Ethel Booba
| Ethel Booba | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ethel Gabison |
| Born | December 17, 1976 |
| Origin | General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Comedian |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Associated acts |
GMA Network ABS-CBN |
Ethel Gabison (born December 17, 1976, General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines), also known by her stage name Ethel Booba, is a Filipino TV personality and comedian of South African and American descent. She has also worked in the recording industry.[1]
She is a former talent of GMA Network and was one of the hosts of Extra Challenge. She also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol.[2]
Before becoming a star, she joined in the singing contest of ABC's, Sing Galing. She defended her title for four weeks and wore glamorous outfits each week. After she lost the title, she signed a contract under GMA Network. She also became one of the housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2. She currently makes several appearances on ABS-CBN.[3]
On September 18 2016, Gabison launched her first book titled "#Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba" at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia. She came up with the book after becoming popular on Twitter for her witty and entertaining tweets about various topics; it was published by VRJ Books Publishing.[4][5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2002 | Sing Galing! | Contestant | ABC 5 |
| 2003 | Whattamen | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Bubble Gang's Extra Challenge Episode | Herself | GMA-7 |
| 2003-2006 | Extra Challenge | Herself / Host | |
| 2005-2006 | Jolog's Guide | Host | |
| 2006 | Show ko, Pasiklaban ng Bayan | Herself | QTV-11 |
| Homeboy | Herself | ABS-CBN | |
| Komiks' Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Anggitay | ||
| 2007 | Ysabella | Darna | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 | Herself | ||
| 2008 | Wowowee | ||
| 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | Herself / Guest Judge | TV5 |
| 2010 | Utoy | Fairy Alipia | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Showtime | Herself / Guest Hurado | |
| Face To Face | Herself | TV5 | |
| 2012 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Wowowillie | Co-Host | TV5 |
| 2014 | Boracay Bodies | "Diva" / Grand Winner | TV5 |
| 2016 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
| #LIKE | Celebrity Guest | GMA-7 | |
| KMJS 12 | Herself / Featured Guest | ||
| Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest | ABS-CBN | |
| Minute To Win It: Last Man Standing | Celebrity Player | ||
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 2005 | Sablay ka na, Pasaway ka pa | Becky | Cine Suerte Production |
| 2006 | Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Baday | Regal Films |
| 2007 | My Kuya's Wedding | Susie | |
| 2014 | Praybeyt Benjamin 2 | Cameo role | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
Written work
| Year | Title | Publisher |
| 2016 | #Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba[6] | VRJ Books Publishing |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Reality Competition Program Host (with Phoemela Barranda and Paolo Bediones) | Extra Challenge (GMA-7) | Won |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Reality Competition Program Host (with Paolo Bediones) | Won | |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | ||
References
- ↑ "Ethel Booba marks 33rd birthday". ABS-CBN News. December 17, 2009. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
- ↑ "Ethel Booba's career on the rise". Manila Bulletin. October 17, 2005. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
- ↑ "Ethel Booba Biography". Pinoy Stop. August 30, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Ethel Booba to release own book". ABS-CBN News. August 8, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Ethel Booba, napatawad na ang 'babaerong' tatay!". Abante. November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Ethel Booba to launch book". News Central PH. August 6, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.