Glaiza de Castro

Early life and background

Glaiza Castro Galura was born on January 21, 1988, in Valenzuela, Metro Manila, to Cristina "Cristy" Galura and Alfred "Boy" Galura. Her father was a band member, while her mother was a contestant in the original iteration of the singing competition Tawag ng Tanghalan. In the early 1980s, they formed a band called The Alcris Duet. De Castro has a younger brother, Alchris Galura, who was recognized as Best Supporting Actor by the World Class Excellence Japan Awards (WCEJA) for his role in the drama series Abot-Kamay na Pangarap. Her uncle is Dan Alvaro, who has starred in action films.

De Castro studied at a Catholic private institution in Valenzuela. At age 12, she was discovered by a talent agent during a shoot in Valenzuela. Around the same time, she appeared in a fast food commercial. On January 27, 2001, de Castro made her entry into GMA Network, debuting on the television variety show Master Showman Presents and subsequently becoming one of its regulars.

Acting career

Early career: minor roles on television and in movies (2002–2006)

De Castro began her career with GMA Network, playing a minor role in the soap opera Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin. However, after a few months with the company, she transferred to the rival network ABS-CBN and became a contract artist of Star Magic. During her time at ABS-CBN, she continued to play both supporting and minor roles, such as Halley in the teen-oriented show Berks.

Between 2002 and 2005, she appeared in films sporadically, playing bit parts in the movies Singsing ni Lola (2002), Bahid (2002), and Miss Pinoy (2005). By 2006, she began to appear in films more frequently, with minor parts in the horror films Sukob and White Lady and the Manny Pacquiao biographical film Pacquiao: The Movie. One of the most prominent roles during this point in her career was in the film adaptation of Carlo Vergara's graphic novel, Zsazsa Zaturnnah; the film was an entry to the 2006 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Return to GMA Network and breakout roles (2006–2008)

After four years with ABS-CBN, de Castro returned to her home network, GMA Network, in 2006. One of her first roles back was as Honey on the fantasy-adventure series Fantastikids, where she starred alongside Marky Cielo, Jackie Rice, and Ryza Cenon, as well as former child star Paolo Contis and former beauty queen Melanie Marquez. The reception to the show was positive; journalist Paul Daza of The Philippine Daily Inquirer compared it favorably to its counterpart on ABS-CBN (the fantasy-drama anthology Komiks) and commented that based on ratings, "it would seem like the new [GMA-7] stars are outshining the more established [ABS-CBN] performers." At this time, she also performed regularly on GMA's regular Sunday variety show, SOP Rules.

In 2007, de Castro appeared in two television series. The first was the afternoon teen drama Boys Nxt Door, dubbed into Malay on the Malaysian channel 8TV and aired in South Korea via KBS2, becoming the first Filipino drama to air in the country. The second was the action-adventure series Asian Treasures. De Castro played Clara, an expert on history and geography who would use this knowledge to help the main characters find the titular treasures.

In 2007, she starred in the independent film Still Life, written and directed by Katski Flores. The film is about an artist diagnosed with a terminal illness who has traveled to an isolated island to paint his last work. De Castro played Emma, a woman who relates her past to the main character. Film critic Tito Valiente of Business Mirror noted her portrayal of Emma as "one reason the short life on that island becomes very real." Valiente noted that de Castro's character was "vulnerable but not whiny. Even in tears she conjures an image of a woman whose only way out of life is finding life in anything." The film was a finalist at that year's Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, where de Castro received a Golden Screen Awards nomination in the Best Actress category. That same year, she also played a supporting role in the romantic film Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan alongside Iza Calzado, Taiwanese singer-actor Ken Chu, and Marky Cielo.

In 2008, she started shooting another independent film, Rakenrol, based on director Quark Henares' views on growing up in the local rock scene and his personal experiences starting a band. De Castro described the film, which was still in production as of March 2009, as "a lighter version of Almost Famous" and "a fun, feel-good movie."

In 2008, she played the lead role in the television adaptation of the 1991 film Kaputol ng Isang Awit. In the series, de Castro played Sarah Monteza, a poor girl with a good voice but low self-esteem. De Castro would later say that the role was her "biggest break" thus far.

