Erich Gonzales
Erich Gonzales | |
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 Gonzales in 2014 | |
| Born | Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco September 20, 1990 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent | Star Magic(2004–present) |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Spouse |
Mateo Lorenzo (m.2022) |
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo(born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage nameErich Gonzales(English:/ˈɛrɪtʃ/;Tagalog:[ˈɛɾitʃgɔnˈsalɛs]), is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist ofABS-CBN'sStar Magic.She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, as a contestant of the reality talent searchStar Circle Quest.She came to prominence in her lead roleKatorse.
After winningStar Circle Quest,she changed her last name from Gancayco to Gonzales, her mother's maiden name. Because of the start of her entertainment career, Erich finished her high school years atABS-CBN Distance Learning Centerand attended college atTrinity University of Asia,where she majored inmass communication.[1]
Early life
[edit]The youngest of three siblings, Gonzales was born inCebu Cityand raised inDavao City.
Career
[edit]2004–2008:Star Circle Questand supporting roles
[edit]Her career began when she won as Grand Questor in the second season of the reality talent searchStar Circle Questin 2005, and later becoming a part ofABS-CBN's home-based training and management program,Star Magicafter her win. Erich became a familiar face as she appeared in numerous shows and dramas as a supporting actress, such as Dorina in the hit phenomenon TV seriesMga Anghel na Walang Langit.She also starred in the teen-oriented showAbt Ur Luvas Waling-Waling and as Ella in the drama seriesPieta.She then showed her versatility in acting when she played Camille in the drama seriesSana Maulit Muli[2]opposite toGerald AndersonwithKim Chiuas the supporting cast and antagonist later in the end became kind throughout every episode.
2009:Katorse
[edit]Gonzales rose to fame in 2009 when she played the protagonist, a teenage mother in the TV adaptation of the 1980 filmKatorse,alongsideEnchong Dee,Ejay Falcon,andXian Lim.The series became a top rater and was critically acclaimed, catapulting Erich to stardom, earning her the titleBreakthrough Star of 2009by the Sunday entertainment talk show,The Buzz.[3]
In the same year, she made her film debut in her first digital movie (Indie film)Paano Ko Sasabihin?with her perennial partner,Enchong Dee.The film became an official entry to the 2009Cinema OneOriginals Film Festival and was a recipient of several awards in the festival.[4][5]
2010–2011: Career expansion
[edit]In 2010, following the success ofKatorse,she landed her second lead role in the TV seriesTanging Yamanalongside herKatorseco-starsEnchong DeeandEjay Falcon.The series was one ofABS-CBN's offerings for the 60th Celebration of Filipino Soap Operas. While the series was still airing, Erich had begun working for her third series project,Magkaribal.The show was highly acclaimed and is now regarded asPhilippines' First Fashionserye(first fashion TV series).[6]
After an impressive back-to-back hit TV series, Gonzales signed an exclusive two-year contract withStar Cinema,poising her to prove her box-office draw.[7]Later that year, the hit love team of Erich and Enchong starred in their first mainstream movie,I Dounder Star Cinema. She also became the lead cast of the indie filmNoywithCoco Martin,which became the Philippines' entry in the 83rd Academy Awards in Best Foreign Language Film category.[8][9]
In the same year, Gonzales was also given the opportunity to be one of the main hosts in the youth variety show,Shoutout!,which featured teen stars.
The Filipino adaptation ofMaria la del Barriowas the highlight for Erich in 2011.[10]The series became a Twitter trending royalty as it trended locally and worldwide on and off throughout its run. It was also extended twice as its ratings remained consistently high.
