Alex Gonzaga
Catherine Cruz Gonzaga-Morada (born January 16, 1988), professionally known as Alex Gonzaga, is a Filipina television host, actress, singer, comedian, entrepreneur, vlogger and author.
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Born | Catherine Cruz Gonzaga January 16, 1988 | |||||||||
Alma mater | University of Asia and the Pacific | |||||||||
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Years active | 2006–present | |||||||||
Agent | Star Magic (2006–2008, 2013–2020) Talent5 (2008–2013, 2020–present) Brightlight Productions (2020–present) | |||||||||
Spouse(s) | Michael Morada (m. 2020) | |||||||||
Relatives | Paul Soriano (brother-in-law) | |||||||||
Family | Celestine Gonzaga (sister) | |||||||||
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Years active | 2015–present | |||||||||
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Associated acts | Toni Gonzaga | |||||||||
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Years active | 2017–present | |||||||||
Genre | Comedy | |||||||||
Subscribers | 9.4 million | |||||||||
Total views | 778 million | |||||||||
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Updated: 14 January 2021 | ||||||||||
Personal life
Catherine Cruz Gonzaga was born on January 16, 1988 in Taytay, Rizal, a first class densely populated municipality of Rizal, to Crisanta "Pinty" (née Cruz) Gonzaga and then-incumbent Vice-Mayor Carlito "Bonoy" Gonzaga. She set her stage name as Alex Gonzaga back in 2008. Gonzaga has an elder sister, actress Toni Gonzaga, who helped her enter the industry. She graduated Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education from the University of Asia and the Pacific.[2]
In November 2016, Gonzaga began dating Lipa City councilor Michael "Mikee" Morada.[3] On January 16, 2020, Gonzaga announced on Instagram that she and Morada became engaged.[4] On January 17, 2021, Gonzaga announced on her YouTube Channel that she and Morada have been married in a private wedding in the Gonzaga residence in Taytay, Rizal since November 2020.[5]
Career
2006–2013: Early works
Gonzaga started her career on ABS-CBN's sitcom, Let's Go where she played the role of Alex, which also became her nickname. She lasted in the role until the series fourth season called Gokada Go!. After her departure from the series, she joined the cast of different shows on the same network, such as Pangarap Na Bituin, Your Song and My Girl.
She transferred to TV5 and became one of the main hosts of the talk show Juicy!, and also received a lead role on Babaeng Hampaslupa where she played the role of the title character. Further roles on the network include BFGF, P.S. I Love You and Enchanted Garden.[6][7]
2013–2020: Breakthrough
Gonzaga withdrew from TV5 and returned to ABS-CBN, with her first project being a guest host of the fifth season (2014) of the Philippine adaption of the reality television series Big Brother. However, during the final minutes of the launch night, Gonzaga was revealed to be the third and final celebrity housemate to enter the Big Brother house, following the collegiate athlete Michele Gumabao and the actress Jane Oineza, and was given the title of being the "Sassy Sister ng Rizal".[8] However, during a diary room session with Big Brother, she was revealed to actually be a celebrity houseguest and was later on tasked to avoid revealing the information to the other official housemates.[9] Gonzaga was welcomed back to the "outside world" after being in the Big Brother house for two months on June 14, 2014. She went on to become the social media correspondent of the Philippine adaption of the reality television singing competition The Voice.[10] She was replaced by the internet sensation Cheridel Alejandrino, whom was infamously known as the "Elevator Girl".