Career resurgence (2009–present)

After another supporting role in the television adaptation of comic-book writer Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel Gagambino, de Castro once again landed a lead role in another television adaptation of a Filipino film, Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin, opposite Patrick Garcia, Maxene Magalona, Jackie Rice, and JC Tiuseco. In the series, she played Gladys Andrada (a role originated by co-star Jackie Lou Blanco), the jealous only biological child of Gilbert (played by Nonie Buencamino) and Clara Andrada (played by Blanco). Regarding her portrayal, columnist Jason John Lim commented that while she knew she was breaking out of her comfort zone, "What she didn't know that she would also begin breaking the expectations of everybody."

Right after Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin, she played another supporting role on an episode of the drama anthology SRO Cinemaserye, which chronicled the life story of singer Eva Castillo (portrayed in this episode by Manilyn Reynes). Shortly after, she landed another role in the Philippine remake of the Korean television series Stairway to Heaven alongside Dingdong Dantes, Rhian Ramos, and TJ Trinidad. De Castro portrayed Eunice Manansala, the counterpart of Han Yoori (played by Kim Tae-hee). De Castro watched the original series to attempt to get an idea of who her character was as a person in preparation for the role. She also commented on the relative complexity of her character in this series compared to her character in Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin: "Unlike my previous role, you don't know what is going on inside the mind of Eunice. What's going inside her head is really devious. She is subtle in her approach and very scheming... Despite being evil, she still has a heart and there's a reason she became a bad person. If she is stepping down on people, she is also being stepped on by other people. She also has to fulfill her needs and wants and she will do everything for the person she loves." Critics received her portrayal well; Jerry Donato of The Philippine Star, in particular, said, "So far, Glaiza has given her Korean counterpart a run for her money."

In 2009, de Castro appeared in five films. The first was the independent political thriller Bente, where she replaced former StarStruck contestant and fellow GMA actress Jewel Mische when the latter refused to film a sex scene she considered "beyond [her] moral standards" as directed by Mel Chionglo. The film was released in June 2009 and received mixed reviews, with Rito Asilo of the Philippine Daily Inquirer citing its thematic substance and Gomez's and Calzado's "insightful performances" while also going on to blast the film's "disparate stories," "incohesive feel and style," and sudden ending "in a convenient anticlimax."

The second film was the horror movie Tarot, released on August 26. The film, directed by Jun Lana and top-billed by Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo, is about a girl who can predict the future using tarot cards.

A third film, Ang Manghuhula, was released commercially in September (it had been shown at the Cinemanila International Film Festival the previous year). The film, directed by Paolo Herras, saw de Castro play the daughter of Messina (Eula Valdez), a seer. The production was received warmly, with Noelani Torre of the Philippine Daily Inquirer noting its "fascinating subject matter," "colorful cast," and "visual richness and clarity."

The fourth film de Castro starred in 2009 was the independently produced Astig (international title: Squalor) alongside Sid Lucero, Edgar Allan Guzman, Arnold Reyes, and Dennis Trillo (who also served as director). In Astig, de Castro played Elgine, a teenager afflicted with a sexually transmitted disease who eventually becomes the love interest of Trillo's character. Released in July of that year, it was a critical and financial success, topping the box office of that year's Cinemalaya Film Festival with a profit of . Darwin Chiong of GMA News called the film's cinematography "remarkable" and praised the cast as a whole, saying, "The movie gathers an ensemble of actors that deliver in the acting department, even those in supporting roles like Glaiza de Castro and Malou Crisologo." Her performance in this film earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 33rd Gawad Urian Awards.

The fifth film was the sixth installment of the Mano Po franchise, subtitled A Mother's Love. The film, directed by Joel Lamangan and top-billed by Sharon Cuneta, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Heart Evangelista, and Dennis Trillo, saw de Castro play the younger version of Cuneta's character, Melinda Uy. The film was released on December 25 and was an entry to that year's annual Metro Manila Film Festival.

Her first project on GMA for 2010 was in another villain role in Diva, billed as the Philippines' first musical comedy-drama series. It debuted on GMA Network on March 1, 2010, and ended on July 30, 2010. The show, which also starred Regine Velasquez, Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad, and singer Jaya, and is partly based on the American movie trilogy High School Musical and the American television series Glee, saw de Castro playing the ambitious Tiffany, who is Lady's (Rufa Mae Quinto) assistant and soon-to-be a villainess to singer-actress Regine Velasquez's heroine Melody.

