Derrick Monasterio

Derrick Monasterio
Monasterio in 2023
Born
Derrick Leander Monasterio

(1995-08-01) August 1, 1995 (age 31)
Quezon City, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • host
  • model
Years active2010–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2010–present)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
PartnerElle Villanueva (2023–present)

Derrick Leander Monasterio (born August 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is the son of Filipina former actress Tina Monasterio.

Early life and education

Derrick Leander Monasterio was born on August 1, 1995, in Quezon City, Philippines to George Crimarco, an American lawyer based in L.A California and Tina Monasterio, a former beauty queen and retired actress.

He has half-sisters both from his father and mother side.

Monasterio attended high school at Angelicum College in Quezon City. He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Legal Management at San Beda University.

Business

In 2020, Monasterio launched QUARANLANCEPH, a home service haircut to help jobless barbers earn a living during pandemic. He launched his fitness business Off Grid, a fitness business center with state of the art facility located in Marikina.

In 2025, he purchased 5 lots, 2 lots in Paranque, 2 lots in Antipolo and 1 in Tagaytay, which he plans to build his resthouse.

Personal life

Monsterio previously dated actress Issa Pressman, Former 2018 Miss Manila Kathleen Joy Paton and Brazilian Model Livia Dumont.

He confirmed to be exclusively dating actress Elle Villanueva since 2023.

Discography

Studio albums

YearTitleTrack listingLabel
2011Sinner or Saint soundtrackGMA Records
2012Tween Academy: Class of 2012 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
One Love, One Heart, One Nation
My Kontrabida Girl soundtrack
The Witness soundtrack
2015 Kailangan Kita (single)
2016 One Heart (with Various Artists)
Derrick Monasterio (self-titled)
  1. Kailangan Kita
  2. Bato Balani
  3. Give Me One More Chance
  4. Kailangan Mo, Kailangan Ko
  5. Paano Nga Ba
  6. Reyna
  7. Ang Aking Puso (with Julie Anne San Jose)

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2011Tween Academy: Class of 2012Maximo
The RoadBrian
My House Husband: Ikaw Na!Chad
2012Si Agimat, Si Enteng at AkoHimself
2013Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna StoryAnton
2014Full MoonJavier Dimaculangan
2018Wild and FreeJake
Almost A Love StoryIggy
2019Kiko en LalaRap-rap
2024 G! LU Ryan

Television

YearTitleRole
2010–2012 Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts Ricardo "Rick" Montano
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Performer
2011 Dwarfina Darius
Sinner or Saint Santi
Maynila: No Matter What Adrian
Maynila: Tatay's Girl Jay
Maynila: Young Love in Trouble Ron
Spooky Nights Derrick
2012 Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Spade Fernandez
Luna Blanca (Book 2) Kiko De Jesus
Maynila: Heart Spikes Mike
Extra Challenge Himself / Contestant
Magpakailaman: The Jaylord and John Edric Story Jaylord Casiño
Maynila: Love Express Ben
2012–2013 Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Iñigo Villamor
2013 Maynila: Wait For Love Paul
Maynila: Trust in Love
Anna Karenina Aldrin Monteclaro
Genesis Randy
2013–2016 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Derry
2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Himself / Performer
2014–2015 The Half Sisters Sebastian "Baste" Torres
2015 DangwaGraham
Magpakailanman: Apoy sa Pangarap Jerome
Karelasyon: Kambal TJ
Magpakailanman: Preggy Prosti Jeff
Karelasyon: Piano Ato
Maynila: Can You Read My Heart Emil
Maynila: Moments In Time Jimboy
Wagas: Camille Prats and VJ Yambao Love Story VJ Yambao
2016 Magpakailanman: Tamang Pag-ibig sa Maling Panahon Nestor
Hanggang Makita Kang Muli Calvin Manahan
Karelasyon: Hiya EJ
Karelasyon: Biktima PJ
Magpakailanman: Kadugo, Kaaway, Kakampi Randy
2016–2017 Tsuperhero Noynoy / Tsuperhero
2017 Voltes V Steve Armstrong (voice-over)
Mulawin vs. Ravena Almiro / Rodrigo Manalastas
All Star Videoke Episode Player
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Langgam, Prince Charming
2018Inday Will Always Love YouPatrick Melendez
2019Dragon LadyCharles Chua Jr.
SMAC Pinoy Ito!Himself / Guest
2019–2020Beautiful JusticeLance Decena
2020WowowinHimself / Guest / Performer
2020–presentAll-Out SundaysHimself / Main host / Performer
2021Catch Me Out PhilippinesHimself / Co-host
Legal WivesEdgar Delos Reyes
Regal Studio Presents: Karinderya Queens Dante / Melvin
2022Return to ParadiseRed Ramos
2024 MakilingAlexander "Alex" Delos Santos
It's Showtime Himself / Guest / Performer
Pulang Araw Marcel
2025 Slay Zach Zamora
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Almiro
2026 Apoy sa Dugo Marco Panganiban

