carreon and Father Aleta. He grew up at Barangays Saluysoy and Bayugo, Meycauayan and Marilao. His mother in Instagram revealed she lifted his name from 'You Win' which perfectly rhymes with "Euwenn". She clarified that in the 1990s she expertly plays Tekken during her pregnancy and she always shouts 'You Win'.[6]
Aleta attends worship services at the Iglesia ni Cristo Chapter (LocaL) in Barangays Bayugo and Saluysoy, Meycauayan.[7]
Career
In 2016, Aleta, as 2 years old, first starred in Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family Story as Earl
In 2017, he starred in Someone to Watch Over Me as Joshua Chavez, in Destined to be Yours as a Ringbearer and Magpakailanman: Justice for the Battered Child: The Linda Cagalitan Story as John Earl
In 2018, he starred in Magpakailanman: Nakawin natin ang sandali as Melchor & Kuya na, nanay pa: The Alexis Peralta Story as Young Aljur, in The One That Got Away as Nemo Makalintal and in Magpakailanman: Ang munting bayani: The Little Boy Edmund Jon Nipay Story as EJ & Anak mo, anak ko, anak natin as Young Ramram.
In 2019, he starred in the Philippine television drama One of the Baes for GMA Network as guest cast "Jun-Jun", in Cain at Abel, as Samuel "Sammy" T. Ledesma,[8]in "Magpakailanman:" Yaya Dubai and I as "Mody", in Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko as Santino "Santy" Cardeñas- Divinagracia/Matteo Espiritu- Divinagracia Jr.,[9] in Magpakailanman: Bata, bata: Kriminal o biktima as Young Marco and Yanig ng buhay: Pampanga Earthquake Victims as Jacob, and in 11 Episodes of Philippine Comedy Anthology Series Dear Uge as Nemo, and in Tadhana: Menor de edad as Jaello.
In 2020, he starred in Imbestigador: Batang Lalaki, Patay sa Bugbog! Ang Suspek, ang Kanyang Sariling Ina as Tonton.
In 2021, Aleta, as Kapuso child star, in the 11th year of Aha! in collaboration with TikTok, starred in the Battle of Wits between the AHA! Squad members.[10]
In 2022, he starred in Imbestigador: Antipolo City Murder Case as Son & Pamangkin as JM Gascon, and in Magpakailanman: Nasaan ka, inay as Young Lorenzo.
In 2023, he starred in Magpakailanman: Viral Cancer Survivor: The Sean Beltran Story as Young Sean & Ina ka anak mo as Bugoy, in The Write One, as Dex/Sep, in Nakarehas na Puso, as Bombert, and in Wish Ko Lang!: Nanay, Nakisali Sa Away-Bata as Ronnie. Aleta and Sienna Stevens graced the second red carpet GMA Gala 2023 with the theme "Elegant Formal," at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts.[11]
In the title role, he portrays Rambo in Forever Young.[12] Aleta previously played Andoy in medical drama series, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Squad Goals | Tyler |
| 2023 | Firefly | Anthony "Tonton" Alvaro |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Magpakailanman | Earl | GMA Network | Episode: "Finding Earl: The Dollente Family Story" |
| 2017 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Joshua Chavez | ||
| Magpakailanman | John Earl | Episode: "Justice for the Battered Child: The Linda Cagalitan Story" | ||
| EJ | Episode: "Ang munting bayani: The Little Boy Edmund Jon Nipay Story" | |||
| Destined to be Yours | a Ring bearer | Episode: "Finale" | ||
| Magpakailanman | young Ramram | Episode: "Anak mo, anak ko, anak natin" | ||
| 2018 | young Aljur | Episode: "Kuya na, nanay pa: The Alexis Peralta Story" | ||
| Melchor | Episode: "Nakawin natin ang bawat sandali" | |||
| The One That Got Away | Nemo Makalintal | |||
| Cain at Abel | Sammy | |||
| My Special Tatay | Young Boyet/Angelo | |||
| 2019 | Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko | Santino | ||
| One of the Baes | Jun-jun | |||
| Dear Uge | Nemo | |||
| Tadhana | Jello | Episode: "Menor de Edad" | ||
| Magpakailanman | Young Marco | Episode: "Bata, bata: Kriminal o biktima" | ||
| Mody | Episode: "Yaya Dubai and I" | |||
| Jacob | Episode: "Yanig ng buhay: Pampanga Earthquake Victims" | |||
| 2022 | young Lorenzo | Episode: "Nasaan ka, inay" | ||
| 2023 | Nakarehas na Puso | Bombert | ||
| The Write One | Dex/Sep | |||
| Magpakailanman | young Sean | Episode: "Viral Cancer Survivor: The Sean Beltran Story" | ||
| Bugoy | Episode: "Ina ka ng anak mo" | |||
| 2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Andoy | ||
| Tadhana | Arbie | Episode: "Komisyon (Part 1 to 3)" | ||
| Forever Young | Anthony "Tonton" Alvaro | |||
| Regal Studio Presents | Owen | Episode: "My Daddy Chef" |
Awards and nominations
- 2024 Most Popular Child Actor - 52nd Box Office Entertainment Awards
- 2024 Best Young Actor - 2024 Paragon Film Lokal Choice Awards
- 2024 Child Star of the Year - Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2024, at the Trinity University of Asia.[14][15][16]
- 2024 Nominee for the 47th Gawad Urian Award (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) Best Actor on June 8 at the De La Salle University.[17][18]
References
- ^ Garcia, Joseph (January 2, 2024). "Metro Manila Film Festival 2023: Deserving winner". BusinessWorld. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Euwenn Mikaell of 'Firefly' is Best Child Actor at FAMAS Awards 2024". GMA Network. May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Presillas, Bryan Ferdie (May 27, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell named FAMAS Best Child Actor, wins fourth award for "Firefly" role". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Sparkle stars shined and dazzled at the Signed For Stardom 2023". GMA Network. September 27, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (December 29, 2023). "'Firefly' review: MMFF 2023 winner is an ode to brave storytellers". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (December 26, 2023). "Ina ni 'Firefly' star Euwenn Mikaell, binuking kung saan galing ang pangalan ng anak". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 13, 2021). "Child actor Euwenn Mikaell reaches podium at local chess tournament". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo join forces in newest prime-time drama 'Cain at Abel'". GMA Integrated News. November 14, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "About the Show". GMA Integrated News. October 19, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "AHA! marks 11th year with TikTok PH collab, new mascot". Manila Bulletin. May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Napoles, Jimboy (July 23, 2023). "Sienna Stevens and Euwenn Aleta are the cutest partners on the red carpet of GMA Gala 2023". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Anoc, Aimee (February 6, 2024). "Cast ng 'Forever Young,' nagkita-kita na sa kanilang story conference at script reading". Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Chua, EJ (January 8, 2024). "MMFF Best Child Actor Euwenn Mikaell plays Andoy in 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap'". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 25, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell wins Child Star of the Year award". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Euwenn Mikaell". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (April 1, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell wins another award for role in 'Firefly'". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Villanueva, Brooke (May 11, 2024). "LIST: Here are the 2024 Gawad Urian nominees". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "'Mallari' dominates 2024 FAMAS Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.