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Gem Castillo
BornNovember 9
San Pablo City, Laguna
NationalityFilipino
Alma materLyceum of the Philippines University
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, businesswoman
Known forAng Syota Kong Balikbayan (1995)[1], Pusong Hiram (1996)[2], Anak ng Yakuza (1997)[3]
SpouseVicente B. Amante

Benilda "Gem Castillo" Retuerto Amante (born November 9), better known by her stage name Gem Castillo, is a Filipina 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).

Castillo is also a businesswoman.

Early life and education

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Gem Castillo is a native of San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines, and provides entertainment to people there.[4]

Career

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Castillo was discovered by film executives and starred in movies produced by companies.[5] She became more popular when she frequently appeared in That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program), conversing with host German Moreno.[6] She would later sing regularly in the program and make an album under Ivory Music and Video, formerly Ivory Records Corporation.[7]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Producer
1995 Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan Herself Viva Films
1996 Pusong Hiram Herself Kara Films, RJ Films
1997 Anak ng Yakuza Jenny Leo Films

TV series/variety show

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Year Title Role Producer
1980s-1996 That's Entertainment Herself GMA Network

Political career

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Castillo is running for vice-governor of the province of Laguna in the 2025 elections.[8][9][10]

Personal life

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Castillo married San Pablo City Mayor Vicente B. Amante.[8]

Awards and recognition

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  • Most Outstanding Filipino in Humanitarian Service (2023), AmerAsia[11]
  • Honorary Philanthropist of the Year (2022), Nation Builders and Mosliv Awards (NBMA)[12]
  • Diamond Excellence Awards (2022), Inspire Mag PH[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan". imdb.com. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Pusong Hiram". imdb.com. 1996. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Anak ng Yakuza". imdb.com. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Vibas, Danny (June 11, 2024). "Charlie Davao grandson makes it on his own". Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Yeatter, Bryan (2007). "Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005". McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. ISBN 9780786430475. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Fernando, Jeff (December 11, 2020). "FAMOUS: Gem Castillo, former 'That's Entertainment' star, is San Pablo's Tiangge Queen". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Asis, Eugene (August 17, 2022). "Dating singer-actress Gem Castillo, isang inspirasyon". Journal Online. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Datu, Dennis (October 6, 2024). "Former actress Gem Castillo running for vice-governor of Laguna, with Cong. Fernandez as governor". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Tomandao, Roy (June 17, 2024). "Gem bares plan to run for vice gov next year". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "LIST: Gubernatorial, mayoral aspirants in provinces". GMA News. October 4, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  11. ^ "Gem Castillo to receive Outstanding Filipino award in LA". Manila Standard. April 13, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Mayora Gem Castillo-Amante conferred new award". Manila Bulletin. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "Gem Castillo receives Diamond Excellence Award by Inspire Mag". Manila Standard. September 30, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
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