Alex Gonzaga

Catherine Cruz Gonzaga (born January 16, 1988), professionally known as Alex Gonzaga, is a Filipina television host, actress, singer, comedian, entrepreneur, vlogger and author.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is May Cruz and the surname or paternal family name is Gonzaga.

Alex Gonzaga
Born
Catherine Cruz Gonzaga

(1988-01-16) January 16, 1988
Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actress
  • host
  • comedian
  • singer
  • YouTuber
  • author
  • entrepreneur
Years active2006–present
AgentStar Magic (2006–2008, 2013–present)
Talent5 (2008–2013)
Relatives
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active2015–present
Labels
Associated actsToni Gonzaga

Early life

Catherine Cruz Gonzaga was born on January 16, 1988 in Taytay, Rizal, a first class densely populated municipality of Rizal, to Crisanta "Pinty" (née Cruz) Gonzaga and then-incumbent Vice-Mayor Carlito "Bonoy" Gonzaga. She set her stage name as Alex Gonzaga back in 2008. Gonzaga has an elder sister, actress Toni Gonzaga, who helped her enter the industry. She graduated Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education from the University of Asia and the Pacific.[1]

Career

2006–13: Early works

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 in 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.[2][3]

2013–present: Breakthrough

Gonzaga withdrew from TV5 and returned to ABS-CBN, with her first project being a guest host of the fifth season (2014) of the Philippine adaption (2005–) of the reality television series Big Brother (1999–). However, during the final minutes of the launch night, Gonzaga was revealed to be the third and final celebrity housemate to enter the Big Brother house, following the collegiate athlete Michele Gumabao and the actress Jane Oineza, and was given the title of being the "Sassy Sister ng Rizal".[4] However, during a diary room session with Big Brother, she was revealed to actually be a celebrity houseguest and was later on tasked to avoid revealing the information to the other official housemates.[5] Gonzaga was welcomed back to the "outside world" after being in the Big Brother house for two months on June 14, 2014. She went on to become the social media correspondent of the Philippine adaption (2013–) of the reality television singing competition The Voice (2010–).[6] She was replaced by the internet sensation Cheridel Alejandrino, whom was infamously known as the "Elevator Girl".

She later on made her appearance as a main cast member on ABS-CBN's comedy gag television series Banana Split (2008–)[7] and her first two episodes in ABS-CBN's anthology television series Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–).[8] Her first major project since her return to the network was as the lead cast member in the Philippine adaption (2014) of the South Korean drama 49 Days (2011).[9] She then released her debut novel, Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine (2014), under ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc..[10] The novel received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, most complimenting the novel's "break up" concept and enjoyed its featured humor.[11] A film adaption for the novel is currently in the works with Gonzaga sharing interest in casting Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz and Piolo Pascual for the film adaption.[12]

Gonzaga was cast on her first film under Star Cinema, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014), which was one of the official entries of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.[13][14][15] The film proved to be commercially successful and achieved the milestones of having the highest gross on the opening day of any local film[16] and the title of being the highest grossing local film of all time in the Philippines. However, despite this, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Zig Marasigan of the Rappler website described the film in his movie review as "a brainless, hyper-stylized and utterly ridiculous family comedy."[17]

She then released her debut studio album I Am Alex G. (2015) with the studio album's lead hit single, "Panaginip Lang", under Star Music. The studio album had a grand launch at Eastwood Central Plaza on March 22, 2015[18] and a concert,[19] AG from the East: The Unexpected Concert, was later on held at the Araneta Coliseum to support her studio album on April 25, 2015. Gonzaga was then cast as the lead cast member of ABS-CBN's fantasy comedy-drama television series Inday Bote (2015),[20][21][22][23] which is the television series adaption of the film of the same name.[24][25] The series had become one of the three shortest running television series on the network so far, following Margarita and Princess Sarah, with its run only lasting for two months and two weeks. She was later announced as one of the hosts of ABS-CBN's dance competition television series Dance Kids (2015).[26][27]

Personal life

In November 2016, Gonzaga began dating Lipa, Batangas councilor Michael "Mikee" Morada.[28] On January 16, 2020, Gonzaga announced on Instagram that she and Morada became engaged.[29]