Theatre

Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Rak of Aiges Tolits

Commercials

Year Brands
2016 BENCH/
2021 BENCH/ Body

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Award Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
FAMAS Award 2012 Derrick Monasterio German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Won
Golden Screen TV Awards 2011 Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Nominated
2012 The Road Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Music 2012 Derrick Monasterio Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year Nominated
2016 Derrick Monasterio Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year Won
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2011 Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts Best Male New TV Personality Won
  1. ↑ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
  2. ↑ Awards in certain categories do not have prior nominations and only winners are announced by the jury. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

References

  1. ↑ "Derrick Monasterio | GMA Music". GMA Network. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  2. ↑ San Diego Jr., Bayani (July 8, 2012). "Prince in a castle". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Get to know Derrick Monasterio's mom, former beauty queen and actress Tina Monasterio". GMA Network. November 14, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  4. ↑ Uson, Yaggy; Agustin, Bhenj (September 8, 2015). "Getting Physical with Derrick Monasterio". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Filipino actors and actresses who are mixed-race". GMA Network. February 1, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Barbie Forteza and Derrick Monasterio on their real-life half sisters". GMA Network. June 10, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Derrick Monasterio graduates from high school". PEP. March 29, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ Asilo, Rito P. (March 22, 2016). "Work is good, but school is just as important for these young stars". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Derrick Monasterio launches QUARANCLEANPH to help jobless barbers earn a living". GMA Network. June 13, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Derrick Monasterio finally opens his first-ever fitness center". GMA Network. July 15, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Derrick Monasterio is a proud owner of 5 lots from prime locations". PEP. March 22, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Yassi Pressman says Derrick Monasterio dating her sister, not her". GMA Network. August 11, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Derrick Monasterio admits to dating a beauty queen". PEP. February 28, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Derrick Monasterio admits he is 'talking to someone,' in the getting-to-know stage". GMA Network. August 18, 2021. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  15. ↑ "In Photos: Meet Derrick Monasterio's girlfriend, Livia Dumont". GMA Network. November 14, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva are now officially together!". GMA Network. August 23, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Derrick Monasterio thanks 'Rak of Aegis' for making him a better person and artist". GMA Network. September 18, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  18. ↑ Umbao, Ed (September 26, 2012). "FAMAS Awards 2012 List of Special Recognition Announced". Philippine News. Archived from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  19. ↑ Calderon, Ricky (October 29, 2011). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  20. ↑ Manago, Lito (March 3, 2012). "Cinemalaya 2011 entries dominate 9th Golden Screen Awards nominations". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  21. ↑ "4th Star Awards for Music will take place on September 9". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 27, 2012. Archived from the original on December 20, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  22. ↑ "LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – music". Rappler. October 24, 2016. Archived from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  23. ↑ "GMA Network bags honors at 25th Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. November 25, 2011. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2020.