Erich Gonzales
Erich Gonzales | |
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| Born | Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco September 20, 1990 |
| Other names | Erich, Erika, Dai |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2004–present) ABS-CBN Entertainment (2004–present) |
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco (born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales (/ˈɛrɪtʃ/), is a Philippine actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, as a contestant of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest. She came to prominence in her lead role Katorse.
After winning Star Circle Quest, she changed her last name from Gancayco to Gonzales, her mother's maiden name, for a more fitting screen name. Because of the start of her entertainment career, Erich finished her high school years at ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center and attended college at Trinity University of Asia, where she majored in mass communication.[1]
Career
2004–2008: Star Circle Quest and supporting roles
Her career began when she won as Grand Questor in the second season of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest in 2005, and later becoming a part of ABS-CBN's home-based training and management program, Star Magic after her win. Erich became a familiar face as she appeared in numerous shows and dramas as a supporting actress, such as Dorina in the hit phenomenon TV series Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit. She also starred in the teen-oriented show Abt Ur Luv as Waling-Waling and as Ella in the drama series Pieta. She then showed her versatility in acting when she played Camille in the drama series Sana Maulit Muli[2] opposite to Gerald Anderson with Kim Chiu as the supporting cast and antagonist later in the end became kind throughout every episode.
2009: Katorse
Erich got her biggest break in 2009 when she played the protagonist, a teenage mother in the TV adaptation of the 1980 film Katorse, alongside Enchong Dee, Ejay Falcon, and Xian Lim. The series became a top rater and was critically acclaimed, catapulting Erich to stardom, earning her the title Breakthrough Star of 2009 by the Sunday entertainment talk show, The Buzz.[3]
In the same year, she made her film debut in her first digital movie (Indie film) Paano Ko Sasabihin? with her perennial partner, Enchong Dee. The film became an official entry to the 2009 Cinema One Originals Film Festival and was a recipient of several awards in the festival.[4][5]
2010–2011: Career expansion
In 2010, following the success of Katorse, she landed her second lead role in the TV series Tanging Yaman alongside her Katorse co-stars Enchong Dee and Ejay Falcon. The series was one of ABS-CBN's offerings for the 60th Celebration of Filipino Soap Operas. While the series was still airing, Erich had begun working for her third series project, Magkaribal. The show was highly acclaimed and is now regarded as Philippines' First Fashionserye (first fashion TV series).[6]
After an impressive back-to-back hit TV series, Erich signed an exclusive two-year contract with Star Cinema, poising her to prove her box-office draw.[7] Later that year, the hit love team of Erich and Enchong starred in their first mainstream movie, I Do under Star Cinema. She also became the lead cast of the indie film Noy with Coco Martin, which became the Philippines' entry in the 83rd Academy Awards in Best Foreign Language Film category.[8][9]
In the same year, Erich was also given the opportunity to be one of the main hosts in the youth variety show, Shoutout!, which featured teen stars.
The Filipino adaptation of Maria La Del Barrio was the highlight for Erich in 2011.[10] The series became a Twitter trending royalty as it trended locally and worldwide on and off throughout its run. It was also extended twice as its ratings remained consistently high.
In December 2011, Erich's indie film, Pinta*Kasi was finally screened in theaters as part of the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film won Best Picture in the New Wave Section[11] and Best Actor (same category) for co-star, JM De Guzman. The said film was also invited to Beijing and Hawaiian film festivals for its "strength of word of mouth buzz and its hip hop elements."[12]
But the biggest news for 2011 came in October when it was officially announced that Erich will be starring with Thai heartthrob and Asia's Superstar, Mario Maurer in a film tentatively titled Suddenly It's Magic.[13]
In March 2017, Erich was welcomed as the newest brand ambassador for MySlim, a popular slimming drink in the Philippines.[14]
2012–present: Successful movies and Juan dela Cruz
As Maria La Del Barrio ended with a high note in March 2012, Erich's other indie movie was released. She starred in a horror movie alongside Derek Ramsay, titled Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang and opened to a very warm audience reception. Earning seven million pesos on its first day, the movie becomes the Highest Grossing Digital Film.[15][16] As a result, Star Cinema crowned Erich with the title Philippine Box Office Queen for Digital Independent Film.[17]
In May 2012, Erich began working on her biggest project of the year, Suddenly It's Magic, a film with Thai actor Mario Maurer under Star Cinema. With the collaboration of Filipino and Thai production teams, actors, and actresses, the film is the first Filipino-Thai movie created between the two countries. The official movie was released on October 31, 2012 in the Philippines, March 14, 2013 in Thailand,[18] and March 28, 2013 in Cambodia.[19]
The latter part of 2012 was a hectic one for Erich. She made her debut appearance in Canada as part of the TFC Liga Kapamilya Basketball Finals at the end of August. She wowed the crowds in Oshawa, Ontario and Burnaby, British Columbia. Then on November 3, she entertained kapamilyas in Los Angeles for the Star Magic 20 Tour. Erich capped her year with the release of her fourth indie film, Mariposa sa Hawla ng Gabi with director Richard V. Somes.