Filmography

Film
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released.
Year Title Role Production Notes
2007 I've Fallen For You Samantha Star Cinema Film debut
2014 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Gundina Galamiton Star Cinema & Viva Films Official entry for the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival
2015 Buy Now, Die Later Chloe MJM Production, Tuko Film Production, & Buchi Boy Films Official entry for the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival
2016 My Rebound Girl Rocky Regal Entertainment
2018 Nakalimutan Ko na Kalimutan Ka Jaz Wilbros Films
Everybody Loves Baby Wendy Wendy
Mary, Marry Me Mary Anne "MA" Lagman TEN17P & TINCANp Official entry for the 44th Metro Manila Film Festival
2020 Love The Way Ü Lie Stacey Netflix Film

Television
Year Title Role Network
2019–present Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Mikee Montes ABS-CBN
2018 – 2019 Pinoy Big Brother: Otso Herself / Host
2018 Star Hunt: The Grand Audition Show Host
2017–present I Can See Your Voice Sing-vestigator
2017 I Can Do That Host
2016 Game ng Bayan Herself
Pasión De Amor Jenny
2015-2016 Dance Kids Herself
2015 Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote Inday Catacutan / Kristal Vargas-Delgado
2014 Pure Love Diane Santos-Martinez
The Voice Kids Herself / Host
Pinoy Big Brother: All In Herself / Houseguest
2013–present ASAP 20 Herself
2013-2015 The Voice of the Philippines Herself / Host
2013 Banana Split Herself
Maalaala Mo Kaya Various roles
Toda Max Laila
2012-2013 Enchanted Garden Diwani Olivia/Aya Malfora TV5
2012 Regal Shocker: Manananggal Rina
2011-2012 P.S. I Love You Andrea Tuazon
2011 Regal Shocker: Piano Amanda
Babaeng Hampaslupa Grace Mallari Wong / Elizabeth Wong-See
2010-2011 BFGF Claridad "Claring"/Ma. Claridad P. Malinao
2009-2010 Everybody Hapi Cathy
2008-2009 Your Song Presents: My Only Hope Cefelita "Fifi" Madrigal ABS-CBN
Lokomoko Various roles TV5
2008 Maynila Various roles GMA
Mars Ravelo and Jim Fernandez's Tiny Tony Michelle ABS-CBN
Your Song Presents: Without You Jen
My Girl Christine
2007 Your Song Presents: Sana Ngayong Pasko Anna
Pangarap na Bituin Chorva Ayala-Gomez
Gokada Go! Alex Sy
2006-2007 Let's Go Alex Sy

Music videos
List of music videos as lead artist, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Panaginip Lang" 2015 Andrei Antonio [30]
"Break Na Tayo" Jasper Salimbangon [31]
"Unbound"
(with Marion, Morissette and Kidwolf)		 2016 Frannk Lloyd Mamaril [32]
"Chambe" 2018 Jasper Salimbangon [33]
"Chambe"
(Christmas remix)		 [34]
"Sissums"
(with Toni Gonzaga)		 [35]
"Tipints" 2019 Fifth Solomon [36]
"Please Lang"
(featuring Toni Gonzaga)		 Jasper Salimbangon [37]
"G"
(featuring Perea Street)		 [38]
"Amfee" [39]
"Amfee"
(Performance video)		 [40]
"Amfee"
(Vertical video)		 [41]

Discography

Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
I Am Alex G.
  • Released: 2015
  • Label: Star Music
  • Format: Digital download, 12"

Singles
List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
As lead artist
"Panaginip Lang" 2015 I Am Alex G.
"Break Na Tayo"
"Chambe" 2018 Non-album single
"Sissums"
(with Toni Gonzaga)		 Mary, Marry Me OST
"Tipints" 2019 Non-album single
"Please Lang"
(featuring Toni Gonzaga)		 Himig Handog
"Amfee" Non-album single
As featured artist
"Unbound"
(Marion featuring Alex Gonzaga, Morissette and Kidwolf)		 2016 Non-album single

Chart performance
List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
PH
Hit Chart
[42]		 Pinoy
[43]
"Panaginip Lang" 2015 8 6 I Am Alex G.
"Chambe" 2018 8 5 Non-album single
"Tipints" 2019 — 16
"Amfee" — 16

Concerts
  • AG from the East: The Unexpected Concert (2015)

Written works
  • Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine (2014)
  • Dear Alex, We're Dating. Tama, Mali?! Love Catherine (2016)
  • Sissums (2018)

