Toni Gonzaga is a Filipino actress, singer, and television presenter who has appeared in films and television series. She began her career in 1997 by participating in the reality show Metropop Star Search. She rose to prominence by appearing in a television advertisement for the soft drink Sprite in 2001. She subsequently began her career on television by appearing in the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! (2002–2005). She also starred in the drama series Habang Kapiling Ka (2002–2003) and made her film debut in Pakners (2003).
After signing with ABS-CBN in 2005, Gonzaga hosted the reality show Pinoy Big Brother and co-starred in a leading role alongside Vhong Navarro in the comedy horror film D' Anothers (2005). She then began collaborating with actor Sam Milby by playing a government employee in the romantic comedy You Are the One (2006), for which she won a Box Office Entertainment Award, followed by a portrayal of a police officer in You Got Me! (2007). Following a string of leading roles in commercially successful blockbusters My Amnesia Girl (2010) and This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012), she was nominated for a FAMAS Award for her performance in Four Sisters and a Wedding. The following year, she starred in the romantic comedy Starting Over Again, which earned her a FAMAS Award for Best Actress. She was also named the Box Office Queen at the 2015 Box Office Entertainment Awards. Gonzaga later expanded her career into film production with Mary, Marry Me (2018).
On television, Gonzaga starred in the drama series Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik (2007–2008), the sequel to Maging Sino Ka Man (2006). Apart from Pinoy Big Brother, she also hosted the reality shows The Voice of the Philippines (2013), The Voice Teens (2017), and The Voice Kids (2019). She also produced and hosted her talk show Toni (2022–2023).
Film
Year Title Role Notes 2003 Pakners Angela Dimayuga 2005 D' Anothers Maan Tuken P110 million 2006 You Are the One Purita "Sally" Malasmas P115 million 2007 GMMSF Princess of Philippine Movies 2007 You Got Me! Insp. Amor "Moe" Santander P115 million2008 My Big Love Aira Capistrano P73 million My Only U Winona Benigno Aunor P79 million2009 Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round Carlotta "Charlie" Sicat P79 million A Journey Home Gayle Santos Gideon Flame Film Festival's Best Film 2010 My Amnesia Girl Irene Gallego P164 million SM Cinema's Box Office Queen 2011 Princess of Philippine MoviesMy Amnesia Girl highest-grossing local film for 2010, based on data from SM Cinema retrieved on August 18, 2011 via www.pep.ph 2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Maribelle "Belay" Bautista P65.9 million 2012 This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Gemma P260 million 2013 GMMSF Princess of Philippine Movies2013 Four Sisters and a Wedding Theodora Grace "Teddie" Salazar P145 million Gawad Pasado's Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktress'Ekstra,' 'On the Job' lead Star Awards nominees retrieved on July 13, 2014 via http://www.abs-cbnnews.comFAMAS bets; awards July 13 retrieved on July 13, 2014 via http://www.philstar.com Transit Joshua's mother CameoToni Gonzaga makes a cameo appearance as Joshua's estranged mother. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 3, 2013. 2014 Starting Over Again Genina "Ginny" Gonzales P579 million Highest Grossing Non-MMFF Movie of 2014 2015 GMMSF Box-Office Queen 2015 FAMAS Best ActressYahoo! Celebrity Awards nominees revealed. www.abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved July 13, 2014 2015 You're My Boss Georgina Lorenzana P260 million . starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 23, 2014.You're My Boss, This tandem will rock your summer!. ABS-CBN Star Cinema. Retrieved March 16, 2015. 2017 Last Night Carmina Salvador/Jennifer Reyes P95 million 2018 Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Film Actress 2018 Mary, Marry Me Mary Jane "MJ" Lagman P90 million 44th Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry 2020 Four Sisters Before the Wedding Theodora Grace "Teddie" Salazar-Teodoro Guest role 2021 The Exorsis Gina Raymundo Morales 47th Metro Manila Film Festival Official EntryMMFF 2021 eight official entries revealed. mb.com.ph. November 12, 2021 2022 My Teacher Emma 48th Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry 2024 My Sassy Girl Sheena Adaptation of South Korean movie My Sassy Girl.My Sassy Girl: Toni Gonzaga, balik-romcom movie na. balita.net.ph January 7, 2024 Pepe and Toni's "My Sassy Girl" Movie To Be Released This January. metro.style January 7, 2024Toni Gonzaga's 'My Sassy Girl' Filipino remake premiering in January. philstar.com January 11, 2024
