Gladys Reyes | |
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Born | Gladys Reyes June 23, 1977 Davao City, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Gladys Reyes-Roxas Gladys Reyes-Sommereux |
Education | New Era University (A.B.) |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 1984–present |
Height | 4 ft 11 in (1.50 m) |
Spouse | Christopher Roxas (m. 2004) |
Children | 4 |
Gladys Reyes-Sommereux (born June 23, 1977), is a Filipino actress, television presenter, entrepreneur, and comedian. She began a career as a child actress after joining Little Miss Philippines in 1984 and rose to fame after playing "Clara," the lead villainess from the classic television series Mara Clara . [1]
Known by the alias Primera Kontrabida, [2] Gladys Reyes had her big break with the 1990s soap opera Mara Clara , as Clara, which was later portrayed by Julia Montes in the hit remake of the same name.
Reyes is recognized as one of the most celebrated actresses who plays antagonist roles in Philippine television. [3] Her acclaimed films and soap operas has earned her accolades including a Gawad Urian Award, PMPC Star Award for Television and a "Best Actress" trophy at the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival. [4] In 2011, she was appointed as a board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). [5]
She is married to Christopher Roxas (born as Jean-Christopher Sommereux in 1979), her co-star in the said soap opera. [6] They have four children. [7]
Reyes is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo, [8] and an alumna of New Era University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Mass Communications.
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Year | Title | Role |
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1984 | Baby Tsina | Elena's Baby |
1985 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Sandra |
1986 | Nakagapos na Puso | Young Elisa |
Boy Paltik Triggerman | Nanette | |
Captain Barbell | Kidnap Victim | |
1988 | Afuang: Bounty Hunter | Ablyn Afuang |
Ambush | ||
1989 | SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats | Young Dambu |
1996 | Sana Naman | Noreen |
Mara Clara: The Movie | Clara del Valle/Davis | |
Ang Titser Kong Pogi | Auntie | |
Kung Alam Mo Lang | Mechie | |
1997 | Isinakdal Ko Ang Aking Ina | Carol |
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal | Pinky | |
Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan | Michelle | |
Anak ng Dilim | Adela Miranda | |
1998 | Ikaw na Sana | Angela Rosales |
I'm Sorry, My Love | Sylvia | |
Kasal-kasalan (Sakalan) | Angel | |
1999 | Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan | Girlie |
Pepeng Agimat | Viola | |
2001 | Tabi-tabi Po! | Minerva |
2002 | May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya? | Pilar |
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? | Attorney Juliet | |
Biyahera | Lilia | |
2010 | Petrang Kabayo | Pregnant Kalesa Passenger |
2012 | This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Terry |
2013 | Barber's Tales | Susan |
2015 | Felix Manalo | Avelina Manalo |
2016 | Die Beautiful | Beth |
2018 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | Betsy |
2022 | Apag | Nita |
2024 | And the Breadwinner Is... | Mayet Salvador |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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1984 | Little Miss Philippines | Herself | Little Miss Metro Manila | |
1986 | That's Entertainment | Herself | Co-Host / Performer | |
1992–1997 | Mara Clara | Clara Del Valle / Clara Davis | ||
1995–2003 | ASAP | Herself | Co-Host / Performer | |
1997–1998 | Ikaw na Sana | Angela Rosales | ||
1998 | Ganyan Kita Kamahal | Gwen | ||
Wansapanataym | Episode: "Tita-La, Tito-Lo, Niñang, at Niñong" | |||
1999–2001 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Melissa | ||
2000 | Wansapanataym | Episode: "Madyik Pinggan ATBP." | ||
Episode: "Kusinero Kuno" | ||||
Episode: "Babe Damulag" | ||||
2001 | Episode: "Magic Headband" | |||
!Oka Tokat | Veronica | Episode: "Multo in the Mountain" | ||
2001–2002 | Recuerdo de Amor | Maningning Muerto / Leila | ||
2002 | Wansapanataym | Episode: "Swapped!" | ||
Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Rhuella Agbayani | |||
2003 | Wansapanataym | Episode: "Gayuma" | ||
2004 | Marinara | Thara | ||
Wansapanataym | Episode: "Tatlong Prinsesa" | |||
Episode: "Esep-Bata" | ||||
2004–2007 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Kelly Mulingtapang | ||
2006–2007 | Bakekang | Deborah Yokohama | ||
2007–2008 | Sine Novela: My Only Love | Pearl | ||
2008 | Tasya Fantasya | Mateng | ||
2008–2009 | LaLola | Iris Diaz | ||
2009 | Only You | Dorina Sanchez | ||
2009–2010 | George and Cecil | Miriam Macabanta | ||
2010 | Habang May Buhay | Dra Clarissa C. Briones | ||
2011 | Guns and Roses | Diana Montano-Alvaro | ||
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Mrs Dizon | |||
Wansapanataym | Mylene | Episode: "Unli-Gift Box" | ||
