Gem Castillo
Gem Castillo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Benilda Ruello Retuerto November 7, 1975 |
| Alma mater | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
| Occupations | Actress, singer, businesswoman, Politician |
| Political party | NUP |
| Spouse | Vicente B. Amante |
Benilda Ruello Retuerto-Amante (born November 7, 1975), better known by her stage name Gem Castillo, is a Filipino politician, businesswoman and former actress. She began her acting career in the early 1990s when she starred in movies. A prized find of Kuya Germs, she was a talent at the defunct but long-running That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program).
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Gem Castillo is a native of San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines, and provides entertainment to people there.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Castillo was discovered by film executives and starred in movies produced by companies.[3] She became more popular when she frequently appeared in That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program), conversing with host German Moreno.[4] She would later sing regularly in the program and make an album under Ivory Music and Video, formerly Ivory Records Corporation.[5]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Film
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | Herself |
| 1996 | Pusong Hiram | Herself |
| 1997 | Anak ng Yakuza | Jenny |
TV series/variety show
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself |
Political career
[edit | edit source]Castillo ran for vice-governor of the province of Laguna in the 2025 elections under the slate of Congressman Dan Fernandez who ran for governor, with both of them lost.[6][7][8]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Castillo married San Pablo City Mayor Vicente B. Amante.[6]
Awards and recognition
[edit | edit source]- Most Outstanding Filipino in Humanitarian Service (2023), AmerAsia[9]
- Honorary Philanthropist of the Year (2022), Nation Builders and Mosliv Awards (NBMA)[10]
- Diamond Excellence Awards (2022), Inspire Mag PH[11]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_R4A/LAGUNA/_OPES_LAGUNA/VGOV_RETUERTO_BENILDA_R.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Gem Castillo at IMDb
- Living people
- Filipino film actresses
- 20th-century Filipino women singers
- Filipino television actresses
- ABS-CBN people
- GMA Network (company) people
- Filipino female models
- 20th-century Filipino actresses
- Actresses from Laguna (province)
- Lyceum of the Philippines University alumni
- Filipino actors of Chinese descent
- National Unity Party (Philippines) politicians
- People from San Pablo, Laguna