Jef Gaitan
Jef Gaitan (born September 21, 1993[1]) is a Filipino actress who first started as a TV commercial model and the year 2009 she joined Survivor Philippines Palau which was aired on GMA Network. She finished the season as one of the top three in the finale episode of Survivor Philippines Palau. Gaitan later on became a semi regular in Party Pilipinas. she had a one-month stint on GMA's Dear Friend which she co-starred with Marvin Kiefer, Jennylyn Garcia and Carl Guevarra.
Jef Gaitan | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1993 Laguna, Philippines |
| Other names | Jef |
| Occupation | Actress, model, singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent | ABS-CBN Entertainment (2012–present) Creative Talents Management (2018–present) |
| Partner(s) | Marvin Kiefer |
She also appeared on various TV5 s9eries such as Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum, Bangis as Inang Filomena and The Sisters.
As of 2013 she is working on ABS CBN's late night comedy gag show Banana Nite.[2]
2014 to 2015 she became a co-host for News Plus, Abs CbN Sports and Action, handling Entertainment News with Anthony Taberna as the Anchor for the news program
Currently, Jef Gaitan is part of ABS CBN's newest drama fantasy series, My Super D as Apple
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2020 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | ABS-CBN | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinturon | Deborah | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test | Carmi | ||
| 2018 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Janix | |
| Halik | Ivory Jimenez | ||
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Karen | |
| 2016 | Langit Lupa | Monique | |
| Eat Bulaga! | Challenge Accepted contestant | GMA Network | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona | Kontesera | ABS-CBN | |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lara | ||
| My Super D | Apple | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Linlang | Ces | ||
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas | Young Mila | |
| You're My Home | Maureen Enriquez | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture | Anne | ||
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kasal Ka Sa Akin | Chona | |
| Goin' Bulilit Presents: The Prodigal Son | Luke's Mom | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Arroz Caldo | Lorna | ||
| News+ | Showbiz News Anchor | S+A | |
| 2013 | Banana Split | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin | Marla | |
| 2011 | Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Bambi | TV5 |
| Bagets: Just Got Lucky | Miss Jelai | ||
| Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Daisy | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | Survivor Philippines: Palau | Herself / Contestant |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
| 2019 | Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea | Golden Tiger Films, Premier Dreams Production | |
| 2013 | Menor De Edad | Ms. Dimayuga | Viva Films |
| 2011 | Won't Last a Day Without You | Sexy Girl | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Sara | GMA Films, Viva Films |
Awards and recognition
FHM rankings
Gaitan first appeared for FHM Philippines with Wendy Valdez on "Zoo themed" cover on October 2010, 3 years later she was reappeared for Empress Schuck cover FHM 13th Anniversary special also featuring Valdez, Chloe Dauden and Karen Bordador. She also appeared on Online Babe (now FHM Idols) section for October 2013,[3] three months later Gaitan joined with former Sexbomb Sunshine Garcia and former Wowowee dancer Aiko Climaco dubbed as Banana Nite Girls cover for January 2014.[4]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Note |
| 2011 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 48 | |
| 2012 | Rank # 26 | |||
| 2013 | Rank # 31 | |||
| 2014 | Rank # 25 | |||
| 2015 | Rank # 33 |
References
- D5 Studio (March 8, 2017), GTWM S05E028 – Jef Gaitan and Alex Calleja on Fubu and Threesome, retrieved March 9, 2017
- http://www.pep.ph/news/27565/TV5-announces-big-shows-for-2011/1/1
- Mikey Agulto. "Jef Gaitan – FHM Online Babe October 2013". FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- Mikey Agulto. "Jef Gaitan – FHM Cover Girl January 2014". FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
| Preceded by Chloe Dauden |
FHM Online Babe (October 2013) |
Succeeded by Karen Bordador |
| Preceded by Alice Dixson |
FHM Cover Girl (January 2014) with Sunshine Garcia and Aiko Climaco |
Succeeded by Phoemela Baranda |