Gelli de Belen

Early life

The younger sister of actress and television presenter Janice de Belen, she began her career in show business at the age of 8. Her mother was heavily involved in her early career (where she was often included on set for tapings and shootings), and as a result, her reputation developed alongside Gelli de Belen's career.

Personal life

de Belen married Filipino recording artist and actor Ariel Rivera in 1997. They have two children.

On March 19, 2016, her mother Susan de Belen died of cardiac arrest at the age of 67.

As of 2019, de Belen and her immediate family live primarily in Canada.

Philanthropy

de Belen has a rare blood type of RH Negative which she regularly donates on Philippine Red Cross. She has been recognized as one of the Blood Galloners by the organization.

Awards

Her role in the film Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 1993 Manila Film Festival. In 1995, De Belen won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Sarah Jane Salazar in the movie The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo, a biographical film about AIDS activist Sarah Jane Salazar.

Filmography

Film

Television

Discography

• Gelli (Viva Records, 1991)

References

References

1. (January 28, 2002). "JANICE AND GELLI DE BELEN Show hosts, sisters, mothers, friends .". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
2. (October 5, 2012). "Janice: No awkwardness in playing Ariel's wife". Journal Online.
3. "Janice de Belen slowly moving on from her mother's death".
4. Facundo, Angelica. (October 18, 2019). "Gelli De Belen and Ariel Rivera's amazing family life after decades of marriage".
5. (March 19, 2016). "Janice and Gelli de Belen's mom passes away".
6. "Ms. Gelli De Bellen donates her RH Negative blood!".
7. "Gelli De Belen {{!}} TV Guide".
8. Reyes, Maryo J. de los. (October 5, 1994). "The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y mapatawad mo". Regal Films, MAQ Productions.