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Helen Gamboa

Helen Gamboa Sotto (born Helen Albent Gamboa; May 7, 1945) is a Filipina actress, singer, dancer and former beauty queen.

Helen Gamboa-Sotto
Born
Helen Albent Gamboa

(1945-05-07) May 7, 1945 (age 77)
OccupationActress
Years active1954–present
Spouse
(m. 1969)
[2]
Children4 (including Gian and Ciara)
Parents
  • Domingo Ponce Gamboa (father)
  • Eusebia Pangilinan Albent (mother)
RelativesVic Sotto (brother-in-law)
Val Sotto (brother-in-law)
Vico Sotto (nephew-in-law)
Oyo Sotto (nephew-in-law)
Pablo Cuneta (brother-in-law)
Sharon Cuneta (niece)
KC Concepcion (grandniece)
Kakie (grandniece)

Personal life

Gamboa was born Helen Albent Gamboa at 6:35 PM on May 7, 1945 at Maternity and Children's Hospital (now Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital) in Santa Cruz, Manila to Domingo Ponce Gamboa (1908-1987) and Eusebia Pangilinan Albent (1914-1986). She is also the sister of Elaine Gamboa (mother of Sharon Cuneta).[1][3]

Gamboa is married to Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III an actor, comedian, TV host and politician. They have four children: Romina Frances, Diorella Maria, Gian Carlo and Ciara Anna; eight grandsons: Romino Vicente, Victorio, Vicente IV, Carlos Edrigu, Alessandro Jose, Marciano, Juan Rossano, Domiku Yosef and Vincenzo Jose; and two granddaughters: Helena and Amaria Jiliana.[3][4] Their son Vincent Paul died 5 months after his birth in 1975, due to side effects of contraceptives according to doctors at the Makati Medical Center.[5]

In the 2010 elections, her son Gian Carlo was elected councilor of Quezon City's 3rd District and served for three consecutive terms before being elected as the vice mayor of the city in the 2019 elections, while her daughter Diorella Maria "Lala" was elected in the 6th District of the same city before being appointed chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board in 2022.[6]

Career

1960s: Early works

Gamboa became a runner-up to Cynthia Ugalde by a point in the Miss Press Photography of the Philippines contest in 1961.

In the late 1960s, Gamboa was given the title "Dancing Queen" of Philippine cinema and TV musicals; this title was given to her prior to the popularity of the ABBA song with the same title, the title having been given eight years before the Swedish rock band's song was released in 1976.

2001–2017: Breakthrough

Gamboa made a brief TV comeback through the ABS-CBN Primetime TV series Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan in 2001-2003, playing the role of Nelia Santos. In 2009, she made her official comeback to Philippine primetime television in ABS-CBN network's Tayong Dalawa, where her son Gian also appeared. This marked Gamboa's 2nd Primetime TV series and comeback where she portrayed the antagonist Elizabeth Martinez in the TV series; the series also became a successful international phenomenon and featured a strong cast of award-winning actors from three generations of television, film, theater actors, some of whom came from appearances in internationally acclaimed indie films.[7]

In 2012, after a two-year hiatus, Gamboa played Margaret Montenegro in the highly acclaimed and most-watched program Walang Hanggan, featuring another ensemble cast where she was reunited with her Tayong Dalawa co-star Coco Martin who led the series. Gamboa's role was a main role in the series, Margaret Montenegro being the series' main antagonist.

On October 21, 2012, Gamboa showed her knowledge of the dance "Gangnam Style" in her performance in the Walang Hanggang Pasasalamat Concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

2017–2019: Return to GMA

In 2017, she finally returned to GMA Network after twenty-one years and starred as Lolita Honorio in Super Ma'am, which is also her television comeback. She was supposed to play Liza Lorena's role in a past GMA drama, Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas, back in 2013 after signing an exclusive contract but dropped out for health reasons.

