Erich Gonzales
| Erich Gonzales | |
|---|---|
 Gonzales at the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival | |
| Born |
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco September 20, 1990 Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines |
| Other names | Erich, Erika, Dai |
| Occupation | Actress, Host, Model |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2004–present) |
| Website | ErichGonzalesOfficial |
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco (born September 20, 1990), commonly known as Erich Gonzales, is a Filipina actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, when she joined as a contestant of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest. She came to prominence after her lead role in the TV series Katorse.
Biography
The youngest of three siblings, Erich Gonzales was born in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. After winning Star Circle Quest, she changed her last name from Gancayco to Gonzales, her mother's maiden name, for a more fitting screen name. Because of the start of her entertainment career, Erich finished her high school years at ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center and attended college at Trinity University of Asia, where she majored in mass communication.[1]
Career
2004–2008: Star Circle Quest and supporting roles
Her career began when she won as Grand Questor in the second season of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest in 2005, and later becoming a part of ABS-CBN's home-based training and management program, Star Magic after her win. Erich became a familiar face as she appeared in numerous shows and dramas as a supporting actress, such as Dorina in the hit phenomenon TV series Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit. She also starred in the teen-oriented show Abt Ur Luv as Waling-Waling and as Ella in the drama series Pieta. She then showed her versatility in acting when she played Camille in the drama series Sana Maulit Muli[2] opposite to Gerald Anderson with Kim Chiu.
2009: Katorse
Erich got her biggest break in 2009 when she played the protagonist, a teenage mother in the TV adaptation of the 1980 film Katorse, alongside Enchong Dee, Ejay Falcon, and Xian Lim. The series became a top rater and was critically acclaimed catapulting Erich to stardom, earning her the title Breakthrough Star of 2009 by an entertainment news show, The Buzz.[3]
In the same year, she made her film debut in her first digital movie (Indie film) Paano Ko Sasabihin? with her perennial partner, Enchong Dee. The film became an official entry to the 2009 Cinema One Originals Film Festival and was a recipient of several awards in the festival.[4][5]
2010–2011: Career expansion
In 2010, following the success of Katorse, she landed her second lead role in the TV series Tanging Yaman alongside her Katorse co-stars Enchong Dee and Ejay Falcon. The series was one of ABS-CBN's offerings for the 60th Celebration of Filipino Soap Operas. While the series was still airing, Erich had begun working for her third series project, Magkaribal. The show was highly acclaimed and is now regarded as Philippines' First Fashionserye (first fashion TV series).[6]
After an impressive back-to-back hit TV series, Erich signed an exclusive two-year contract with Star Cinema, poising her to prove her box-office draw.[7] Later that year, the hit love team of Erich and Enchong starred in their first mainstream movie, I Do under Star Cinema. She also became the lead cast of the indie film Noy with Coco Martin, which became the Philippines' entry in the 83rd Academy Awards in Best Foreign Language Film category.[8][9]
In the same year, Erich was also given the opportunity to be one of the main hosts in the youth variety show, Shoutout!, which featured teen stars.
The Filipino adaptation of Maria La Del Barrio was the highlight for Erich in 2011.[10] The series became a Twitter trending royalty as it trended locally and worldwide on and off throughout its run. It was also extended twice as its ratings remained consistently high.
In December 2011, Erich's indie film, Pinta*Kasi was finally screened in theaters as part of the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film won Best Picture in the New Wave Section[11] and Best Actor (same category) for co-star, JM De Guzman. The said film was also invited to Beijing and Hawaiian film festivals for its "strength of word of mouth buzz and its hip hop elements."[12]
But the biggest news for 2011 came in October when it was officially announced that Erich will be starring with Thai heartthrob and Asia's Superstar, Mario Maurer in a film tentatively titled Suddenly It's Magic.[13]
2012–present: Successful movies and Juan dela Cruz
As Maria La Del Barrio ended with a high note in March 2012, Erich's other indie movie was released. She starred in a horror movie alongside Derek Ramsay, titled Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang and opened to a very warm audience reception. Earning seven million pesos on its first day, the movie becomes the Highest Grossing Digital Film.[14][15] As a result, Star Cinema crowned Erich with the title Philippine Box Office Queen for Digital Independent Film.[16]
In May 2012, Erich began working on her biggest project of the year, Suddenly It's Magic, a film with Thai actor Mario Maurer under Star Cinema. With the collaboration of Filipino and Thai production teams, actors, and actresses, the film is the first Filipino-Thai movie created between the two countries. The official movie was released on October 31, 2012 in the Philippines, March 14, 2013 in Thailand,[17] and March 28, 2013 in Cambodia.[18]
The latter part of 2012 was a hectic one for Erich. She made her debut appearance in Canada as part of the TFC Liga Kapamilya Basketball Finals at the end of August. She wowed the crowds in Oshawa, Ontario and Burnaby, British Columbia. Then on November 3, she entertained kapamilyas in Los Angeles for the Star Magic 20 Tour. Erich capped her year with the release of her fourth indie film, Mariposa sa Hawla ng Gabi with director Richard V. Somes.