After having a successful love team with Enchong Dee and team-up with Mario Maurer, she appears once again in the weeknight primetime slot, as she becomes part of the biggest television series of ABS-CBN for 2013. Titled Juan dela Cruz, she is paired up once again with Noy co-star and Prince of Teleserye Coco Martin as his leading lady.[20][21] The show immediately became number one in national TV ratings during its pilot episode and is expected to continue throughout its run.[22]
In 2014, Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee had a reunion movie project with JC De Vera in Once A Princess directed by the Laurice Guillen. She will play her most challenging role to show her versatility as the second wife in the upcoming Primetime teleserye hit koreanovela-remake series Two Wives, opposite to Jason Abalos, alongside Kaye Abad, Patrick Garcia and Rayver Cruz. After the movie Once A Princess, she will be reunited to JC De Vera in MMFF's Shake, Rattle & Roll XV "AHAS". She will portray a new challenging character as a Twin-snake in a Mall which again show her versatility as a brilliant actress of her generation.
In 2015, she had a Special Finale Participation on the highly anticipated TV Series, Forevermore as Alexandra "Alex" Pante.
In July 2017, a young businessman named Xian Gaza sent a coffee invite to actress Erich Gonzales via billboard at the corner of Recto Avenue and Morayta, in the city of Manila.[23]
Gonzales eventually declined the offer saying that after she saw Xian posting lengthy messages on social media, she became uncomfortable and decided not to meet him. She added that a guy doesn't have to be over the top to get her attention.[24]
Filmography
Film
 | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2014) |
| Films | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Film Company | Notes |
| 2018 | We Will Not Die Tonight | EG Films | ||
| The Significant Other | Nicole | Star Cinema Cineko Productions |
With Tom Rodriguez | |
| 2017 | Siargao | Laura | Ten17P | With Jericho Rosales
Entry -- 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2014 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Sandra/Sarah | Regal Films | With JC De Vera
Nominated -- 40th Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Festival Actress |
| Once a Princess | Erin Almeda | Regal Films Skylight Films Star Cinema |
With Enchong Dee and JC de Vera | |
| 2013 | Mariposa (Sa Hawla Ng Gabi)[25] | Maya | Cinema One Originals Strawdogs Studio |
With Alfred Vargas |
| 2012 | Suddenly It's Magic | Josephine "Joey" Hermosa | Star Cinema | With Thai actor Mario Maurer |
| Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Corazon | Star Cinema Skylight Films |
With Derek Ramsay | |
| 2011 | Pintakasi | Josie | Creative Media Film Society of the Philippines |
With JM De Guzman |
| 2010 | I Do | Mayumi 'Yumi' Punongbayan | Star Cinema | Film debut With Enchong Dee |
| Noy | Divine | Star Cinema Cine Media |
With Coco Martin | |
| 2009 | Paano Ko Sasabihin? | Erhyl | Cinema One Originals | First Indie film with Enchong Dee |
| Love Me Again | Lovely | Star Cinema | With Piolo Pascual | |
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Anna | Regal Films | With Gerald Anderson |
| 2007 | Paano Kita Iibigin | Guada | Star Cinema VIVA Films |
With Piolo Pascual |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Star Circle National Teen Quest | Herself | ||
| 2004 | Ok Fine 'To Ang Gusto Nyo | Erich | ||
| 2005 | ASAP Fanatic | Herself/Performer | ||
| 2005 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Dorina Rodriguez | ||
| 2005 | M.R.S. | Herself/Hostess/Presenter | ||
| 2005-06 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Present Violeta Golda | ||
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Con-con Hernandez | Episode: "Regalo" | |
| 2006 | Calla Lily | Diday Ramirez | ||
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli | Camille Soriano | Supporting antagonist | [26] |
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Lyf 2 | Malory "Waling-Waling" Aguilar | ||
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Suzette | Episode: "Feeding Bottle" | |
| 2007 | Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Maeboo / Mariang Buhay | ||
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Marlene | ||
| 2008 | Your Song | Mia | Episode: "Bakit Labis Kitang Minahal" | |
| 2008 | Your Song | Elizabeth | Episode: "Muntik Na Kitang Minahal" | |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Kids | Nicole "Nick" Magalang | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nelyia | Episode: "Flowers" | |
| 2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak | Fatima | ||
| 2008-09 | Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta | Ella Torres | ||
| 2009–present | ASAP | Herself/Hostess/Performer | ||
| 2009 | Maynila | Sara | Episode: "Sweet Melody" First GMA Network appearance |
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| 2009 | Midnight DJ | Chicklet | Season 3 First and only TV5 appearance |
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| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | May Anne | Episode: "Pansit" | |
| 2009 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Tiagong Akyat | Cornelia Verde | ||
| 2009 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2009-10 | Katorse | Elena "Nene" Reyes | Lead role | [27] |
| 2010 | Your Song | Nurse | Episode: "Love Me, Love You" | |
| 2010 | Tanging Yaman | Josefina "Fina" Policarpio | Lead role | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Vangie | Episode: "Gitara" | |
| 2010 | Magkaribal | Chloe Abella | Main role | [28] |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym | Venus | Episode: "Bandanang Itim" | |