In December 2011, her indie film,Pinta*Kasiwas finally screened in theaters as part of the 2011Metro Manila Film Festival.The film won Best Picture in the New Wave Section[11]and Best Actor (same category) for co-star,JM de Guzman.The said film was also invited to Beijing and Hawaiian film festivals for its "strength of word of mouth buzz and its hip hop elements."[12]
In October 2011, she starred with Thai actorMario Maurerin the filmSuddenly It's Magic.[13]
In March 2017, Gonzales was welcomed as the newest brand ambassador for MySlim, a popular slimming drink in the Philippines.[14]
2012–present: Successful movies andJuan dela Cruz
[edit]AsMaria la del Barrioended with a high note in March 2012, Erich's other indie movie was released. She starred in a horror movie alongsideDerek Ramsay,titledCorazon: Ang Unang Aswangand opened to a very warm audience reception. Earning seven million pesos on its first day, the movie became theHighest Grossing Digital Film.[15][16]As a result, Star Cinema crowned Erich with the titlePhilippine Box Office Queen for Digital Independent Film.[17]
In May 2012, Gonzales began working on her biggest project of the year,Suddenly It's Magic,a film with Thai actorMario Maurerunder Star Cinema. With the collaboration of Filipino and Thai production teams, actors, and actresses, the film is the first Filipino-Thai movie created between the two countries. The official movie was released on October 31, 2012, in the Philippines, March 14, 2013, in Thailand,[18]and March 28, 2013, in Cambodia.[19]
The latter part of 2012 was a hectic one for Erich. She made her debut appearance in Canada as part of the TFC Liga Kapamilya Basketball Finals at the end of August. She wowed the crowds in Oshawa, Ontario and Burnaby, British Columbia. Then, on November 3, she entertained Kapamilyas in Los Angeles for the Star Magic 20 Tour. Erich capped her year with the release of her fourth indie film,Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabiwith director Richard V. Somes.[citation needed]
After having a successful love team withEnchong Deeand team-up with Mario Maurer, she appears once again in the weeknight primetime slot, as she becomes part of the biggest television series ofABS-CBNfor 2013. TitledJuan dela Cruz,she is paired up once again withNoyco-star andPrince of TeleseryeCoco Martinas his leading lady.[20][21]The show immediately became number one in national TV ratings during its pilot episode and is expected to continue throughout its run.[22]
In 2014, Gonzales and Enchong Dee had a reunion movie project withJC de VerainOnce a Princessdirected byLaurice Guillen.She played her most challenging role to show her versatility as the second wife in the upcoming Primetime teleserye hit Koreanovela-remake seriesTwo Wives,opposite toJason Abalos,alongsideKaye Abad,Patrick GarciaandRayver Cruz.After the movieOnce a Princess,she rejoined JC de Vera in MMFF'sShake, Rattle & Roll XV:"Ahas", playing a twin-snake in a mall.[citation needed]
In 2015, Gonzales had a special finale participation on the highly anticipated TV series,Forevermoreas Alexandra "Alex" Pante.[citation needed]
In July 2017, a young businessman named Xian Gaza sent a coffee invite to Gonzales via billboard at the corner ofRecto Avenueand Morayta Avenues ofManila.[23]Gonzales eventually declined the offer, saying that after she saw Gaza posting lengthy messages on social media, she became uncomfortable and decided not to meet him. She added that a guy does not have to be over the top to get her attention.[24]
Filmography
[edit]Film
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Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Star Circle National Teen Quest | Herself | ||
| 2004 | Ok Fine 'To Ang Gusto Nyo | Erich | ||
| 2005 | ASAP Fanatic | Herself/Performer | ||
| 2005 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Dorina Rodriguez | ||
| 2005 | M.R.S. | Herself/hostess/Presenter | ||
| 2005–2006 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Present Violeta Golda | ||
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Con-con Hernandez | Episode: "Regalo" | |
| 2006 | Calla Lily | Diday Ramirez | ||
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli | Camille Soriano | Supporting Role / Antagonist | [26] |
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents:Abt Ur Luv, Lyf 2 | Malory "Waling-Waling" Aguilar | ||
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Suzette | Episode: "Feeding Bottle" | |