2019–present: Return to ABS-CBN

Gamboa-Sotto returned to ABS-CBN for Kahit Minsan Lang but the series was cancelled before it could start filming because of restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Gamboa was supposed to be part of Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin but dropped out and Gina Pareno replaced her said role.

Discography

Albums

  • Helen Gamboa Sings Together Again (Jonal Records, released in March 1967)
  • He'll Come Back To Me (Jonal Records, released in 1967)
  • Shing-A-Ling Time (Jonal Records, released in 1968)
  • Dance To The Music of Helen Gamboa (Ans Records, released in 1968)
  • La Gamboa (Vicor Records, released in 1969)
  • Bunny Chanel (RCA Victor International/WEA, released in 1979 under the name "Bunny Chanel")
  • Bunny Chanel 2 (RCA Victor International/WEA, released in 1980 under the name "Bunny Chanel")

Singles

1966

  • Gone / Band of Gold (debut single)
  • What They Have Done to the Rain? / He'll Come Back to Me (with JA and The Jitterbugs)
  • The More I See You / These Boots Are Made for Walkin' (with Doming Amarillo and his Tiajuana Brass)
  • Strangers in the Night / The Impossible Dream
  • Just Say Goodbye / I Can't Remember Ever Loving You
  • The Thirty-First of June / It's Not Unusual
  • I Love You / No Other Love
  • A Groovy Kind of Love / Forever with You (with JA and The Jitterbugs)
  • Soul Time / In the Midnight Hour
  • Sweet Love and Sweet Forgiveness / Piel Canela
  • Whispering Hope / Silver Bells (duet with Louie Levant)
  • The In Crowd /
  • Michael (Row the Boat Ashore) /

1967

  • Somethin' Stupid / Summer Wine (duet with Gilbert Gamboa)
  • Two of Us / Till We Meet Again (duet with Louie Levant)
  • This Is My Song / Color My World
  • Together Again / Cast Your Fate to the Wind
  • All I See Is You / All Cried Out
  • Oh, Oh What A Kiss / Wednesday's Child
  • Only You (Can Break My Heart) / Time Alone Will Tell
  • Uptight / Single Girl (with JA and The Jitterbugs)
  • Please Don't Go / Cherish
  • Sugar, Let's Shing-A-Ling / Shing-A-Ling Time
  • Puppet On A String (with JA and The Jitterbugs) /
  • Somebody to Love /

1968

  • Ain't No Mountain High Enough / Two Can Have a Party (with The Tilt-Down Men)
  • I'm Coming Home / Kiss Me Goodbye
  • After You / Why Can't I Remember to Forget You
  • Ode To Billie Joe / We've Got To Have Love (with The Tilt-Down Men)
  • Don't Give Up / Everytime I See a Rainbow
  • Angel of the Morning / Sweet Memories
  • It's a Happening World / Shoot Your Shot
  • Bang-Shang-A-Lang / Shotgun
  • Son of a Preacher Man /

1969

  • The Fool On The Hill / The Horse (Love is All Right)
  • Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da / Harper Valley PTA
  • Mississippi Delta / The Glory of Love
  • I'm a Tiger / Every Day I Have to Cry Some
  • This Girl's in Love with You / Where Is Tomorrow
  • Those Were the Days / Stay Away from Love
  • Bitter Memories / Our Day Will Come
  • Boom Bang-A-Bang / The Windmills of Your Mind
  • Happy Heart / Let The Music Start
  • Put a Little Love in Your Heart /

1970

  • Evil Ways / Great Big Bundle of Love
  • If Ever You Go / Put A Smile on Your Face
  • Do the Popcorn / Both Sides Now

1973

  • Anytime of the Year / It's a Crying Shame
  • A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done / Betcha By Golly, Wow
  • Put Your Hand in the Hand / Rose Garden
  • Do Me / Somebody Waiting
  • Love a Little Longer / Rock and Roll Lullaby

