Andrea Brillantes embraces daring self as 2026 calendar girl
Andrea Brillantes has been revealed as the Tanduay Calendar Girl for 2026, marking a new daring chapter in her career.
The grand reveal, held on Friday night, Nov. 14, in Quezon City, saw Brillantes in her most confident self as she greeted the members of the press and other guests.
The announcement comes on the heels of Brillantes’ recent career shift in which she signed with MQuest Ventures, joining TV5 under the MediaQuest umbrella after 15 years with ABS-CBN’s Star Magic.
In a recent interview, Brillantes expressed her desire to explore more mature projects and to delve into the action and comedy genres. She is to headline her first lead film under MQuest.
Known for her breakout role as Marga in “Kadenang Ginto,” Brillantes has since starred in youth dramas like “Senior High” and its sequel “High Street.”
The 22-year-old actress‘ film credits include supporting roles in “Crazy Beautiful You,” “Everyday I Love You,” and “On the Job: The Missing 8,” among others.
As the liquor brand’s 2026 muse, Brillantes joins past calendar girls Kim Chiu, who fronted the campaign in 2025, and Julia Barretto in 2024. /cb
