Iñigo Pascual is a highly talented Filipino star who has made a name for himself as a singer, actor, and songwriter. It has been revealed recently that the talented star is joining the cast of Fox’s musical drama, Monarch. Taking a lead role, he is making the appearance alongside other stars including Susan Saradon, Albie Roman, Beth Ditto, Trace Adkins, and Anna Friel.
The actor will take the role of a sensitive 18-year old, Ace Grayson. Ace is a talented singer adopted from an orphanage. He is from a golden family of country singers, but life will still not be very easy for him. Before he takes on the highly anticipated role in the series which is created by Melissa London Hilfers, here are some very interesting things to know about Pascual.
Interesting Facts To Know About Iñigo Pascual
1. He was born and brought up in the US
The young star was born Iñigo Dominic Lazaro Pascual on September 14, 1997 in the United States. It was also here that he spent his early life until the age of 17 when he finally moved back to the Philippines where he got to start and make a headway in his career as an entertainer.
2. His father is also talented
The talent of Iñigo Pascual is not something that came to him by chance as he has creativity in his gene. He is the son of Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer, Piolo Pascual. More so, his cousin, Benjamin Alves is another talent; he is a model and actor.
3. The parents of Iñigo Pascual were never married
Pascual was birthed to his parents, Piolo Pascual and Donnabelle Lazaro. When they had him, the pair were only dating. They later parted ways after the birth of the singer. His father would go on to date a number of other women including KC Concepcion, Rica Peralejo, Rustom Padilla, and Pops Fernandez. There have also been speculations about his sexuality with rumors swirling round that he is bisexual and has dated some men in the past. This, however, has never been conifrmed.
4. He started acting in 2007
Although it was until 2014 that he got the attention he had been seeking as an actor for many years, Pascual started his career as an actor in 2007 when he made an appearance in the Filipino film, Paano Kita Libigin. In 2014, he appeared in Relaks, Its Just Pag-ibig and then in 2015 he had roles in Crazy Beautiful You and Para Sa Hopeless Romantic. He appeared in other films incluidng the following:
- Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: ForeverisNotEnough (2016)
- I’m Ellenya L. (2019)
- Jo Koy: In His Element (2020)
- Boyette: Not a Girl Yet (2020)
On TV, Iñigo Pascual has also made a number of appearances including the following:
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary (2014)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: Banana Split (2015)
- Wansapanataym: Wish Upon A Lusis (2015)
- Hwarang (2017 – 18)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tape Recorder (2017)
5. Iñigo is a talented singer
It is no secret that Iñigo is also a singer who is celebrated in both the Philippines and in other parts of the world including the US. In 2016, he released his first album, Inigo Pascual which became a success. The album was nominated for Album of the year ar rge 30th Awit Awards in 2017.
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6. He is new to Hollywood
Iñigo Pascual may be old in the entertainment industry where he is everytrhing from a actor to film producer, and even voice actor. However, he is yet to fully make his break in Hollywood. Mornarh is expected to be his first big project in Hollywood.
7. Iñigo Pascual has been linked to several women in the past
Iñigo Pascual’s love life has attrarcted the interest of a lot of people. He was linked to Maris Racal in the past and in 2018, he came out to state that even though they were not in a relationship, he felt as though he had found his soulmate in her as there was a strong connection between them. He also added that whenever he was with her, he felt as though he was with himself.
The two would later go on and date but the relationship did not last long before it ended in a bitter manner. While confirming the end of their relatiosnhsip, Indigo revealed that while Maris was ready to give in her all for the sake of the relationship, he was at a point hwere he couldnt do the same.
