miyachan11 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 a Filipina actress-host-singer Celestine Cruz Gonzaga, popularly known by her screen name Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipina movie and TV actress, variety program host, singer, commercial model and magazine covergirl. She is one of the most visible multimedia artists in Philippine showbiz. Biography Birth, Childhood, Faith Toni was born on a Friday, January 20, 1984, a 6.8 lbs. baby girl to Methodists parents Carlito and Crisanta Gonzaga. Toni's real name Celestine is a name a boxer had given her father. Fondly called Tintin by her closest friends, her parents made sure that she and her younger sister, Catherine, were raised with Christian morals and values. At the age of 4, Toni joined various local-singing competitions in their barangay in Taytay, Rizal. At a very young age, Toni was already used to facing audiences of hundreds. Toni was baptized as an infant and confirmed a child into a local United Methodist Church in her hometown of Taytay, Rizal where her family is actively involved in leadership and music ministry. However, she may be spotted attending evening worship at Greenhills Christian Fellowship or sometimes at Victory Christian Fellowship especially when her Sunday mornings get very busy which goes to show that she never misses attending a Methodist worship as much as possible. She is very vocal about her evangelical faith and her active involvement in Methodist worship. Acting career Toni started her career as a talent of GMA Artist Center and initially landed small roles. After 4 years, Toni decided to go freelance. While attending high school, Toni was busy joining auditions, competitions, and VTR screenings of advertising agencies. When she reached the age of 17, she took her talent to a higher level. She tried her luck in lounge singing in hotels and bars like Calesa Bar, Hyatt Regency, Sulo Hotel, and Holiday Inn, just to name a few. She went to school in the day and did her singing engagements at night. Fate had more in store for Tintin other than her lounge act. Her agent informed her of an audition for a TV commercial (TVC) for a popular soda brand. Luck was definitely on her side. She was chosen as the lead talent in that TVC and gained instant popularity with her famous line, I love you Piolo! That TV ad sparked the fortunate series of events that marked the start of her television career. Soon, offers to do guestings in television shows came but it was her guesting in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du that got her a regular stint on TV. TAPE Inc., the production outfit behind the show, offered her to be one of the hosts in the noontime show Eat Bulaga. While doing so, she also managed to host a Studio 23 show, she later transferred to ABS-CBN, GMA's rival and from here on, her career was catapulted to greater heights. Recording artist In 2001, Toni released her self-tilted debut album under Prime Music. But she made a mark in the music industry last 2006 when she diversified once again in the music industry under Star Records and came out with her second album titled "You Complete Me", with her carrier single "We Belong" became number one on the hit charts. In 2007, fresh from the success of her second album, she came up with a follow up album entitled "Falling In Love". Currently her single "Catch Me I'm Fallin'" is number one on music charts. One of her single from this album, "Perfect World", is the soundtrack of one of Philippines' newest online MMORPG from Level UP! Inc. with the same title. Career Television 2008 Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 2 as Host 2008 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 2 as Host 2007 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik as Onay Dimaano 2007 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 as Host / Houseguest 2007 Mars Ravelo's Lastikman as Gemma dela Rosa 2007 Your Song: What Are The Chances as Gladys 2007 Entertainment Live as Host 2007 Your Song: Kasalanan Ko Ba as Carmela 2007 Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2 as Host 2007 Love Spell: Barbi-Cute as Barbie 2007 Your Song: Wishing Lampara as Leslie 2006 Pinoy Dream Academy as Host 2006 Komiks Present: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko as Thelma 2006 Crazy For You as Janice Concepcion / Louie Gabbana 2006 Your Song: Annie Batungbakal as Annie Batungbakal 2006 Komiks Presents: Mga Paa ni Isabella as Danna 2006 Your Song: I've Fallen In Love as Andie 2006 Gudtaym as Host 2006 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition as Host 2005 My Juan and Only as Toni 2005 Pinoy Big Brother: Season 1 as Host 2005 ASAP as Host 2005 MRS: Most Requested Show as Host 2005 Entertainment Konek as Host 2004 Bitoy's Funniest Videos' J4K as Segment Host 2004 S-Files as Segment Host 2004 Love to Love:Duet For Love as Tammy 2003 Wazzup Wazzup as Host 2003 Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita as Toni 2002 Habang Kapiling Ka as Emilie 2002 Eat Bulaga! as Host 1998 Bestfriends as Cast Filmography 2008 My Big Love as Aira 2007 You Got Me as Amor Moe Santander 2006 You Are the One as Sally Malasmas 2005 D' Anothers as Maan Tuken 2003 Pakners as Angel Discography 2001: under Prime Music Title of the CD: Toni Gonzaga Track Listings: Paano Akalain Ko Ba Bumibigay Akala ko'y Para Sa 'Kin Kung Sakali Man Ngayon Lang Tunay Na Iniibig Kita Hanggang Ngayon Umaasa Dahil Sa Iyong Pagmamahal I Cant Afford To Love You Anymore Mahal Pa Rin Kita 2006 under Star Records Title of the CD: You Complete Me (Gold) Track Listings: We Belong You Are The One Kung Kaya Ko Love Fool Wishin' & Hopin' Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso Gandang Tumatagal 2006 under Star Records Title of the CD: You Complete Me Repackaged Track Listings: Crazy For You We Belong You Are The One Kung Kaya Ko Love Fool Wishin & Hopin' Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso Gandang Tumatagal You Are The One (Movie Edit) 2006 under ASAP Music Title of the CD: ASAP Hotsilog Album (Platinum) Title Track: Annie Batungbakal 2007 under Star Records title of the cd: Falling in Love (Platinum) Title Tracks: Catch Me, I'm Fallin' Kasalanan Ko ba? I've Fallen For You What Are The Chances? Can't We Try Stay With Me Crazy Little Thing Called Love Power Of The Dream You're My Right Kind Of Wrong I'll Never Let You Go Perfect World Endorsements * Blooming Skin Clinic * Blue Water Spa * Care Line Cosmetics * Colgate Fresh Confidence * Enervon C Multivitamins * Merrel Shoes * Nescafe Classic * Palmolive Naturals Conditioner * Shapes Wear * Leone Stylus Ballpen * Vaniderm Glutathione * Wade Shoes Awards 2006 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television - Best Female TV Host (ASAP '06) ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards 2006 -Pop Screen Kiss (with Sam Milby