Mary Gidget Orfano dela Llana (born September 24, 1995), known professionally as Gigi de Lana, is a Filipina singer and actress. She rose to fame when she competed on Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime. She is currently under the management of Rise Artists Studio and Star Magic. De Lana made her film debut in Four Sisters Before the Wedding (2020) as Love Mae.
Early life and education De Lana was born on September 24, 1995, in Olongapo. She and her mother, Imelda moved to Laguna at an early age. She studied at Calamba Doctors' College, and at Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
Career Pop Star Kids, SOP, and Eat Bulaga De Lana joined the reality talent competition Pop Star Kids, finishing as a grand finalist on its 2nd season. De Lana would later appear on several shows, including SOP, where she performed regularly as a member of Sugarpop, a group consisting of prominent Popstar Kids contestants until it disbanded in 2009.
A few years later, she joined Eat Bulaga!'''s Ikaw at Echo: Ka-Voice ni Idol, an impression contest for singers. De Lana placed as a grand finalist. She impersonated singer and actress Jennifer Hudson.
Rise Artists Studio A few weeks after revealing De Lana would be joining the cast of Four Sisters Before the Wedding, a prequel to the 2013 movie Four Sisters and a Wedding, Rise Artists Studio, an artist management division of Star Magic, announced that it was welcoming De Lana as a new member. On a special edition of 'We Rise Together', on December 2, 2020, De Lana was welcomed by other members of Rise.
In a press conference, De Lana was asked about how she was discovered by Rise. She replied,
When she was asked about using a screen name in place of her real name, she said,
Since joining Rise, De Lana has taken part in some episodes of WRT'' as a co-host.
Discography
Studio albums Year Album Record Label 2022 Gigi De Lana Star Music
Singles Year Song title Composer Record Label 2021 Sakalam Erwin Lacsa and Romeo Marquez Star Music
Official Soundtrack Year Song Film/Show 2021 Nasa'yo Ako Viral Scandal Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita Hello, Heart 2022 Sa Dulo The Broken Marriage Vow Akin Ka Na Lang A Family Affair
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes2020Four Sisters Before the WeddingLove Mae Tete
Television/Digital Year Title RoleNotes 2011; 2025 Eat Bulaga! Herself Contestant/Guest Performer 2022 My Crush Is A Cactus Killer Mandy Three-part series 2021 Hello, Heart Heart Main role 2022 I Can See Your Voice Herself Guest Artist (season 4) 2025 It's Showtime Herself Guest Performer 2026 Vibe Plus Herself Performer
Awards and nominations AwardYearCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)ResultWish 107.5 Music Awards2022Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle"Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka"Aliw Awards2023Best Female Pop ArtistGigi de Lana
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