Awra Briguela

McNeal Neri Briguela (born March 26, 2004), also known by her stage name Awra Briguela (Tagalog: [ˈaʊɾa brɪˈgela]), is a Filipino comedian and actress. She gained recognition when she starred in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016–2019), personally chosen for the role by the show's lead actor Coco Martin. Briguela's life was featured in a titular episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2016. In 2017, she was declared champion in the first season of the Filipino version of Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.[4]

"Awra" redirects here. For other uses, see Awra (disambiguation).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Neri and the surname or paternal family name is Briguela.

Awra Briguela
Born
McNeal Anilov Neri Briguela[1]

(2004-03-26) March 26, 2004[2]
Las Piñas, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, singer, dancer
Years active2016–present
Agent(s)PowerCasting Artist Management[3]
Star Magic (2016–present)
Known for
Musical career

Career

Briguela started her career off as an internet celebrity.[5] Briguela became known to her parents for impersonating actresses like Sarah Geronimo and Sarah Lahbati. She was discovered by actor Coco Martin, who saw her potential in the primetime television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016–2019),[6] a remake of the 1997 film of the same title and name. Briguela gained widespread for her role as "MakMak" and the series was produced by Dreamscape Entertainment Television, who created many successful pictures such as Doble Kara, Ina, Kapatid, Anak, and Till I Met You. Briguela starred in the series opposite Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Bela Padilla, Albert Martinez, Arjo Atayde, Eddie Garcia, Agot Isidro, Jaime Fabregas, and Simon "Onyok" Pineda, who played the role of Onyok.[7][8][9] Briguela won a 3rd Aral Parangal Awards for Best Child Performer, which she won twice, for the primetime series.

Her life was featured in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya, playing as himself alongside Aleck Bovick and Janus del Prado who played her mother and father respectively. She made her feature film debut in the Super Parental Guardians (2016) where he portrayed the role of Megan Gaspar alongside fellow Ang Probinsyano actors Coco Martin, Onyok Pineda and Vice Ganda.[10][11][12] Briguela later participated as a contestant in Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 1).

Personal life

Briguela is fond of impersonating Filipina actresses like Sarah Geronimo, Sarah Lahbati, and her idol Maja Salvador, who was one of her co-casts in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. She popularized her screen name "Awra" upon achieving mainstream recognition as an actor and comedian.

Briguela's parents disclosed that he already shown signs of "being gay" since she give barbie doll from Older Sisters she was three years old.[4] However by 2023, she reportedly identifies as a transwoman.[13]

On June 29, 2023, Briguela was arrested for inflicting physical injury following an altercation at a bar in The Bolthole Bar, Poblacion, Makati.[14][15] She was released on July 1 after posting bail.[16]

Discography

Singles
YearTrackAlbumDetailsRef.
2017 "Clap Clap Clap Awra" —
[17]

Filmography

Films
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2023 Here Comes the Groom Whitney Supporting role
2021 Big Night! Galema Supporting role
2019 Familia Blondina Mondesto Main cast
2017 Ang Panday Diego Supporting cast
2016 The Super Parental Guardians Melvin "Megan" Nabati [1][5]

Drama series
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2023 Comedy Island Philippines Awra - The Influence Main role
2022 "Suntok sa Buwan" Orange Supporting cast
2022 Lyric and Beat Unique Main role [18]
2019 Mga Batang Poz Chuchay Main protagonist
2019 "Past, Present, Perfect?" Bembem Main role
2017 Wansapanatym: Amazing Ving Ving Cristobal Season 7, Episodes 364–373, Main protagonist
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Fifty Pesos Herself Biographical film, Season 24: Episode 47 [5]
2016–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Macario "Mak Mak" Samonte, Jr.† Supporting, recurring role / Protagonist [1][5]

TV shows
YearTitleNotesRef.
2023 Emojination Herself/Host
2022 All-Out Sundays Guest Performer
2020 Yes Yes Yow! Host/Performer
2017 Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 1) Contestant, Grand Winner [1][5][19]
2016 ASAP 2016–present, recurring guest and performer

Online shows
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021 Your Face Sounds Familiar: KaFamiliar Online Live Herself Substitute host

Accolades
YearAward-giving BodyCategoryNotable WorksResultRef.
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Child Performer FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Won [5]
2017 3rd Aral Parangal Awards Best Child Performer Won [5][19]
3rd Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Film Child Actor The Super Parental Guardians Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year The Super Parental Guardians Nominated [20]
Child Performer of the Year Nominated [20]
2018 3rd Illumine Innovation Awards for Television Most Innovative TV Child Star Won

See also

References
  1. "Get to know Awra Briguela, the 'breakout child star' of his generation". CNN Philippines. May 5, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  2. "Awra Briguela turns 18 with photo shoot, celebration". Push. ABS-CBN. March 29, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  3. Paglaki ng ulo ni Awra, pinalagan ng mga managers (in Tagalog). News Ko. Published on April 16, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  4. "'Awra' knew he was gay at age 3". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 10, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  5. The Amazing Showbiz Journey of Breakout Child Star Awra Briguela. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Published on July 21, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  6. Buan-Deveza, Reyma (May 18, 2015). "Coco to star in TV remake of FPJ's 'Ang Probinsiyano'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  7. "'Ang Probinsyano' ni Coco tatagal pa hanggang 2017 – Bandera" (in Filipino). Bandera. August 22, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
  8. "Coco Martin, ginawaran ng special citation sa 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary" [Coco Martin, conferred with a special citation at the 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary] (in Filipino). ABS-CBN. January 20, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  9. "Record-breaking rating of 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'". The Standard Showbitz. February 13, 2016. Archived from the original on March 20, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  10. Escuadro, Kiko (November 7, 2016). "Vice Ganda shares more about his new movie "Super Parental Guidance"". Push (in Filipino). Archived from the original on November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  11. "Coco Martin, Vice Ganda team up in 'The Super Parental Guardians'". Rappler. November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  12. "Coco, Vice sport new looks for upcoming movie". ABS-CBN News. September 14, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  13. "Gender group slams Makati police chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  14. Batallones, Jeck (June 29, 2023). "Awra Briguela arestado matapos masangkot sa kaguluhan sa Makati". ABS-CBN (in Filipino). Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  15. "Awra Briguela: The events leading to her arrest and legal woes".
  16. Cerezo, Anna (July 1, 2023). "Awra Briguela nakalabas na ng kulungan". ABS-CBN (in Filipino). Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  17. Awra Briguela - Clap Clap Clap Awra (Official Lyric Video). Star Music on YouTube.
  18. "WATCH: Full trailer of 'Lyric and Beat' launched; trends on Twitter". ABS-CBN News. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  19. Awra wins big on ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar – Kids’ Archived October 12, 2018, at the Wayback Machine. Manila Bulletin. Published on April 10, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  20. PMPC names nominees for 33rd Star Awards for movies. inquirer.net. Published on July 18, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
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