| 2010 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2010 | Shoutout! | Herself/Hostess | ||
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Young Lora Sebastiano | Special participation | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Grace | Episode: "Toga" | |
| 2011 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself | ||
| 2011 | Kris TV | Herself/Co-hostess | ||
| 2011 | Happy Yipee Yehey! | Herself | ||
| 2011 | The Price Is Right | Herself/Contestant | ||
| 2011-12 | Maria La Del Barrio | Maria Hernandez | Lead role | [29] |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Merlie | Episode: "Apoy" | |
| 2012 | Showbiz Inside Report | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Sarah G. Live | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Banana Split | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Herself | Second GMA Network appearance | |
| 2012 | TodaMax | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | ||
| 2012 | The Buzz | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Jingle Cristobal | Episode: "Jingle's Bell" | |
| 2013 | Sarah G. Live | Herself | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Grace Poe-Llamanzares | Episode: "Sanggol" | |
| 2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Rosario Galang | Co-lead role | [30][31][32] |
| 2013 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2013 | Kris TV | Herself/Co-hostess | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jessica Espiritu | Episode: "Baston" | |
| 2014 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | ||
| 2014 | ANC | Herself | ||
| 2014 | Pinoy Big Brother | Herself/Judge | ||
| 2014 | The Buzz | Herself | ||
| 2014 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2014 | Kris TV | Herself/Co-hostess | ||
| 2014 | Banana Split | Herself | ||
| 2014-15 | Two Wives | Janine Arguello | Protagonist-Antagonist | |
| 2015 | Kris TV | Herself/Co-hostess | ||
| 2015 | Forevermore | Alexandra "Alex" Pante | Finale special participation | |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Christine | Episode: "Nakaw na Sandali" | |
| 2016 | Be My Lady | Filipina "Pinang" Crisostomo | Lead role | |
| 2017 | Magandang Buhay | Herself / Guest | ||
| 2018 | The Blood Sisters | Erika Castillo / Dr. Carrie Ann Almeda / Agatha Magtibay | Lead triple role | |
| 2019 | The Source | Herself / Guest | ||
| 2020 | La Vida Lena | Magdalena "Magda" Mendoza | Lead role | |
| 2021 | Pangako, Ikaw Lang | Lead role |
Awards and nominations
| This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2014) |
| Awards/Recognitions | |||||
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| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award | Work | Result | |
| 2003 | Mutya ng Davao Pageant | Mutya ng Davao | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | Star Circle Quest | Grand Teen Questor | Won | ||
| 2009 | ABS-CBN | Breakthrough Star of 2009 | Won | ||
| 2010 | |||||
| ABS-CBN | Best Bet | Won | |||
| FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | |||
| 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Most Promising Love Team with Enchong Dee | Won | |||
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Enchong Dee | Nominated | |||
| Pop Loveteam with Enchong Dee | Nominated | ||||
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Romantic Couple with Enchong Dee | Won | |||
| US Girls' August Awards 2010 | Face of the Year (Teens) | Won | |||
| FHM Magazine | 12th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | |||
| 41st Box Office Entertainment Awards | Promising Love Team of the Year with Enchong Dee[33] | I Do, Tanging Yaman | Won | ||
| 2011 | |||||
| 1st Barkada Choice Awards | Female Icon of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2011 | Won | |||
| FHM Magazine | 38th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | |||
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Enchong Dee | Nominated | |||
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Favorite Couple with Enchong Dee | Won | |||
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best New Wave Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | |||||
| Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards 2012 | Breakthrough Actress of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Best Loveteam for TV and Movies with Enchong Dee[34] | Won | |||
| Female Star of the Night | Won | ||||
| Star Cinema | Philippine Box Office Queen for Digital Independent Film | Won | |||
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2012 | Won | |||
| FHM Magazine | 40th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | |||
| Cinema One Originals | Best Actress[35] | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | FHM Magazine | 34th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | ||
| 2014 | Yes! Magazine | Most Beautiful Star of 2014 | Won | ||
| 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV: Ahas | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | FHM Magazine | 46th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | ||
| 2017 | FHM Magazine | 38th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | ||
| 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Female Star of the Night | — | Won | ||
| 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Siargao | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | ABS-CBN Ball 2018 | Metro's Best Dressed Female | Won | ||
References
- ^ Almo, Nerisa (June 16, 2010). "Erich Gonzales pursues studies while busy with showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ^ Erich Gonzales in ‘Sana Maulit Muli’ | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (January 7, 2007).
