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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cariño and the surname or paternal family name is Padilla.
BB Gandanghari
Born
Rustom Cariño Padilla

(1967-09-04) September 4, 1967 (age 57)
Philippines
Other namesBinibini Gandanghari
Alma materSaint Louis University, Baguio City
University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation(s)Actress, model, entertainer, comedian, director
Years active1990–Present
Spouse
​
​
(m. 1998⁠–⁠2002)​
annulled
ParentCarlos Roy Padilla (father)
RelativesRobin Padilla
Rommel Padilla
(brothers)
Websitehttp://bbglobal.us

Binibini Gandanghari (born Rustom Cariño Padilla on September 4, 1967),[1] commonly known as BB Gandanghari, is a Filipino transgender actress, model, entertainer, comedian, and director.

She is the older sister of actor Robin Padilla and younger sibling of Royette and Rommel Padilla, all of whom are actors. Gandanghari, then known as Rustom Padilla enjoyed success in Philippine films from the early 1990s before taking a hiatus in 2001. She returned to prominence in 2006 when she joined the Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition where she came out after 44 days. In 2009, she revealed she is a transgender woman and changed her name to BB Gandanghari (sometimes spelled BeBe Gandanghari), saying that the person [Rustom] whom the people used to know is already "dead".

In an interview, Gandanghari stated the name is derived from the Filipino words Bb. (abbreviation of Binibini, an honorific equivalent to "Miss") and Gandanghari, a portmanteau of the words ganda (beauty) and hari (king), adding that the "Bb." refers to her motto "'Be' all that you can 'be'".[2][3]

Background

Gandanghari entered show business as a matinee idol and later as an action star. He was also the presenter of Philippine franchise for Wheel of Fortune on ABC 5. After his hosting stint, Gandanghari left the Philippines and studied filmmaking in the United States.

Gandanghari appeared in the film adaptation of the comic book Zsazsa Zaturnnah (her first film role as a gay man) as the gay salon owner Ada (Adrian), the alter ego of Zsazsa Zaturnnah. He appeared in the television series La Vendetta on GMA 7 and the Happy Hearts, later appearing on the ABS-CBN teleserye, Eva Fonda.

In 2009, Gandanghari hosted the National Kidlat Awards on the resort island of Boracay in Malay, Aklan. She appeared again in SRO Cinema Serye: Rowena Joy.

Personal life

Gandanghari was born to Casimero Padilla, Sr. (aka Carlos Roy Padilla) and Lolita Eva Cariño. She has seven siblings: three brothers and four sisters.[1] Before coming out as a trans woman, Gandanghari married Carmina Villaroel in 1998; Gandanghari filed for annulment after several months, which was granted in June 2002.[4]

She became one of the 14 housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition. On March 2, 2006, she came out of the closet on the show by telling fellow housemate Keanna Reeves that he was a gay man[5] On day 45 of the competition, Gandanghari opted to voluntarily leave the house.

In January 2009, Gandanghari came out as a transgender woman. She chose to undergo sex reassignment surgery.[6][7] Her brother, action star Robin Padilla, at first said that he fully accepted the decision, but later he has recanted his earlier statements and admitted that he is still shocked and not on good terms with her. Their mother, and all of Gandanghari's brothers still call her Rustom.[8]

Gandanghari holds a B.A. in economics from St. Louis University, Baguio City and studied filmmaking at UCLA in 2010.

On August 2016, she had requested a Los Angeles court to have her gender legally recognized as female and legally change her name to "Binibini Gandanghari". This was approved by November 2016.[9]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role(s) Type of Role Network
2015 2½ Daddies Evangelio "Eva" Pastoran / Gelo Pastoran Main role TV5
2012-2013 Enchanted Garden Queen Michiko / Helfora Main role
2009-2010 Cool Center Herself Co-hostess GMA
2009 SRO Cinemaserye: Rowena Joy Frannie Episode guest
2008-2009 Eva Fonda Patricia "Patty" Rosal Supporting role ABS-CBN
2007 Super Inggo Super Inday's alter ego Guest appearance ABS-CBN
2007-2008 La Vendetta Alfie Camba Extended role GMA
2006 Aalog-Alog Rust Guest appearance ABS-CBN
Komiks: Fun Haus Ring Master Episode guest / Antagonist
Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition Herself Contestant (Celebrity Housemate)
2001 Wheel of Fortune Herself Host ABC
1999-2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Alex Recurring role ABS-CBN
1999-2000 Pintados Dr. Virus Extended role / Antagonist GMA
1996 GMA Love Stories Herself Guest appearance
1994 Spotlight Drama Special Episode guest
1993 GMA Telecine Specials
1992-1994 17 Bernard Club Herself Lead host ABC
1995-1997 Valiente Dr. Albert Rosales Supporting role GMA
1992-1995 Valiente Dr. Albert Rosales Supporting role ABS-CBN
1986-1993 Lunch Date Herself Co-host (Monday) GMA
1991 Davao, Ang Gintong Pag-Asa RPN

Movies

  • Happy Hearts (2007)
  • Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, ze Moveeh (2006)
  • Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001)
  • Ganito ako magmahal (1999)
  • Bilib Ako Sa'yo (1999)
  • Ako'y ibigin mo ... Lalaking matapang (1999)
  • May isang pamilya (1999)
  • Ganito na akong Magmahal (1998)
  • Walang katapusang init (1998)
  • Abuso: Case #6433 (1997)
  • Paano Kung Wala Ka Na (1997)
  • Bilang Na Ang Araw Mo (1996)
  • Maruja (1996)
  • The Jessica Alfaro Story (1995)
  • Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko (1995)
  • Marami ka pang kakaining bigas (1994)
  • Darna (1994)
  • Mistah (1994)
  • Brat Pack (1994)
  • Kadenang Bulaklak (1994)
  • Ikaw (1993)
  • Gagay, Ang Prinsesa Ng Brownout (1993)
  • Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng Puso (1993)
  • Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan (1993)
  • Ngayon at Kailanman (film) (1992)
  • Narito ang Puso Ko (1992)
  • Magnong Rehas (1992)
  • Onyong Majikero (1991)
  • Hindi Magbabago (1990)
  • AJ AJ AJ AJ AJ (1989)

Awards

  • 1992 PMPC Star Awards for Television – Best New Male TV Personality
  • 2007 Gawad Urian Best Actor award
  • 2009 National Kidlat Awards Foundation, Host

References

  1. ^ a b bio. Robinpadilla.net. Retrieved on 2012-08-17.
  2. ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo L. (2009-01-18). Rustom Padilla is now Bebe Gandanghari PEP.Ph
  3. ^ Franco, Berni (2009-01-19). "Good-bye Rustom Padilla, Hello Bebe Gandanghari" (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN.com.
  4. ^ Carmina, Zoren open to working with Rustom. Gmanews.tv (2007-01-31). Retrieved on 2012-08-17.
  5. ^ "Rustom finds his way home". Asian Journal Online. October 11, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
  6. ^ "Group backs Bebe Gandanghari's reported sex change plan". ABC-CBN. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  7. ^ Showbiz Transformations 2: Of Looking Better and Gender Benders. Pep.ph (2008-06-16). Retrieved on 2012-08-17.
  8. ^ Robin Padilla and his brothers still in "state of shock" over BB Gandanghari; still calls BB "Rustom". Pep.ph. Retrieved on 2012-08-17.
  9. ^ "It's official: BB Gandanghari is legally a woman". ABS-CBN News. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
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