She later on made her appearance as a main cast member on ABS-CBN's comedy gag television series Banana Split [11] and her first two episodes in ABS-CBN's anthology television series Maalaala Mo Kaya.[12] Her first major project since her return to the network was as the lead cast member in the Philippine adaption (2014) of the South Korean drama 49 Days (2011).[13] She then released her debut novel, Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine (2014), under ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc..[14] The novel received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, most complimenting the novel's "break up" concept and enjoyed its featured humor.[15] A film adaption for the novel is currently in the works with Gonzaga sharing interest in casting Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz and Piolo Pascual for the film adaption.[16]
Gonzaga was cast on her first film under Star Cinema, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014), which was one of the official entries of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.[17][18][19] The film proved to be commercially successful and achieved the milestones of having the highest gross on the opening day of any local film[20] and the title of being the highest grossing local film of all time in the Philippines. However, despite this, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Zig Marasigan of the Rappler website described the film in his movie review as "a brainless, hyper-stylized and utterly ridiculous family comedy."[21]
She then released her debut studio album I Am Alex G. (2015) with the studio album's lead hit single, "Panaginip Lang", under Star Music. The studio album had a grand launch at Eastwood Central Plaza on March 22, 2015[22] and a concert,[23] AG from the East: The Unexpected Concert, was later on held at the Araneta Coliseum to support her studio album on April 25, 2015. Gonzaga was then cast as the lead cast member of ABS-CBN's fantasy comedy-drama television series Inday Bote (2015),[24][25][26][27] which is the television series adaption of the film of the same name.[28][29] The series had become one of the three shortest running television series on the network so far, following Margarita and Princess Sarah, with its run only lasting for two months and two weeks. She was later announced as one of the hosts of ABS-CBN's dance competition television series Dance Kids (2015).[30][31]
2020–present: Return to TV5
Gonzaga returned to TV5 following ABS-CBN's closure on May 5, 2020, and failure to have its franchise renewed by Congress. On June 30, 2020, Gonzaga was tapped for a new noontime variety show, Lunch Out Loud, which officially premiered on October 19, with fellow former Kapamilya hosts, including international singer Billy Crawford and fellow comedians Bayani Agbayani and Wacky Kiray.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Production | Notes |
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2007 | I've Fallen For You | Samantha | Star Cinema | Film debut |
2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Gundina Galamiton | Star Cinema & Viva Films | Official entry for the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival |
2015 | Buy Now, Die Later | Chloe | MJM Production, Tuko Film Production, & Buchi Boy Films | Official entry for the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival |
2016 | My Rebound Girl | Rocky | Regal Entertainment | |
2018 | Nakalimutan Ko na Kalimutan Ka | Jaz | Wilbros Films | |
Everybody Loves Baby Wendy | Wendy | |||
Mary, Marry Me | Mary Anne "MA" Lagman | TEN17P & TINCANp | Official entry for the 44th Metro Manila Film Festival | |
2020 | Love the Way U Lie | Stacey | Viva Films & TINCAN | Netflix Film |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2020 | Lunch Out Loud | Herself / Host | TV5 |
2019–2020 | Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet | Mikee Montes | ABS-CBN |
2018–2019 | Pinoy Big Brother: Otso | Herself / Host | |
2018 | Star Hunt: The Grand Audition Show | Host | |
2017–present | I Can See Your Voice | Herself / Sing-vestigator | |
2017 | I Can Do That | Host | |
2016 | Game ng Bayan | Herself | |
Pasión De Amor | Jenny | ||
2015–2016 | Dance Kids | Herself | |