After Diva, de Castro auditioned for and won the title role on the primetime fantasy series Grazilda. The show, a sequel to the Cinderella story, centers on Grazilda, who is, in turn, based on one of Cinderella's wicked stepsisters, Drizella. The plot revolves around Grazilda's banishment from her home world of Fantasia to the human world, where she suffers a fate similar to Cinderella's. The series, which premiered on September 13, 2010, also stars Geoff Eigenmann, Yasmien Kurdi, Jolina Magdangal, and Cherie Gil and marks de Castro's first lead role in a primetime series. Before the show's debut, de Castro said she could not believe her success; she had become accustomed to playing villainous roles and expected to do so for the remainder of her career. The show was a critical and commercial success, beating its rival, 1DOL, by five points in the AGB Mega Manila ratings. In light of the show's success, de Castro's manager, Manny Valera, has decided to turn down any further villain roles on behalf of his talent to build her up as a lead star.

On October 30, it was announced that de Castro would no longer be cast in the remake of the film Temptation Island and would instead be the lead star in the 2011 remake of the 1992 film Aswang, produced by Regal Films with film director Topel Lee. However, her lead role instead went to Lovi Poe. De Castro later played Binayaan in the epic drama Amaya, opposite Marian Rivera and Sid Lucero.

In 2012, de Castro first appeared on Tweets for My Sweet, playing the role of Kimberly, Meg's (Marian Rivera) long-lost daughter and sister. In the third quarter of the year, she was chosen to play the role of Heidi, which was originally intended for Alessandra de Rossi, in the Philippine adaptation of Temptation of Wife.

In 2013, de Castro co-starred in Vampire Ang Daddy Ko, top-billed by Vic Sotto and Oyo Boy Sotto.

In 2015, de Castro played Althea Guevarra in the lesbian series The Rich Man's Daughter alongside Rhian Ramos.

In 2016, she played Pirena in the television drama fantasy series Encantadia. In 2017, she reprised the role in the series Mulawin vs. Ravena.

In 2018, she took on the title role in the revenge series Contessa.

De Castro became a co-host of the TAPE Inc.-produced Eat Bulaga! in July 2023 after its original hosts left following a change in the production company's management. She remained a co-host of the variety show, later renamed Tahanang Pinakamasaya!, until its final episode in March 2024.

Music

De Castro has released four albums so far. Her debut album, Magbalik Ka, was released in 2001 under XAX Music Entertainment. It contains six tracks described by the record label as "catchy bubblegum pop tunes."

In 2006, she released a second album, the self-titled Glaiza, under Dyna Records, which was officially launched in 2008. The latter album, described by de Castro herself as "more defined" compared to her first album, comprises pop and R&B songs and contains original content except for three tracks: a cover of Joey Albert's song "How Can I Make You See," as well as a Tagalog version (titled "Paano") and an English version of Dingdong Avanzado's "Basta't Kasama Kita" (titled "As Long As I Am With You"). When asked why it took her five years to release a second album, de Castro explained that after the first album's completion, she did not renew her contract with the record company and instead focused on her television career.

In 2015, de Castro launched her third album, the mainly self-produced Synthesis. She did mall shows to promote this album. It was her most successful album so far.

In 2017, de Castro released her fourth album, Magandang Simulain, under PolyEast Records and held a concert at the Music Museum in San Juan, Metro Manila, to promote it.

De Castro received critical acclaim for her in-character covers of the Asin songs "Himig ng Pag-Ibig" and "Pagbabalik" when she played anti-dictatorship activist Cecilia Flores-Oebanda in the 2018 film Liway. Moviegoers were described as emotional during film screenings and often clapped after being moved by de Castro's acting and singing performance.

Public image

Despite gaining wider recognition for her roles as a villain in Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin and Stairway to Heaven, de Castro has reportedly had qualms about portraying a villain again, commenting, "I don't want to be typecast as an antagonist forever because it's difficult to get rid of that sort of image." However, she has preferred antagonist roles over "sexy" roles. She later retracted this statement, saying that she "didn't think [she'd] get typecast because [she] plays different kinds of women each time" and explained this by saying, "The stories are different, so [her] characters' [motivations] are also different."

