Catherine "Cathy" Cruz Gonzaga (born January 16, 1988), better known as Alex Gonzaga after her name changed in 2008, is aFilipina actress, comedian and television host. Her nickname, Alex, came from the role of a character she played in ABS-CBN sitcom'sLet's Go and Gokada Go!.
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Early life Catherine Cruz Gonzaga was born on January 16, 1988, in Taytay, Rizal to Carlito Gonzaga, the incumbent Vice-Mayor of Taytay, and Crisanta Cruz. Gonzaga has an older sister named Toni Gonzaga, also working in the showbiz industry. Gonzaga graduated from the University of Asia and the Pacific with a Master of Arts in Education degree, majoring in Child Development and Education.
Career[edit]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 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.
Gonzaga returned to ABS-CBN and became the media correspondent on The Voice of the Philippines, where she co-hosts along with her sister.[4] She became another addition to the cast of the gag-show Banana Nite.[5] Gonzaga was then cast two roles on the anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya, where she played the role of Pinky, which was featured in the episode "Walis"; and Gelyn Tulabing, which was featured in the episode "Wedding Booth".
Pinoy Big Brother: All In[edit]In the launching of the 5th regular season of Pinoy Big Brother, Gonzaga was announced to become a celebrity housemate, along with collegiate athlete Michele Gumabao and actress Jane Oineza, in the last-minute of the episode.
In the May 3, 2014 episode, it was revealed that Gonzaga was actually a celebrity houseguest, the same twist that happened to her sister in an earlier season. However, Big Brother tasked her to avoid revealing that she was a houseguest from the other official housemates.
In Day.49 at the PBB house.Alex exits the house to continue her career being a host at the Voice Kids Philippines..
Endorsements[edit]Gonzaga endorsed the plastic surgery clinic called Faces & Curves, along with her older sister, Toni Gonzaga.[9] The two reunited for a commercial for Biguerlai Tea in 2013.
Personal life[edit]Alex Gonzaga was born in Quezon City to Germany Gemma Hautea and Martin Schnittka and only.
Julia Montes[edit]main article Julia Montes is a Filipina actress and host Her nickname Julia.
Filmography[edit]List of film performancesYearTitleRoleNotes2007I've Fallen For YouSamanthaFilm debutList of television performancesYearTitleRoleNetwork2014It's ShowtimeHostABS-CBNPure LoveDiane SantosThe Voice KidsCo-hostPinoy Big Brother: All InHost / Celebrity houseguest2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding BoothGelyn TulabingWansapanataym: FruitcakeElaineUmagang Kay GandaGuest Co-hostMaalaala Mo Kaya: WalisPinkyThe Voice of The PhilippinesV ReporterKapamilya Deal or No DealHerself / Guest player with Robi Domingo2013–presentBanana SplitHerself / Regular cast member2013Toda MaxLaila2013–presentASAPHerself/Host/Performer2012Enchanted GardenDiwani Olivia / Aya MalforaTV5Video IncredibolHostEat BulagaGuest hostGMA Network2011-2012P.S. I Love YouAndrea TuazonTV52011Regal Shocker: PianoRinaHey it's Saberdey!Main hostBig Shot JackpotCo-hostBabaeng HampaslupaGrace Mallari / Elizabeth Wong2010Juicy ExpressMain HostLokomoko UHerselfBFGFClaring2009-2010Lokomoko HighHerself2008–2010Everybody HapiCathy2008–2009Your Song: My Only HopeCefelita "Fifi" MadrigalABS-CBNLokomokoHerselfTV52008Juicy!HostMaynilaVariousGMA 7Tiny TonyMichelleABS-CBNYour Song: Without YouJenMy GirlChristine2007Your Song: Sana Ngayong PaskoAnnaPangarap Na BituinChorva Ayala-GomezGokada Go!Alex Sy2006Let's GoAlex SyAwards and nominations[edit]YearOrganisationAwardWorkResult201327th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Talent Search Program HostsThe Voice of the PhilippinesWon
Contents
- 1 Early life
- 2 Career
- 3 Pinoy Big Brother: All In
- 4 Endorsements
- 5 Personal life
- 6 Julia Montes
- 7 Filmography
- 8 Awards and nominations
- 9 External links
- 10 References
Early life Catherine Cruz Gonzaga was born on January 16, 1988, in Taytay, Rizal to Carlito Gonzaga, the incumbent Vice-Mayor of Taytay, and Crisanta Cruz. Gonzaga has an older sister named Toni Gonzaga, also working in the showbiz industry. Gonzaga graduated from the University of Asia and the Pacific with a Master of Arts in Education degree, majoring in Child Development and Education.
