Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and film producer. He has starred in multiple hit television series such as Walang Hanggan (2012), Bridges of Love (2015), and The General's Daughter (2019). In films, one of his best known works is his portrayal of Gregorio del Pilar in the Philippine war epic Heneral Luna (2015), which he reprised in a title role for its sequel, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018). Avelino's other prominent films include Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (2013), I'm Drunk, I Love You (2017), and Fan Girl (2020).

Walang Hanggan is a 2012 Philippine romantic melodrama television series featuring an ensemble cast headed by Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez. The story is loosely based on Hihintayin Kita sa Langit, a 1991 film Gomez and Zulueta starred. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from January 16 to October 26, 2012, replacing Nasaan Ka, Elisa? and was replaced by A Beautiful Affair.