Although De Castro considered posing for magazines such as FHM "for instant fame and fortune," she eventually decided against it, instead opting to develop her skills as a serious actress, saying, "I just want to start on the right foot by focusing more on acting than diverting my attention to other interests. I want to become an actress and to show what I can do." She has also expressed interest in playing "out-of-the-box and extreme roles," such as Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta and Charlize Theron in Monster. In 2008, she spoke of her preference for independent film, commenting in Taglish, "As for me, I feel fulfilled in indie films. I'm given roles in indie projects that are heavier compared to the mainstream. And I'm rarely offered roles in mainstream [films] anyway."

Advocacy and political positions

In March 2016, de Castro participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Program, a program aiming to increase awareness and stop street harassment and sexual violence against women in public spaces. As part of the program, de Castro participated in Quezon City's campaign against sexual harassment.

De Castro is known as a women's rights and protection advocate and won a Media People's Choice Award for this advocacy in 2017.

After performing the role of anti-Marcos activist Cecilia Flores-Oebanda in 2018, de Castro has spoken against historical negationism regarding the Philippines' martial law era, which was the film's setting. She agreed it was a polarizing topic but said that Filipino youth must be "made more aware of it, because it's important to know history and learn from it. It's necessary for everyone's growth." In 2020, de Castro participated in activities denouncing the then-newly signed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, joining numerous artists in reciting Charlie Chaplin's final speech in the film The Great Dictator, translated into Filipino by writer Rody Vera.

Business

In 2023, De Castro and her husband David Rainey opened a cafe called Brewbox in Baler, Aurora.

Personal life

De Castro maintained a close friendship with consistent on-screen partner Marky Cielo for much of his career until he died in 2008. In the wake of her friend's death, de Castro recounted an exchange she had the day before Cielo died: she told Cielo about a dream she had about him and Rich Asuncion; according to her, Cielo had other people tell him they had dreams about him, which he took to be an omen. De Castro and businessman David Rainey are in a relationship since September 2018. They became engaged in December 2020, and married in Northern Ireland in October 2021.

Filmography

Film

|+Key | Denotes films that have not yet been released |}--{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+ |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" ! scope="col" | Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes !scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref(s) |- | 2001 !scope=row| Cool Dudes 24/7 | | |- !scope=row| Singsing ni Lola | | |- !scope=row| Bahid | | |- | 2005 !scope=row| Miss Pinoy | |- !scope=row| Close to You | | |- !scope=row| Sukob | | |- !scope=row| Manay Po! | | |- !scope=row| Pacquiao: The Movie | | |- !scope=row| White Lady | | |- !scope=row| Twilight Dancers | |- !scope=row| Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh | | |- !scope=row| Still Life | | |- !scope=row| Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | | |- | 2008 !scope=row| Ang Manghuhula | | |- !scope=row| Bente | | |- !scope=row| Astig | | |- !scope=row| Tarot | | |- !scope=row| Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love |

| | |- !scope=row| Patikul | | |- !scope=row| I-Libings | | |- | 2012 !scope=row| Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi | |- | 2013 !scope=row| Coming Soon | |- !scope=row| Cattleya: An OFW Story | | |- !scope=row| 1st Ko Si 3rd

| | |- | 2016 !scope=row| Maria

| | |- | 2019 !scope=row| My Letters to Happy | | |- | 2020 !scope=row| Midnight In A Perfect World | | |- | 2023 !scope=row| Kahel | |- | 2024 !scope=row| Slay Zone | | |- ! scope=row| Sinagtala | Reggie

| |- |2026 ! scope=row| 58th |Maria Reynafe Castillo |Main role |}

Television

|+Key | Denotes shows that have not yet been aired |} |}--{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+ |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref(s) |- | 2001 !scope=row| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin |- !scope=row| Pangako ng Lupa | |- !scope=row| Click | |- | 2002–2004 !scope=row| Berks | |- | 2002–2004 !scope=row| Kapalaran | |- | 2004–2005 !scope=row| Spirits | |- | 2004 ! scope="row" | Maalaala Mo Kaya |- |2005 ! scope="row" | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | |- | 2006 !scope=row| Fantastikids | |- | 2007–2010 !scope=row| SOP Rules | |- | 2007 !scope=row| Asian Treasures | |- !scope=row| Boys Nxt Door | |- !scope=row| Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | |- !scope=row| Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | |- !scope=row| Maynila | |- | 2008–2009 !scope=row| Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino | |- !scope=row| Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | |- !scope=row| SRO Cinemaserye: The Eva Castillo Story | |- !scope=row| Stairway to Heaven | |- !scope=row| Laff En Roll | |- !scope=row| Diva | |- | 2010–2013 !scope=row| Party Pilipinas | |- | 2010–2011 !scope=row| Grazilda | |- | 2011–2012 !scope=row| Amaya | |- !scope=row| Biritera | |- !scope=row| Tweets for My Sweet | |- | 2012–2013 !scope=row| Temptation of Wife | |- | 2013–2016 !scope=row| Vampire ang Daddy Ko | |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | Magpakailanman |

