Gem Castillo

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Gem Castillo
BornNovember 9
Nationality Filipino
Alma mater Lyceum of the Philippines University
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, businesswoman
Known for Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1995) [1] , Pusong Hiram (1996) [2] , Anak ng Yakuza (1997) [3]
Spouse Vicente B. Amante

Benilda "Gem Castillo" 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).

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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. [4]

Career

Castillo was discovered by film executives and starred in movies produced by companies. [5] She became more popular when she frequently appeared in That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program), conversing with host German Moreno. [6] She would later sing regularly in the program and make an album under Ivory Music and Video, formerly Ivory Records Corporation. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleProducer
1995 Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan Herself Viva Films
1996Pusong HiramHerself Kara Films, RJ Films
1997Anak ng YakuzaJenny Leo Films

TV series/variety show

YearTitleRoleProducer
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. [8] [9] [10]

Personal life

Castillo married San Pablo City Mayor Vicente B. Amante. [8]

Awards and recognition

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