| 2007 | Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Maeboo / Mariang Buhay | ||
| 2007 | Komiks Presents:Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Marlene | ||
| 2008 | Your Song | Mia | Episode: "Bakit Labis Kitang Minahal" | |
| 2008 | Your Song | Elizabeth | Episode: "Muntik Na Kitang Minahal" | |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Kids | Nicole "Nick" Magalang | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nelyia | Episode: "Flowers" | |
| 2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak | Fatima | ||
| 2008–2009 | Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta | Ella Torres | ||
| 2009–present | ASAP | Herself/hostess/Performer | ||
| 2009 | Maynila | Sara | Episode: "Sweet Melody" FirstGMA Networkappearance |
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| 2009 | Midnight DJ | Chicklet | Season 3 FirstTV5appearance |
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| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | May Anne | Episode: "Pansit" | |
| 2009 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents:Tiagong Akyat | Cornelia Verde | ||
| 2009 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2009–2010 | Katorse | Elena "Nene" Reyes | Lead Role / Protagonist | [27] |
| 2010 | Your Song | Nurse | Episode: "Love Me, Love You" | |
| 2010 | Tanging Yaman | Josefina "Fina" Policarpio | Lead Role / Protagonist | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Vangie | Episode: "Gitara" | |
| 2010 | Magkaribal | Chloe Abella | Main Role | [28] |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym | Venus | Episode: "Bandanang Itim" | |
| 2010 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2010 | Shoutout! | Herself/hostess | ||
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Young Lora Sebastiano | Special Participation | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Grace | Episode: "Toga" | |
| 2011 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself | ||
| 2011 | Kris TV | Herself/co-hostess | ||
| 2011 | Happy Yipee Yehey! | Herself | ||
| 2011 | The Price Is Right | Herself / Contestant | ||
| 2011–2012 | Maria la del Barrio | Maria Hernandez | Lead Role / Protagonist | [29] |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Merlie | Episode: "Apoy" | |
| 2012 | Showbiz Inside Report | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Sarah G. Live | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Banana Split | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Herself | SecondGMA Networkappearance | |
| 2012 | TodaMax | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | ||
| 2012 | The Buzz | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Jingle Cristobal | Episode: "Jingle's Bell" | |
| 2013 | Sarah G. Live | Herself | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Grace Poe-Llamanzares | Episode: "Sanggol" | |
| 2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Rosario Galang | Lead Role / Protagonist | [30][31][32] |
| 2013 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2013 | Kris TV | Herself/co-hostess | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jessica Espiritu | Episode: "Baston" | |
| 2014 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | ||
| 2014 | ANC | Herself | ||
| 2014 | Pinoy Big Brother | Herself/Judge | ||
| 2014 | The Buzz | Herself | ||
| 2014 | Star Magic | Herself | ||
| 2014 | Kris TV | Herself / co-hostess | ||
| 2014 | Banana Split | Herself | ||
| 2014–2015 | Two Wives | Janine Arguello-Guevarra / Janine Arguello-Celdran | Main Role / Antagonist | |
| 2015 | Kris TV | Herself / co-hostess | ||
| 2015 | Forevermore | Alexandra "Alex" Pante | Finale Special Participation | |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Christine | Episode: "Nakaw na Sandali" | |
| 2016 | Be My Lady | Filipina "Pinang" Crisostomo-Oliviera | Lead Role / Protagonist | |
| 2017 | Magandang Buhay | Herself / Guest | ||
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Pia Capili | Episode: "Espiya" | |
| 2018 | The Blood Sisters |
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Lead Triple Role | |
| 2019 | The Source with Pinky Webb | Herself / Guest | ||
| 2020–2022 | La Vida Lena | Magdalena "Magda / Lena" Narciso-Cabrera | Lead Role / Main Villainous Protagonist |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mutya ng Davao Pageant | Mutya ng Davao | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Star Circle Quest | Grand Teen Questor | Won | |