| |- | 2013 !scope=row| Katipunan | |- !scope=row| Magpakailanman | |- !scope=row| Rhodora X | |- !scope=row| Magpakailanman | |- !scope=row| Dading | |- !scope=row| Ilustrado | |- !scope=row| Magpakailanman | |- !scope=row| | |- !scope=row| Alamat | |- !scope=row| Magpakailanman | |- | 2016 !scope=row| Dear Uge | |- | 2016–2017 !scope=row| Encantadia | |- !scope=row| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | |- !scope=row| Tadhana | |- !scope=row| Dear Uge | |- !scope=row| Mulawin vs. Ravena | |- !scope=row| Contessa | |- !scope=row| Victor Magtanggol | |- !scope=row| Sahaya | |- !scope=row| Magpakailanman | |- !scope=row| Prima Donnas | |- !scope=row| Beautiful Justice | |- !scope=row| Magpakailanman | |- | 2020–2024 !scope=row| All-Out Sundays | |- | 2021 !scope=row| Nagbabagang Luha | |- !scope=row| Tadhana | |- !scope=row| False Positive | |- !scope=row| First Lady | |- !scope=row| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko |- | 2022; 2024 !scope=row| Running Man Philippines | |- !scope=row| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | |- !scope=row| | |- | 2023–2024 !scope=row| Eat Bulaga! | |- | 2023 !scope=row| Magpakailanman | |- | 2024 !scope=row| Tahanang Pinakamasaya! | |- | 2025 !scope=row| Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre |
|}

Discography

Albums

''Magbalik Ka'' track listing

1. "Magbalik Ka"
2. "Only For You"
3. "Pag-Ibig Ko'y Sa 'Yo"
4. "Never Let You Go"
5. "Ibang-Iba"
6. "Magbalik Ka (Instrumental)"

''Glaiza'' track listing

1. "Ligaw Tingin"
2. "Sana"
3. "Ikaw Lang Ang Gwapo"
4. "As Long As I Am With You"
5. "Sinabi Mo Sa Akin"
6. "Sayang Lang"
7. "Paano"
8. "Hold You Once Again"
9. "Someone"
10. "How Can I Make You See"
11. "Teka Lang"

''Synthesis'' track listing

1. "Country Tree"
2. "Barcelona"
3. "Waiting Shed"
4. "Makaturok"
5. "Memo"
6. "Sa'yo Parin"
7. "Dusk til Dawn"
8. "Pag-Ikot"

''Magandang Simulain'' track listing

1. "Ganti"
2. "Itanong Mo Sa Mga Bata"
3. "Dukha"
4. "London"
5. "Bato Sa Buhangin"
6. "Sinta"
7. "Ang Himig Natin"
8. "Magandang Simulain" --

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Soundtrack appearances

Concerts

Poetry books

So removed --

Awards and nominations

|- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="2" | AfterEllen | 2015 | | AfterEllen Show Hot 100 | |- | 2016 | | AfterEllen Show Hot 100 | |- !scope="row" | Eat Bulaga! | 2015 | Bulaga Pa More Rock Pa More | | |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="2" | FHM | 2015 | | FHM 100 Sexiest | |- | 2016 | | FHM 100 Sexiest | |- !scope="row" | FMTM Awards | 2012 | Temptation of Wife | Most Popular TV Series Villain | |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="3" | Gma Blogger's Style Camp | 2015 | | Female Super Stunner | |- | 2015 | | Judging with Rhian Ramos | |- | 2015 | | People's Choice Award with Rhian Ramos | |- !scope="row" | LipSync Battle PH | 2016 | LipSync Battle PH | | |- !scope="row" | Most Liked Awards | 2012 | | Most Liked Kontrabida | |- !scope="row" | MYX | 2017 | | Number One Music Video (Weekly) | |- !scope="row" | Philippine Entertainment Portal | 2016 | | Best PEPTalk Episode with Luis Alandy and Rhian Ramos | |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="2" | Yes! Magazine | 2016 | | 100 Most Beautiful | |- | 2017 |