After having a successful love team with Enchong Dee and team-up with Mario Maurer, she appears once again in the weeknight primetime slot, as she becomes part of the biggest television series of ABS-CBN for 2013. Titled Juan dela Cruz, she is paired up once again with Noy co-star and Prince of Teleserye Coco Martin as his leading lady.[19][20] The show immediately became number one in national TV ratings during its pilot episode and is expected to continue throughout its run.[21]
In 2014, Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee had a reunion movie project with JC De Vera in Once A Princess directed by the Laurice Guillen. She will play her most challenging role to show her versatility as the second wife in the upcoming Primetime teleserye hit koreanovela-remake series Two Wives, opposite to Jason Abalos, alongside Kaye Abad, Patrick Garcia and Rayver Cruz. After the movie Once A Princess, she will be reunited to JC De Vera in MMFF's Shake, Rattle & Roll XV "AHAS". She will portray a new challenging character as a Twin-snake in a Mall which again show her versatility as a brilliant actress of her generation.
In 2015, she had a Special Finale Participation on the highly anticipated TV Series, Forevermore as Alexandra "Alex" Pante
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Type of Role | Network |
| 2016–present | Be My Lady | Filipina "Pinang" Crisostomo | Lead role | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Nakaw Na Sandali | Christine | Episode guest | |
| Forevermore | Alexandra "Alex" Pante | Finale special participation | ||
| Kris TV | Herself / Co-hostess | Guest appearance | ||
| 2014-2015 | Two Wives | Janine Arguello-Guevarra / Janine Arguello-Celdran | Lead role | |
| 2014 | Banana Split | Herself | Guest appearance | |
| Kris TV | Herself / Co-hostess | Guest appearance | ||
| Star Magic | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| The Buzz | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Pinoy Big Brother | Herself | Guest judge | ||
| ANC | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baston | Jessica Espiritu | Episode guest | ||
| 2013 | Kris TV | Herself / Co-hostess | Guest appearance | |
| Star Magic | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Juan dela Cruz | Rosario Galang-dela Cruz / Rosario Guerrero | Co-lead role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | Grace Poe-Llamanzares | Episode guest | ||
| Sarah G. Live | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Jingle's Bell | Jingle Cristobal | Episode guest | |
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Star Magic | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| The Buzz | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| TodaMax | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Herself | Guest appearance | GMA Network | |
| Banana Split | Herself | Guest appearance | ABS-CBN | |
| Sarah G. Live | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Showbiz Inside Report | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apoy | Merlie | Guest appearance | ||
| 2011-2012 | Maria la del Barrio | María Hernandez | Lead role | |
| 2011 | The Price Is Right | Herself | Contestant | |
| Happy Yipee Yehey! | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Kris TV | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toga | Grace | Episode guest | ||
| Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | young Lora Sebastiano | Special participation | ||
| 2010 | Shoutout! | Herself | Lead hostess | |
| Star Magic | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Wansapanataym: Bandanang Itim | Venus | Episode guest | ||
| Magkaribal | Chloe Abella | Main role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | Vangie | Episode guest | ||
| Tanging Yaman | First Daughter Josefina "Fina" Policarpio | Lead role | ||
| Your Song: Love Me, Love You | Nurse | Episode guest | ||
| 2009-2010 | Katorse | Elena "Nene" Reyes-Wenceslao | Lead role | |
| 2009 | Star Magic | Herself | Guest appearance | |
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat | Conerlia Verde | Co-lead role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pansit | May Anne | Episode guest | ||
| Midnight DJ | Chicklet | Main role | TV5 | |
| Maynila: Sweet Melody | Sara | Episode guest | GMA Network | |
| 2009–present | ASAP | Herself / Hostess / Performer | Occasional guest appearance | ABS-CBN |
| 2008-2009 | Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta | Ella Torres | Supporting role | |
| 2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak | Fatima | Supporting role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flowers | Nelyia | Episode guest | ||
| Kung Fu Kids | Nicole "Nick" Magalang | Supporting role | ||
| Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang Minahal | Elizabeth | Episode guest | ||
| Your Song: Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | Mia | Episode guest | ||
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Marlene | Guest appearance / Episode guest | |
| Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Maeboo / Mariang Buhay | Recurring role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Feeding Bottle | Suzette | Episode guest | ||
| Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Lyf 2 | Malory "Waling-Waling" Aguilar | Supporting role | ||
| Sana Maulit Muli | Camille Soriano | Supporting role | ||
| 2006 | Calla Lily | Diday Ramirez | Main role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo | Con-con Hernandez | Episode guest | ||