- ^ Erich Gonzalez is 2009's breakthrough star | ABS-CBN Online Archived December 31, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Abs-cbn.com (December 28, 2009).
- ^ 2009 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival opens Friday | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (November 11, 2009).
- ^ Five finalists compete in Cinema One Originals digital film fest 2009 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (November 11, 2009).
- ^ ABS-CBN Online Archived September 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Abs-cbn.com.
- ^ Erich Gonzales signs contract with Star Cinema | ABS-CBN News Online. Abs-cbnnews.com (February 14, 2010).
- ^ Noy chosen as Philippine entry to the Oscars' Best Foreign Language Film category | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (September 23, 2010).
- ^ ‘Noy’ is RP's Entry for the 83rd Oscar's Best Foreign Language Film | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (September 24, 2010).
- ^ Erich Gonzales is 'Maria la del Barrio' | ABS-CBN News Online. abs-cbnnews.com (December 10, 2010).
- ^ PEP REVIEW: Pintakasi: How art saves | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (February 6, 2012).
- ^ Pinta*Kasi' goes multiplatform; invited to Beijing, Honolulu film fests | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (January 31, 2013).
- ^ Thai superstar Mario Maurer confirms movie with Erich Gonzales | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (October 16, 2011).
- ^ http://www.ruthdelacruz.com/2018/03/summer-body-erich-gonzales-for-myslim.html
- ^ Philippines Box Office March 21–25, 2012. Boxofficemojo.
- ^ 'Corazon' debuts at No. 2 in box office. Abs-cbnnews.com.
- ^ Erich Gonzales hailed as Box Office Queen for Indie Films. Getitfromboy.
- ^ Baifern Pimchanok Official Twitter Account. Twitter.com (March 7, 2013).
- ^ Find her and Mario Maurer in "Suddenly It's Magic", Filipino-Thai romantic love story. In LEGEND CINEMA 28th March.. Facebook.com (March 25, 2013).
- ^ Coco slays 'aswang' in first 'Juan dela Cruz' trailer. Abs-cbnnews.com (December 14, 2012).
- ^ Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales New Action-Drama Series "Juan Dela Cruz" Premieres On Monday Archived February 12, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Orangemagazinetv (February 3, 2013).
- ^ 'Juan dela Cruz' nationwide ratings soars to 42.6%. Abs-cbnnews.com (February 23, 2013).
- ^ "Bachelor uses billboard to ask Erich Gonzales for coffee date". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "Erich Gonzales declines coffee date with Xian Gaza". Rappler.
- ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/02/12/gun-toting-erich-gritty-mariposa-trailer
- ^ Erich Gonzales in ‘Sana Maulit Muli’ | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (January 7, 2007).
- ^ Erich Gonzalez is 2009's breakthrough star | ABS-CBN Online Archived December 31, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Abs-cbn.com (December 28, 2009).
- ^ ABS-CBN Online Archived September 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Abs-cbn.com.
- ^ Erich Gonzales is 'Maria la del Barrio' | ABS-CBN News Online. abs-cbnnews.com (December 10, 2010).
- ^ Coco slays 'aswang' in first 'Juan dela Cruz' trailer. Abs-cbnnews.com (December 14, 2012).
- ^ Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales New Action-Drama Series "Juan Dela Cruz" Premieres On Monday Archived February 12, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Orangemagazinetv (February 3, 2013).
- ^ 'Juan dela Cruz' nationwide ratings soars to 42.6%. Abs-cbnnews.com (February 23, 2013).
- ^ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" Archived July 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ "Scions of veteran actors win top acting awards in Cinema One Originals 2012". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 10, 2014.