KNOWN for their sexy and bold calendar designs, liquor brand Tanduay Distillers Inc. revealed during its media launch on Eton Centris, Quezon City, their fierce, sexy and iconic calendar girl for 2026-Andrea Brillantes, more known as ‘Blythe.’
Being one of the most popular actresses in Philippines television, playing diverse roles from Goin’ Bulilit, Annaliza, and Kadenang Ginto, Andrea took it upon herself to try out much more mature roles to prove to herself that she is an artist ready to leave everyone impressed.
She recently appeared in a daring scene with Jake Cuenca on FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.
‘In a way, it feels empowering to me because I like to shock people. I like to keep them guessing on what I’m about to do next. it feels good that everyone saw me transform from my younger days to now, as a woman,’ Andrea says about taking on mature roles.
‘And now, I’m more intentional with what I do. I am more confident with what I want to do with my career. it’s not about proving anything, it’s more about enjoying where I am,’ she added.
While she has made her presence in television as this charming figure, her latest endeavors left everyone breathless, especially with her showing as Tanduay’s calendar girl for 2026, making her one of the youngest to take on the role at 22.
She revealed this decision was not made lightly. She thought about how the fans and her family would react if she went through with taking more daring roles in this stage of her career. Ultimately, however, she chose to challenge herself and took the opportunity.
‘Nung napaisip ulit ako, wait, ready na ba ako? Ready na ba ‘yung mama ko, ‘yung lola ko. Ready na ba ‘yung mga fans ko. Kasi, syempre lumaki ako sa screen. Nakita nila ako bagets pa,’ she shared during the media launch at Eton Centris. ‘I knew that I was ready. I am really happy to be here. This is such an honor and a huge milestone for me,’ the latest Tanduay calendar girl added.
Taking on such a role took a lot of thought from the actress, especially given Tanduay’s reputation of bringing out the sexiness with each of their calendar girls. According to Blythe, she stayed disciplined throughout the process.
She maintained a positive approach with the photoshoot for the calendar, not burdening herself with prevailing social norms. Instead, she focused on preparations for how to make the 2026 calendar more memorable.
‘I just stayed disciplined with my new plans. Hindi ko rin sinagad ‘yung sarili ko kasi I didn’t want to push this idea na you have to look a certain way or be a specific body shape para maging calendar girl ka,’ Blythe shared, revealing that she maintained in shape after falling sick prior to the shoot.
Tanduay revealed six designs, with each taking on a different approach while maintaining the sexy and daring theme that everyone is familiar with. Sporty, sophisticated, and wild to name a few.
She indeed looks different from what we have been used to. It is undeniable that her take in the photoshoot revealed her mature charm, showing her off as an iconic Tanduay calendar girl that audiences can’t help but look at.
Blythe’s transformation from innocence to daring is a delight to watch. And fans can expect that she will more than carry this role as she approaches 2026 with even a fiercer and bolder look.