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Gem Castillo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Benilda Ruello Retuerto November 7, 1975 |
| Education | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
| Occupations | Actress, singer, businesswoman, Politician |
Political party | NUP |
| Spouse | Vicente B. Amante |
Benilda Ruello Retuerto-Amante (born November 7, 1975), better known by her stage name Gem Castillo, is a Filipino politician, businesswoman and former actress. She began her acting career in the early 1990s when she starred in movies. A prized find of Kuya Germs, she was a talent at the defunct but long-running That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program).
Early life and education
[edit]Gem Castillo is a native of San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines, and provides entertainment to people there.[2]
Career
[edit]Castillo was discovered by film executives and starred in movies produced by companies.[3] She became more popular when she frequently appeared in That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program), conversing with host German Moreno.[4] She would later sing regularly in the program and make an album under Ivory Music and Video, formerly Ivory Records Corporation.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | Herself |
| 1996 | Pusong Hiram | Herself |
| 1997 | Anak ng Yakuza | Jenny |
TV series/variety show
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself |
Political career
[edit]Castillo ran for vice-governor of the province of Laguna in the 2025 elections under the slate of Congressman Dan Fernandez who ran for governor, with both of them lost.[6][7][8]
Personal life
[edit]Castillo married San Pablo City Mayor Vicente B. Amante.[6]
Awards and recognition
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY FOR PROVINCIAL VICE-GOVERNOR" (PDF). Philippine Commission on Elections. October 4, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ Vibas, Danny (June 11, 2024). "Charlie Davao grandson makes it on his own". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ↑ Yeatter, Bryan (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. ISBN 9780786430475. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ↑ Fernando, Jeff (December 11, 2020). "FAMOUS: Gem Castillo, former 'That's Entertainment' star, is San Pablo's Tiangge Queen". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ↑ Asis, Eugene (August 17, 2022). "Dating singer-actress Gem Castillo, isang inspirasyon". Journal Online. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- 1 2 Datu, Dennis (October 6, 2024). "Former actress Gem Castillo running for vice-governor of Laguna, with Cong. Fernandez as governor". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ↑ Tomandao, Roy (June 17, 2024). "Gem bares plan to run for vice gov next year". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ↑ "LIST: Gubernatorial, mayoral aspirants in provinces". GMA News. October 4, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Gem Castillo to receive Outstanding Filipino award in LA". Manila Standard. April 13, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Mayora Gem Castillo-Amante conferred new award". Manila Bulletin. November 24, 2022. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Gem Castillo receives Diamond Excellence Award by Inspire Mag". Manila Standard. September 30, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Gem Castillo at IMDb
- Living people
- Filipino film actresses
- 20th-century Filipino women singers
- Filipino television actresses
- ABS-CBN people
- GMA Network (company) people
- Filipino female models
- 20th-century Filipino actresses
- Actresses from Laguna (province)
- Lyceum of the Philippines University alumni
- Filipino actors of Chinese descent
- National Unity Party (Philippines) politicians
- People from San Pablo, Laguna
- 1975 births