Kristos Andrews

Kristos Andrews
Born	Christos Andrew-Drum (1990-08-25) August 25, 1990 Los Angeles
Occupation	Actor, executive producer, skateboarder

Kristos Andrews (born Christos Andrew-Drum on August 25, 1990) is a multiple Emmy® Award-winning producer, an Emmy® Award-winning actor, skateboarder, and the executive vice-president of LANY Entertainment (formerly known as LANYfilms Productions) an independent bi-coastal entertainment company.^[1] Andrews is also an X-Games Champion and two-time Guinness record holder for skateboarding. Andrews received a Daytime Emmy® Award in 2016 for his lead role as "Pete Garrett" on THE BAY.^[2] Starring in the lead role in the feature film THE SOUTHSIDE, Andrews received an ISA7 nomination^[3] for "Best Lead Actor – Drama" for his portrayal of 19-year-old Robert Areizaga Jr. during the final months leading up to his untimely death.^[4] Andrews is currently producing and starring in the role of "Tyler" in This Just In, a new situation comedy and co-production with Associated Television International (ATI).

Personal life

Son of Catherine Andrews and Gary Drum, Andrews grew up in his hometown of Santa Monica, California. Andrews has two sisters, Celeste and Angelica, and currently resides in Hollywood, California.

Career

In April 2015, Andrews received his first Emmy® Award as Executive producer for THE BAY in Category 2 – Outstanding New Approaches Drama Series.^[5] Recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Andrews was first nominated as a producer in May 2012 when THE BAY was nominated in Category 71 – Outstanding Special Class Short Format Daytime Program. In April 2016 and in addition to winning the Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series", Andrews received his second Emmy® Award as Executive producer for THE BAY in the Category 2 – Outstanding Daytime Digital Drama Series.^[6] During the 43rd Daytime Emmy Awards, Andrews served as a presenter with Van Hansis for the award of Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series. Andrews is stated to be the youngest ever Emmy®-nominated producer on record.^[7]

Andrews played the lead role in the indie feature films THE SOUTHSIDE, a bio-pic based on the true story and tragic death of Robert Areizaga Jr.^[4] Andrews also played the lead role in A PLACE CALLED HOLLYWOOD, a satire that tells the cutting-edge story of a young man who pursues his dream in becoming a famous actor and gives a glimpse of the harsher side of Hollywood.

Andrews' acting portfolio includes the reoccurring role of Ronnie Riley on Nickelodeon's SUPER SPORTLETS and as a lead band member of Miranda Cosgrove's TV Band (iCarly). Andrews also appeared in the Craigslist Joe documentary and the foreign film TRIANGLE.^[8] With appearances in several national commercials including Wendy's and Best Buy, Andrews has modeled for KOH'S and has been seen on national billboards for Zoo York and HAWK.

Andrews has also been nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance at the 2012 Indie Series Awards and for Best Actor (The Bay) at the 2012 Groovy Awards.^[9]

Skateboarding

• 1st Place, X Games 13 "High School Street" Skateboarding division @ Home Depot Center August 2007.
• MVP, NHSSA @ Skatelab 2007.
• 1st Place "Best Trick" NHSSA @ Skatelab 2007.
• Guinness World Record Holder for "Longest Stationary Manual" (327.5 seconds) 2007.
• Guinness World Record Holder for "Most Kickflips in 60 Seconds" (23, doubling the previous record of 11) 2007.
• 1st Place in all: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th event of NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SKATEBOARD ASSOCIATION (NHSSA) 2008 (perfect season win).
• Featured on the home page of "Transworld" (skateboarding.com).
• Classified as one of the nation's top 24 Amateur skaters by the Maloof Money Cup 2008.

Filmography

Film and Television Actor

• Sportlets (2007)as Ronnie Riley
• iCarly (2008) as Band Member
• The Industry (2009) as Chris
• Super Sportlets (2010) as Ronnie Riley
• ACME Hollywood Dream Role (2011) as Buddy
• Triangle (2012) as Switch
• A Place Called Hollywood (2015) as Charlie Law
• The Southside (2015) as Robert Ariezaga Jr.
• The Bay (2010–2016) as Pete Garrett

Producer

• Lights Out (2010)
• A Place Called Hollywood (2015)
• The Bay (71 episodes, 2010–2016) (TV)

Director

• The Bay (11 episodes, 2014) (TV)

References