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

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and Tina Monasterio, a former beauty queen and retired actress. He is of Italian, Jamaican, Lebanese, Scottish, and African descent through his father, and of Filipino, Spanish, English, and Italian descent through his mother. He has half-sisters both from his father and mother side. Monasterio attended high school at

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. He is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Legal Management at

San Beda University San Beda University () is a private university, private Catholic coeducational basic and higher education institution run by the Order of Saint Benedict in San Miguel, Manila, San Miguel, Manila, Philippines. It was founded by the Benedictines ...

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 Elle Villanueva (born February 18, 1996) is a Filipino actress, dancer, model and endorser who is currently signed under GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle. She is best known for her leading role in ''Return to Paradise'' and '' Makiling''. ...

since 2023.

Discography

Studio albums

Filmography

Film

Television

Commercials

Accolades

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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Sparkle profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Monasterio, Derrick 1995 births Living people Filipino male child actors Filipino male television actors Male actors from Quezon City Musicians from Quezon City GMA Network (company) people GMA Music artists Filipino male film actors Filipino television variety show hosts San Beda University alumni