Gabriella Louise Ortega Lopez (born December 2, 1998), known professionally as Gabbi Garcia (Tagalog: [ˈgabɪ gaɾˈsɪa]), is a Filipino actress, global endorser, singer, host and vlogger.[1] She is currently an exclusive artist of the GMA Network, her first acting role was as Nicole Perez on GMA Network's primetime series My Destiny,[2] Pia Sta. Maria in Let the Love Begin. She then played Alena in the reboot of Encantadia which gave her massive popularity and rose to fame.
Gabbi Garcia | |
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| Born | Gabriella Louise Ortega Lopez December 2, 1998 Makati, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2014–present) |
| Known for | Sang'gre Alena of Encantadia |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Career
Garcia began working in commercials and joining singing competitions. In 2013, she made her television acting debut as one of the young lead stars in GMA Network's primetime series My Destiny.[3] For a few years, she was credited as Gabrielle Garcia.[4]
She was later paired with Ruru Madrid in a loveteam, and together, they headlined various projects such as the teledrama Let the Love Begin, the political sitcom Naku, Boss Ko!, and the 2016 remake of the fantasy series Encantadia. In Encantadia, Garcia portrayed the breakout role of Sang'gre Alena, originally played by Karylle, elevating her and her co-stars' celebrity status.
The loveteam continued to collaborate in another television drama, Sherlock Jr., but in 2018, Garcia's protagonist character unexpectedly died in the middle of the series,[5] marking the end of Garcia and Madrid's onscreen loveteam.[6]
At the same year, Garcia starred in her first television drama outside the former loveteam through Pamilya Roces with Gloria Diaz and Carla Abellana. In 2019, she starred in the revenge drama series Beautiful Justice with Bea Binene and Yasmien Kurdi.[7]
Garcia has since stated that she prefers a variety of leading men as opposed to a single long-term "love team."[8] In the promotions for LSS (Last Song Syndrome), a movie in which her leading man is played by her real-life boyfriend Khalil Ramos, she and Ramos have refused to call themselves a love team.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2014 | My Destiny | Nicole Perez | GMA Network |
| 2015 | InstaDad | Marikit "Kit" Monteamor | |
| Let the Love Begin | Sophia Alexandra "Pia" E. Sta. Maria | ||
| 2016 | Naku, Boss Ko! | Cheverlyn "Che" Dimasupil | |
| 2016–2017 | Encantadia | Sang'gre / Hara Alena / Akesha | |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Lily Pelaez | |
| Victor Magtanggol | Lena | ||
| Pamilya Roces | Jade Austria Roces | ||
| 2019–2020 | Beautiful Justice | Sabrina "Brie" Cuevas-Decena / Sabrina "Brie" Cuevas-Ocampo | |
| 2022 | Love You Stranger | Lerma Jane "LJ" Escalante | |
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Crystal Posadas / Crystal Dayanghirang | |
| Unbreak My Heart | Chef Alexandra "Alex / Xandra" Jacinto Zhang | ||
| It's Showtime | Herself / Guest | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2024 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Sang'gre / Hara Alena | GMA Network |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2014 | Seasons of Love: My Soulmate, My Soulhate | Graciela "Gracia" Jimenez | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Wagas: Anjo and Aleine Robrigado Love Story | Aleine | GMA News TV |
| 2018 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Witchikels | Winslet | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Regal Studio Presents: One Million Comments, Magjo-jowa na Ako! | Anna Marie | |
| Stories From The Heart: Love On Air | Wanda Dimaano / Miss Wonderful |
| Year | Title | Notes | Network |
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| 2014–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Co-host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2015–2016 | Wowowin | Co-host | |
| 2015–2018 | Sunday PinaSaya | Co-host / Various roles | |
| 2018–2019 | Studio 7 | Co-host / Performer | |
| 2020–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Main host / Performer | |
| 2020–2021 | IRL (In Real Life) | Host | GMA News TV / GTV |
| 2021 | Eat Bulaga! | Guest co-host | GMA Network |
Digital
| Year | Title | Role | Production company / Platform | Platform |
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| 2022 | ERO[10] | Malaya Matapang (voice) | ANIMA Studios | YouTube |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Production companies |
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| 2016 | Laut | Shana'a | BG Productions International |
| 2017 | Meant to Beh | Alex Balatbat | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment |
| 2019 | LSS (Last Song Syndrome) | Sarah | Globe Studios, Dokimos Media Studios Inc., Ben&Ben |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Performer | Director | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Pagtingin | Ben&Ben | Jorel Lising | [11] |
| Araw-Araw | Quark Henares | [12] |
Discography
Albums
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
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| 2016 | "Love You The Way I Do" (duet with Ruru Madrid) | One Heart | GMA Records |
| 2017 | "All I Need" | All I Need (Single) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Category | Result |
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| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Nominated |
| 2015 | 6th Golden TV Screen Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by An Actress | Won |
| 2016 | The PEP List Awards Year 3 | Female Stylish Star of the Year | Won |
| 64th FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2017 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 4th Inding-Indie Film Festival | Huwarang Artista ng Kabataan | Won | |
| 2018 | 5th Inding-Indie Film Festival | Pusong Sining for Best TV Personality Excellence Award | Won |
| 2019 | 6th Inding-Indie Film Festival | Won | |
| 2020 | 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for LSS | Won[13] |