Gem Castillo | |
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Born | Benilda Ruello Retuerto November 9, 1975 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Alma mater | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, businesswoman, Politician |
Political party | NUP |
Spouse | Vicente B. Amante |
Benilda Ruello Retuerto-Amante (born November 9, 1975), better known by her stage name Gem Castillo, is a Filipino politician, businesswoman and former 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).
Gem Castillo is a native of San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines, and provides entertainment to people there. [2]
Castillo was discovered by film executives and starred in movies produced by companies. [3] She became more popular when she frequently appeared in That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program), conversing with host German Moreno. [4] She would later sing regularly in the program and make an album under Ivory Music and Video, formerly Ivory Records Corporation. [5]
Year | Title | Role |
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1995 | Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | Herself |
1996 | Pusong Hiram | Herself |
1997 | Anak ng Yakuza | Jenny |
Year | Title | Role |
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1980s–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself |
Castillo is running for vice-governor of the province of Laguna in the 2025 elections. [6] [7] [8]
Castillo married San Pablo City Mayor Vicente B. Amante. [6]