| 2009 | ABS-CBN | Breakthrough Star of 2009 | Won | |
| 2010 | ||||
| ABS-CBN | Best Bet | Won | ||
| FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | ||
| 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Most Promising Love Team withEnchong Dee | Won | ||
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Fans Club for Loveteam withEnchong Dee | Nominated | ||
| Pop Loveteam withEnchong Dee | Nominated | |||
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Romantic Couple withEnchong Dee | Won | ||
| US Girls' August Awards 2010 | Face of the Year (Teens) | Won | ||
| FHM Magazine | 12th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | ||
| 41st Box Office Entertainment Awards | Promising Love Team of the Year withEnchong Dee[33] | I Do,Tanging Yaman | Won | |
| 2011 | ||||
| 1st Barkada Choice Awards | Female Icon of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2011 | Won | ||
| FHM Magazine | 38th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | ||
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Fans Club for Loveteam withEnchong Dee | Nominated | ||
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Favorite Couple withEnchong Dee | Won | ||
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best New Wave Actress - Pintakasi | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | ||||
| Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards 2012 | Breakthrough Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Best Loveteam for TV and Movies withEnchong Dee[34] | Won | ||
| Female Star of the Night | Won | |||
| Star Cinema | Philippine Box Office Queen for Digital Independent Film - Corazon Ang Unang Aswang | Won | ||
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2012 | Won | ||
| FHM Magazine | 40th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | ||
| Cinema One Originals | Best Actress - Mariposa sa Hawla ng Gabi[35] | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | FHM Magazine | 34th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | |
| Far East Film Festival- Udine, Italy | Actress | Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi | Included | |
| 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival- Bucheon, Korea | Actress | Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi | Included | |
| 2014 | Yes!Magazine | Most Beautiful Star of 2014 | Won | |
| 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV: Ahas | Nominated | |
| 2016 | FHM Magazine | 46th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | |
| 2017 | FHM Magazine | 38th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | |
| 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Female Star of the Night | — | Won | |
| 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Siargao | Nominated | |
| 2018 | ABS-CBN Ball 2018 | Metro's Best Dressed Female | Won | |
| Film Academy of the Philippines | Best Actress | Siargao | Nominated | |
| Luna Awards | Best Actress | Siargao | Nominated | |
| Film Academy of the Philippines | Best Actress | Siargao | Nominated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Actress | The Blood Sisters | Nominated | |
| RAWR Awards | Actress of the Year | The Blood Sisters | Nominated | |
| RAWR Awards | Favorite Bida | The Blood Sisters | Nominated | |
| 8th Eduk Circle Awards | Best TV Actress | The Blood Sisters | Nominated | |
| 2018 PUSH Awards | Female TV Performance of the Year | The Blood Sisters | Nominated | |
| 17th New York Asian Film Festival | Actress/Producer | We Will Not Die Tonight | Included |
References
[edit]- ^Almo, Nerisa (June 16, 2010)."Erich Gonzales pursues studies while busy with showbiz".Philippine Entertainment Portal.RetrievedSeptember 15,2016.
- ^Erich Gonzales in ‘Sana Maulit Muli’ | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online.Mb.com.ph (January 7, 2007).
- ^Erich Gonzalez is 2009's breakthrough star | ABS-CBN OnlineArchivedDecember 31, 2009, at theWayback Machine.Abs-cbn.com (December 28, 2009).
- ^2009 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival opens Friday | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online.Mb.com.ph (November 11, 2009).
- ^Five finalists compete in Cinema One Originals digital film fest 2009 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine ShowbizArchived2013-11-10 at theWayback Machine.Pep.ph (November 11, 2009).
- ^ABS-CBN OnlineArchivedSeptember 22, 2012, at theWayback Machine.Abs-cbn.com.