2012 | Wako Wako | Isay Gaudencio | ||
Enchanted Garden | Dolores | |||
Nay-1-1 | Herself / Host | |||
Wansapanataym | Mrs Quintin | Episode: "Ballpen de Sarah Pen" | ||
2013 | Home Sweet Home | Agoncillia Caharian | ||
Magpakailanman | Sonia | Episode: "Ang tatay kong beki" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Pyra: Babaeng Apoy | Susan Del Fierroh | |||
2014 | Kambal Sirena | Barakuda | ||
2014–2015 | Basta Every Day Happy | Herself / Host | ||
2014 | Magpakailanman | Nanay Lydia | Episode: "Persia: Asong kanal" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | |
My BFF | Mercedes | |||
2015 | Let the Love Begin | Maricar Cathy Fernandez / DJ Cathy Fairy | ||
2015–2016 | Little Nanay | Vivian San Pedro | ||
2016 | Poor Señorita | Lydia Dela Cruz | ||
Dear Uge | Bella | Episode: "Ang triplets ng Tres Marias" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Alma | Episode: "Ang tunay na buhay ni Antonietta" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | |||
Oh, My Mama! | Inday Bartholome | |||
Dear Uge | Marggie | Episode: "Maid in China" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
2017 | Hay, Bahay! | Chef Micheline | ||
Dear Uge | Saling | Episode: "Ang Swerte nga Naman" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Ipaglaban Mo! | Christy | |||
Magpakailanman | Gloria | Episode: "Batik: Ang Santa Claus ng Tarlac" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
2018 | Tadhana | Rica | Episode: "Nanny Knows Best" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | |
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Humpty Mommy | Episode: "Ang kuwento ni Humpty Dumpty" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Inday Will Always Love You | Amanda Melendez | |||
Dear Uge | Mommy | Episode: "Twin kasama kita" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Mama | Episode: "Kakabog-kabog, kakadog-kadog" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Dear Uge | Gloria | Episode: "Merry Mamshies" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Tadhana | Jossie | Episode: "Hostage" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
2019 | TODA One I Love | Mayora Dyna Tuazon Generoso | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
Wish Ko Lang! | Nicole | |||
Daddy's Gurl | Mallou Manay | Episode: "Teacher Petmalu" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Petra | Episode: "The Amazing Adventures of Super Ging, and Harvey Part 1 / 8" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Imbestigador | Sanny Sevilla Oandasan | |||
Tadhana | Gina | Episode: "Bangkay" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Dear Uge | Mildred | Episode: "Mama madrama" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Imbestigador | Theresita Chavez | |||
Wish Ko Lang! | Mherly | |||
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kwento | Aileen | |||
Dear Uge | Nancy | Episode: "Bahay-bangayan" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | ||
Imbestigador | Regina Romano | |||
2019–2020 | Madrasta | Elizabeth Ledesma | ||
2020 | Dear Uge | Linda | Episode: "No Kiss, All Tell / Chis Miss Labandera Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | |
2021 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento | Aling Rosa Generoso | ||
2022 | Tadhana | Marthina Fortuna Valdemor | Episode: "Hanggang Kailan" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | |
2023–2024 | Black Rider | Sasha Buenaventura | Supporting Cast / Primary Antagonist | |
2023 | Wish Ko Lang! | Bernadette Asuncion | Episode: "Exchange Gift" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | |
2024 | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kwento | Herself / Sasha "Madam Sasha" Buenaventura (guest) | Episode: "Kontrabida" Credited as "Gladys Reyes" | |
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Mhorgana Nushi G. / Mhorgana Guo (de jure) | Recurring Cast / Anti-Hero |
Year | TV Award/Critics | Award | Result |
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2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host Moments | Nominated |
2013 | Eastwood City Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame Awardee | Won |
2015 | 38th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress ( Magkakabaung ) | Won [9] |
2016 | 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress ( Die Beautiful ) | Nominated |
2017 | 1st EDDYS (Entertainment Editors' Awards) | Best Supporting Actress ( Die Beautiful ) | Nominated |
2017 | 35th Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actress ( Die Beautiful ) | Nominated |
2023 | Metro Manila Summer Film Festival | Best Actress | Won |
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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1989 | 5th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Child Performer | Ambush | Nominated |
2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Won [10] |
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