Annette Gozon-Valdes

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Annette Gozon-Valdes
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Gozon-Valdes in 2025
Born
Anna Theresa M. Gozon

(1972-11-03) November 3, 1972 (age 53)
Education
Occupations
Years active2000–present
Spouse
    Lito Abrogar
    ​
    (annulled)​
    Shintaro Valdes
    ​
    (m. 2016)​
Children2
Father Felipe Gozon

Anna Theresa "Annette" M. Gozon-Valdes (born November 3, 1972) is a Filipino business executive, lawyer, professor, film producer, scriptwriter and actress. She is the Senior Vice-President of GMA Network, one of the largest media networks in the Philippines.

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Early life and education

Anna Theresa M. Gozon-Valdes was born on November 3, 1972. Her parents are Felipe Gozon, a lawyer who is the former CEO and Chairman of the Board Members of the GMA Network, and Theresa "Tessie" Gozon, a former bank employee and housewife. [1] She is the eldest daughter with two younger siblings, Philip Gozon, a lawyer, and Maritess Gozon-Vitebro, a doctor. [2]

She attended her primary and secondary education in Colegio San Agustin – Makati where she graduated valedictorian. In college, Gozon graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering degree from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1993. [3] [4]

In 1997, she obtained Bachelor of Laws degree and graduated cum laude and valedictorian from the University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law). [5] She was an associate professor at UP Law where she taught taxation and legal history. [6] She graduated with a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. [7]

Career

Gozon-Valdes (left) meeting with DTI secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque in 2025 Sec. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque and Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes (3).jpg
Gozon-Valdes (left) meeting with DTI secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque in 2025

Gozon-Valdes started her career as a junior partner (on leave) of Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion & Lucila Law firm, before becoming part of the GMA Network Inc. Board of Directors in 2000. [8] [9] In 2022, she was elected to the position of Senior Vice-President of GMA Network on September 1, 2022. She is responsible for overseeing various departments including the Legal Department, Talent Management and Development, Program Management, Human Resource Department (HRM) and several network subsidiaries. [10]

Currently, Gozon-Valdes is the President of GMA Pictures, Head of Sparkle GMA Artist Center and the President of GMA Network Worldwide. [11] [12] She also serves as trustee of GMA Kapuso Foundation, Board Member of Regional GMA Network Inc. and GMA Radio and broadcasting affiliates. She helps distribute the network shows to territories in North America, Asia, Africa and Middle East. [13]

In 2024, she was chosen as one of the jurors for the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards. [14]

She appeared in movies including Everything About My Wife , Out of Order, Tween Academy: Class of 2012 and One True Love . [15] [16] In television, she served as one of the judges in the reality competition shows, Protégé , Sparkle Campus Cutie and Battle of the Judges . [17] [18]

Personal life

Gozon was separated from her former husband, Lito Abrogar, before the annulment of their marriage in 2015. [19] [20] The former couple had two children, Anja and Andy. [21] Her daughter, Anja, graduated magna cum laude from the Ateneo de Manila University with a Management Engineering degree, the same degree she graduated with from the same university. [4]

She married former actor and businessman Shintaro Valdes on December 19, 2016. [22] [23]

Health

In May 2021, Gozon-Valdes suffered a stroke with symptoms of dizziness, spinning vision and zapping zigzag lights on her right eye. [24] She was hospitalized with a diagnosis of stroke and congenital heart condition known as patent foramen ovale. On June 3, 2021, Gozon-Valdes underwent a successful heart procedure. [25]

Accolades

References

  1. ↑ "Felipe L. Gozon: A family man at heart". PhilStar. December 8, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  2. ↑ "A glimpse in Felipe Gozon family life". PEP. December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Annette Gozon-Valdez". Tatler Asia. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Mother and daughter finish the same course with flying colors". PEP. October 12, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ Requintina, Robert (March 19, 2025). "GMA's top woman exec: There's a supportive environment for women in broadcasting". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  6. ↑ "GMA's Annette Gozon-Valdes graces the March cover of The Business Manual". GMA Network. March 8, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ Pamaran, Maan D'Asis (March 21, 2025). "HER POWER: From Harvard to hit TV, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes is driving GMA's success with female strength". The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on April 21, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  8. ↑ "GMA Network Senior VP Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes joins prestigious 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards jury". Manila Bulletin. August 18, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ "The Gozon family". Philippines. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Annette Gozon-Valdes: her many roles, feats as Kapuso executive". PEP. September 1, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Annette Gozon-Valdes shares how it's like working for her dad Felipe Gozon". GMA Network. July 10, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  12. ↑ "GMA Senior Vice President Annette Gozon-Valdes formally joins Sparkle as new head". GMA Network. September 9, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ "GMA Network appoints Worldwide chief Annette Gozon-Valdes as senior VP". C21 Media. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  14. ↑ "GMA's Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes joins prestigious 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards Jury". Business Mirror. August 20, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Alden Richards is a fearless lawyer in 'Out of Order' trailer". GMA Network. September 22, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  16. ↑ Yap, Jade (February 14, 2025). "Everything About My Wife' casts Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Sam Milby weigh in on love and healing". GMA Network. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Does this judge have an edge?". PhilStar. August 22, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes is competitive and eager to win in 'Battle of the Judges'". GMA Network. August 8, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Shintaro Valdez, asawa na ni Ms Annette Gozon". Remate. December 21, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  20. ↑ "GMA Network's Annette Gozon-Valdes advises single women who want to get married: Pray to God to give you the right person". Manila Bulletin. March 30, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Annette Gozon spends quality time with kids in Japan". Bilyonaryo News. March 26, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Annette Gozon and Shintaro Valdes talk about enduring marriage". PEP. September 21, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Love lessons from Annette Gozon-Valdes". Malaya Business. March 13, 2025. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  24. ↑ "GMA Films president Annette Gozon Valdes reveals she suffered stroke". GMA Network. June 5, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  25. ↑ "GMA executive Annette Gozon-Valdes reveals health ordeal". PEP. June 8, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
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