# Alex Castro

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This article is about the Filipino singer and politician. For the Spanish footballer, see [Álex Castro](/source/%C3%81lex_Castro). For the Colombian footballer, see [Alex Stik Castro Giraldo](/source/Alex_Stik_Castro_Giraldo).

In this [Filipino name](/source/Filipino_name), the [middle name](/source/Middle_name) or maternal  [family name](/source/Surname) is *Collera* and the surname or paternal family name is *Castro*.

Filipino singer, actor, model, and politician

The Honorable Alex Castro Official portrait, 2025 Vice Governor of Bulacan Incumbent Assumed office June 30, 2022 Governor Daniel Fernando Preceded by Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado Concurrent positions Regional Chairman of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines for Region III Incumbent Assumed office July 2022 National Chairman of the National Movement of Young Legislators Incumbent Assumed office July 1, 2022 Preceded by Jolo Revilla Member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from the 4th District In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 Concurrent positions Assistant Secretary General of the National Movement of Young Legislators In office July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022 President of the National Movement of Young Legislators for Region III In office July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019 Member of the Marilao Municipal Council In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President of Marilao Sectoral Representative at the Marilao Municipal Council In office August 15, 2002 – November 30, 2007 Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman of Barangay Lias, Marilao, Bulacan In office August 15, 2002 – November 30, 2007 Personal details Born Alexis Collera Castro (1985-09-27) September 27, 1985 (age 40) Quezon City, Philippines Party NUP (2018–present) Other political affiliations NPC (2015–2018) Liberal (2007–2015) Spouse Sunshine Garcia ​ (m. 2019)​ Children 2 Alma mater Far Eastern University (BS) Occupation Model, Actor, Singer, Politician

**Alexis Collera Castro** (born September 27, 1985) is a Filipino model, singer, actor and politician currently serving as the Vice Governor of [Bulacan](/source/Bulacan) since 2022. He is previously a member of the [Bulacan Provincial Board](/source/Bulacan_Provincial_Board) from the [4th](/source/Legislative_districts_of_Bulacan#4th_District) district from 2016 to 2022. He also served as a municipal councilor of [Marilao](/source/Marilao) from 2007 to 2013 and chairman of [Sangguniang Kabataan](/source/Sangguniang_Kabataan) in Barangay Lias, Marilao from 2002 to 2007.[1] As a talent, he signed with [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network), yet later transferred to its rival network [ABS-CBN](/source/ABS-CBN_Corporation), then returned to GMA after eleven years.

## Early life

Castro was born on September 27, 1985, in [Quezon City](/source/Quezon_City) to Angel Gonzales Castro and Susan Collera Castro. His family moved to [Marilao](/source/Marilao), [Bulacan](/source/Bulacan) during his childhood. He graduated from pre-school and elementary school at the St. Michael School of Marilao. He later completed his high school education at the Jesus is Lord Colleges Foundation in [Bocaue](/source/Bocaue).[2]

## Political career

In 2002, at age 17, Castro was elected [Sangguniang Kabataan](/source/Sangguniang_Kabataan) (SK) chairman of Barangay Lias, Marilao, Bulacan. Not long after, he was elected as the SK Federation president of [Marilao](/source/Marilao), making him an ex-officio member of the [Sangguniang Bayan](/source/Sangguniang_Bayan) of Marilao. He was awarded as the “Most Outstanding SK Federation President” and with the Gintong Kabataan Award in the Gintong Kabataan Awards in 2005. While fulfilling his duties, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in [Mass Communication](/source/Mass_Communication) degree from the [Far Eastern University](/source/Far_Eastern_University) in 2006.[2]

In 2007, he was eventually elected as the youngest municipal councilor of Marilao. He was re-elected in [2010](/source/2010_Marilao_local_elections), the same year that he was conferred as 2010 Gawad Galing Sanggunian's “Outstanding Councilor in Bulacan”. Two years later, he was again recognized as “Outstanding Councilor in the Philippines” by the People’s Choice Awards for 2013.[1] In [2013](/source/2013_Marilao_local_elections), he unsuccessfully ran for vice mayor of Marilao as the running mate of Tito Santiago, the outgoing vice mayor who was eventually elected as mayor.[3]