2015 | Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Inday Catacutan / Kristal Vargas-Delgado | |
2014 | Pure Love | Diane Santos-Martinez | |
The Voice Kids | Herself / Host | ||
Pinoy Big Brother: All In | Herself / Houseguest | ||
2013–present | ASAP 20 | Herself | |
2013–2015 | The Voice of the Philippines | Herself / Host | |
2013 | Banana Split | Herself | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various roles | ||
Toda Max | Laila | ||
2012–2013 | Enchanted Garden | Diwani Olivia/Aya Malfora | TV5 |
2012 | Regal Shocker: Manananggal | Rina | |
2011–2012 | P.S. I Love You | Andrea Tuazon | |
2011 | Regal Shocker: Piano | Amanda | |
Babaeng Hampaslupa | Grace Mallari Wong / Elizabeth Wong-See | ||
2010–2011 | BFGF | Claridad "Claring"/Ma. Claridad P. Malinao | |
2009–2010 | Everybody Hapi | Cathy | |
2008–2009 | Your Song Presents: My Only Hope | Cefelita "Fifi" Madrigal | ABS-CBN |
Lokomoko | Various roles | TV5 | |
2008 | Maynila | Various roles | GMA |
Mars Ravelo and Jim Fernandez's Tiny Tony | Michelle | ABS-CBN | |
Your Song Presents: Without You | Jen | ||
My Girl | Christine | ||
2007 | Your Song Presents: Sana Ngayong Pasko | Anna | |
Pangarap na Bituin | Chorva Ayala-Gomez | ||
Gokada Go! | Alex Sy | ||
2006–2007 | Let's Go | Alex Sy |
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Panaginip Lang" | 2015 | Andrei Antonio | [32] |
"Break Na Tayo" | Jasper Salimbangon | [33] | |
"Unbound" (with Marion, Morissette and Kidwolf) |
2016 | Frannk Lloyd Mamaril | [34] |
"Chambe" | 2018 | Jasper Salimbangon | [35] |
"Chambe" (Christmas remix) |
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"Sissums" (with Toni Gonzaga) |
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"Tipints" | 2019 | Fifth Solomon | [38] |
"Please Lang" (featuring Toni Gonzaga) |
Jasper Salimbangon | [39] | |
"G" (featuring Perea Street) |
[40] | ||
"Amfee" | [41] | ||
"Amfee" (Performance video) |
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"Amfee" (Vertical video) |
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Discography
Extended plays
Title | Details |
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I Am Alex G. |
Track listing
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Singles
Title | Year | Album | ||
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As lead artist | ||||
"Panaginip Lang" | 2015 | I Am Alex G. | ||
"Break Na Tayo" | ||||
"Chambe" | 2018 | Non-album single | ||
"Sissums" (with Toni Gonzaga) |
Mary, Marry Me OST | |||
"Tipints" | 2019 | Non-album single | ||
"Please Lang" (featuring Toni Gonzaga) |
Himig Handog | |||
"Amfee" | Non-album single | |||
As featured artist | ||||
"Unbound" (Marion featuring Alex Gonzaga, Morissette and Kidwolf) |
2016 | Non-album single |
Concerts
- AG from the East: The Unexpected Concert (2015)
Written works
- Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine (2014)
- Dear Alex, We're Dating. Tama, Mali?! Love Catherine (2016)
- Sissums (2018)
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress | Banana Nite | Nominated |
Best Talent Search Program Hosts | The Voice Kids | Won | ||
Anak TV Awards | Makabata Stars | N/A | Won | |
2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent Search Program Hosts | The Voice of the Philippines | Won |
Best Comedy Actress | Banana Nite | Nominated | ||
2016 | 12th USTv Awards | Students' Choice of Reality/Game Show Host | The Voice Kids | Won |
Anak TV Awards | Makabata Stars | N/A | Won | |
2019 | MOR Pinoy Music Awards | LSS Hit of the Year | Chambe | Nominated |
PMPC Star Awards for Music | Female Recording Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
2020 | Eastwood City Walk Of Fame | Celebrity Inductee | N/A | Won |
External links
References
- "We're Married! by Alex Gonzaga". January 16, 2021.
- "Fresh Graduate Alex Gonzaga Hopes to Become a Teacher". ph.news.yahoo.com. April 3, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- Biong, Ian (November 4, 2019). "LOOK: Alex Gonzaga marks third anniversary with Mikee Morada". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- "LOOK: Alex Gonzaga gets engaged on her birthday". ABS-CBN News. January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- "We're Married! by Alex Gonzaga". January 16, 2021.