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48. (July 2, 2023). "'Eat Bulaga!' relaxed amid battle of noontime shows". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
49. (June 1, 2023). "Paolo Ballesteros, Maine Mendoza, other 'Eat Bulaga' co-hosts leave TAPE". [[Rappler]].
50. "Glaiza — Magbalik Ka". XAX Music Entertainment.
51. Avante, Wells. (January 22, 2007). "Glaiza de Castro releases self-titled album". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
52. Garcia. (June 10, 2008). "Glaiza de Castro's debut album to be launched two years after its release". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
53. Hawson, Fred. (August 8, 2018). "Cinemalaya review: Why audiences are clapping for 'Liway' in cinemas". [[ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs.
54. Brosas. (September 10, 2009). "'I'll say no to next villainess role' – Glaiza de Castro". [[Manila Bulletin]].
55. Donato. (December 1, 2007). "Glaiza off to a good start". [[The Philippine Star]].
56. (March 8, 2016). "Actress Glaiza de Castro is Now a UN Women Celebrity Supporter". Preview.
57. (March 9, 2016). "Glaiza De Castro supports UN Women's 'Safe Cities Program'". [[GMA Network (company).
58. (March 10, 2016). "Glaiza de Castro leads campaign to call out sexual harassment in public". [[GMA Integrated News]].
59. Caligan, Michelle. (December 19, 2017). "LOOK: Glaiza de Castro receives award as a women's rights advocate". [[GMA Network (company).
60. San Diego Jr., Bayani. (October 10, 2018). "Glaiza wants kids to revisit, not revise, history". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
61. (July 6, 2020). "WATCH: Artists, activists, politicians denounce the Anti-Terrorism Law in "The Great Dictator" speech delivered online". [[CNN Philippines]].
62. (9 May 2023). "Glaiza De Casto says husband David Rainey has helped her to start liking mornings".
63. Navarro. (December 8, 2008). "Glaiza de Castro had a dream about Marky Cielo before he passed away". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
64. Abunda, Boy. (February 8, 2023). "Glaiza and David on turning long-distance relationship to marriage".
65. (February 24, 2021). "COOL DUDES: Cogie Domingo, Danilo Barrios & James Blanco {{!}} Full Movie". [[Regal Entertainment]].
66. (June 13, 2020). "SINGSING NI LOLA: Gloria Romero, Aiza Seguerra, Allan K, Gina Alajar & Maxene Magalona {{!}} Full Movie". [[Regal Entertainment]].
67. (July 22, 2005). "Filmmakers seek movie sponsorship". [[The Manila Times]].
68. "Close To You". [[iWantTFC]].
69. "Sukob". [[iWantTFC]].
70. (April 17, 2024). "MANAY PO 1: Cherry Pie Picache, John Prats, Polo Ravales & Jiro Manio {{!}} Full Movie". [[Regal Entertainment]].
71. "Pacquiao: The Movie". [[Star Cinema]].
72. (April 18, 2020). "WHITE LADY: Angelica Panganiban, Pauleen Luna & JC de Vera {{!}} Full Movie". [[Regal Entertainment]].
73. (June 30, 2019). "ZSA ZSA ZATURNNAH: ZE MOVEEH: BB Gandanghari, Zsa Zsa Padilla & Chokoleit {{!}} Full Movie". [[Regal Entertainment]].
74. (October 10, 2007). "Still Life". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
75. "STILL LIFE". [[Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival]].
76. San Diego Jr., Bayani. (October 28, 2007). "Pinoy F4". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
77. "BENTE {{!}} Philippine Film Archive". [[Film Development Council of the Philippines]].
78. (November 1, 2018). "TAROT: Marian Rivera, Dennis Trillo & Roxanne Guinoo {{!}} Full Movie". [[Regal Entertainment]].
79. Cruz, Marinel R.. (July 21, 2011). "Five-year-old indie rock film closes Cinemalaya". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
80. (August 3, 2023). "Patikul (2011) - Full Movie {{!}} Stream Together". [[GMA Network (company).