He was elected to the [Bulacan Provincial Board](/source/Bulacan_Provincial_Board) as a member from the [4th](/source/Legislative_districts_of_Bulacan#4th_District) district in [2016](/source/2016_Bulacan_local_elections). During his first term, he was concurrently serving as the President of [National Movement of Young Legislators](/source/National_Movement_of_Young_Legislators) (NMYL) for [Region III](/source/Central_Luzon). He was then re-elected in [2019](/source/2019_Bulacan_local_elections) and was named as NMYL's National Assistant Secretary General early in his second term. He was awarded by Gawad Filipino as the Outstanding Public Servant of the Year in 2021.[2][4]

Castro and [Baliuag](/source/Baliuag) Mayor [Ferdie Estrella](/source/Ferdie_Estrella) during the solemn dedication of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Chapel in 2024

He ran for vice governor of [Bulacan](/source/Bulacan) in [2022](/source/2022_Bulacan_local_elections) as the running mate of incumbent [governor](/source/Governor_of_Bulacan) [Daniel Fernando](/source/Daniel_Fernando) and they both won.[5][6] He was named as the National Chairman of NMYL and the Regional Chairman of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines for [Central Luzon](/source/Central_Luzon) for 2022–2025.[2][7]

### Legal issue

On May 6, 2024, [whistleblower](/source/Whistleblowing) “Francisco Balagtas” filed with the [Ombudsman](/source/Samuel_Martires) a 3-page [complaint](/source/Complaint) dated May 1, 2024, against [Daniel Fernando](/source/Daniel_Fernando), Castro, other local officials, including TCSC Corporation’s owners-officers Dionisio Toreja, President, Engr. Bernie Pacheco, Vice President for Mining, and others. The corruption case stemmed from the alleged anomalous [₱](/source/Philippine_peso)500 million Bulacan Flood Control and River Restoration Project, including TCSC's Bulacan [dredging](/source/Dredging) projects.[8][9]

## Contestant at *Are You The Next Big Star?*

Castro contested *[Are You the Next Big Star?](/source/Are_You_the_Next_Big_Star%3F)* on [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) in 2009. He advanced to the final round alongside Camille Cortez, Geoff Taylor, and Frencheska Farr, who would eventually won the contest.

### Performances/results

Week # Song choice Original artist Order # Result Top 16 "This Love" Maroon 5 15 Safe Top 14 "Sabihin Mo Na" Top Suzara 8 Safe Top 12 "Panakip Butas" Hajji Alejandro 11 Safe Top 10 "You Are Not Alone" Michael Jackson 2 Safe Top 8 "Nandito Ako" Ogie Alcasid 3 Safe Top 7 "Basang-Basa Sa Ulan" Aegis 4 Bottom 2 Top 6 "Narda" (performed with Gian Magdangal) Kamikazee 1 Safe Top 4 "Huling El Bimbo" "I'll Be There for You" "Awit ng Kabataan" Eraserheads Bon Jovi Rivermaya 4 2 4 Runner-Up

## Filmography

### Television

Year Title Role 2009 Are You the Next Big Star? Himself / Finalist SOP Fully Charged Himself / Performer 2010 Your Song Presents: Maling Akala Lawrence Peseta Wansapanataym: Zoila's Valentina Robert / Bobot 2011 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po Bob Mula sa Puso Thaddeus Reputasyon Manuel Wansapanataym: Darmo Adarna Migs ASAP Himself / co-host 2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw Mike Sarmiento Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Christian Morales Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gong Eddie Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Albert Ramirez Wansapanataym: I'll Be Home For Christmas Joseph 2013 Wansapanataym: Si Paolo At Si Apollo Apollo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dream House Luis Annaliza Cedrick Francisco Maria Mercedes Anthony Figueras 2014 Moon of Desire Diego Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kumot Crizaldu 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pagkain Clyde Pasión de Amor Gelo Corpuz Wattpad Presents: Jenny and The Magic Arinola Laxus The Genie LolaBasyang.com Presents: Ang Mahiwagang Kuba Johnny Walang Iwanan Father Chito 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pasa Jonjon Doble Kara Victor 2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tahanan Josue Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin young Joey Wildflower Rufo 2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manibela Marvin Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos young Fausto Davide Ipaglaban Mo: Abogada Noel Valeroso 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalya Alvin The Killer Bride young Jacobo Dela Torre The Haunted Bernard Robles Jr. 2020 Ipaglaban Mo: Himlayan Antonio Yulo Ang sa Iyo ay Akin young Francis Angeles Walang Hanggang Paalam young Nick 2021 Artikulo 247 Alexander

