Toni Gonzaga
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| Born | Celestine Cruz Gonzaga[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Host (event TV Host), Singer, Actress, model |
| Years active | 2000-Present |
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga (known by her screen name Toni Gonzaga), is a Filipina actress, TV host, dancer and singer. She started her career with GMA Network but later moved ABS-CBN where she became a host of Pinoy Big Brother. She is a former host for the Saturday talk show Entertainment Live and the variety show ASAP and currently hosting the Sunday talk show The Buzz.
Biography
Gonzaga started in show business at age 13 where she joined a singing contest with Kyla and Faith Cuneta.[2]
Gonzaga starred on the film You Got Me! with Sam Milby and Zanjoe Marudo.[3]
Gonzaga is featured on the compilation album H.O.P. E. (Healing of Pain and Enlightenment) of the Pinky Cares Foundation. She sang the song "Count On Me" for the album.[4]
Gonzaga starred in her first Maalaala Mo Kaya episode entitled "Pendant" with Jason Abalos and Ryan Eigenmann. She had her concert tour in Canada for the month of March titled "Perfect Combination" with Erik Santos. Toni Gonzaga also had her provincial concert tour entitled "Level Up, Toni Gonzaga".[5] She made her return to television, this time partnering with Derek Ramsay for Precious Heart Romances episode entitled "Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin".[6] Gonzaga also hosted Pinoy Big Brother Double Up, the third season of Big Brother in the Philippines.[7] Gonzaga also released her album entitled "Love Duets" with Sam Milby under Star Records.[8]
Gonzaga starred on the film Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round under Star Cinema with Joseph Estrada, Ai-Ai de las Alas and Sam Milby.[9] She won as Best female talk show host on 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television,[10] Anak TV seal Makabata Roster award[11] and ASAP 24k Gold Award.
Gonzaga is also featured in the compilation album I Move, I Give, I Love of the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC). She sang the PNRC's theme song "Bagong Umaga", featured in the album.[12]
Personal life
Toni Gonzaga was born on January 20, 1984, to Methodist parents, Carlito and Crisanta Gonzaga.[1] She has a younger sister named Catherine Gonzaga (also known as Alex Gonzaga). She collects designer shoes by Christian Louboutin.[13]
Gonzaga is also a supporter of the Philippine National Red Cross. She is named as one of PNRC's "singing ambassadors" in 2009.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2003 | Pakners | Angela Dimayuga |
| 2005 | D' Anothers | Maan Tuken |
| 2006 | You Are the One | Purita "Sally" Malasmas |
| 2007 | You Got Me! | Inspector Amor "Moe" Santander |
| 2008 | My Big Love[14] | Aira Capistrano |
| My Only U | Winona Benigno Aunor | |
| 2009 | A Journey Home[15] | Gayle |
| Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Carlotta "Charlie" Sikat | |
| 2010 | Promise Me | Pre-Production |
Television
Discography
Albums
- All albums were released under Star Records.
| Release date | Title | Sales | Certification |
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| 2006 | You Complete Me (Studio album) |
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| June 17, 2007 | Falling in Love (Studio album) |
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| April 29, 2008 | Love Is... (Studio album) |
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| 2009 | Love Duets (Studio album with Sam Milby) |
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| 2010 | All Me |
Singles
References
- ^ a b Ramos, Ethel (November 13, 2005). "TONI GONZAGA'S INVESTMENTS". Studio Whispers. Malaya (via Philippine Headline News). Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (July 23, 2007). "Toni Gonzaga has found her man". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (2007-02-22). "I hope James takes care of Kris & their baby -- Joey Marquez". Dollywood. Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Umerez, Remy (2007-12-14). "'H.O.P.E.' compiles inspirational songs for cancer patients". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Toni gears up for provincial tour". ABS-CBN News. 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Pinoy version of 'Maid in Manhattan' is next for Toni Gonzaga". ABS-CBN News. 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Toni speaks about 'Pinoy Big Brother'". ABS-CBN News. 2009-09-18. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Sam Milby heeds Anne Curtis' request". 2009-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Ai-Ai asks Erap for a house on her birthday". ABS-CBN News. 2009-11-22. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "ABS-CBN is PMPC's best TV station". ABS-CBN News. 2009-11-30. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "ABS-CBN dominates 2008 Anak TV Seal Awards". ABS-CBN News. 2008-12-03. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ a b "Toni and Erik sing for a cause". ABS-CBN News. 2009-06-24. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Toni Gonzaga collects Louboutins". Manila Bulletin. January 23, 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (2008-03-02). "Fear of fat keeps Sam fit". Take Five. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Asilo, Rito (2009-10-16). "Toni Gonzaga, company inspired by bad-boy-gone-good tale". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
External links
- Toni Gonzaga at IMDb
| Year | Single | Album |
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| 2006 | "We Belong" | You Complete Me (and re-issue) |
| "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso" | ||
| "Kung Kaya Ko" | ||
| "You Are the One" (with Sam Milby) | ||
| "Annie Batungbakal" (feat. Marcus) | Hotsilog: The ASAP Hotdog Compilation | |
| 2007 | "Catch Me, I'm Fallin'" | Falling in Love |
| "Perfect World" | ||
| "Kasalan Ko Ba?" | ||
| "I've Fallen for You" | ||
| 2008 | "One Hello" | Love Is... |
| "Incapable" | ||
| "Take Me, I'll Follow" | ||
| 2009 | "If I Give You My Heart" | |
| 2010 | "All me" | All me |