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Euwenn Mikaell

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In this Philippine name for natural children, there is no middle name nor paternal family name, but the surname or maternal family name is Aleta.
Euwenn Mikaell Aleta
Aleta in 2023
Born
Euwenn Mikaell Carreon Aleta

(2013-01-14) January 14, 2013 (age 11)
Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist (2016–present)

Euwenn Mikaell Carreon Aleta (born January 14, 2013) is a Filipino actor.[1] He is best known for his portrayal of the title character of "Tonton" in the drama film Firefly, and as Kid in Lolo and the Kid.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Aleta was born in Bulacan to a Filipina mother Cristal Carreon and father, Michael 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'.[4] He studied elementary education at his former school, the 1911 Meycauayan City West Central School at Hulo, Meycauayan. Currently, he is Grade 6 (Filipino: Baitang Anim).[5] Even at an early age, he donates part of his paycheck to support his grandparents' grocery store.[6] In November 2024, Aleta revealed that he has a sibling who is a special child.[7]

Aleta attends worship services at the Iglesia ni Cristo Chapter (LocaL) in Barangays Bayugo and Saluysoy, Meycauayan.[8]

Career

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In 2016, Aleta, as 3 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,[9] in "Magpakailanman:" Yaya Dubai and I as "Mody", in Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko as Santino "Santy" Cardeñas- Divinagracia/Matteo Espiritu- Divinagracia Jr.,[10] 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.[11]

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 and 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.[12] Aleta won the Best Child Performer award for his first leading film Firefly in the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, making him the youngest-ever winner in that category.[13] 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,[14] his fourth major award[15] in just six months, after winning the 2024 Box Office Entertainment Awards as Most Popular Child Performer of the Year. He won the 2024 Movie Child Performer of the Year in the 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University, thus winning the Philippine movie grand slam. Aleta is one of the 48 Sparkle GMA Artist Center's 2023 "Signed for Stardom" artists.[16]

In 2024, he portrayed Rambo in the series Forever Young,[17]played Kid in the drama film Lolo and the Kid alongside Joel Torre,[18]and acted as the autistic Quentin, in "My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story" November 30 episode,[19]establishing himself as a notable young actor in Philippine cinema.[20]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
2018 Squad Goals Tyler
2023 Firefly Anthony "Tonton" Alvaro
2024 Lolo and the Kid Kid

Television

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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 Ledesma
My Special Tatay Young Boyet/Angelo Mariano
2019 Ika-5 Utos Emilio "Thirdy" Buenaventura III
Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko Santino "Santy" Cardeñas Divinagracia / Matteo Espiritu Divinagracia Jr.
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 Dexter "Dex" T. Herrera / Stefano "Sep" Lualhati
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)"
Regal Studio Presents Owen Episode: "My Daddy Chef"
Forever Young Rambo Agapito
Magpakailanman Young Quentin Episode: "My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story"

Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. ^ Isha, Fojas (August 12, 2024). "Who Is Child Actor Euwenn Mikael Aleta from "Lolo and the Kid"?". Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (2023-12-22). "MMFF 2023: 'Firefly,' a movie that illuminates one's childhood wounds". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  3. ^ "Netflix's new tearjerker explores the special bond between grandparent and grandchild". www.philstar.com. 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Cabinete, Jojo (August 13, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell, may controversial scene sa Lolo and the kids". pep.ph. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Cabinete, Jojo (August 13, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell, may controversial scene sa Lolo and the kids". pep.ph. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "Euwenn Mikaell, nag-open up tungkol sa kapatid na special child". GMA Network. November 30, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 13, 2021). "Child actor Euwenn Mikaell reaches podium at local chess tournament". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "About the Show". GMA Integrated News. October 19, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "AHA! marks 11th year with TikTok PH collab, new mascot". Manila Bulletin. May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Garcia, Joseph (January 2, 2024). "Metro Manila Film Festival 2023: Deserving winner". BusinessWorld. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  14. ^ "Euwenn Mikaell of 'Firefly' is Best Child Actor at FAMAS Awards 2024". GMA Network. May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "Sparkle stars shined and dazzled at the Signed For Stardom 2023". GMA Network. September 27, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  17. ^ Anoc, Aimee (February 6, 2024). "Cast ng 'Forever Young,' nagkita-kita na sa kanilang story conference at script reading". Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  18. ^ Concepcion, Pocholo (January 5, 2024). "What makes firefly shine". pep.ph. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  19. ^ Ruiz, Marah (November 28, 2024). "Buhay ni Candy Pangilinan, tampok sa 'Magpakailanman'". GMA Network. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  20. ^ Concepcion, Pocholo (January 5, 2024). "What makes firefly shine". pep.ph. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  21. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 25, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell wins Child Star of the Year award". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  22. ^ "Euwenn Mikaell". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  23. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (April 1, 2024). "Euwenn Mikaell wins another award for role in 'Firefly'". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  24. ^ Villanueva, Brooke (May 11, 2024). "LIST: Here are the 2024 Gawad Urian nominees". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  25. ^ "'Mallari' dominates 2024 FAMAS Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
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