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Gwenaelle Tasha Mae Agnese-Semerád better known as Gwen Zamora (born 10 August 1990) is a Filipina-French actress, model and former dancer in the Philippines. She was previously under
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for six years until switching management to
Viva Artists Agency Viva Communications Inc., formerly known as Viva Entertainment Inc. and simply Viva, is a Philippine media and entertainment company headquartered in Pasig City. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario and his sister Tess Cruz. ...
and now does freelance projects with both
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and GMA Network.


Biography

Zamora was born in Australia to Italian-French dad and Filipino-Vietnamese mom. She spent her life in Australia, China and Thailand before moved to the Philippines when she was 14, Zamora has enrolled in Digital Filmmaking at the
De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (Filipino: ''Dalubhasaan ng De La Salle San Benildo;'' French:'' Collège De La Salle de Sainte Benilde''), also known as Benilde and abbreviated DLS–CSB or simply CSB, is a private, Catholic research c ...
. At 19, she has traveled the world and has lived in different countries because of her father. Zamora joined
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 ...
, playing Cinderella in the evening
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, ''
Grazilda ''Grazilda'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a loose adaptation on Drizella, the stepsister of Cinderella. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Glaiza de Castro in the title role. ...
''. She also starred in the film ''
Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote ''Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote'' () is a Filipino action comedy and fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars Vic Sotto and Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. This was the union of their famous characters, Enteng Kabisote and A ...
'' a film produced by GMA Films.
She appeared in ''
Alakdana ''Alakdana'' (International title: ''Scorpion Lady'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Louise delos Reyes, Paulo Avelino and Alden Richards. It premiered ...
'' and in the television series ''
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'' in January 2011, which was followed by ''
Biritera ''Biritera'' (International title: ''Diva'') is a 2012 Philippine television drama musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dennis Trillo, Angelika dela Cruz, Glaiza de Castro and Roseanne Magan in th ...
'' and ''
My Beloved ''My Beloved'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Lore Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. It premiered on February 13, 2012 on the network's Tele ...
''. Zamora joined in a GMA Christmas reality show, '' Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge'' in December 2010 and stars in the GMA horror comedy anthology, '' Spooky Nights Presents: Snow White Lady and the Seven Ghost'' and '' Spooky Nights Presents: Panata'' which premiered in 2011. On August 15, 2019, Zamora gave birth to their first child with basketball player David Semerád. They were married in France on February 13, 2021.


2010–present


GMA Network (2010–2016)

She signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network and starred in its several programs. Zamora played Faye Kabisote, an Engkantada Princess, in the 2010 Official Entry to the
Metro Manila Film Festival The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival held in Metro Manila, Philippines. The festival, which runs from December 25 (Christmas) through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in the following year, focuses on ...
, ''
Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote ''Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote'' () is a Filipino action comedy and fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars Vic Sotto and Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. This was the union of their famous characters, Enteng Kabisote and A ...
''. The movie is top-billed by
Vic Sotto Marvic Valentin Castelo Sotto (; born April 28, 1954), professionally known as Vic Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer and comedian known far and wide for his various television and film projects on the major Philippine television networks GMA ...
and Sen. Bong Revilla.


ABS-CBN and GMA-7 (2016–present)

She appeared on
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's ''
Be My Lady ''Be My Lady'' is a 2016 Philippine drama television series directed by Theodore Boborol, starring Erich Gonzales and Daniel Matsunaga. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel fro ...
'' as Sophia Elizalde, her first show out of GMA Network while also a freelancer and then performed in '' ASAP''. She made her return to Kapuso channel though was not visible on any of the teleseryes produced by the network and just appeared in non-drama soap programs though had a role in ''
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''. Zamora staged a Kapamilya comeback and appeared on comedy-gag show ''
Banana Sundae ''Banana Sundae'' (formerly ''Banana Split'') is a Philippine comedy gag show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show aired from October 11, 2008, to April 5, 2020, replacing ''That's My Doc''. The program aired every Sunday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, o ...
'' and a special participation role as the young version of Divina played by veteran actress,
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, in '' Nang Ngumiti ang Langit'', which also marks her return to television dramas.


Talent

Zamora has already appeared in numerous programs from ''
Grazilda ''Grazilda'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a loose adaptation on Drizella, the stepsister of Cinderella. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Glaiza de Castro in the title role. ...
'' to ''
Alakdana ''Alakdana'' (International title: ''Scorpion Lady'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Louise delos Reyes, Paulo Avelino and Alden Richards. It premiered ...
''; and she already had her first co-starring role in a movie opposite
Vic Sotto Marvic Valentin Castelo Sotto (; born April 28, 1954), professionally known as Vic Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer and comedian known far and wide for his various television and film projects on the major Philippine television networks GMA ...
.


FHM

In 2011, she was voted as FHM Philippines' Sexiest Woman in the World Rank 42.FMH Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 Victory Party, Pasay City , Serial Tripperserialtripper.com
Retrieved on 2012-07-22.


Filmography


Television


Film


Music video appearances


Awards and nominations


References


External links


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