Chuckie Dreyfus

Chuckie Dreyfus
Born Charles de Joya Dreyfus
(1974-08-07) August 7, 1974
Manila, Philippines
Occupation Actor, Host, Songwriter, Musical Director, Sound Engineer, Lifestyle Blogger, Brand Ambassador
Years active 1984 - present
Spouse(s) Marie Aileen Regina Bayani-Dreyfus (m. 2001)

Chuckie Dreyfus is a Filipino movie actor. He received his first award as Best Child Performer 1984 in Metro Manila Film Festival, won the FAMAS Award 1985 for Best Child Actor in the film Idol in which he played the sidekick of Philippine action star, Rudy Fernandez and in 1988 won Best Child Performer in Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Award for Once Upon A Time.

Career

Dreyfus was 10 years old when he made his film debut in the 1984 movie Idol with the late Rudy Fernandez. He was seen in numerous TV commercials like Colgate, KFC, Pizza Hut and more and print ads as well.

Following the film's success, he joined the cast of That's Entertainment, a show geared toward Filipino youth. He was paired with Isabel Granada as a "loveteam" in a number of movies. Two examples are Magic To Love (1989) and Lessons In Love (1990).

Dreyfus was part of GMA-7 Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown (2011-2012). He was also in the GMA TV series Daldalita (2011-2012), which also starred Jillian Ward, Manilyn Reynes and Ogie Alcasid.

Dreyfus' other professional roles include being a songwriter, composer and a musical scorer. He learned midi sequencing and arranging by himself in between movie and television projects and he eventually started arranging musical numbers for other artists going on road-shows and concert tours. Apart from this, Chuckie also started arranging medleys and special song numbers for "GMA Supershow" and "That's Entertainment". This innate musical talent was further honed when he began to concentrate on his own musical compositions which resulted to the songs: "The Luv Bug", "Keep On Walking", "Let's Go Retro", "Hiling", and the carrier single "Kahit Na" of the album "The Luv Bug" which was released by the "REtroSPECT" band under Alpha Records.

A member of FILSCAP and a member of the Judging & Screening Committee for the “Awit Awards” for the past 15 years. Chuckie also composed the song “The Quiz Bee Dream” for the Quiz Bee Foundation. He was the Musical Director of television shows such as “SCQ Reload” (ABS-CBN), “SCQpids” (ABS-CBN), “Pinoy Big Brother (Primers)” (ABS-CBN), “Blind Item” (ABC-5 "now TV5"), “Your Song” (ABS-CBN) and much more.

He is the Musical Director of such movies as “Masikip Sa Dibdib” (Viva Films), “D’ Anothers” (Star Cinema), “Binibining K” (Regal Films), and “Agent X44” (Star Cinema).

Dreyfus is also the composer of Rachelle Ann Go’s certified hit song entitled, “Bakit”, included in her album, “I Care”, under Viva Records. “Bakit”, also became the theme song of ABS-CBN’s evening telenovela, “Mirada de Mujer”.

He also produced the theme song of ABS-CBN’s teen show “SCQ Reload” entitled “Kilig Ako". A song that he also composed and was performed by Sarah Geronimo. He also composed 2 songs (“Miss” & “Kahit Na”) included in Sarah Geronimo’s album entitled, “Taking Flight” under Viva Records. He is also the songwriter of Sarah’s carrier single, “Laging Kay Ganda” for her MyPhone album.

Personal life

Charles "Chuckie" Dreyfus was born on August 7, 1974. He is the only child of Architect Henry Dreyfus and Cynthia Dreyfus. Dreyfus comes from a line originating from Alsace-Lorraine. His family is from the province of Negros Occidental.

Chuckie is married to Marie Aileen Regina Bayani-Dreyfus. They tied the knot in 2001 at Santuario de San Jose in Greenhills. They have two teens, Ralph and Isabella.

