Gelli de Belen
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Gelli De Belen-Rivera | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anna Gianelli Yap De Belen-Rivera May 25, 1973 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | G.D.B., Ateng Gelli |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Agent | Asian Artists Agency |
| Television | TV5 ABS-CBN GMA Network |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Janice de Belen (sister) |
Anna Gianelli Yap De Belen-Rivera (born May 25, 1973), more commonly known as Gelli De Belen, is a Filipina actress and television host.[1]
She is known for her role as a host of SiS, a daytime television program that ran on GMA Network from 2001 to 2010, making it the longest running morning talk show in the Philippines.[citation needed]
Early life
The younger sister of actress and television presenter Janice de Belen, she began her career in show business at the age of 8.[2][3] Her mother was heavily involved in her early career (where she was often included on set for tapings and shootings), and as a result, her reputation developed alongside Gelli De Belen's career.[4]
Personal life
De Belen married Filipino recording artist and actor Ariel Rivera in 1997.[5] Together they have two children: Joaquín Andrés (born 29 January 1999) and Julio Alessandro (born 6 November 2000).[5]
On March 19, 2016, her mother Susan de Belen died of cardiac arrest at the age of 67.[6] In an interview with the Philippine Entertainment Portal, Gelli De Belen expressed how she felt, saying “I mean, of course, it hurts. My mom was only sixty-seven. [...] But at some point, it's not your decision, it's not your call anymore."[4]
As of 2019, Gelli de Belen and her immediate family currently reside primarily in Canada.[5]
Awards
Her role in the film Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 1993 Manila Film Festival.[7] In 1995, De Belen won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Sarah Jane Salazar in the movie The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo, a biographical film about AIDS activist Sarah Jane Salazar.[7][8]
Filmography
Film
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Puto | 1987 | Mindy |
| I Love You 3x a Day | 1988 | Doro/Dora |
| Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit | 1989 | |
| Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy | 1989 | |
| Aso't Pusa | 1989 | |
| Estudyante Blues | 1989 | |
| Dear Diary | 1989 | Grace |
| Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | 1989 | Girlie |
| Imortal | 1989 | |
| Tootsie-Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan | 1990 | |
| Love at First Sight | 1990 | |
| Paikot-Ikot | 1990 | |
| Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors | 1990 | Nancy |
| Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Mo | 1990 | Cynthia |
| Rocky n' Rolly | 1990 | |
| Humanap Ka ng Panget | 1990 | Anna |
| Pitong Gamol | 1991 | Susan Salisi |
| Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | 1991 | Janice |
| Magnong Rehas | 1992 | Abigail |
| Mahirap Maging Pogi | 1992 | Gigi |
| Apoy sa Puso | 1992 | |
| Astig | 1993 | Jessa |
| Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | 1993 | Gagay/Ringga |
| Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede Lang | 1993 | Ana |
| Pusoy | 1994 | |
| Iligpit si Victor Suzara | 1994 | |
| Ober Da Bakod: The Movie | 1994 | Honey Grace |
| The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo | 1994 | Sarah Jane |
| Asero | 1995 | |
| Batas Ko ang Katapat Ko | 1995 | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (Camiguin) | 1995 | |
| Impakto | 1996 | Rodora/Dora |
| Taguan | 1996 | Yoyah |
| Radio Romance | 1996 | |
| Ten Little Indians | 1996 | Jeannie |
| Ober Da Bakod 2: Da Treasure Adbentyur | 1996 | Honey Grace |
| Iskalawag | 1997 | Grace |
| Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko | 1997 | Ria |
| Sarraza | 1997 | |
| Ayos Lang Pare Ko | 1997 | Chayong |
| Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo | 1998 | |
| Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan | 2000 | Cecille |
| Ang Sikreto ng Piso | 2019 |
Television
Discography
- Gelli (Viva Records, 1991)
References
- ^ "Gelli de Belen". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ "JANICE AND GELLI DE BELEN Show hosts, sisters, mothers, friends ". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 28, 2002. Retrieved June 26, 2010.
- ^ "Janice: No awkwardness in playing Ariel's wife". Journal Online. October 5, 2012. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ a b "Janice de Belen slowly moving on from her mother's death". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ a b c Facundo, Angelica (2019-10-18). "Gelli De Belen and Ariel Rivera's amazing family life after decades of marriage". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ News, ABS-CBN (2016-03-19). "Janice and Gelli de Belen's mom passes away". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "Gelli De Belen | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ Reyes, Maryo J. de los (1994-10-05), The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y mapatawad mo (Biography, Drama), Gelli de Belen, Richard Gomez, Jomari Yllana, Karla Estrada, Regal Films, MAQ Productions, retrieved 2020-10-20