Jennie Gabriel

Jennie Escalada Gabriel (born 11 August 1987) is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. She first rose to prominence after being one of the finalists of various singing competitions such as ABS-CBN's Tawag ng Tanghalan,[1] GMA's Pinoy Pop Superstar,[2] and The Clash, where she ended as the season's first runner-up.[3]

Jennie Gabriel
Born (1987-08-11) August 11, 1987
Makati, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationSinger, actress
Years active2006–present
Agent Sparkle (2006–2009; 2021–present)
Known forPinoy Pop Superstar
Tawag ng Tanghalan
The Clash

Life and career

Early beginnings

Gabriel was first introduced as Jennie Escalada when she joined the third season of Pinoy Pop Superstar in 2006 where she was one of the grand finalists.[4]

In 2016, Gabriel competed in the first season of ABS-CBN's singing competition, Tawag ng Tanghalan where she was an eight-time defending champion and became one of the grand finalists.[1] During the course of the competition, she also showcased her skills in impersonating television and music personalities such as actress Angel Locsin.[5] This comedic skill opened a lot of projects for Gabriel in the network such as roles in Celebrity Playtime, Dok Ricky, Pedia, and The Good Son.

In 2019, a viral video of Gabriel surfaced with her impersonating Filipino music personalities such as Jaya, Lani Misalucha, and Vina Morales.[6] She was later dubbed as the "Diva with a Million Voices"[7] and had several television guestings of her showcasing this skill.[8][9]

The Clash and signing up with GMA Network

In 2020, Gabriel competed in the third season of GMA Network's The Clash. She was the first one to eliminated but got back in the competition after being the wildcard and eventually ended as the season's runner-up.[10]

After the competition, Gabriel was signed by GMA Artist Center and later joined the musical variety show, All-Out Sundays, wherein she is now a mainstay performer.[6]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2022 Family Feud Herself / Guest Player GMA Network
Mars Pa More Herself / Guest
Sarap Di Ba Herself / Guest
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko Good Vibes "G"
2021 - PresentAll-Out SundaysHerself / Performer
TBATS Herself / Mema Squad
2021I Left My Heart in SorsogonMylene "May-May" Regor
Dear Uge Dora
Tadhana Chloe
Wish Ko Lang! Grace
WowowinHerself / Co-Host
Catch Me Out PhilippinesHerself / Celebrity Catcher
2020The ClashHerself / Contestant
2017The Good SonBritneyABS-CBN
2016Celebrity PlaytimeHerself / Guest Player
Dok Ricky, PediaLian
Tawag ng TanghalanHerself / Contestant
2009Eat Bulaga!HerselfGMA Network
2007Ratsada EHerselfIBC
2006Pinoy Pop SuperstarHerself / ContestantGMA Network

References

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