Dreyfus is also a blogger and is very active in social media: Twitter (@chuckiedreyfus), Instagram (@chuckiedreyfus), Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ChuckDreyfus>, Instagram (@chuckiedreyfus), Pinterest (@chuckiedreyfus) and Bubbly (Chuckie). He maintains a personal website/lifestyle blog – http://www.chuckiedreyfus.ph. He also dabbles in Web Design and Site Development.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

TELEVISION

Year Title Role Network
Oct. 2016 Family Feud (2016 Philippine game show) Himself ABS CBN
Sept. 2016 Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan Himself with Family GMA Network
Aug. 2016 MARS Himself GMA News TV
Aug. 2016 Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan Himself GMA Network
Apr. 2016 Dear Uge Dad GMA Network
Apr. 2016 Family Feud (2016 Philippine game show) Himself ABS CBN
Mar. 2016 Unang Hirit Celebrity Guest For MySlim feature GMA Network
Jan. 2016 Cash Cab (Philippines) Himself with Family AXN (Asia)
Nov. 2015 Pop Talk Actor/Blogger GMA News TV
Oct. 2015 Sunday PinaSaya Himself GMA Network
Jan. 2015 Once Upon a Kiss Atty. Luis GMA Network
Oct. 2014 Seasons Of Love Presents: First Dance, First Love Nestor GMA Network
July 2014 Sunday All Stars (Paborito Segment) Himself GMA Network
July 2014 Day Off Mystery Guest GMA News TV
July 2014 The Singing Bee Himself ABS-CBN
May 2014 MARS Himself GMA News TV
Apr. 2014 Pinoy M.D. Mga Doktor ng Bayan Himself GMA Network
Feb. 2014 Pop Talk Valentine Special with wife Himself GMA News TV
Jan. 2014 Jojo A. All The Way! (The Medyo Late Night Show w/ Jojo A.) Himself GMA Network
Dec. 2013 Celebrity Bluff Himself GMA Network
Nov. 2013 Personalan Himself GMA News TV
Oct. 2013 Love Hotline Himself GMA News TV
Sept. 2013 Pepito Manaloto GMA Network
June 2013 Personalan Himself GMA News TV
June 2013 Mga Basang Sisiw (TV series) Atty. Antonio Esguerra GMA Network
Apr. 2013 Personalan Himself GMA News TV
Apr. 2013 Home Sweet Home Haring Kong King GMA Network
Mar. 2013 Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para! Himself TV5 (Philippines)
Feb. 2013 Personalan Himself GMA News TV
Dec. 2012 Personalan Himself GMA News TV
Dec. 2012 Weekend Getaway Himself with wife GMA News TV
Nov. 2012 MARS Himself GMA News TV
Oct 2012 Personalan Himself GMA News TV
Oct. 2012 Magdalena (TV series) Ben GMA Network
Aug. 2012 PopTalk Himself GMA News TV
July 2012 Party Pilipinas Himself GMA Network
Apr. 2012 Moments (talk show) Himself with family Net 25
Apr. 2012 Fashbook Himself GMA News TV
Oct. 2011 Daldalita (TV series) Ashton GMA Network
Sept. 2011 Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Castaway GMA Network
Jun 2011 Tunay Na Buhay Himself GMA Network
2006 K, the P1,000,000 Videoke Contest GMA Network
1991-1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya ABS-CBN
1986-1996 That's Entertainment Himself GMA Network
1984-1992 Lovingly Yours, Helen GMA Network
1984-1992 Coney Reyes on Camera RPN-9

MOVIES

Year Title Role
2011 Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Father of Ashley
2005 Sarong Banggi Special Participation
1996 Cedie Dick
1993 Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol Bong
1993 Row 4: Baliktorians
1992 Pangako Sa 'Yo
1992 Pretty Boy
1992 Tag-araw, Tag-ulan Bunso
1990 Lessons In Love
1990 Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990 Papa's Girl
1989 Huwag Kang Hahalik Sa Diablo Fritz
1989 Isang Araw Walang Diyos Buddy
1989 Magic To Love Chuckie
1988 Tiyanak Aries
1988 Penoy... Balut
1988 Lost Command
1988 Kambal Tuko Chuckie
1987 1 + 1 = 12 + 1
1987 Once Upon A Time
1987 Family Tree John
1986 Batang Quiapo
1986 Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig Tommy's brother
1986 When I Fall In Love
1986 Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang Querubin
1985 The Crazy Professor
1985 I Have Three Hands Junior
1984 Idol Obet

Songwriter

Music scorer

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References

  1. ↑ "Ex Child Actor Chuckie Dreyfus now Married with Kids". Showbiz-portal.com. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  2. ↑ "Chuckie Dreyfuss"
  3. ↑ "Awards for Chuckie Dreyfuss"
  4. ↑ Rodel Fernando (June 12, 2012). "Former child star Chuckie Dreyfus says Survivor Philippines made him visible again". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-07-14.

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