- ^Erich Gonzales signs contract with Star Cinema | ABS-CBN News Online.Abs-cbnnews.com (February 14, 2010).
- ^Noy chosen as Philippine entry to the Oscars' Best Foreign Language Film category | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz.Pep.ph (September 23, 2010).
- ^‘Noy’ is RP's Entry for the 83rd Oscar's Best Foreign Language Film | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online.Mb.com.ph (September 24, 2010).
- ^Erich Gonzales is 'Maria la del Barrio' | ABS-CBN News Online.abs-cbnnews.com (December 10, 2010).
- ^PEP REVIEW: Pintakasi: How art saves | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine ShowbizArchived2013-11-10 at theWayback Machine.Pep.ph (February 6, 2012).
- ^Pinta*Kasi' goes multiplatform; invited to Beijing, Honolulu film fests | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online.Mb.com.ph (January 31, 2013).
- ^Thai superstar Mario Maurer confirms movie with Erich Gonzales | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz.Pep.ph (October 16, 2011).
- ^"Summer Body Goals: Erich Gonzales for MySlim".March 21, 2018.
- ^Philippines Box Office March 21–25, 2012.Boxofficemojo.
- ^'Corazon' debuts at No. 2 in box office.Abs-cbnnews.com.
- ^Erich Gonzales hailed as Box Office Queen for Indie Films.Getitfromboy.
- ^Baifern Pimchanok Official Twitter Account.Twitter.com (March 7, 2013).
- ^Find her and Mario Maurer in "Suddenly It's Magic", Filipino-Thai romantic love story. In LEGEND CINEMA 28th March..Facebook.com (March 25, 2013).
- ^Coco slays 'aswang' in first 'Juan dela Cruz' trailer.Abs-cbnnews.com (December 14, 2012).
- ^Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales New Action-Drama Series "Juan Dela Cruz" Premieres On MondayArchivedFebruary 12, 2013, at theWayback Machine.Orangemagazinetv (February 3, 2013).
- ^'Juan dela Cruz' nationwide ratings soars to 42.6%.Abs-cbnnews.com (February 23, 2013).
- ^"Bachelor uses billboard to ask Erich Gonzales for coffee date".Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^"Erich Gonzales declines coffee date with Xian Gaza".Rappler.
- ^"Gun-toting Erich in gritty 'Mariposa' trailer".November 2, 2012.
- ^Erich Gonzales in ‘Sana Maulit Muli’ | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online.Mb.com.ph (January 7, 2007).
- ^Erich Gonzalez is 2009's breakthrough star | ABS-CBN OnlineArchivedDecember 31, 2009, at theWayback Machine.Abs-cbn.com (December 28, 2009).
- ^ABS-CBN OnlineArchivedSeptember 22, 2012, at theWayback Machine.Abs-cbn.com.
- ^Erich Gonzales is 'Maria la del Barrio' | ABS-CBN News Online.abs-cbnnews.com (December 10, 2010).
- ^Coco slays 'aswang' in first 'Juan dela Cruz' trailer.Abs-cbnnews.com (December 14, 2012).
- ^Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales New Action-Drama Series "Juan Dela Cruz" Premieres On MondayArchivedFebruary 12, 2013, at theWayback Machine.Orangemagazinetv (February 3, 2013).
- ^'Juan dela Cruz' nationwide ratings soars to 42.6%.Abs-cbnnews.com (February 23, 2013).
- ^"ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards".ABS-CBN News.Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^"Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title"ArchivedJuly 1, 2015, at theWayback Machine.Pep.ph.Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^"Scions of veteran actors win top acting awards in Cinema One Originals 2012".Philippine Entertainment Portal.RetrievedJanuary 10,2014.
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- Living people
- Filipino child actresses
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino television actresses
- Filipino female models
- Star Circle Quest participants
- Star Circle Quest winners
- Star Magic
- Actresses from Cebu City
- Actresses from Davao del Sur
- Visayan people
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