Ethel Booba
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Ethel Booba | |
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| Birth name | Ethyl Cayoca Gabison |
| Born | December 17, 1976 General Santos, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian, author, singer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Ethyl Cayoca Gabison (born December 17, 1976), also known by her stage name Ethel Booba, is a Filipina TV personality, author, singer, and comedian.[1][2][3] She has also worked in the recording industry.[4] She was the first to be crowned as the celebrity champion of Tawag ng Tanghalan, which is part of the noontime television show It's Showtime.[5]
Career
Gabison is a former talent of GMA Network and was one of the hosts of Kakaibang Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol.[6]
Before becoming a star, she joined the singing contest of
ABS-CBN.[7]
On September 18, 2016, Gabison launched her first book titled #Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba at the
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Sing Galing! | Herself / Grand Champion | ABC 5 |
| 2003 | Whattamen | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2004 | All Together Now | Joey | GMA-7 |
| 2003 | Magpakailanman: Mare, Pare, I Love You | ||
| 2003–2006 | Extra Challenge | Herself / Host | |
| 2004 | Magpakailanman: May Kapalit ang Bawat Halakhak | Herself / Life Story | |
| 2005 | Bubble Gang's Extra Challenge Episode | Herself / Guest | |
| 2005–2006 | Show ko, Pasiklaban ng Bayan | QTV-11
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| 2006 | Jolog's Guide | Herself / Host | GMA-7 |
Homeboy
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Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN | |
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Anggitay | ||
| 2007 | Ysabella | Darna | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 | Herself / Guest | ||
| 2008 | Wowowee | ||
| 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | Herself / Guest Judge | TV5 |
| 2011 | Showtime | Herself / Guest Hurado | ABS-CBN |
| Face to Face | Herself / Guest | TV5 | |
| 2012 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | Wowowillie | Herself / Co-Host | TV5 |
| Boracay Bodies | "Diva" / Grand Winner | ||
| 2016 | It's Showtime | Herself / Celebrity Player (Trabahula segment) | ABS-CBN |
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself / Guest | ||
| #LIKE | Herself / Celebrity Guest | GMA-7 | |
| KMJS 12 | Herself / Featured Guest | ||
| Tonight with Boy Abunda | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN | |
| Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing | Herself / Celebrity Player | ||
| 2017 | Dear Uge: Remedya Noche | Sandra | GMA-7 |
| Road Trip | Herself / Guest | ||
| 2019 | Tawag ng Tanghalan: Celebrity Champions | Herself / Grand Winner | ABS-CBN |
| 2021–2022; 2025 | Sing Galing! | Herself / Judge (Jukeboss) | TV5 |
| 2022 | Lakwatsika | Herself / Host |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sablay Ka Na, Pasaway Ka Pa | Becky | Cine Suerte Production |
| 2006 | Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Baday | Regal Films |
| 2007 | My Kuya's Wedding | Susie | |
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Cameo role | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
Written work
| Year | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba[10] | VRJ Books Publishing
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress | All Together Now (GMA-7) | Nominated |
| Best Reality Competition Program Host (with Phoemela Barranda and Paolo Bediones )
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Extra Challenge (GMA-7) | Won | ||
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Reality Competition Program Host (with Paolo Bediones) | Won | |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Won | ||
| Female Star of the Night | N/A | Won |
References
- ^ Ethel Booba Questions Survey Performed By Mocha Uson Blog (March 2018). "Ethel Booba Questions Survey Performed By Mocha Uson Blog". Philnews.ph. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ "Ethel Booba posts funny tweets on her 'Bilibid performance'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ "Ethel Booba figures in another bar altercation". GMA News. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ "Ethel Booba marks 33rd birthday". ABS-CBN News. December 17, 2009. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
- ^ "No 'charot' here: Ethel Booba is 'Tawag' celebrity champion". ABS-CBN News. November 9, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ "Ethel Booba's career on the rise". Manila Bulletin. October 17, 2005. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
- ^ "Ethel Booba Biography". Pinoy Stop. August 30, 2013. Archived from the original on November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ^ "Ethel Booba to release own book". ABS-CBN News. August 8, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
- ^ "Ethel Booba, napatawad na ang 'babaerong' tatay!". Abante. November 16, 2016. Archived from the original on November 26, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
- ^ "Ethel Booba to launch book". News Central PH. August 6, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.