Anna Gianelli Yap de Belen-Rivera, more commonly known as Gelli de Belen (born May 25, 1973), is a Filipino actress and television host.
Gelli de Belen-Rivera | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anna Gianelli Yap de Belen May 25, 1973 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | G.D.B., Ateng Gelli |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Agent | Asian Artists Agencys |
| Television | TV5 ABS-CBN GMA Network |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Janice de Belen (sister) Kaila Estrada (niece) |
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
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
de Belen married Filipino recording artist and actor Ariel Rivera in 1997.[4] They have two children.[4]
de Belen has rare blood type of RH negative which regularly donates on Philippine Red Cross. She has been recognized as a Blood Galloner.[5]
On March 19, 2016, her mother Susan de Belen died of cardiac arrest at the age of 67.[6]
As of 2019, de Belen and her immediate family live primarily in Canada.[4]
Awards
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
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Discography
- Gelli (Viva Records, 1991)