Ethel Booba

Ethyl Cayoca Gabison (born December 17, 1976), also known by her stage name Ethel Booba, is a Filipina TV personality, author, singer, and comedienne.[1][2][3] She has also worked in the recording industry.[4] She was the first been crowned as the celebrity champion at Tawag ng Tanghalan of the noon-time television show It's Showtime.[5]

Ethel Booba
Birth nameEthyl Cayoca Gabison
Born (1976-12-17) December 17, 1976
General Santos, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian, author, singer
Years active2001–present

Career

Gabison is a former talent of GMA Network and was one of the hosts of Extra Challenge. She also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol.[6]

Before becoming a star, she joined the singing contest of ABC, Sing Galing. She defended her title for four weeks and wore glamorous outfits each week. After winning the title and being held the grand champion, she signed a contract under GMA Network. She also became one of the housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2. She currently makes several appearances on ABS-CBN.[7]

On September 18, 2016, Gabison launched her first book titled #Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia; it was published by VRJ Books Publishing.[8][9]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2002 Sing Galing! Grand Champion ABC 5
2003 Whattamen Guest ABS-CBN
2003–2004 All Together Now Joey GMA-7
2003–2006 Extra Challenge Herself / Host
2005 Bubble Gang's Extra Challenge Episode Herself
2005–2006 Show ko, Pasiklaban ng Bayan QTV-11
2006 Jolog's Guide Host GMA-7
Homeboy Herself ABS-CBN
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Anggitay
2007 Ysabella Darna
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 Herself
2008 Wowowee
2009 Talentadong Pinoy Herself / Guest Judge TV5
2011 Showtime Herself / Guest Hurado ABS-CBN
Face to Face Herself TV5
2012 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Herself / Guest ABS-CBN
2013 Wowowillie Co-Host TV5
Boracay Bodies "Diva" / Grand Winner
2016 It's Showtime Celebrity Player (Trabahula segment) ABS-CBN
Gandang Gabi, Vice! Herself / Guest
#LIKE Celebrity Guest GMA-7
KMJS 12 Herself / Featured Guest
Tonight with Boy Abunda Guest ABS-CBN
Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing Celebrity Player
2017 Dear Uge: Remedya Noche Sandra GMA-7
Road Trip Herself
2019 Tawag ng Tanghalan: Celebrity Champions Grand Winner ABS-CBN
2021–present Sing Galing Judge (Jukeboss) TV5
2022 Lakwatsika Host

Film

YearTitleRoleStudio
2005 Sablay Ka Na, Pasaway Ka Pa Becky Cine Suerte Production
2006 Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di Baday Regal Films
2007 My Kuya's Wedding Susie
2014 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Cameo role Star Cinema and Viva Films

Written work

YearTitlePublisher
2016 #Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba[10] VRJ Books Publishing

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2004 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actress All Together Now (GMA-7) Nominated
Best Reality Competition Program Host (with Phoemela Barranda and Paolo Bediones) Extra Challenge (GMA-7) Won
2005 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Reality Competition Program Host (with Paolo Bediones) Won
2006 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV Won
Female Star of the Night N/A Won

References

  1. Ethel Booba Questions Survey Performed By Mocha Uson Blog (March 2018). "Ethel Booba Questions Survey Performed By Mocha Uson Blog". Philnews.ph. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  2. "Ethel Booba posts funny tweets on her 'Bilibid performance'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  3. "Ethel Booba figures in another bar altercation". GMA News. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  4. "Ethel Booba marks 33rd birthday". ABS-CBN News. December 17, 2009. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
  5. "No 'charot' here: Ethel Booba is 'Tawag' celebrity champion". ABS-CBN News. November 9, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  6. "Ethel Booba's career on the rise". Manila Bulletin. October 17, 2005. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
  7. "Ethel Booba Biography". Pinoy Stop. August 30, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  8. "Ethel Booba to release own book". ABS-CBN News. August 8, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
  9. "Ethel Booba, napatawad na ang 'babaerong' tatay!". Abante. November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
  10. "Ethel Booba to launch book". News Central PH. August 6, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
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