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Grae Fernandez, born on November 7, 2001, is a talented Filipino actor, singer, and dancer. He is well-known for being one of the singers in the boy group called Gimme 5, which was formed by Star Magic.

Grae Fernandez's Early Life

Growing Up in Manila

Grae Cameron Garcia Fernandez was born on November 7, 2001, in Manila, Philippines. He is the oldest son of actor Mark Anthony Fernandez and Melissa Garcia Fernandez. Grae has a younger brother named Rudolf Venedictos Garcia Fernandez.

A Family of Actors

Grae comes from a very famous family in the entertainment world. His great-grandfather was the actor Gregorio Fernandez. Gregorio married Pilar Padilla, who came from the Padilla family, another well-known group of actors.

Grae's grandparents are the famous action star Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. He also has several half-aunts and uncles who are actors, including Vandolph Quizon, Renz Fernandez, Ralph Fernandez, and Winwyn Marquez.

Grae Fernandez's Career Journey

Starting on Television

Grae Fernandez first appeared on TV in 2013 in a commercial for Jollibee. He then made his television debut on the ABS-CBN game show Minute To Win It - Junior Edition. This show was hosted by Luis Manzano.

Joining the Boy Group Gimme 5

In December 2013, Grae joined the boy group Gimme 5. This band was created by ABS-CBN's Star Magic. The group included Nash Aguas as the leader, along with Joaquin Lucas Reyes, Brace Henry Arquiza, and John Emmanuel Bermundo. They were first introduced on the variety show ASAP, where they performed a song called "Glad You Came."

Gimme 5 released their first album in November 2014 under Star Music. The album had original pop-rock songs like "Pag Kasama Ka" and "Hatid Sundo." The group promoted their album with many TV appearances and mall shows.

Beginning His Acting Roles

In August 2014, Grae started his acting career. He was part of an episode called "Perfecto" in the fantasy-drama show Wansapanataym. This show is produced by ABS-CBN. After that, he played a supporting role in the teen drama TV series Bagito.

Grae also had a special role in the 2015 TV series Bridges of Love. He played the younger version of Manuel "JR" Nakpil Jr., a high school student who sold cigarettes. Later, he was cast in the remake of the TV series Pangako Sa 'Yo. He played Jonathan "Egoy" Mobido and was a love interest for Lia Buenavista, played by Andrea Brillantes.

In August 2015, Grae made his first movie appearance in The Love Affair. This movie was a big hit. In the film, he played Timmy, the youngest child of the main characters.

Grae Fernandez's Filmography

Television Appearances

Film Roles

Awards and Nominations