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Filipina actress and politician

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Ruello, the birth surname or paternal family name is Retuerto, and the marital name is Amante.
Gem Castillo
BornBenilda Ruello Retuerto
November 9
San Pablo City, Laguna
NationalityFilipino
Alma materLyceum of the Philippines University
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, businesswoman
Known forAng Syota Kong Balikbayan (1995), Pusong Hiram (1996), Anak ng Yakuza (1997)
SpouseVicente B. Amante

Benilda Ruello 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

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

Career

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

Filmography

Film

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

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

Political career

Castillo is running for vice-governor of the province of Laguna in the 2025 elections.

Personal life

Castillo married San Pablo City Mayor Vicente B. Amante.

Awards and recognition

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

References

  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. ^ 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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