Awards and nominations
Year Organization Award Nominated for Result
2016 12th USTv Awards Students' Choice of Reality/Game Show Host The Voice Kids Won
Anak TV Awards Makabata Stars Herself Won
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Talent Search Program Hosts The Voice of the Philippines Won
Best Comedy Actress Banana Nite Nominated
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actress Banana Nite Nominated
Best Talent Search Program Hosts The Voice Kids Won
Anak TV Awards Makabata Stars Herself Won

References
  1. "Fresh Graduate Alex Gonzaga Hopes to Become a Teacher". ph.news.yahoo.com. April 3, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  2. Rodriquez Alipio, Kabbie (October 14, 2013). "15 MINUTES WITH ALEX GONZAGA". stylebible.ph. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  3. "PBB All In Housemate Alex Gonzaga Biography". centertechnews.com. April 30, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  4. Smith, Chuck (April 29, 2014). "The 18 housemates of 'Pinoy Big Brother All In'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  5. Lastrilla, Gary Ann (May 4, 2014). "Big Brother reveals why Alex is inside his house". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  6. Valeza, Karen (April 17, 2013). "Alex Gonzaga returns as a Kapamilya". ph.omg.yahoo.com. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  7. "Alex Gonzaga returns to ABS-CBN". tempo.com.ph. April 19, 2013. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  8. "Alex Gonzaga debuts on 'MMK'". ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  9. "Korean series 'Pure Love' to get Pinoy adaptation". ABS-CBN News. April 21, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  10. "Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine". Goodreads. September 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  11. "Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine". Goodreads. September 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  12. "Alex Gonzaga's book to be turned into a movie". ABS-CBN News. February 6, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  13. Alex gets news of 'Praybeyt Benjamin' casting
  14. Alex Gonzaga joins cast of ‘Praybeyt Benjamin 2’
  15. Alex Gonzaga, One Of The Cast Of “Praybeyt Benjamin” Sequel
  16. The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin is the Filipino Film with Highest Opening Day Gross
  17. ‘Praybeyt Benjamin 2' Review: Show me the money
  18. ‘I Am Alex G’ all set for Grand Album Launch
  19. Alex Gonzaga all set for the Big Dome
  20. "Matteo Guidicelli Joins Alex Gonzaga for the TV Adaptation of "Inday Bote"". philnews. December 3, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  21. Matteo, Kean and Alex start preps for 'Inday Bote'
  22. Alex Gonzaga is ‘Inday Bote’
  23. Meet Alex Gonzaga and the star-studded cast of Inday Bote
  24. Alex Gonzaga is ‘Inday Bote’
  25. Alex Gonzaga Excited To Reprise Maricel Soriano’s Role In “Inday Bote”
  26. Abangan si Alex Gonzaga bilang host ng Dance Kids
  27. Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo to host talent search Dance Kids this November on ABS-CBN
  28. Biong, Ian (November 4, 2019). "LOOK: Alex Gonzaga marks third anniversary with Mikee Morada". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  29. "LOOK: Alex Gonzaga gets engaged on her birthday". ABS-CBN News. January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  30. "Alex Gonzaga - Panaginip Lang (Music Video)". YouTube. Star Music. March 27, 2015.
  31. "Alex Gonzaga - Break Na Tayo (Music Video)". YouTube. Star Music. November 7, 2015.
  32. "Unbound - Marion feat. Alex Gonzaga, Morissette & Kidwolf (Music Video)". YouTube. Star Music. September 9, 2016.
  33. "Alex Gonzaga - Chambe (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. November 18, 2018.
  34. "Alex Gonzaga - Chambe (Christmas Remix)". YouTube. Star Music. December 14, 2018.
  35. "Alex and Toni Gonzaga - Sissums OST". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. December 18, 2018.
  36. "Alex Gonzaga - Tipints (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. June 7, 2019.
  37. "Please Lang - Alex Gonzaga feat. Toni Gonzaga (Music Video)". YouTube. Star Music. August 30, 2019.
  38. "Alex Gonzaga ft Perea Street - G (Official Video)". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. October 25, 2019.
  39. "Alex Gonzaga - AMFEE (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Alex Gonzaga. December 7, 2019.
  40. "AMFEE - Alex Gonzaga (Performance Video)". YouTube. Star Music. December 13, 2019.
  41. "AMFEE - Alex Gonzaga (Vertical Video)". YouTube. Star Music. December 20, 2019.
  42. Peak chart positions in the Philippines:
  43. Peak chart positions in the Philippines:
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