The quartet of Andrew Schimmer, Kiel Rodriguez, Benj Besa and Jay Aquitania was introduced in Philippine showbiz via the defunct GMA7 sitcom “Kool Ka Lang” in an attempt to duplicate the success of the original “gwapings” trio of Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and Mark Anthony Fernandez in ABS-CBN’s “Palibhasa Lalake”. Immediately thereafter, they were given much exposure in the weekly adventure series entitled “Kakabakaba Adventures” and in the movie “Gagamboy”. These projects, however, weren’t able to launch them as stars as anticipated and the four went on with their careers individually.

Andrew was, then, given a chance to shine as a teen star in the teleserye “Forever In My Heart” and “Saang Sulok Ng Langit”. He took a break in 2006 after a bout with several intrigues.

In 2007, he tried getting into bodybuilding by joining the Slimmers World Great Bodies as the representative of the Trafalgar Branch of the fitness center. He was adjudged as first runner up in the competition (Grand Prize was awarded to James Mark Banzon).

Upon his return to showbiz, he was instantly offered a role in the movie, Green Paradise, where he starred opposite Cristine Reyes. Although it required him to do some daring scenes, he had no qualms about doing the flick as he was already prepared in doing so.

His appearance in the bold flick opened new doors for him. He was immediately cast in the popular teleserye “Marimar” as “Fernan” and was included in the movies “Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat”, “Pasukob” and “Resiklo”.

Currently, he is busy taping for the soap “Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita” and the upcoming digital movie “Torotot” which is already in post production.

“Torotot” will allow us to appreciate Andrew’s well-sculpted body as he does steamy scenes with the movie’s female lead, Maui Taylor. In the movie, Andrew plays the role of veterinarian who engages in a sensual tryst with his fellow animal-doctor.

Photo credits: Vince Lopez and Edwin S. Loyola for some pics in this post