Gelli de Belen
Anna Gianelli Yap De Belen-Rivera (born May 25, 1973), more commonly known as Gelli De Belen, is a Filipina actress and television host.[1]
Gelli De Belen-Rivera | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anna Gianelli Yap De Belen-Rivera May 25, 1973 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | G.D.B., Ateng Gelli |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Agent | Asian Artists Agency |
| Television | TV5 ABS-CBN GMA Network |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Janice de Belen (sister) |
She is known for her role as a host of SiS, a daytime television program that ran on GMA Network from 2001 to 2010, making it the longest running morning talk show in the Philippines.
Early life
The younger sister of actress and television presenter Janice de Belen, she began her career in show business at the age of 8.[2][3] Her mother was heavily involved in her early career (where she was often included on set for tapings and shootings), and as a result, her reputation developed alongside Gelli De Belen's career.[4]
Personal life
De Belen married Filipino recording artist and actor Ariel Rivera in 1997.[5] Together they have two children: Joaquín Andrés (born 29 January 1999) and Julio Alessandro (born 6 November 2000).[5]
On March 19, 2016, her mother Susan de Belen died of cardiac arrest at the age of 67.[6] In an interview with the Philippine Entertainment Portal, Gelli De Belen expressed how she felt, saying “I mean, of course, it hurts. My mom was only sixty-seven. [...] But at some point, it's not your decision, it's not your call anymore."[4]
As of 2019, Gelli de Belen and her immediate family currently reside primarily in Canada.[5]
Awards
Her role in the film Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 1993 Manila Film Festival.[7] In 1995, De Belen won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Sarah Jane Salazar in the movie The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo, a biographical film about AIDS activist Sarah Jane Salazar.[7][8]
Filmography
Film
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Puto | 1987 | Mindy |
| I Love You 3x a Day | 1988 | Doro/Dora |
| Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit | 1989 | |
| Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy | 1989 | |
| Aso't Pusa | 1989 | |
| Estudyante Blues | 1989 | |
| Dear Diary | 1989 | Grace |
| Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | 1989 | Girlie |
| Imortal | 1989 | |
| Tootsie-Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan | 1990 | |
| Love at First Sight | 1990 | |
| Paikot-Ikot | 1990 | |
| Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors | 1990 | Nancy |
| Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Mo | 1990 | Cynthia |
| Rocky n' Rolly | 1990 | |
| Humanap Ka ng Panget | 1990 | Anna |
| Pitong Gamol | 1991 | Susan Salisi |
| Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | 1991 | Janice |
| Magnong Rehas | 1992 | Abigail |
| Mahirap Maging Pogi | 1992 | Gigi |
| Apoy sa Puso | 1992 | |
| Astig | 1993 | Jessa |
| Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | 1993 | Gagay/Ringga |
| Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede Lang | 1993 | Ana |
| Pusoy | 1994 | |
| Iligpit si Victor Suzara | 1994 | |
| Ober Da Bakod: The Movie | 1994 | Honey Grace |
| The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo | 1994 | Sarah Jane |
| Asero | 1995 | |
| Batas Ko ang Katapat Ko | 1995 | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (Camiguin) | 1995 | |
| Impakto | 1996 | Rodora/Dora |
| Taguan | 1996 | Yoyah |
| Radio Romance | 1996 | |
| Ten Little Indians | 1996 | Jeannie |
| Ober Da Bakod 2: Da Treasure Adbentyur | 1996 | Honey Grace |
| Iskalawag | 1997 | Grace |
| Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko | 1997 | Ria |
| Sarraza | 1997 | |
| Ayos Lang Pare Ko | 1997 | Chayong |
| Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo | 1998 | |
| Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan | 2000 | Cecille |
| Ang Sikreto ng Piso | 2019 |
Television
Discography
- Gelli (Viva Records, 1991)
References
- "Gelli de Belen". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- "JANICE AND GELLI DE BELEN Show hosts, sisters, mothers, friends ". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 28, 2002. Retrieved June 26, 2010.
- "Janice: No awkwardness in playing Ariel's wife". Journal Online. October 5, 2012. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- "Janice de Belen slowly moving on from her mother's death". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- Facundo, Angelica (2019-10-18). "Gelli De Belen and Ariel Rivera's amazing family life after decades of marriage". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- News, ABS-CBN (2016-03-19). "Janice and Gelli de Belen's mom passes away". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- "Gelli De Belen | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- Reyes, Maryo J. de los (1994-10-05), The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y mapatawad mo (Biography, Drama), Gelli de Belen, Richard Gomez, Jomari Yllana, Karla Estrada, Regal Films, MAQ Productions, retrieved 2020-10-20