Adrian Lindayag
Filipino actor and theater performer
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Adrian Lindayag is a Filipino actor, singer, and theater performer known for his work in film, television, and stage musicals. He gained national recognition for his role in the pioneering Filipino Boys’ Love (BL) film The Boy Foretold by the Stars and has since become a prominent voice in the performing arts and LGBTQ+ advocacy in the Philippines.[1][2]
- Actor
- singer
- theater artist
Adrian Lindayag | |
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Lindayag in 2023 | |
| Born | May 8, 1995 Philippines |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Star Magic – Polaris |
| Spouse |
Michael Dychiao (m. 2025) |
| Father | Roderick Lindayag |
| Website | Adrian Lindayag |
Career
Theater
Lindayag's theater career took a significant leap in 2018 when he won HuGot Talent: The Search for the Next Raksta, a talent competition organized by the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). This victory earned him the role of Jewel in the hit musical Rak of Aegis, marking his professional debut on a major stage.[3]
He has since appeared in various critically acclaimed productions including Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical,[4] Regine: The Fairy Godmother,[5] and the Philippine staging of Rent, in which he played Angel—a role that held deep personal significance.[6]
Television
Lindayag has appeared in numerous Filipino television series, including Kadenang Ginto, Maalaala Mo Kaya, and Oh My Dad!. He is known for playing emotionally resonant and socially relevant characters.[7]
Film
In 2020, Lindayag starred as Dominic Cruz in The Boy Foretold by the Stars, the first mainstream Filipino BL film. His performance was widely praised and led to a continuation in the iWantTFC series Love Beneath the Stars. The film and series marked a turning point in Philippine LGBTQ+ representation in media, with Lindayag at the forefront.[8]
Personal life
Adrian Lindayag is the eldest son of director Roderick Lindayag.[9]
In 2023, Lindayag publicly revealed that he has been living with HIV since 2017. He made the announcement during the press run of Rent, drawing a parallel between his personal journey and the experiences of the character Angel, a drag performer who also lives with HIV. His openness was met with support and contributed significantly to HIV awareness and destigmatization efforts in the Philippines.[10]
In June 2025, Lindayag married his longtime partner, Michael Dychiao, in a private ceremony in New York City. The couple shared photos of the wedding on social media, garnering support and celebration from fans and colleagues.[11]
Advocacy
Lindayag is a vocal advocate for HIV awareness, LGBTQ+ rights, and mental health. Through both his work and personal life, he champions visibility and acceptance for marginalized communities.[12]
Discography
| Title | Release date | Composer(s) | Album | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Kaibigan" | January 11, 2021 | Jhaye Cura | The Boy Foretold by the Stars soundtrack | [13] |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Becky & Badette | Bona | [14] |
| 2022 | An Inconvenient Love | Jobert | [15] |
| Kitty K7 | Sunny | [16] | |
| 2020 | The Boy Foretold by the Stars | Dominic Cruz | [17] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2024 | Saving Grace | Charlie Molina | [18] |
| 2024 | Marahuyo Project | [19] | |
| 2023 | Linlang | William | [20] |
| Simula sa Gitna | |||
| Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen | Interviewer | ||
| 2022 | Beach Bros | Candy | |
| 2022–2021 | Marry Me, Marry You | Kevin | [21] |
| 2021 | Love Beneath the Stars | Dominic Cruz | [22] |
| 2021–2020 | Oh My Dad! | Mikhail "Kelly" Macapangyarihan-Balderama | [7] |
| 2020–2018 | Kadenang Ginto | Neil Andrada | [23] |
| 2020–2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Paul / Soundtrack singer |
Theater
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Rak of Aegis | Jewel |
| Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical | |
| Rent | Angel |
| Regine: The Fairy Godmother | |
| Next to Normal[7] |
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wheel Award | 2025 | Entertainment category | Himself | Won | [24] | |
| 3rd Philippine LGBTQIA Icon of the Year Awards 2024 | 2024 | Young People's Champion | [25][non-primary source needed] | |||
| FACINE 29th Filipino International Cine Festival | 2021 | Performance in a lead role, Silver award | The Boy Foretold by the Stars | Won | [26] | |
| Pinoy Rebyu Awards | Best Lead Performance | Nominated | ||||
| 3rd Laguna Excellence Awards | Outstanding Indie Movie actor of the Year | Won | [27][non-primary source needed] | |||
| 44th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [28] | |||
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance | |||||
| 2nd VP Choice Awards | Movie Actor of the Year | Won | [29] | |||
| 4th EDDYS Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [30] | |||
| GEMS Hiyas ng Sining | Film Actor of the Year | |||||
| 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival | 2020 | Best Actor | [31] |