Television
Year Title Role Notes 1998–2001 Bubble Gang Herself Recurring1999 MaynilaVarious Roles Dear Mikee2000 Campus Romance GMA Telecine Specials May Himala 2001 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Maya Guest role 2002 Habang Kapiling Ka Emilie Capistrano-Bravo Supporting role2002–2005 Eat Bulaga! Host SOP Host/performer 2003–2005 Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita Toni2004 Love to Love Tammy Season 3 Story 2: "Duet For Love" Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Florence Guest role S-FilesCo-host Bitoy's Funniest Videos 2004–2007 Wazzup Wazzup Main anchor 2005–2022 ASAP Host/Performer Main host It Girls (Girl group, with Heart, Anne, Iya, Nikki, Bea, Maja, Shaina, and Karylle) D-Lite (Girl group, with Karylle and Nikki) T-Zone (Solo segment)2005–2022 Pinoy Big Brother Main host Season 1 Celebrity Edition 1 Teen Edition 1 (The Big Night guest host) Season 2 Celebrity Edition 2 Teen Edition Plus Double Up Teen Clash 2010 Unlimited Teen Edition 4 All In 737 Lucky 7 Otso Connect Kumunity 102005 Entertainment Konek Co-host MRS Main host My Juan and Only Beth 2005–2006 Bora Valentina2006 Gudtaym Herself Crazy for You Janice Lead role Komiks Big Sister (voice) Tina Thelma S101 "Inday Bote" S109 "Paa ni Isabella" Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko 2006–2008 Pinoy Dream Academy Main host 2006–2007 2010 Your Song Andie Annie Batungbakal Leslie Carmela Gladys Sarah Mercado / Camille dela Rosa / Carmela Legaspi S1E03 "I’ve Fallen in Love" S3E12 "Annie Batungbakal" S4E11 "Wishing Lampara" S5E10 "Kasalanan Ko Ba?" S7E02 "What are the Chances" S11E01-05 "My Last Romance"2007 Lastikman Gemma dela Rosa Special guest star Love Spell Barbie S3E03 "Barbi-Cute" 2007–2008 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Monaliza "Onay" Dimaano / Anna Joy Romualdez Main role (78 episodes) 2007–2010 Entertainment Live Main host 2008 Pilipinas, Game KNB? Guest host 2009, 2011 & 2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya Julie Solly Josephine S17E07 "Pendant" S19E16 "Tropeo" S25E50 "Sumbrero" 2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents:Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Flor Magpantay Lead role (35 episodes) 2009, 2010 May Bukas Pa Alexandra "Alex" Wang Chapter 18: "Runaway" Guest role (9 episodes)2010 Ituwid Natin Main news anchor SNN Guest anchor Kokey @ Ako Jackie / Princess Main role (55 episodes) 2010–2015 The Buzz Host 2010 & 2011 Wansapanataym Karina Mitch Hannah Amanda/Fairy Belle S1E16 "Karina Kariton" (Christmas Special) S3E77 "Witchy Mitch" S3E78 "Hannah Panahon" S3E79 "Amanda's Da Man" S3E80 "IncrediBelle" 2011–2012 Happy Yipee Yehey! Main host 2012 Toda Max Maxene Guest role (May 5, 2012) 2013 Kwentong Kusina, Kwentong Buhay Host Cooking show Stariray Magazine. Retrieved June 21, 2013. 2013–2015 The Voice of the Philippines Main host 2014–2020 Home Sweetie Home Julie Matahimik-Valentino Lead role 2014 Aquino & Abunda Tonight Guest host (with Alex Gonzaga) (August 25, 2014, September 2, 2014) 2015 Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Host2016 I Love OPM Judge Written in Our Stars Aira Cancelled because of her pregnancy2017 The Voice Teens Main host TV Patrol Guest host "Star Patrol" segment (August 25, 2017) 2018 Pilipinas Got Talent Host 2019 The Voice Kids Main host 2020–2021 I Feel U Main host Online show 2021 Lunch Out Loud Herself Noontime show; guest appearance (December 25, 2021) 2021–present Toni Talks Main host Online YouTube Talk Show 2022 Eat Bulaga! Guest host Noontime show; guest appearance (December 24, 2022) 2022–2023 Toni Main host Official talk show of All TV, created by TGS (Toni Gonzaga Studios), produced and hosted by herself.2024 Eat Bulaga!Performer Noontime show; guest appearance (January 27, 2024) Gud Morning Kapatid Morning show of TV5; guest appearance (January 30, 2024) 2025 Eat Bulaga! Performer Noontime show; guest appearance (January 10, 2025)
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