81. Navarro, Mell T.. (June 2, 2011). "Glaiza de Castro and Carlo Aquino portray funeral videography interns in I-Libings". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
82. "I-LIBINGS". [[Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival]].
83. San Diego Jr., Bayani. (September 30, 2012). "Long day's journey in Palawan". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
84. (April 17, 2013). "Red Carpet Watch: Coming Soon". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
85. Mendoza, Abigail. (February 4, 2014). "MOVIE REVIEW: Glaiza de Castro gives a convincing performance in Cattleya: An OFW Story". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
86. "1ST KO SI 3RD". [[Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival]].
87. Alegre, Dianara. (September 7, 2020). "Glaiza de Castro and Dominic Rocco's film 'Sleepless,' still among the most watched on Netflix". [[GMA Network (company).
88. (March 30, 2016). "Glaiza de Castro, Chynna Ortaleza short film 'Maria' to exhibit in Cannes 2016". [[Rappler]].
89. (March 29, 2016). "Glaiza de Castro and Chynna Ortaleza's short film Maria to join Cannes Short Film Corner". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
90. Cabato, Regine. (July 27, 2018). "The emancipation of Glaiza de Castro". [[CNN Philippines]].
91. Cruz, Oggs. (July 21, 2019). "'My Letters to Happy' review: Beyond good intentions". [[Rappler]].
92. Viernes, Franchesca. (October 26, 2021). "Glaiza De Castro receives best film award for 'Midnight in a Perfect World' in Italy". [[GMA Integrated News]].
93. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. (August 9, 2023). "Glaiza De Castro's film 'Kahel' to premiere in September". [[GMA Network (company).
94. Anoc, Aimee. (January 24, 2024). "Official trailer ng 'Slay Zone' na pinagbibidahan nina Glaiza De Castro at Pokwang, inilabas na". [[GMA Network (company).
95. (2024-10-20). "Glaiza De Castro to star in upcoming film 'Sinagtala' with Rhian Ramos, Arci Muñoz, Rayver Cruz, Matt Lozano".
96. Mallorca, Hannah. (2025-05-28). "Glaiza de Castro joins 'Bar Boys: After School' cast".
97. (2025-11-23). "GMA Public Affairs drops poster of '58th,' a film about the Maguindanao massacre".
98. Acar, Aedrianne. (July 28, 2017). "WATCH: Glaiza de Castro is Red Mildred in 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko'". [[GMA Network (company).
99. Acar, Aedrianne. (July 29, 2020). "Agosto na hitik sa magic! {{!}} Teaser Ep.". [[GMA Network (company).
100. Anarcon, James Patrick. (December 22, 2019). "Who will join Alden and Julie Anne in new GMA-7 variety show All-Out Sunday?". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
101. Geli, Bianca. (March 18, 2024). "All-Out Sundays' Summerversary kicks off with team battle". [[GMA Network (company).
102. Anarcon, James Patrick. (February 17, 2021). "Glaiza de Castro begins taping for Nagbabagang Luha". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
103. "Cast {{!}} Nagbabagang Luha". [[GMA Network (company).
104. Geli, Bianca. (February 26, 2022). "Glaiza De Castro, runaway bride sa 'Tadhana: The Wedding'". [[GMA Network (company).
105. Policarpio, Allan. (January 11, 2022). "How the guitar changed Xian, Glaiza's 1st impression". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
106. "Cast {{!}} False Positive". [[GMA Network (company).
107. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. (June 28, 2022). "Glaiza De Castro, Carla Abellana, at Rabiya Mateo, mapapanood sa finale week ng 'First Lady'". [[GMA Network (company).
108. (July 7, 2022). "'Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko' celebrates five years of fun-filled adventures this July". [[Manila Bulletin]].
109. (August 9, 2022). "Attention, runners! 'Running Man Philippines' to premiere in September". [[Rappler]].
110. (January 9, 2024). "Running Man Philippines, magbabalik for a second season; winter edition na rin ang tema". [[GMA Integrated News]].