1974

  • Doctor's Orders / Only Yesterday
  • Please, Mr. Postman / My Melody of Love
  • Head Over Heels / Leave a Little Room

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role(s) Type of Role Network
2017 From Helen's Kitchen Herself Host Colours
TV5
Super Ma'am Lolita Honorio Main Role GMA Network
2012 Walang Hanggan Doña Margaret "Mamo" Cruz-Montenegro Supporting role / Antagonist ABS-CBN
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol Maring Episode guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diploma Rose
2009 Tayong Dalawa Elizabeth "Mamita" Martinez† Supporting role / Antagonist
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa Linda Episode guest
2001–2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Nelia Santos Supporting role
1992–1994 Heart to Heart with Helen Herself Lead hostess
1991 Luv Ko Si Kris Guest appearance ABS-CBN
1981–1996 Lovingly Yours, Helen Hostess GMA Network
1979 Eat Bulaga! Herself / Hostess Guest appearance RPN-9
C.U.T.E. Herself
1974–1977 Friends
1966 Helen Herself Lead hostess ABC

Movies

  • Etiquette for Mistresses (2015) as Conchita San Diego
  • Segunda Mano (2011) as Adela Domingo
  • Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009)
  • Bagong Bayani (1995) as Flor Contemplacion
  • Umiyak Pati Langit (1991)
  • Oras-oras, Araw-araw (1989)
  • Kailan Mahuhugasan ang Kasalanan? (1989) as Adora Meneses
  • Hot Summer (1989)
  • Mama Said Papa Said I Love You (1985)
  • Give Me Five! (1984)
  • Angelita, Ako ang Iyong Ina Part II (1982)
  • Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina (1980) as Janet
  • Roberta (1979)
  • Feliciano (1978)
  • Mga Mata Ni Angelita (1978) as Janet - Gonzalo's Daughter
  • Kapitan Kulas (1975)
  • Darna and the Giants (1974) as X3X
  • Biktima (1974) as Nurse
  • Sarhento Fofonggay... A, ewan! (1974)
  • Ako'y Tao, May Dugo at Lamán (1970) as Luisa
  • Love Is for the Two of Us (1970)
  • Banda 24 (1969)
  • Matimbang ang Dugo sa Tubig (1969)
  • Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb (1968) as Nerissa
  • Bang-Shang-A-Lang (1968)
  • Boogaloo (1968)
  • Kailanma'y 'Di Ka Mag-iisa (1968)
  • Let's Go Hippie (1968)
  • May I Go Out (1968)
  • O Kaka, O Kaka (1968)
  • Operation: Discothèque (1968)
  • Otra Vez, Señorita (1968)
  • Like Father, Like Son: Kung Ano ang Punò Siya ang Bunga (1967)
  • Target: The A-Go-Go Generation (1967)
  • Yesterday (1967)
  • Palos: Counterspy (1966)
  • Baril sa Aking Kamay (1966)
  • Doble Trece (1966)
  • Stranger in the Night (1966)
  • Guillermo Bravado (1965)
  • Dolpinger (1965)
  • Misyong Mapanganib (1965)
  • DJ Dance Time (1964)
  • Let's Go (1964)
  • The Nite Owl (Dance Party) (1964)
  • Gorio... Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas (1963)
  • Hugo, the Sidewalk Vendor (1962)
  • Gorio and His Jeepney (1962)
  • Sakay and Moy (1962)
  • Walang Pagkalupig (1962)
  • Palanca (1960)
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (1954)

Awards

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
1969 Awit Awards Female Recording Artist of the Year Won

References

  1. ^ a b "FamilySearch".
  2. ^ Tito Sotto, Helen Gamboa celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
  3. ^ a b "Kapamilya Tree: The Sotto Family". ABS-CBN.com. ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "Vicente C. Sotto III". senate.gov.ph. Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  5. ^ Dizon, David (August 13, 2012). "Teary-eyed Sotto blames contraceptives for son's death". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  6. ^ Tamayo, Bernadette (July 7, 2022). "Bongbong Marcos taps Sen. Sotto's daughter to head MTRCB". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  7. ^ "'Tayong Dalawa' premieres on January 19". ABS-CBN Interactive. January 8, 2009. Retrieved March 23, 2009.

