Gladys Reyes

Early life and education

Reyes was born on June 23, 1977. She is an alumna of New Era University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Mass Communications. She plans to continue studying for the unfinished course.

Career

Known by the alias Primera Kontrabida, Gladys Reyes had her big break with the 1990s soap opera Mara Clara, as Clara, which was later portrayed by Julia Montes in the hit remake of the same name.

Reyes is recognized as one of the most celebrated actresses who plays antagonist roles in Philippine television. Her acclaimed films and soap operas has earned her accolades including a Gawad Urian Award, PMPC Star Award for Television and a "Best Actress" trophy at the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2011, she was appointed as a board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

Personal life

Reyes started a relationship with fellow actor Christopher Roxas (born Jean-Christopher Sommereux in 1979), her co-star in the Mara Clara soap opera, in 1992. She married on January 23, 2004, at the INC Central Temple in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. They expect to be first child. Later, she had a miscarriage due to a blighted ovum. After lost their original first child, they had a first child and son named Gian Christophe, on January 23, 2006. They had a second child and their first daughter, named Gianna Aquisha, on July 11, 2008. They had a third child and their second son, named Grant Carlin, on November 20, 2010. They had a fourth child and their third son, named Gavin Cale, on May 10, 2017.

Reyes is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo.

Filmography

Film

Television / Digital Series

Awards and nominations

References

References

1. (2017-10-28). "Gladys Reyes accepts acting project with ABS-CBN after five years".
2. (June 25, 2020). "LOOK: Gladys Reyes marks 43rd birthday with simple celebration at home". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
3. (September 16, 2023). "Gladys Reyes, planong ituloy ang pag-aaral sa kolehiyo".
4. (June 12, 2011). "For Gladys Reyes, motherhood is about finding a balance". The Philippine Star.
5. Abanilla, Clarizel. (August 16, 2018). "Villain lessons from 'kontrabida' Gladys Reyes".
6. "Gladys Reyes 'shocked,' grateful for winning Best Actress in 1st Summer MMFF".
7. Corrales, Nestor. (January 11, 2014). "Aquino reappoints Villareal as MTRCB chief". INQUIRER.net.
8. (January 24, 2018). "Gladys Reyes, Christopher Roxas renew vows in a star-studded affair". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
9. Cruz, Marinel R.. (November 21, 2012). "Three Ps for a lasting relationship". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
10. (March 15, 2004). "Gladys Reyes, preggy na". [[The Philippine Star]].
11. (February 1, 2007). "Gladys Reyes in no hurry to have second baby".
12. (July 11, 2008). "Gladys Reyes gives birth to a healthy baby girl".
13. (November 21, 2010). "Gladys Reyes gives birth to third baby at Asian Hospital".
14. (May 12, 2017). "Gladys nanganak na, ika-4 na baby ka-bday ni Manalo". [[Inquirer Bandera]].
15. Francisco, Katerina. (July 22, 2014). "Famous Iglesia ni Cristo personalities". [[Rappler]].
16. (June 16, 2015). "FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian Awards 2015".
17. (October 9, 2000). "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star.