for You Are the One) -Pop Movie Theme Song (You Are the One) GMMSF's 37th Box Office Entertainment Awards -Princess of Philippine Movies (You Are the One) 2007 ASAP '07: 24K Awards -Female Awardee (Falling in Love) ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards 2007 -Pop Screen Kiss (with Sam Milby for You Got Me) -Pop Movie (You Got Me) 2007 Aliw Awards -Best Female Host (Pinoy Big Brother) 3rd ASAP Platinum Circle Awards -Female Artist Awardee (Falling in Love) -Compilation Awardee (Hotsilog) -Compilation Awardee (Nagmamahal Kapamilya Album) Anak TV Awards 2007 - Top 10 Most Admired Female Artist and some gifs: links: Toni Gonzaga Songs and Lyrics FIRST MAJOR CONCERT pics update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shen Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 WEEEEEEEE~ I super love this girl ^__^ and when she said "I love you PIOLO~~~~" Hehe, I like all of her songs ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *lyrynne* Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 is she the girl from the sprite commercial?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chae-gyeong_01 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 i really love her.. but i don't really like her voice though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miyachan11 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 is she the girl from the sprite commercial?? yap..shes the lady who's one famous line is: "i love you piolo" in sprite commercial i really love her.. but i don't really like her voice though.. opinions are opinions... she's very good in hosting than singing and acting... but she has still the potential in acting... i love her songs and her voice is alright... people loved her since her album went gold and platinum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rarer_06 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 i heart toniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slowballad Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 She resembles Oguri Shun so much, it's creepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doLLi Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Shes ok, she looks kind of cross-eyed though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miyachan11 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 She resembles Oguri Shun so much, it's creepy. how come she resembles oguri shun? i know oguri shun, he's a japanese actor... toni doesnt look like oguri shun/// thanks for the opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *lyrynne* Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 i already saw her once up close when we were at a mall at manila... she's pretty... she's not that tall as i thought she was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebe sam Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 seriously?! a thread for Tin here @ soompi?? i'll let her know abt this! ive posted a lot of her pix at the Pinoy celebs thread if you guys want them. thanks for putting this up miyachan11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Melyxcious Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 how come she resembles oguri shun? i know oguri shun, shes a japanese actor... toni doesnt look like oguri shun/// thanks for the opinion Oguri Shun's a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bubbles02 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 i really love her. she's one of my favorite celeb. very talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturnCharm Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 She resembles Oguri Shun so much, it's creepy. What ever! I like her too. I don't like her singing though. She's way better in acting. :] You must be a GMA fan. Haha. No wonder you have this comment about Toni and your fav actor is Richard, no kidding. lol Personally people should stop hating on artists from other stations not like it'll do anything to start having other people hate on her to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest silentmarj Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 seriously?! a thread for Tin here @ soompi?? i'll let her know abt this! ive posted a lot of her pix at the Pinoy celebs thread if you guys want them. thanks for putting this up miyachan11 what do you mean?..are you related to her? toni is toni...I like her..kababayan ko siya sa taytay..hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Atmosphere. Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Wow she's very cute! And she's been in a lot of tv shows!!! I think I've seen her in few Filipino shows. Have she starred in any game shows??? Cause I live with this Filipino family and they watch a lot of Filipino game shows. Omg... most annoying but fun show "Push my Luck" LOL Well I know she isn't there cause the MC was a guy there only... o_O Or am I wrong haha... Oh I guess she wasn't in that show then ^__^;; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oohhlala Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 she's ok looking w/out make-up.. i saw her shopping w/her sis (which i think is much prettier than her) in camarillo outlet in august :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slowballad Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 What I mean was her face has very similar features to Shun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miyachan11 Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Wow she's very cute! And she's been in a lot of tv shows!!! I think I've seen her in few Filipino shows. Have she starred in any game shows??? Cause I live with this Filipino family and they watch a lot of Filipino game shows. Omg... most annoying but fun show "Push my Luck" LOL Well I know she isn't there cause the MC was a guy there only... o_O Or am I wrong haha... Oh I guess she wasn't in that show then ^__^;; nope....shes not in that show.. "push my luck" is actually a show in GMA but she is under ABS-CBN right now... she became more popular in ABS-CBN but she was thankful on GMA...esp. on Eat Bulaga family.. i have remembered when she got an award and came to thank Eat Bulaga Family and not only, ABS-Cbn.. she's super duper talented especially in hosting... and now she is part of "Maging Sino Ka Man book 2" havent seen that show but I think she's not the main character/// but glad she accept it.. such a nice attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerdamsel Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 i like her she has a great personality.. lol hahahaha and i still remember that commercial she was in pigtails i think.. and in school uniform.. looool my friend was supposed to be part of that commercial ... i think.. lol dunno what happened.. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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