Jennie Gabriel
Jennie Gabriel | |
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| Born | August 11, 1987 Makati, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent | Sparkle (2006–2009; 2021–present) |
| Known for | Pinoy Pop Superstar Tawag ng Tanghalan The Clash |
Jennie Escalada Gabriel (born 11 August 1987) is a Filipino singer, actress, comedienne, and television personality. She first rose to prominence after being one of the finalists of various singing competitions such as ABS-CBN's Tawag ng Tanghalan,[1] GMA's Pinoy Pop Superstar,[2] and The Clash, where she ended as the season's first runner-up.[3]
Life and career
Early beginnings
Gabriel was first introduced as Jennie Escalada when she joined the third season of Pinoy Pop Superstar in 2006 where she was one of the grand finalists.[4]
In 2016, Gabriel competed in the first season of ABS-CBN's singing competition, Tawag ng Tanghalan where she was an eight-time defending champion and became one of the grand finalists.[1] During the course of the competition, she also showcased her skills in impersonating television and music personalities such as actress Angel Locsin.[5] This comedic skill opened a lot of projects for Gabriel in the network such as roles in Celebrity Playtime, Dok Ricky, Pedia, and The Good Son.
In 2019, a viral video of Gabriel surfaced with her impersonating Filipino music personalities such as Jaya, Lani Misalucha, and Vina Morales.[6] She was later dubbed as the "Diva with a Million Voices"[7] and had several television guestings of her showcasing this skill.[8][9]
The Clash and signing up with GMA Network
In 2020, Gabriel competed in the third season of GMA Network's The Clash. She was the first one to eliminated but got back in the competition after being the wildcard and eventually ended as the season's runner-up.[10]
After the competition, Gabriel was signed by GMA Artist Center and later joined the musical variety show, All-Out Sundays, wherein she is now a mainstay performer.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Unica Hija | Trixie | Supporting cast | GMA Network |
| Family Feud | Herself | Guest Player | ||
| Mars Pa More | Guest | |||
| Sarap, 'Di Ba? | ||||
| Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: My Ex's Wedding | Good Vibes Bee | |||
| 2021–2022 | Kapuso Countdown to 2022: The GMA New Year Special | Herself | Performer | |
| 2021 | I Left My Heart in Sorsogon | Mylene "May-May" Regor | Supporting cast | |
| Tadhana: Maid 4 U | Chloe | |||
| Dear Uge: Soul ni Sol | Dora | |||
| Wish Ko Lang! | Grace | |||
| 2021–present | The Boobay and Tekla Show | Herself | Mema Squad | |
| 2021 | Catch Me Out Philippines | Celebrity Catcher | ||
| 2020; 2021–present | All-Out Sundays | Guest (2020); Performer (since 2021) | ||
| 2020 | The Clash | Season 3 contestant / runner up | ||
| 2019; 2021 | Wowowin | Willie of Fortune contestant (2019); Guest co-host (2021) | ||
| 2017 | The Good Son | Britney | Recurring cast | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Celebrity Playtime | Herself | Guest Player | |
| Dok Ricky, Pedia | Lian | |||
| Tawag ng Tanghalan | Herself | Contestant | ||
| 2009 | Eat Bulaga! | GMA Network | ||
| 2007 | Ratsada E | IBC | ||
| 2006 | Pinoy Pop Superstar | Contestant | GMA Network |
References
- ^ a b Teen dethrones 8-time 'Tawag' winner Jennie Gabriel
- ^ "Pinoy Pop Superstar" Year 3 finalists
- ^ ‘The Clash’ finale episodes to air for three Sundays
- ^ Nine contenders compete for the Pinoy Pop Superstar title
- ^ Jennie Gabriel impersonates Angel Locsin | Tawag ng Tanghalan
- ^ a b LOOK: Photos that prove Jennie Gabriel is more than just a belter babe
- ^ Battle of Divas: ASAP’s New Divas Gen Divas vs All-Out-Sunday’s Queendom
- ^ Wowowin: Jennie Gabriel, ginaya ang boses ng mga OPM Divas
- ^ Umagang Kanta-wanan kasama si Jennie Gabriel | UKG
- ^ Jennie Gabriel, unang na-eliminate sa 'The Clash' Season 3