### Film

Year Title Role 2008 My Best Friend's Girlfriend Jun Manay Po 2: Overload Rainier One True Love Mike Desperadas 2 Norman 2012 Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 Private Hilario Tabios 2013 The Bride and the Lover Matteo Call Center Girl Martin 2014 Maybe This Time Patrick Somebody to Love Rainier 2015 Resureksyon Ramil

## Personal life

Castro is married to former [SexBomb Girls](/source/SexBomb_Girls) dancer Sunshine Garcia since March 2019 almost two years after their engagement. He has two sons.[10]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-bm_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-bm_1-1) ["Hon. Alexis C. Castro, Board Member - Fourth District"](https://sp.bulacan.gov.ph/about/bm_acastro.php). *Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bulacan*. Retrieved January 10, 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-vg_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-vg_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-vg_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-vg_2-3) ["Vice Governor Alexis C. Castro"](https://bulacan.gov.ph/government/elective-officials/vg-acastro/). *Provincial Government of Bulacan*. Retrieved June 17, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Alex Castro running for Marilao vice mayor"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200125202915/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/20/12/alex-castro-running-marilao-vice-mayor). *ABS-CBN News*. August 20, 2012. Archived from [the original](https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/20/12/alex-castro-running-marilao-vice-mayor) on January 25, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Bulacan BM Alex Castro named Outstanding Public Sevant of the Year"](https://centralluzon.politics.com.ph/bulacan-bm-alex-castro-named-outstanding-public-sevant-of-the-year/). *Politiko Central Luzon*. December 28, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-vice_5-0)** ["Alex Castro files COC for vice governor in Bulacan"](https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/07/21/alex-castro-files-coc-for-vice-governor-in-bulacan). *ABS-CBN News*. October 7, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Silverio, Frederick (May 11, 2022). ["Fernando, Castro win in Bulacan"](https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/05/10/news/fernando-castro-win-in-bulacan/1843138). *The Manila Times*. Retrieved May 15, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Catindig, Anton Luis Reyes (July 19, 2022). ["Bise Gob. Alex Castro: Bababa ako sa mga bayan, hindi lang dito sa bulwagan"](https://newscorebulacan.net/bise-gob-alex-castro-bababa-ako-sa-mga-bayan-hindi-lang-dito-sa-bulawagan/). *News Core Bulacan* (in Filipino). Retrieved June 17, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Dumlao, Artemio (May 8, 2024). ["P500-M scandal rocks Bulacan river dredging project"](https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/05/08/2353552/p500-m-scandal-rocks-bulacan-river-dredging-project). [The Philippine Star](/source/The_Philippine_Star). Retrieved May 9, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Villamente, Jing (May 7, 2024). ["Graft raps filed vs. Bulacan governor, et al"](https://tribune.net.ph/2024/05/06/graft-raps-filed-vs-bulacan-governor-et-al). [Daily Tribune (Philippines)](/source/Daily_Tribune_(Philippines)). Retrieved May 9, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["BM Castro's sons are as pogi as him!"](https://centralluzon.politics.com.ph/bm-castros-sons-are-as-pogi-as-him/). *Politiko Central Luzon*. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2022.

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## External links

- [Alex Castro](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2914613/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

Political offices Preceded by Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado Vice Governor of Bulacan 2022–present Incumbent

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