External links

  • Helen Gamboa at IMDb

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In this Philippine name for married women the birth middle name or maternal family name is Albent the birth surname or paternal family name is Gamboa and the marital name is Sotto This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Helen Gamboa news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message Helen Gamboa Sotto born Helen Albent Gamboa May 7 1945 is a Filipina actress singer dancer and former beauty queen Helen Gamboa SottoBornHelen Albent Gamboa 1945 05 07 May 7 1945 age 77 Santa Cruz Manila Philippine Commonwealth 1 OccupationActressYears active1954 presentSpouseVicente Sotto III m 1969 wbr 2 Children4 including Gian and Ciara ParentsDomingo Ponce Gamboa father Eusebia Pangilinan Albent mother RelativesVic Sotto brother in law Val Sotto brother in law Vico Sotto nephew in law Oyo Sotto nephew in law Pablo Cuneta brother in law Sharon Cuneta niece KC Concepcion grandniece Kakie grandniece Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 2 1 1960s Early works 2 2 2001 2017 Breakthrough 2 3 2017 2019 Return to GMA 2 4 2019 present Return to ABS CBN 3 Discography 4 Filmography 4 1 Television 4 2 Movies 5 Awards 6 References 7 External linksPersonal life EditGamboa was born Helen Albent Gamboa at 6 35 PM on May 7 1945 at Maternity and Children s Hospital now Dr Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Santa Cruz Manila to Domingo Ponce Gamboa 1908 1987 and Eusebia Pangilinan Albent 1914 1986 She is also the sister of Elaine Gamboa mother of Sharon Cuneta 1 3 Gamboa is married to Senator Vicente Tito Sotto III an actor comedian TV host and politician They have four children Romina Frances Diorella Maria Gian Carlo and Ciara Anna eight grandsons Romino Vicente Victorio Vicente IV Carlos Edrigu Alessandro Jose Marciano Juan Rossano Domiku Yosef and Vincenzo Jose and two granddaughters Helena and Amaria Jiliana 3 4 Their son Vincent Paul died 5 months after his birth in 1975 due to side effects of contraceptives according to doctors at the Makati Medical Center 5 In the 2010 elections her son Gian Carlo was elected councilor of Quezon City s 3rd District and served for three consecutive terms before being elected as the vice mayor of the city in the 2019 elections while her daughter Diorella Maria Lala was elected in the 6th District of the same city before being appointed chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board in 2022 6 Career EditThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Helen Gamboa news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message 1960s Early works Edit Gamboa became a runner up to Cynthia Ugalde by a point in the Miss Press Photography of the Philippines contest in 1961 In the late 1960s Gamboa was given the title Dancing Queen of Philippine cinema and TV musicals this title was given to her prior to the popularity of the ABBA song with the same title the title having been given eight years before the Swedish rock band s song was released in 1976 2001 2017 Breakthrough Edit Gamboa made a brief TV comeback through the ABS CBN Primetime TV series Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan in 2001 2003 playing the role of Nelia Santos In 2009 she made her official comeback to Philippine primetime television in ABS CBN network s Tayong Dalawa where her son Gian also appeared This marked Gamboa s 2nd Primetime TV series and comeback where she portrayed the antagonist Elizabeth Martinez in the TV series the series also became a successful international phenomenon and featured a strong cast of award winning actors from three generations of television