BB Gandanghari
BB Gandanghari | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rustom Cariño Padilla September 4, 1967 |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | |
| Parents |
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| Family | Padilla family |
| Website | http://bbglobal.us[dead link] |
Binibini Gandanghari (lit. '"Miss Beautiful King"'; formerly Rustom Padilla;, model, entertainer, comedian, and director.
She is the older sibling of current senator
came out
after 44 days.
In 2009, she came out as
Orange County Superior Court.[4]
Background
Gandanghari entered show business as a
teleserye, Eva Fonda
.
In 2009, Gandanghari hosted the National Kidlat Awards on the resort island of
SRO Cinema Serye: Rowena Joy. In September 2017, Gandanghari signed with The Brogan Agency in the United States.[5] On August 9, 2019, she made her U.S. television debut in the Netflix series GLOW, where she played a fortune teller named Patricia in the eighth episode of the series' third season.[6]
Personal life
Binibini Gandanghari was born Rustom Cariño Padilla to
née Cariño). She has seven siblings: three brothers and four sisters.[3] Prior to her public gender transition, Padilla married Carmina Villarroel in 1994; but Villarroel then filed for annulment after several years, which was granted in June 2002.[7]
Gandanghari became one of the 14 housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition. On March 2, 2006, she came out as gay on the show.[8] On day 45 of the competition, Gandanghari opted to voluntarily leave the house.
In January 2009, Gandanghari came out as
deadname.[11]
Gandanghari stated her full name is derived from the
portmanteau of the words ganda (beauty) and hari (king), adding that the "Bb." refers to her motto "'Be' all that you can 'be'".[12][13]
Gandanghari holds a B.A. in economics from
UCLA in 2010.[citation needed
]
In 2017, Gandanghari reportedly obtained employment as a driver for Uber in the United States.[14]
In 2022, she announced on
Filmography
 | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (February 2022) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1993 | Lunch Date | Herself/host | As Rustom Padilla |
| 1992–1997 | Valiente | Dr. Albert Rosales | |
| 1992–1994 | 17 Bernard Club
|
Herself | |
| 1993 | GMA Telesine Specials | ||
| 1994 | Spotlight Drama Special | ||
| Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina | Guest Episode title: Magkasuyo | ||
| 1997 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Camille | Guest Episode title: Ang Daya Mo | |
| 1997–1999 | Wansapanataym | Various roles | |
| 1999–2000 | Pintados | Dr. Virus | |
| 1999–2001 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Alex | |
| 2001 | Wheel of Fortune | Herself | |
| 2007–2008 | La Vendetta | Alfie Camba | |
| 2008–2009 | Eva Fonda | Patricia "Patty" Rosal | As BB Gandanghari |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Rowena Joy | Frannie | |
| 2009–2010 | Cool Center | Herself | |
| 2012–2013 | Enchanted Garden | Queen Michiko / Helfora | |
| 2015 | 2½ Daddies | Evangelio "Eva" Pastoran / Gelo Pastoran | |
| 2019 | GLOW [16] | Patricia | |
| 2022 | Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal | Herself/host |
Film
- Onyong Majikero (1991)
- Magnong Rehas (1992)
- Narito ang Puso Ko (1992)
- Ngayon at Kailanman (1992)
- Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan (1993)
- Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng Puso (1993)
- Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout (1993)
- Ikaw (1993)
- Kadenang Bulaklak (1994)
- Brat Pack (1994)
- Hindi Magbabago (1994)
- Mistah (1994)
- Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik (1994)
- Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas (1994)
- Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko (1995)
- The Jessica Alfaro Story (1995)
- Maruja (1996)
- Bilang Na ang Araw Mo (1996)
- Paano Kung Wala Ka Na (1997)
- Abuso: Case #6433 (1997)
- Walang Katapusang Init (1998)
- Ganito Na Akong Magmahal (1998)
- May Isang Pamilya (1999)
- Ako'y Ibigin Mo ... Lalaking Matapang (1999)
- Bilib Ako Sa'yo (1999)
- Ganito Ako Magmahal (1999)
- Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001)
- Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, ze Moveeh(2006)
- Happy Hearts (2007)
References
- ^ "Rustom Cariño Padilla". Geni.com. September 4, 1967. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c "'Officially American': BB Gandanghari gets US citizenship". Rappler. May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ^ a b bio. Robinpadilla.net. Retrieved on August 17, 2012.
- ^ "BB Gandanghari bids goodbye to Rustom Padilla". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ "BB Gandanghari signs with U.S.-based talent agency". CNN Philippines. September 14, 2017. Archived from the original on August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- ^ "BB Gandanghari appears in Netflix show 'Glow'". CNN Philippines. August 12, 2019. Archived from the original on August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- ^ Carmina, Zoren open to working with Rustom. Gmanews.tv (January 31, 2007). Retrieved on 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Rustom finds his way home". Asian Journal Online. October 11, 2007. Retrieved November 9, 2007.
- ^ "Group backs Bebe Gandanghari's reported sex change plan". ABC-CBN. April 21, 2010. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ Showbiz Transformations 2: Of Looking Better and Gender Benders. Pep.ph (June 16, 2008). Retrieved on 2012-08-17.
- ^ Robin Padilla and his brothers still in "state of shock" over BB Gandanghari; still calls BB "Rustom". Pep.ph. Retrieved on August 17, 2012.
- ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo L. (January 18, 2009). Rustom Padilla is now Bebe Gandanghari (archived) PEP.Ph
- ^ Franco, Berni (January 19, 2009). "Good-bye Rustom Padilla, Hello Bebe Gandanghari" (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
- ^ Staff Report (December 7, 2017). "BB Gandanghari is now Uber driver in US". The Filipino Times. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (December 24, 2022). "BB Gandanghari, kaabang-abang ang mga pasabog sa Gabi ng Parangal ng MMFF 2022". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- ^ "BB Gandanghari appears in Netflix show 'Glow'". ABS-CBN Corporation. August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
External links
- BB Gandanghari at IMDb
- Official website Archived November 24, 2019, at the Wayback Machine