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Grae Fernandez
Born
Grace Cameron Garcia Fernandez

(2001-11-07) November 7, 2001 (age 23)
Manila, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation
Years active 2013–present
Agent Star Magic (2014–present)
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Parents
  • Mark Anthony Fernandez (father)
  • Melissa Garcia Fernandez (mother)
Relatives
  • Rudy Fernandez (grandfather)
  • Alma Moreno (grandmother)
  • Vandolph Quizon (uncle)
  • Renz Fernandez (uncle)
  • Ralph Fernandez (uncle)
  • Winwyn Marquez (aunt)
  • Gregorio Fernandez (great-grandfather)
  • Padilla family (distant relatives)
Musical career
Labels Star Music (2014–present)

Grae Fernandez, born on November 7, 2001, is a talented Filipino actor, singer, and dancer. Many know him as one of the main singers in the boy group Gimme 5, which is part of Star Magic.

Early Life

Grae Fernandez was born in Manila, Philippines, on November 7, 2001. He is the older of two sons. His father is the actor Mark Anthony Fernandez. His mother is Melissa Garcia Fernandez. Grae's younger brother is Rudolf Venedictos Garcia Fernandez.

Grae comes from a famous family in the entertainment world. His great-grandfather was the actor Gregorio Fernandez. His grandparents are the action star Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. He also has several aunts and uncles who are actors, like Vandolph Quizon and Winwyn Marquez.

Career Highlights

Grae Fernandez first appeared on TV in 2013. It was for a commercial for Jollibee, a popular fast-food chain. Soon after, he made his TV show debut on the ABS-CBN game show Minute To Win It - Junior Edition.

Music Journey

In December 2013, Grae joined the boy group Gimme 5. This band was formed by Star Magic, a talent agency. The group included Nash Aguas, Joaquin Lucas Reyes, Brace Henry Arquiza, and John Emmanuel Bermundo. They first performed on the TV show ASAP.

Gimme 5 released their first album in November 2014. It was a pop-rock album with original songs. Some popular songs from the album were "Pag Kasama Ka" and "Hatid Sundo." The group then went on tour to promote their music.

Acting Roles

In August 2014, Grae started his acting career. He was in an episode of the fantasy-drama show Wansapanataym. This show is known for its magical stories. Later, 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 a younger version of the character Carlos Antonio. This role showed him as a hopeful high school student. He then joined the cast of the TV series Pangako Sa 'Yo. He played Jonathan "Egoy" Mobido. In this show, he was a love interest for Lia Buenavista.

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

What He's Been In

TV Shows

Year Title Role Network
2014 Wansapanataym: Perfecto Carlo
ABS-CBN
2014–present ASAP Himself / Performer
2015 Bagito Carlo
Luv U Carter
Bridges of Love Manuel"JR"Nakpil Jr./ Young Carlos Antonio
2015–2016 Pangako Sa 'Yo Jonathan "Egoy" Mobido
2016 Home Sweetie Home Jepoy
Ipaglaban Mo: Kabataan Andrew
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano young Eric Maniego
2017 Wansapanataym: Louie's Biton Louie Mendrez
2017–2018 Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin Joselito "Jay-jay" Agbayani Jr.
2018 Funny Ka, Pare Ko Grae
Cine Mo!
Spirits Reawaken Red
iWant
2019 Hiwaga ng Kambat Mateo Baron
ABS-CBN
2019–2020 Starla George
2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Jake P. Zulyani
Kapamilya Channel
2023–2024 Senior High Yosef Rosales
2024 Pamilya Sagrado Justin R. Sagrado

Movies

Year Title Role Studio
2015 The Love Affair Timmy Ramos
Star Cinema
2019 Spark Drei
iWant

Awards

Year Award-giving body Category Nominated Work Result
2015 46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Recording/Performing Group
Gimme 5
Won
2016 Myx Music Awards Favorite Group Nominated
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