film theater actors some of whom came from appearances in internationally acclaimed indie films 7 In 2012 after a two year hiatus Gamboa played Margaret Montenegro in the highly acclaimed and most watched program Walang Hanggan featuring another ensemble cast where she was reunited with her Tayong Dalawa co star Coco Martin who led the series Gamboa s role was a main role in the series Margaret Montenegro being the series main antagonist On October 21 2012 Gamboa showed her knowledge of the dance Gangnam Style in her performance in the Walang Hanggang Pasasalamat Concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum 2017 2019 Return to GMA Edit In 2017 she finally returned to GMA Network after twenty one years and starred as Lolita Honorio in Super Ma am which is also her television comeback She was supposed to play Liza Lorena s role in a past GMA drama Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas back in 2013 after signing an exclusive contract but dropped out for health reasons 2019 present Return to ABS CBN Edit Gamboa Sotto returned to ABS CBN for Kahit Minsan Lang but the series was cancelled before it could start filming because of restrictions caused by the COVID 19 pandemic in the Philippines Gamboa was supposed to be part of Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin but dropped out and Gina Pareno replaced her said role Discography EditAlbums Helen Gamboa Sings Together Again Jonal Records released in March 1967 He ll Come Back To Me Jonal Records released in 1967 Shing A Ling Time Jonal Records released in 1968 Dance To The Music of Helen Gamboa Ans Records released in 1968 La Gamboa Vicor Records released in 1969 Bunny Chanel RCA Victor International WEA released in 1979 under the name Bunny Chanel Bunny Chanel 2 RCA Victor International WEA released in 1980 under the name Bunny Chanel Singles1966 Gone Band of Gold debut single What They Have Done to the Rain He ll Come Back to Me with JA and The Jitterbugs The More I See You These Boots Are Made for Walkin with Doming Amarillo and his Tiajuana Brass Strangers in the Night The Impossible Dream Just Say Goodbye I Can t Remember Ever Loving You The Thirty First of June It s Not Unusual I Love You No Other Love A Groovy Kind of Love Forever with You with JA and The Jitterbugs Soul Time In the Midnight Hour Sweet Love and Sweet Forgiveness Piel Canela Whispering Hope Silver Bells duet with Louie Levant The In Crowd Michael Row the Boat Ashore 1967 Somethin Stupid Summer Wine duet with Gilbert Gamboa Two of Us Till We Meet Again duet with Louie Levant This Is My Song Color My World Together Again Cast Your Fate to the Wind All I See Is You All Cried Out Oh Oh What A Kiss Wednesday s Child Only You Can Break My Heart Time Alone Will Tell Uptight Single Girl with JA and The Jitterbugs Please Don t Go Cherish Sugar Let s Shing A Ling Shing A Ling Time Puppet On A String with JA and The Jitterbugs Somebody to Love 1968 Ain t No Mountain High Enough Two Can Have a Party with The Tilt Down Men I m Coming Home Kiss Me Goodbye After You Why Can t I Remember to Forget You Ode To Billie Joe We ve Got To Have Love with The Tilt Down Men Don t Give Up Everytime I See a Rainbow Angel of the Morning Sweet Memories It s a Happening World Shoot Your Shot Bang Shang A Lang Shotgun Son of a Preacher Man 1969 The Fool On The Hill The Horse Love is All Right Ob La Di Ob La Da Harper Valley PTA Mississippi Delta The Glory of Love I m a Tiger Every Day I Have to Cry Some This Girl s in Love with You Where Is Tomorrow Those Were the Days Stay Away from Love Bitter Memories Our Day Will Come Boom Bang A Bang The Windmills of Your Mind Happy Heart Let The Music Start Put a