Inigo Pascual: 5 Things to Know About the Filipino Star of Fox's New Musical Drama, 'Monarch'

Rising star, Iñigo Pascual, has landed his first international acting gig with the likes of Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins. Here are 5 fun facts about the latest Filipino star to make it to Hollywood

Homegrown talent, Inigo Pascual, made headlines as news broke out of his latest dramatic victory (which he'd announced on an Instagram post last week).

The 24-year-old actor and singer recently landed his first international acting gig, in the musical drama, Monarch, produced by Fox. It is described as an "epic multi-generational musical drama". In it, Pascual is set to star alongside veteran actress, Susan Sarandon, and other such artists of that calibre including Trace Adkins, Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto.

Here are five fun facts about the latest Filipino talent making us proud!

1. 'Monarch' is his first international gig

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Monarch is Pascual's first international acting gig. It follows the story of America's "first family" of country music, which sees Queen of Country Music, Dottie Roman (Sarandon), and her husband Albie (Adkins), as they turn their family into a musical dynasty. When their legacy is put to the test, it becomes up to Nicolette (Anna Friel) to protect what her parents have strived for so long.

Pascual will bring the role of Ace Grayson to life. He is the adopted son of Nicolette who also carries his own dreams of becoming a country star; yet of course, there are challenges that he must face along the way.

Monarch will premier in 2022, on January 30, immediately after the NFC Championship game. The second episode will air on February 1, 2022.

2. He's a multi-awarded singer

Aside from having starred in multiple films and TV shows in the Philippines, Inigo Pascual is also a celebrated musical personality. He has a self-titled album which made it to the No. 1 on Billboard's Philippine charts in 2016. His hit song, Dahil Sa'yo also won "Song of the Year" at the 30th Awit Awards in 2017!

He's also performed during an NBA halftime at Staples Center! He sang Catching Feelings and Dahil Sa'yo during in-between quarters at a match between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers.

3. He was born and raised in the US

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Though his father, Piolo Pascual, maintains huge influence in Philippine cinema, Inigo was in fact, born and raised in the US. He stayed with his mother, Donnabelle Lazaro, before coming to the Philippines as a teenager to stay with his dad.

4. He's as much of a plantito as you are

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Inigo Pascual loves plants. His Instagram posts often feature many of his beloved greens, including a variety of philodendrons, succulents, and giant montseras. He even got himself a plant shelf specifically to organise his leafy friends.

5. His first movie role was in 2014

Inigo Pascual's acting debut came in 2014 when he was just 17. He headlined the ABS-CBN Star Cinema film, Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig alongside Sofia Andres and Julian Estrada. In the movie, Pascual plays Josh, a sceptic of love, who finds himself on a journey to Leyte with Sari (Andres).

Together, they chase the "blue moon" along with Sari's best friend, Kiko (Estrada), who is secretly in love with Sari. The movie earned Andres a Star Award for New Movie Actress of the Year.

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Inigo Pascual: 5 Things to Know About the Filipino Star of Fox's New Musical Drama, 'Monarch'

1. 'Monarch' is his first international gig

2. He's a multi-awarded singer

3. He was born and raised in the US

4. He's as much of a plantito as you are

5. His first movie role was in 2014