Sarah Lahbati
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Sarah Lahbati | |
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| Born | October 9, 1993 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent(s) | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2009–2015) Viva Artists Agency (2015–present) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Gutierrez family (in-laws) |
| Awards | StarStruck 5 Ultimate female survivor |
Sarah LahbatiStarStruck V's Ultimate Female Survivors after nine weeks of the competition. Together with Steven Silva, they each won P1.5 million cash prize and an exclusive contract with GMA Network, with a minimum guarantee of P3.5 million.[2]
Early life and education
Lahbati was born in
Geneva, Switzerland to a Filipina mother and a Moroccan father. She began her studies in Switzerland before moving to the Philippines, where she studied at the Immaculate Conception Academy in Cavite
.
Career
Lahbati made her screen debut as
Love Bug Presents: Exchange of Hearts (2011), Little Star, Koreana and Time of My Life. She also performed in GMA Network's variety show Party Pilipinas and Sunday All Stars
as a regular artist.
In 2015, Lahbati transferred to the rival network,
Lahbati was cast in the ABS-CBN soap opera, Written in Our Stars, starring
Lahbati appears in
reality show It Takes Gutz To Be a Gutierrez.[13]
She is currently working as supporting actress in ABS-CBN playing extra and minor projects.
Personal life
On March 14, 2020, Lahbati married actor Richard Gutierrez in Taguig. They have two sons together, Zion (born April 29, 2013) and Kai (born March 21, 2018). Lahbati confirmed on March 1, 2024, her breakup with Richard Gutierrez but are coparenting their two young sons Zion and Kai.[14]
Lawsuit
In late 2012, Lahbati used her
GMA Films president, Annette Gozon-Abrogar, counter-sued Lahbati,[15] and on the following day, January 11, 2013, the network filed a formal complaint against Sarah Lahbati for breach of contract. She was facing multiple charges.[16] In a related article published in PEP last 9 January 2013, Felipe Gozon, the head of GMA Network, released a statement indicating he did not guarantee protection that Sarah Lahbati said she was due.[17] A few days later, Lahbati left the Philippines for Switzerland "to study".[18]
In August 2013, Lahbati returned to the Philippines to face the charges against her. It was later revealed that Lahbati left for Switzerland to give birth to her son with Richard Gutierrez that May 2013 at the age of 19.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | StarStruck |
Herself / Contestant / Ultimate Female Survivor | GMA Network |
| 2010–2012 | Party Pilipinas | Herself/Performer | |
| 2010 | Love Bug Presents: Exchange Of Hearts | Rachel | |
| 2010–2011 | Little Star | Paula Estrella | |
| 2011 | Maynila: Bestfriends & A Girl |
Ina Kariran | |
| Time of My Life | Pia | ||
| Spooky Nights Presents: Sumpa | Sarah | ||
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | young Amara Luna | ||
| 2011–2012 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak | Kokak/Kara | |
| 2012 | Makapiling Kang Muli | Graciela Montes | |
| 2013 | Indio | Ynaguiguinid | |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Host/Herself/Performer | |
| 2014 | Seasons of Love: BF for Hire, GF for Life | Samantha "Sam" Villareal | |
| 2014–2019 | It Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez | Herself | TV5
|
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Tiwalang Nasira |
Nora | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2017 | ASAP |
Herself / co-host / Performer | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karaoke | Monica Cuenco | |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | Mia | |
| My Super D | Ulah / Tiradora | ||
| 2017 | The Promise of Forever | Elizabeth Dela Paz | |
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2023 | E.A.T. | Herself / Guest | TV5 |
| The Iron Heart | cameo | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2024 | Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | Mercy | TV5 |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | White House | Pim | Regal Entertainment |
| 2012 | Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Queen | GMA Films, Regal Entertainment
|
| 2013 | Seduction | Trina | Regal Entertainment |
| 2014 | Basement | Eliza | GMA Films
|
| 2015 | Liwanag sa Dilim | Minerva | APT Entertainment |
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Martha | Star Cinema |
| 2017 | Ang Pagsanib Kay Leah dela Cruz | Viva Films | |
| 2018 | Fantastica | Cameo | Star Cinema, Viva Films |
| 2019 | Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity | Samantha | APT Entertainment, M-Zet Production |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 59th FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Awardee | N/A | Won |
Notes
- ^ Sarah Lahbati was born in Switzerland. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Alzol.
References
- ^ "Ever seen The Black Book?". Manila Bulletin. 23 June 2011. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
- ^ "PEP: Steven Silva, Sarah Lahbati big winners in StarStruck V". GMA News. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "StarStruck on Instagram: "#StarStruckTrivia"". Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
- ^ "Sarah Lahbati is Kokak". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati: A Journey of Love | GMANetwork.com - Entertainment - Home of Kapuso shows and stars - Photos". GMA Network. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ Gonzales, Rommel. "Sarah Lahbati Says Her Makapiling Kang Muli Co Star Richard Gutierrez Is Her Inspiration". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Sarah Lahbati signs up with VIVA Artists Agency".
- ^ Mo, Kakulay. "KAKULAY SCOOP: ASAP Dance Goddess Sarah Lahbati dance an Egyptian-inspired number with Joseph Marco". KAKULAY SCOOP. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Sarah Lahbati sizzles in sexy 'ASAP' number anew". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Sarah Lahbati pinalakpakan, umani ng papuri sa ipinakitang akting sa MMK". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Sarah Lahbati Joins ABS CBN New Teleserye Written In Our Stars". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Sarah gaganap na Valentina sa 'Darna' ni Angel". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
- ^ "Sarah Lahbati gets sentimental as eldest son with Richard Gutierrez turns 8". Manila Bulletin. 28 April 2021.
- ^ Uson, Melanie (2 March 2024). "TIMELINE: A look back at Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati's relationship". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Annette Gozon-Abrogar sues Sarah Lahbati for libel". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ "GMA-7 files formal complaint against Sarah Lahbati for breach of contract". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ Joyce Jimenez (10 January 2013) Atty. Felipe Gozon on Sarah Lahbati's "guaranteed protection" claim: "She did not ask for protection and I did not guarantee that I will protect her.". PEP.ph. Retrieved on 17 July 2013.
- ^ Sarah Lahbati evades cases by fleeing the country. Entertainment.inquirer.net (15 January 2013). Retrieved on 17 July 2013.
External links
- Sarah Lahbati at IMDb
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