Little Love in Your Heart 1970 Evil Ways Great Big Bundle of Love If Ever You Go Put A Smile on Your Face Do the Popcorn Both Sides Now1973 Anytime of the Year It s a Crying Shame A Cowboy s Work Is Never Done Betcha By Golly Wow Put Your Hand in the Hand Rose Garden Do Me Somebody Waiting Love a Little Longer Rock and Roll Lullaby1974 Doctor s Orders Only Yesterday Please Mr Postman My Melody of Love Head Over Heels Leave a Little RoomFilmography EditTelevision Edit Year Title Role s Type of Role Network2017 From Helen s Kitchen Herself Host ColoursTV5Super Ma am Lolita Honorio Main Role GMA Network2012 Walang Hanggan Dona Margaret Mamo Cruz Montenegro Supporting role Antagonist ABS CBN2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Parol Maring Episode guestMaalaala Mo Kaya Diploma Rose2009 Tayong Dalawa Elizabeth Mamita Martinez Supporting role AntagonistMaalaala Mo Kaya Mesa Linda Episode guest2001 2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Nelia Santos Supporting role1992 1994 Heart to Heart with Helen Herself Lead hostess1991 Luv Ko Si Kris Guest appearance ABS CBN1981 1996 Lovingly Yours Helen Hostess GMA Network1979 Eat Bulaga Herself Hostess Guest appearance RPN 9C U T E Herself1974 1977 Friends1966 Helen Herself Lead hostess ABCMovies Edit Etiquette for Mistresses 2015 as Conchita San Diego Segunda Mano 2011 as Adela Domingo Mano Po 6 A Mother s Love 2009 Bagong Bayani 1995 as Flor Contemplacion Umiyak Pati Langit 1991 Oras oras Araw araw 1989 Kailan Mahuhugasan ang Kasalanan 1989 as Adora Meneses Hot Summer 1989 Mama Said Papa Said I Love You 1985 Give Me Five 1984 Angelita Ako ang Iyong Ina Part II 1982 Angelita Ako ang Iyong Ina 1980 as Janet Roberta 1979 Feliciano 1978 Mga Mata Ni Angelita 1978 as Janet Gonzalo s Daughter Kapitan Kulas 1975 Darna and the Giants 1974 as X3X Biktima 1974 as Nurse Sarhento Fofonggay A ewan 1974 Ako y Tao May Dugo at Laman 1970 as Luisa Love Is for the Two of Us 1970 Banda 24 1969 Matimbang ang Dugo sa Tubig 1969 Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb 1968 as Nerissa Bang Shang A Lang 1968 Boogaloo 1968 Kailanma y Di Ka Mag iisa 1968 Let s Go Hippie 1968 May I Go Out 1968 O Kaka O Kaka 1968 Operation Discotheque 1968 Otra Vez Senorita 1968 Like Father Like Son Kung Ano ang Puno Siya ang Bunga 1967 Target The A Go Go Generation 1967 Yesterday 1967 Palos Counterspy 1966 Baril sa Aking Kamay 1966 Doble Trece 1966 Stranger in the Night 1966 Guillermo Bravado 1965 Dolpinger 1965 Misyong Mapanganib 1965 DJ Dance Time 1964 Let s Go 1964 The Nite Owl Dance Party 1964 Gorio Kahapon Ngayon at Bukas 1963 Hugo the Sidewalk Vendor 1962 Gorio and His Jeepney 1962 Sakay and Moy 1962 Walang Pagkalupig 1962 Palanca 1960 Maalaala Mo Kaya 1954 Awards EditYear Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results1969 Awit Awards Female Recording Artist of the Year WonReferences Edit a b FamilySearch Tito Sotto Helen Gamboa celebrate 50th wedding anniversary a b Kapamilya Tree The Sotto Family ABS CBN com ABS CBN Retrieved June 19 2017 Vicente C Sotto III senate gov ph Senate of the Philippines Retrieved August 22 2012 Dizon David August 13 2012 Teary eyed Sotto blames contraceptives for son s death ABS CBN News Retrieved July 3 2022 Tamayo Bernadette July 7 2022 Bongbong Marcos taps Sen Sotto s daughter to head MTRCB The Manila Times Retrieved July 7 2022 Tayong Dalawa premieres on January 19 ABS CBN Interactive January 8 2009 Retrieved March 23 2009 External links EditHelen Gamboa at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Helen Gamboa amp oldid 1121206222, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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