Anna Gianelli Yap de Belen-Rivera, more commonly known as Gelli de Belen (born May 25, 1973), is a Filipino actress.
She is known for her role as a host of SiS, a daytime television program that ran on GMA Network from 2001 to 2010.
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. 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.
Personal life de Belen married Filipino recording artist and actor Ariel Rivera on December 22, 1997. They have two children.
On March 19, 2016, her mother Susan de Belen died of cardiac arrest at the age of 67.
As of 2019, de Belen and her immediate family live primarily in Canada.
Philanthropy de Belen has a rare blood type of RH Negative which she regularly donates on Philippine Red Cross. She has been recognized as one of the Blood Galloners by the organization.
Awards Her role in the film Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 1993 Manila Film Festival. 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.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 1987 Puto Mindy 1988 I Love You 3x a Day Doro/Dora 1989 Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy Aso't Pusa Estudyante Blues Dear Diary Grace Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien Girlie Imortal Ivanna "Vanna" Quintania 1990 Tootsie-Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan 1990 Love at First Sight 1990 Paikot-Ikot 1990 Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors Nancy 1990 Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Mo Cynthia 1990 Rocky n' Rolly 1990 Humanap Ka ng Panget Anna 1991 Pitong Gamol Susan Salisi 1991 Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol Janice 1992 Magnong Rehas Abigail 1992 Mahirap Maging Pogi Gigi 1992 Apoy sa Puso 1993 Astig Jessa 1993 Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout Gagay/Ringga 1993 Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede Lang Ana 1994 Pusoy 1994 Iligpit si Victor Suzara 1994 Ober Da Bakod: The Movie Honey Grace 1994 The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo Sarah Jane 1995 Asero 1995 Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo Lerma 1995 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (Camiguin) 1996 Impakto Rodora "Doray" 1996 Taguan Yoyah 1996 Radio Romance Veronica/Roni Night 1996 Ten Little Indians Jeannie 1996 Ober Da Bakod 2: Da Treasure Adbentyur Honey Grace 1997 Iskalawag Grace Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko Ria Sarraza Ayos Lang Pare Ko Chayong 1998 Walang Katumbas ang Dugo 2000 Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan Cecille 2019 Ang Sikreto ng Piso Pansamantagal Agnes 2021 Love or Money Tita Faye2024Road TripMaricar
Television Year Title Role 1987 Palibhasa Lalake Various 1992–1997 Ober Da Bakod Honey Grace 1994–1998 Tropang Trumpo Herself 1995–1998 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila Herself/hostess 2001–2010 SiS 2003–2006 Nuts Entertainment Herself 2007 Impostora Adelle Carreon 2008 Spoon Herself / Guest 2009 All My Life Amelia Estrada 2010 Panday Kids Rosanna Zooperstars Herself/hostess Jejemom Bunny Castro 2010–2011 Bantatay Marcella Enriquez-Razon2011 Tweetbiz Insiders Herself Spooky Nights: Bampirella Mitch / Mamitch Gellicious Herself/hostess Glamorosa Caroline2012 Nandito Ako Teresa Dionisio Game 'N Go Herself/hostess Third Eye - Face to Face Herself/hostess2013 The Ryzza Mae Show Herself / Guest Tropang Kulit Herself 2013–2014 Face the People Herself/hostess 2013–2015 Tropa Mo Ko Unli Various 2014 Confessions of a Torpe Luzviminda "Luz" Mabuti2015 Solved na Solved Herself/hostess Misterless Misis Lisa Kris TV Herself / Guest Tonight with Boy Abunda Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol III Renita Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Herself - Celebrity Player 2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Belinda Ojeda Celebrity Playtime Celebrity Player of Team 90s Wansapanataym: That's My Toy, That's My Boy Lena De Castro Magandang Buhay Herself / Guest 2016–2017 Magpahanggang Wakas Jenna Celis 2017–2018 It's Showtime Herself / Guest Hurado La Luna Sangre Beatrice "Betty" Toralba-Domingo 2018 Tadhana: Masahol Pa sa Hayop Carla Sarap, 'Di Ba? Herself / Guest Sunday PinaSaya Idol sa Kusina Dear Uge: Merry Mamshies Carol 2018–2019 Ika-5 Utos Kelly San Diego-Manupil 2019 Magpakailanman: Arrest My Son's Rapist Thelma Tonight with Boy Abunda Herself/Guest Magandang Buhay Maalaala Mo Kaya: Simbahan Agnes Ipaglaban Mo: Samantala Lilet Dear Uge: This Yaya Is Mine Rizalina Dahil sa Pag-Ibig Editha Fajardo-Sandoval Beautiful Justice Patty Dear Uge: Utang na naman Angel de la Guardia 2020 It's Showtime Herself / Guest Hurado Lunch Out Loud Herself / Guest host 2021 Unloving U Darlene Almeida It's Showtime Guest Hurado for Reina ng Tahanan Magandang Buhay Occasional Guest Ku-MomshiePutoMindy 2022 2 Good 2 Be True Margielyn "Margie" Fajardo 2024 Si Manoy ang Ninong Ko Host 2025 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang KuwentoEstelle Sandoval 2026 The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan Teresa LopezThe Good Doctor
Discography Gelli (Viva Records, 1991)
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