Gladys Reyes

Gladys Reyes
Gladys Reyes
	Reyes in 2011
Born	Gladys Reyes; June 23, 1977 (age 48); 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
Agent	Star Magic (2025–present)
Television	Radio Philippines Network (RPN); ABS-CBN ; GMA Network ; TV5 Network ; Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC);
Height	4 ft 11 in (1.50 m)
Spouse	Christopher Roxas (m. 2004)
Children	4

Last updated September 20, 2025

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 segment of Eat Bulaga! in 1984 and rose to fame after playing "Clara," the lead villainess from the classic television series Mara Clara .^[1]

Career

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]

Personal life

She is married to a fellow actor 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.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role
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
1988	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
1999	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
2025	One Hit Wonder	Ester

Television / Digital Series

Year	Title	Role	Notes
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
1998	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Tita-La, Tito-Lo, Niñang, at Niñong"
1999–2001	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Melissa Baldamesa
2000	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Madyik Pinggan ATBP."
			Episode: "Kusinero Kuno"
			Episode: "Babe Damulag"
2001			Episode: "Magic Headband"
2001	!Oka Tokat	Veronica	Episode: "Multo in the Mountain"
2001–2002	Recuerdo de Amor	Maningning Muerto / Leila
2002	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Swapped!"
2002	Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan	Ruella Agbayani
2003	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Gayuma"
2004	Marinara	Tara
	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Tatlong Prinsesa"
	Wansapanataym		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	Clarissa 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 Fierro
2014	Kambal Sirena	Barrakuda
2014–2015	Basta Every Day Happy	Herself / Host
2014	Magpakailanman	Nanay Lydia	Episode: "Persia: Asong kanal" Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
2014	My BFF	Mercedes
2015	Let the Love Begin	Maricar "Katy" Fernandez / DJ Katy 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"
	Dear Uge	Alma	Episode: "Ang tunay na buhay ni Antonietta" Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
	Oh, My Mama!	Inday Bartolome
	Dear Uge	Margie	Episode: "Maid in China" Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
2017	Hay, Bahay!	Chef Michelin
	Dear Uge	Saling	Episode: "Ang Swerte nga Naman" Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
	Ipaglaban Mo!	Cristy
	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	Josie	Episode: "Hostage" Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
2019	TODA One I Love	Dyna Tuazon-Generoso†	Supporting Cast / Antagonist
	Wish Ko Lang!	Nicole
	Daddy's Gurl	Malou 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	Teresita Chavez
	Wish Ko Lang!	Merly
	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	Martina Fortuna-Valdemor	Episode: "Hanggang Kailan" Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
2023–2024	Black Rider	Sasha Buenaventura†	Supporting Cast / Primary Antagonist
2023	Wish Ko Lang!	Bernadette "Berna" 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"
2024	Abot-Kamay na Pangarap	Morgana "Nushi G." Go / Morgana Go (de jure)	Recurring Cast / Anti-Hero
2025	Maka	Chin-Chin
	Cruz vs Cruz	Hazel Capistrano-Cruz	Main Cast / Antagonist
	What Lies Beneath

Awards and nominations

Year	TV Award/Critics	Award	Result
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
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]

References

↑ "Gladys Reyes accepts acting project with ABS-CBN after five years". PEP.ph. October 28, 2017. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
↑ "For Gladys Reyes, motherhood is about finding a balance". The Philippine Star. June 12, 2011. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
↑ Abanilla, Clarizel (August 16, 2018). "Villain lessons from 'kontrabida' Gladys Reyes". Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
↑ "Gladys Reyes 'shocked,' grateful for winning Best Actress in 1st Summer MMFF". cnn. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
↑ Corrales, Nestor (January 11, 2014). "Aquino reappoints Villareal as MTRCB chief". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on September 18, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
↑ Cruz, Marinel R. (November 21, 2012). "Three Ps for a lasting relationship". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
↑ "Gladys Reyes in no hurry to have second baby" Archived June 10, 2015, at the Wayback Machine , Pep.ph; retrieved May 29, 2011.
↑ Francisco, Katerina (July 22, 2014). "Famous Iglesia ni Cristo personalities". Rappler. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
↑ "FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian Awards 2015". June 16, 2015. Archived from the original on January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
↑ "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 19, 2016.

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[1] "Gladys Reyes accepts acting project with ABS-CBN after five years". PEP.ph. October 28, 2017. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.

[Motherhood-2] "For Gladys Reyes, motherhood is about finding a balance". The Philippine Star. June 12, 2011. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2015.

[3] Abanilla, Clarizel (August 16, 2018). "Villain lessons from 'kontrabida' Gladys Reyes". Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.

[4] "Gladys Reyes 'shocked,' grateful for winning Best Actress in 1st Summer MMFF". cnn. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.

[Reappoints-5] Corrales, Nestor (January 11, 2014). "Aquino reappoints Villareal as MTRCB chief". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on September 18, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2015.

[Times_Three-6] Cruz, Marinel R. (November 21, 2012). "Three Ps for a lasting relationship". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2015.

[No_Hurry-7] "Gladys Reyes in no hurry to have second baby" Archived June 10, 2015, at the Wayback Machine , Pep.ph; retrieved May 29, 2011.

[Iglesia_ni_Cristo_personalities-8] Francisco, Katerina (July 22, 2014). "Famous Iglesia ni Cristo personalities". Rappler. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2015.

[9] "FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian Awards 2015". June 16, 2015. Archived from the original on January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2018.

[10] "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 19, 2016.

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Gladys Reyes
Reyes in 2011
Born	Gladys Reyes (1977-06-23) June 23, 1977 (age 48) 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
Agent	Star Magic (2025–present)
Television	Radio Philippines Network (RPN) ABS-CBN GMA Network TV5 Network Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC)
Height	4 ft 11 in (1.50 m)
Spouse	Christopher Roxas (m. 2004)
Children	4