Gladys Guevarra-Navarrete (born February 22, 1977) is a
Filipina
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actress, singer and comedienne, and a former housemate in ''
Pinoy Big Brother
''Pinoy Big Brother'', more popularly known by its abbreviated title ''PBB'', is the Philippine version of the '' Big Brother'' reality game show franchise. The word '' Pinoy'' in the title is a colloquial term for the Filipino people. Is a Phi ...
''.
Early life
Gladys Guevarra is a comedian and voice impersonator who previously worked in
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
, and was also the former lead vocalist of the band Gladys and the Boxers with K in which they were noted for their hit song Sasakyan Kita (''I'll ride With You''). She rose to prominence during her stint in
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
's noontime show ''
Eat Bulaga!
''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally ...
''. She eventually left the show citing health reasons stemming from a bulging disk and scoliosis. But there were some rumors that she and co-host Janno Gibbs were removed from the show because of brewing a secret relationship. The former vehemently denies the allegations.
She entered the
Pinoy Big Brother House on Day 46 to fill one of the gaps left behind by
Ethel
Ethel (also '' æthel'') is an Old English word meaning "noble", today often used as a feminine given name.
Etymology and historic usage
The word means ''æthel'' "noble".
It is frequently attested as the first element in Anglo-Saxon names, b ...
and Mcoy with the other reoccupied by Gaby. To add further confusion and mystery to her identity before her entrance, she imitated the voices of
Annabelle Rama
Annabelle Rosales Rama-Gutierrez (born October 31, 1952), commonly known as Annabelle Rama, is a Filipino actress and talent manager with Spanish and Chinese descent. She is a native of Cebu and the wife of the 1960s Philippine cinema matinee id ...
and midget actress
Mahal. She then left the house on Day 58 due to depression.
Filmography
Television
Film
References
External links
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1977 births
Living people
Filipino women comedians
Pinoy Big Brother contestants
People from Olongapo
Actresses from Zambales
Singers from Zambales
Filipino film actresses
Filipino television actresses
ABS-CBN personalities
GMA Network personalities
Star Magic
21st-century Filipino singers
21st-century Filipino women singers