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Ethel Booba | |
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Birth name | Ethyl Cayoca Gabison |
Born | General Santos, Philippines | December 17, 1976
Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian, author, singer |
Years active | 2001–present |
Ethyl Cayoca Gabison (born December 17, 1976), also known by her stage name Ethel Booba, is a Filipina TV personality, author, singer, and comedian. [1] [2] [3] She has also worked in the recording industry. [4] She was the first been crowned as the celebrity champion at Tawag ng Tanghalan of the noontime television show It's Showtime. [5]
Gabison is a former talent of GMA Network and was one of the hosts of Extra Challenge . She also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol , a special edition of Philippine Idol . [6]
Before becoming a star, she joined the singing contest of ABC, Sing Galing. She defended her title for four weeks and wore glamorous outfits each week. After winning the title and being held the grand champion, she signed a contract under GMA Network. She also became one of the housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 . She currently makes several appearances on ABS-CBN. [7]
On September 18, 2016, Gabison launched her first book titled #Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia; it was published by VRJ Books Publishing. [8] [9]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2002 | Sing Galing! | Herself / Grand Champion | ABC 5 |
2003 | Whattamen | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
2003–2004 | All Together Now | Joey | GMA-7 |
2003 | Magpakailanman: Mare, Pare, I Love You | ||
2003–2006 | Extra Challenge | Herself / Host | |
2004 | Magpakailanman: May Kapalit ang Bawat Halakhak | Herself / Life Story | |
2005 | Bubble Gang's Extra Challenge Episode | Herself / Guest | |
2005–2006 | Show ko, Pasiklaban ng Bayan | QTV-11 | |
2006 | Jolog's Guide | Herself / Host | GMA-7 |
Homeboy | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN | |
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Anggitay | ||
2007 | Ysabella | Darna | |
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 | Herself / Guest | ||
2008 | Wowowee | ||
2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | Herself / Guest Judge | TV5 |
2011 | Showtime | Herself / Guest Hurado | ABS-CBN |
Face to Face | Herself / Guest | TV5 | |
2012 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | ABS-CBN | |
2013 | Wowowillie | Herself / Co-Host | TV5 |
Boracay Bodies | "Diva" / Grand Winner | ||
2016 | It's Showtime | Herself / Celebrity Player (Trabahula segment) | ABS-CBN |
Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself / Guest | ||
#LIKE | Herself / Celebrity Guest | GMA-7 | |
KMJS 12 | Herself / Featured Guest | ||
Tonight with Boy Abunda | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN | |
Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing | Herself / Celebrity Player | ||
2017 | Dear Uge: Remedya Noche | Sandra | GMA-7 |
Road Trip | Herself / Guest | ||
2019 | Tawag ng Tanghalan: Celebrity Champions | Herself / Grand Winner | ABS-CBN |
2021–present | Sing Galing | Herself / Judge (Jukeboss) | TV5 |
2022 | Lakwatsika | Herself / Host |
Year | Title | Role | Studio |
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2005 | Sablay Ka Na, Pasaway Ka Pa | Becky | Cine Suerte Production |
2006 | Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Baday | Regal Films |
2007 | My Kuya's Wedding | Susie | |
2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Cameo role | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
Year | Title | Publisher |
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2016 | #Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba [10] | VRJ Books Publishing |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress | All Together Now (GMA-7) | Nominated |
Best Reality Competition Program Host (with Phoemela Barranda and Paolo Bediones) | Extra Challenge (GMA-7) | Won | ||
2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Reality Competition Program Host (with Paolo Bediones) | Won | |
2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Won | ||
Female Star of the Night | N/A | Won |
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