- Rodriquez Alipio, Kabbie (October 14, 2013). "15 MINUTES WITH ALEX GONZAGA". stylebible.ph. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- "PBB All In Housemate Alex Gonzaga Biography". centertechnews.com. April 30, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- Smith, Chuck (April 29, 2014). "The 18 housemates of 'Pinoy Big Brother All In'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- Lastrilla, Gary Ann (May 4, 2014). "Big Brother reveals why Alex is inside his house". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- Valeza, Karen (April 17, 2013). "Alex Gonzaga returns as a Kapamilya". ph.omg.yahoo.com. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- "Alex Gonzaga returns to ABS-CBN". tempo.com.ph. April 19, 2013. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- "Alex Gonzaga debuts on 'MMK'". ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- "Korean series 'Pure Love' to get Pinoy adaptation". ABS-CBN News. April 21, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- "Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine". Goodreads. September 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- "Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine". Goodreads. September 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
- "Alex Gonzaga's book to be turned into a movie". ABS-CBN News. February 6, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
- Alex gets news of 'Praybeyt Benjamin' casting
- Alex Gonzaga joins cast of ‘Praybeyt Benjamin 2’
- Alex Gonzaga, One Of The Cast Of “Praybeyt Benjamin” Sequel
- The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin is the Filipino Film with Highest Opening Day Gross
- ‘Praybeyt Benjamin 2' Review: Show me the money
- ‘I Am Alex G’ all set for Grand Album Launch
- Alex Gonzaga all set for the Big Dome
- "Matteo Guidicelli Joins Alex Gonzaga for the TV Adaptation of "Inday Bote"". philnews. December 3, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- Matteo, Kean and Alex start preps for 'Inday Bote'
- Alex Gonzaga is ‘Inday Bote’
- Meet Alex Gonzaga and the star-studded cast of Inday Bote
- Alex Gonzaga is ‘Inday Bote’
- Alex Gonzaga Excited To Reprise Maricel Soriano’s Role In “Inday Bote”
- Abangan si Alex Gonzaga bilang host ng Dance Kids
- Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo to host talent search Dance Kids this November on ABS-CBN
- "Alex Gonzaga - Panaginip Lang (Music Video)". YouTube. Star Music. March 27, 2015.
- "Alex Gonzaga - Break Na Tayo (Music Video)". YouTube. Star Music. November 7, 2015.
- "Unbound - Marion feat. Alex Gonzaga, Morissette & Kidwolf (Music Video)". YouTube. Star Music. September 9, 2016.
- "Alex Gonzaga - Chambe (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. November 18, 2018.
- "Alex Gonzaga - Chambe (Christmas Remix)". YouTube. Star Music. December 14, 2018.
- "Alex and Toni Gonzaga - Sissums OST". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. December 18, 2018.
- "Alex Gonzaga - Tipints (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. June 7, 2019.
- "Please Lang - Alex Gonzaga feat. Toni Gonzaga (Music Video)". YouTube. Star Music. August 30, 2019.
- "Alex Gonzaga ft Perea Street - G (Official Video)". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. October 25, 2019.
- "Alex Gonzaga - AMFEE (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. December 7, 2019.
- "AMFEE - Alex Gonzaga (Performance Video)". YouTube. Star Music. December 13, 2019.
- "AMFEE - Alex Gonzaga (Vertical Video)". YouTube. Star Music. December 20, 2019.
- Peak chart positions in the Philippines:
- For "Panaginip Lang": "MYX Hit Chart". MYX. April 12, 2015.
- For "Chambe": "MYX Hit Chart". MYX. January 6, 2019.
- Peak chart positions in the Philippines:
- For "Panaginip Lang": "Pinoy MYX Countdown". MYX. April 11, 2015.
- For "Chambe": "Pinoy MYX Countdown". MYX. January 5, 2019.
- For "Tipints": "Pinoy MYX Countdown". MYX. June 22, 2019.
- For "Amfee": "Pinoy MYX Countdown". MYX. January 18, 2020.