Gelli de Belen
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Gelli de Belen-Rivera | |
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Born | Anna Gianelli Yap de Belen May 25, 1973 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names |
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1987–present |
Agent | Asian Artists Agencys |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Janice de Belen (sister) Kaila Estrada (niece) |
Anna Gianelli Yap de Belen-Rivera, more commonly known as Gelli de Belen (born May 25, 1973), is a Filipino actress.
She is known for her role as a host of SiS, a daytime television program that ran on GMA Network from 2001 to 2010.
Early life
[edit]The younger sister of actress and television presenter Janice de Belen, she began her career in show business at the age of 8.[1][2] 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.[3]
Personal life
[edit]de Belen married Filipino recording artist and actor Ariel Rivera in 1997.[4] They have two children.[4]
On March 19, 2016, her mother Susan de Belen died of cardiac arrest at the age of 67.[5]
As of 2019, de Belen and her immediate family live primarily in Canada.[4]
Philanthropy
[edit]de Belen has rare blood type of RH negative which regularly donates on Philippine Red Cross. She has been recognized as a 'Blood Galloner'.[6]
Awards
[edit]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
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role |
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1987 | Puto | Mindy |
1988 | I Love You 3x a Day | Doro/Dora |
1989 | 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 | Grace |
1989 | Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | Girlie |
1989 | Imortal | Ivanna "Vanna" Quintania |
1990 | Tootsie-Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan | |
1990 | Love at First Sight | |
1990 | Paikot-Ikot | |
1990 | Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors | Nancy |
1990 | Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Mo | Cynthia |
1990 | Rocky n' Rolly | |
1990 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Anna |
1991 | Pitong Gamol | Susan Salisi |
1991 | Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | Janice |
1992 | Magnong Rehas | Abigail |
1992 | Mahirap Maging Pogi | Gigi |
1992 | Apoy sa Puso | |
1993 | Astig | Jessa |
1993 | Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | Gagay/Ringga |
1993 | Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede Lang | Ana |
1994 | Pusoy | |
1994 | Iligpit si Victor Suzara | |
1994 | Ober Da Bakod: The Movie | Honey Grace |
1994 | The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo | Sarah Jane |
1995 | Asero | |
1995 | Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo | Lerma |
1995 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (Camiguin) | |
1996 | Impakto | Rodora/Dora |
1996 | Taguan | Yoyah |
1996 | Radio Romance | |
1996 | Ten Little Indians | Jeannie |
1996 | Ober Da Bakod 2: Da Treasure Adbentyur | Honey Grace |
1997 | Iskalawag | Grace |
1997 | Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko | Ria |
1997 | Sarraza | |
1997 | Ayos Lang Pare Ko | Chayong |
1998 | Walang Katumbas ang Dugo | |
2000 | Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan | Cecille |
2019 | Ang Sikreto ng Piso | |
2019 | Pansamantagal | Agnes |
2021 | Love or Money | Tita Faye |
2024 | Road Trip |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1987 | Palibhasa Lalake | Various | ABS-CBN |
1992–1997 | Ober Da Bakod | Honey Grace | GMA Network |
1994–1998 | Tropang Trumpo | Herself | ABC |
1995–1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself/hostess | ABS-CBN |
2001–2010 | SiS | GMA Network | |
2003–2006 | Nuts Entertainment | Herself | |
2007 | Impostora | Adelle Carreon | |
2008 | Spoon | Herself / Guest | Net 25 |
2009 | All My Life | Amelia Estrada | GMA Network |
2010 | Panday Kids | Rosanna | |
Zooperstars | Herself/hostess | ||
Jejemom | Bunny Castro | ||
2010–2011 | Bantatay | Marcella Enriquez-Razon | |
2011 | Tweetbiz Insiders | Herself | GMA News TV |
Spooky Nights: Bampirella | Mitch / Mamitch | GMA Network | |
Gellicious | Herself/hostess | TV5 | |
Glamorosa | Caroline | ||
2012 | Nandito Ako | Teresa Dionisio | |
Game 'N Go | Herself/hostess | ||
Third Eye | - | ||
Face to Face | Herself/hostess | ||
2013 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Herself / Guest | GMA Network |
Tropang Kulit | Herself | TV5 | |
2013–2014 | Face the People | Herself/hostess | |
2013–2015 | Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Various | |
2014 | Confessions of a Torpe | Luzviminda "Luz" Mabuti | |
2015 | Solved na Solved | Herself/hostess | |
Misterless Misis | Lisa | ||
Kris TV | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN | |
Tonight with Boy Abunda | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol III | Renita | ||
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Herself - Celebrity Player | ||
2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Belinda Ojeda | |
Celebrity Playtime | Celebrity Player of Team 90s | ||
Wansapanataym: That's My Toy, That's My Boy | Lena De Castro | ||
Magandang Buhay | Herself / Guest | ||
2016–2017 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Jenna Celis-Lozado | |
2017–2018 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest Hurado | |
La Luna Sangre | Beatrice "Betty" Toralba-Domingo | ||
2018 | Tadhana: Masahol Pa sa Hayop | Carla | GMA Network |
Sarap, 'Di Ba? | Herself / Guest | ||
Sunday PinaSaya | |||
Idol sa Kusina | GMA News TV | ||
Dear Uge: Merry Mamshies | Carol | GMA Network | |
2018–2019 | Ika-5 Utos | Kelly San Diego-Manupil | |
2019 | Magpakailanman: Arrest My Son's Rapist | Thelma | |
Tonight with Boy Abunda | Herself/Guest | ABS-CBN | |
Magandang Buhay | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Simbahan | Agnes | ||
Ipaglaban Mo: Samantala | Lilet | ||
Dear Uge: This Yaya Is Mine | Rizalina | GMA Network | |
Dahil sa Pag-Ibig | Editha Fajardo-Sandoval | ||
Beautiful Justice | Patty | ||
Dear Uge: Utang na naman | Angel de la Guardia | ||
2020 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest Hurado | ABS-CBN |
Lunch Out Loud | Herself / Guest host | TV5 | |
2021 | Unloving U | Darlene Almeida | iWantTFC |
It's Showtime | Guest Hurado for Reina ng Tahanan | Kapamilya Channel | |
Magandang Buhay | Occasional Guest Ku-Momshie | ||
2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Margie Fajardo-Borja |
Discography
[edit]- Gelli (Viva Records, 1991)
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Janice de Belen slowly moving on from her mother's death". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ a b c Facundo, Angelica (October 18, 2019). "Gelli De Belen and Ariel Rivera's amazing family life after decades of marriage". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "Janice and Gelli de Belen's mom passes away". ABS-CBN News. March 19, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "Ms. Gelli De Bellen donates her RH Negative blood!". Twitter.
- ^ a b "Gelli De Belen | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Reyes, Maryo J. de los (October 5, 1994), 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 October 20, 2020