| 2005-2006 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Violeta Golda (present) | Supporting role | |
| 2005 | M.R.S. | Herself / Hostess | Lead presenter | |
| Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Dorina Rodriguez | Supporting role | ||
| ASAP Fanatic | Herself / Performer | Guest appearance | ||
| 2004 | Ok Fine 'To Ang Gusto Nyo | Erich | Main role | |
| Star Circle National Teen Quest | Herself | Contestant |
Movies
Awards and nominations
| Awards/Recognitions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
| 2003 | Mutya ng Davao Pageant | Mutya ng Davao | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | Star Circle Quest | Grand Teen Questor | Won | ||
| 2009 | ABS-CBN | Breakthrough Star of 2009 | Won | ||
| 2010 | |||||
| ABS-CBN | Best Bet | Won | |||
| FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | |||
| 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Most Promising Love Team with Enchong Dee | Won | |||
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Enchong Dee | Nominated | |||
| Pop Loveteam with Enchong Dee | Nominated | ||||
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Romantic Couple with Enchong Dee | Won | |||
| US Girls' August Awards 2010 | Face of the Year (Teens) | Won | |||
| FHM Magazine | 12th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | |||
| 41st Box Office Entertainment Awards | Promising Love Team of the Year with Enchong Dee[23] | I Do, Tanging Yaman | Won | ||
| 2011 | |||||
| 1st Barkada Choice Awards | Female Icon of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2011 | Won | |||
| FHM Magazine | 38th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | |||
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Enchong Dee | Nominated | |||
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Favorite Couple with Enchong Dee | Won | |||
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best New Wave Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | |||||
| Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards 2012 | Breakthrough Actress of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Best Loveteam for TV and Movies with Enchong Dee[24] | Won | |||
| Female Star of the Night | Won | ||||
| Star Cinema | Philippine Box Office Queen for Digital Independent Film | Won | |||
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2012 | Won | |||
| FHM Magazine | 40th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | |||
| Cinema One Originals | Best Actress[25] | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | FHM Magazine | 34th of Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women In The World | Won | ||
| 2014 | Yes! Magazine | Most Beautiful Star of 2014 | Won | ||
| 2014 | 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV: Ahas | Nominated | |
References
- ↑ Almo, Nerisa (June 16, 2010). "Erich Gonzales pursues studies while busy with showbiz". Rappler. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ↑ Erich Gonzales in ‘Sana Maulit Muli’ | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (2007-1-7).
- ↑ Erich Gonzalez is 2009's breakthrough star | ABS-CBN Online. Abs-cbn.com (2009-12-28).
- ↑ 2009 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival opens Friday | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (2009-11-11).
- ↑ Five finalists compete in Cinema One Originals digital film fest 2009 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (2009-11-11).
- ↑ ABS-CBN Online. Abs-cbn.com.
- ↑ Erich Gonzales signs contract with Star Cinema | ABS-CBN News Online. Abs-cbnnews.com (2010-02-14).
- ↑ Noy chosen as Philippine entry to the Oscars' Best Foreign Language Film category | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (2010-09-23).
- ↑ ‘Noy’ is RP's Entry for the 83rd Oscar's Best Foreign Language Film | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (2010-09-24).
- ↑ Erich Gonzales is 'Maria la del Barrio' | ABS-CBN News Online. abs-cbnnews.com (2010-12-10).
- ↑ PEP REVIEW: Pintakasi: How art saves | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (2012-02-06).
- ↑ Pinta*Kasi' goes multiplatform; invited to Beijing, Honolulu film fests | Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (2013-01-31).
- ↑ Thai superstar Mario Maurer confirms movie with Erich Gonzales | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (2011-10-16).
- ↑ Philippines Box Office March 21–25, 2012. Boxofficemojo.
- ↑ 'Corazon' debuts at No. 2 in box office. Abs-cbnnews.com.
- ↑ Erich Gonzales hailed as Box Office Queen for Indie Films. Getitfromboy.
- ↑ Baifern Pimchanok Official Twitter Account. Twitter.com (2013-03-07).
- ↑ Find her and Mario Maurer in "Suddenly It's Magic", Filipino-Thai romantic love story. In LEGEND CINEMA 28th March.. Facebook.com (2013-03-25).
- ↑ Coco slays 'aswang' in first 'Juan dela Cruz' trailer. Abs-cbnnews.com (2012-12-14).
- ↑ Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales New Action-Drama Series "Juan Dela Cruz" Premieres On Monday. Orangemagazinetv (2013-02-03).
- ↑ 'Juan dela Cruz' nationwide ratings soars to 42.6%. Abs-cbnnews.com (2013-02-23).
- ↑ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/02/12/gun-toting-erich-gritty-mariposa-trailer
- ↑ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ↑ "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
- ↑ PEP.ph. "Scions of veteran actors win top acting awards in Cinema One Originals 2012 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2014-01-10.