Career[edit]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 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.
Gonzaga returned to ABS-CBN and became the media correspondent on The Voice of the Philippines, where she co-hosts along with her sister.[4] She became another addition to the cast of the gag-show Banana Nite.[5] Gonzaga was then cast two roles on the anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya, where she played the role of Pinky, which was featured in the episode "Walis"; and Gelyn Tulabing, which was featured in the episode "Wedding Booth".
Pinoy Big Brother: All In[edit]In the launching of the 5th regular season of Pinoy Big Brother, Gonzaga was announced to become a celebrity housemate, along with collegiate athlete Michele Gumabao and actress Jane Oineza, in the last-minute of the episode.
In the May 3, 2014 episode, it was revealed that Gonzaga was actually a celebrity houseguest, the same twist that happened to her sister in an earlier season. However, Big Brother tasked her to avoid revealing that she was a houseguest from the other official housemates.
In Day.49 at the PBB house.Alex exits the house to continue her career being a host at the Voice Kids Philippines..
Endorsements[edit]Gonzaga endorsed the plastic surgery clinic called Faces & Curves, along with her older sister, Toni Gonzaga.[9] The two reunited for a commercial for Biguerlai Tea in 2013.
Personal life[edit]Alex Gonzaga was born in Quezon City to Germany Gemma Hautea and Martin Schnittka and only.
Julia Montes[edit]main article Julia Montes is a Filipina actress and host Her nickname Julia.
Filmography[edit]List of film performancesYearTitleRoleNotes2007I've Fallen For YouSamanthaFilm debutList of television performancesYearTitleRoleNetwork2014It's ShowtimeHostABS-CBNPure LoveDiane SantosThe Voice KidsCo-hostPinoy Big Brother: All InHost / Celebrity houseguest2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding BoothGelyn TulabingWansapanataym: FruitcakeElaineUmagang Kay GandaGuest Co-hostMaalaala Mo Kaya: WalisPinkyThe Voice of The PhilippinesV ReporterKapamilya Deal or No DealHerself / Guest player with Robi Domingo2013–presentBanana SplitHerself / Regular cast member2013Toda MaxLaila2013–presentASAPHerself/Host/Performer2012Enchanted GardenDiwani Olivia / Aya MalforaTV5Video IncredibolHostEat BulagaGuest hostGMA Network2011-2012P.S. I Love YouAndrea TuazonTV52011Regal Shocker: PianoRinaHey it's Saberdey!Main hostBig Shot JackpotCo-hostBabaeng HampaslupaGrace Mallari / Elizabeth Wong2010Juicy ExpressMain HostLokomoko UHerselfBFGFClaring2009-2010Lokomoko HighHerself2008–2010Everybody HapiCathy2008–2009Your Song: My Only HopeCefelita "Fifi" MadrigalABS-CBNLokomokoHerselfTV52008Juicy!HostMaynilaVariousGMA 7Tiny TonyMichelleABS-CBNYour Song: Without YouJenMy GirlChristine2007Your Song: Sana Ngayong PaskoAnnaPangarap Na BituinChorva Ayala-GomezGokada Go!Alex Sy2006Let's GoAlex SyAwards and nominations[edit]YearOrganisationAwardWorkResult201327th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Talent Search Program HostsThe Voice of the PhilippinesWon