111. Acar, Aedrianne. (May 3, 2023). "Glaiza De Castro, ready na magpaiyak sa 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko' episode na 'InvisiBelle'". [[GMA Network (company).
112. (April 27, 2023). "Glaiza De Castro, Mike Tan hope to educate viewers about in vitro fertilization in 'The Seed of Love'". [[GMA Integrated News]].
113. Ruiz, Marah. (September 7, 2023). "Buhay ni Lani Misalucha, tampok sa '#MPK'". [[GMA Network (company).
114. Napoles, Jimboy. (March 7, 2024). "TAPE Inc. issues statement: After nearly a year, 'Tahanang Pinakamasaya' ceases airing on noontime". [[GMA Network (company).
115. (November 5, 2023). "Glaiza de Castro, Rhian Ramos join cast of GMA's 'Sang'gre'". [[Rappler]].
116. (October 1, 2001). "''Cool Dudes'' Star Waxes First Album.". [[Manila Standard]].
117. Llanes, Rommel R.. (April 30, 2015). "Glaiza de Castro collaborates with Angelica Panganiban and other showbiz friends for Synthesis album". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
118. "List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees". [[Philippine Association of the Record Industry]].
119. Sun, Cherry. (July 14, 2017). "IN PHOTOS: Glaiza de Castro on the Playlist". [[GMA Network (company).
120. (September 19, 2017). "Glaiza De Castro unravels new album". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
121. "Christmas Medley - song and lyrics by Glaiza De Castro". [[Spotify]].
122. "Sinta – Song by Glaiza De Castro". [[Apple Music]].
123. "Bato Sa Buhangin (From "Goyo Ang Batang Heneral") – Song by Glaiza De Castro". [[Apple Music]].
124. Ruiz, Marah. (June 4, 2019). "Glaiza De Castro collaborates with Juan Miguel Severo for new song". [[GMA Network (company).
125. (February 16, 2021). "Glaiza De Castro releases OC Records debut single 'Bank Holiday'". [[GMA Network (company).
126. Anoc, Aimee. (October 17, 2022). "Glaiza De Castro and Max Importunate drop music video for collab track 'Tawid Dagat'". [[GMA Network (company).
127. "Christmas Medley (Medley) – Song by 17:28 & Glaiza De Castro". [[Apple Music]].
128. "Have Yourself a Merry Christmas – Song by 17:28 & Glaiza De Castro". [[Apple Music]].
129. "Dading (feat. Glaiza De Castro) – Song by Janno Gibbs". [[Apple Music]].
130. "Bugso Ng Damdamin (feat. Serpientes & Glaiza De Castro) – Song by Bendeatha". [[Apple Music]].
131. "Glaiza De Castro & Lovi Poe – Nais Ko Lyrics". [[Genius (company).
132. "Kapalaran (Grazilda Theme) – Song by Glaiza De Castro". [[Apple Music]].
133. "Nahuhulog Sa'Yo (Grazilda Theme) – Song by Glaiza De Castro". [[Apple Music]].
134. "Till It's Time (From "The Rich Man's Daughter") – Song by Glaiza De Castro". [[Apple Music]].
135. "Dito Sa Aking Mundo (Contessa Theme Song) – Song by Glaiza De Castro". [[Apple Music]].
136. Pornel, Atom L.. (June 21, 2019). "Glaiza de Castro sings for Banaue, Palawan, Vigan heritage preservation in GMA's "Pamana"". Good News Pilipinas.
137. Anoc, Aimee. (May 24, 2022). "Listen to 'False Positive's theme song 'Iyo Hanggang Dulo'". [[GMA Network (company).
138. Acar, Aedrianne. (August 1, 2022). "Jam to the official 'Running Man Philippines' theme song". [[GMA Network (company).
139. (June 19, 2024). "Glaiza De Castro wins Best Actress at World Class Excellence Japan Awards". [[GMA Integrated News]].
140. "Glaiza de Castro renews exclusive contract with GMA Network and GMA Sparkle".
141. "Glaiza de Castro renews exclusive contract with GMA Network and GMA Sparkle".
142. "Kapuso actress Glaiza de Castro renews exclusive contract with GMA Network together with her GMA Sparkle contract renewal".
143. (2024-11-23). "Glaiza de Castro is the new frontrunner of GMA Pictures. She will lead for '58th,' a film about the Maguindanao massacre produced by GMA Films and GMA Public Affairs".