Gladys Reyes

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Gladys Reyes
Gladys Reyes at the 25th PMPC Star Awards.jpg
Reyes in 2011
Born
Gladys Reyes

(1977-06-23) June 23, 1977 (age 48)
Davao City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesGladys Reyes-Roxas
Gladys Reyes-Sommereux
Education New Era University (A.B.)
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1984–present
Agent Star Magic (2025–present)
Television
Height4 ft 11 in (1.50 m)
Spouse
Christopher Roxas
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(m. 2004)​
Children4

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]

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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.

Career

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1984Baby TsinaElena's Baby
1985Muling Buksan ang PusoSandra
1986Nakagapos na PusoYoung Elisa
Boy Paltik TriggermanNanette
Captain Barbell Kidnap Victim
1988 Afuang: Bounty Hunter Ablyn Afuang
Ambush
1989SuperMouse and the Robo-RatsYoung Dambu
1996Sana NamanNoreen
Mara Clara: The Movie Clara del Valle/Davis
Ang Titser Kong PogiAuntie
Kung Alam Mo LangMechie
1997Isinakdal Ko Ang Aking InaCarol
Minsan Lamang MagmamahalPinky
Sa Kabilugan ng BuwanMichelle
Anak ng DilimAdela Miranda
1998 Ikaw na Sana Angela Rosales
I'm Sorry, My LoveSylvia
Kasal-kasalan (Sakalan)Angel
1999Weder-Weder Lang 'YanGirlie
Pepeng AgimatViola
2001Tabi-tabi Po!Minerva
2002May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya?Pilar
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?Attorney Juliet
BiyaheraLilia
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
2025One Hit Wonder

Television / Digital Series

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
1984 Little Miss Philippines HerselfLittle Miss Metro Manila
1986 That's Entertainment HerselfCo-Host / Performer
1992–1997 Mara Clara Clara del Valle / Clara Davis
1995–2003 ASAP HerselfCo-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 Baldamesa
2000 Wansapanataym Episode: "Madyik Pinggan ATBP."
Episode: "Kusinero Kuno"
Episode: "Babe Damulag"
2001Episode: "Magic Headband"
!Oka Tokat VeronicaEpisode: "Multo in the Mountain"
2001–2002 Recuerdo de Amor Maningning Muerto / Leila
2002 Wansapanataym Episode: "Swapped!"
Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Ruella Agbayani
2003 Wansapanataym Episode: "Gayuma"
2004 Marinara Tara
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 Clarissa Briones
2011 Guns and Roses Diana Montano-Alvaro
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Mrs. Dizon
Wansapanataym MyleneEpisode: "Unli-Gift Box"
2012 Wako Wako Isay Gaudencio
Enchanted Garden Dolores
Nay-1-1 Herself / Host
Wansapanataym Mrs. QuintinEpisode: "Ballpen de Sarah Pen"
2013 Home Sweet Home Agoncillia Caharian
Magpakailanman SoniaEpisode: "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 LydiaEpisode: "Persia: Asong kanal"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
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 BellaEpisode: "Ang triplets ng Tres Marias"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
AlmaEpisode: "Ang tunay na buhay ni Antonietta"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Oh, My Mama! Inday Bartolome
Dear Uge MargieEpisode: "Maid in China"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
2017 Hay, Bahay! Chef Michelin
Dear Uge SalingEpisode: "Ang Swerte nga Naman"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Ipaglaban Mo! Cristy
Magpakailanman GloriaEpisode: "Batik: Ang Santa Claus ng Tarlac"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
2018 Tadhana RicaEpisode: "Nanny Knows Best"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Humpty MommyEpisode: "Ang kuwento ni Humpty Dumpty"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Inday Will Always Love You Amanda Melendez
Dear Uge MommyEpisode: "Twin kasama kita"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko MamaEpisode: "Kakabog-kabog, kakadog-kadog"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Dear Uge GloriaEpisode: "Merry Mamshies"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Tadhana JosieEpisode: "Hostage"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
2019 TODA One I Love Dyna Tuazon-Generoso†Supporting Cast / Antagonist
Wish Ko Lang! Nicole
Daddy's Gurl Malou ManayEpisode: "Teacher Petmalu"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko PetraEpisode: "The Amazing Adventures of Super Ging, and Harvey Part 1 / 8"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Imbestigador Sanny Sevilla-Oandasan
Tadhana GinaEpisode: "Bangkay"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Dear Uge MildredEpisode: "Mama madrama"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Imbestigador Teresita Chavez
Wish Ko Lang! Merly
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kwento Aileen
Dear Uge NancyEpisode: "Bahay-bangayan"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Imbestigador Regina Romano
2019–2020 Madrasta Elizabeth Ledesma
2020 Dear Uge LindaEpisode: "No Kiss, All Tell / Chis-Miss Labandera"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
2021 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento Aling Rosa Generoso
2022 Tadhana Martina Fortuna-ValdemorEpisode: "Hanggang Kailan"
Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
2023–2024 Black Rider Sasha Buenaventura†Supporting Cast / Primary Antagonist
2023 Wish Ko Lang! Bernadette "Berna" AsuncionEpisode: "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 Morgana "Nushi G." Go / Morgana Go (de jure)Recurring Cast / Anti-Hero
2025 Maka Chin-Chin
Cruz VS. CruzHazel Capistrano-CruzMain Cast / Antagonist

Awards and nominations

YearTV Award/CriticsAwardResult
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Celebrity Talk Show Host MomentsNominated
2013 Eastwood City Walk of Fame Walk of Fame AwardeeWon
2015 38th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress ( Magkakabaung )Won [9]
2016 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress ( Die Beautiful )Nominated
20171st EDDYS (Entertainment Editors' Awards)Best Supporting Actress ( Die Beautiful )Nominated
201735th Luna AwardsBest Supporting Actress ( Die Beautiful )Nominated
2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival Best ActressWon
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
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

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