Rafaela Gwenah Zamora Likson-Semerád[1] (born August 10, 1990), known professionally as Gwen Zamora, is a Filipina-French[2] actress, model and former dancer in the Philippines. She was previously under GMA Network for six years until switching management to Viva Artists Agency and she now does freelance projects with both ABS-CBN and GMA Network.
Gwen Zamora | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rafaela Gwenah Zamora Likson August 10, 1990 Galiwin'ku, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Other names | Gwenaelle, Gwen |
| Occupations | Actress, comedian, performer, model, host, dancer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agents |
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| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | PEP Forum Awards |
Biography
editZamora was born in Australia to Italian-French dad and Filipino-Vietnamese mom. She spent her life in Australia, China and Thailand before moved to the Philippines when she was 14,[3] Zamora has enrolled in Digital Filmmaking at the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde. At 19, she has traveled the world and has lived in different countries because of her father.
Zamora joined GMA Network, playing Cinderella in the evening teleserye, Grazilda.[4] She also starred in the film Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote[5] a film produced by GMA Films.
She appeared in Alakdana and in the television series Machete in January 2011, which was followed by Biritera and My Beloved.
Zamora joined in a GMA Christmas reality show, Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge in December 2010 and stars in the GMA horror comedy anthology, Spooky Nights Presents: Snow White Lady and the Seven Ghost and Spooky Nights Presents: Panata which premiered in 2011.
On August 15, 2019, Zamora gave birth to their first child with basketball player David Semerád.[6] They were married in France on February 13, 2021.[7]
2010–present
editGMA Network (2010–2016)
editShe signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network and starred in its several programs.[8]
Zamora played Faye Kabisote, an Engkantada Princess, in the 2010 Official Entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival, Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote. The movie is top-billed by Vic Sotto[9] and Sen. Bong Revilla.
ABS-CBN and GMA-7 (2016–present)
editShe appeared on ABS-CBN's Be My Lady as Sophia Elizalde, her first show out of GMA Network while also a freelancer and then performed in ASAP. She made her return to Kapuso channel though was not visible on any of the teleseryes produced by the network and just appeared in non-drama soap programs though had a role in Dear Uge. Zamora staged a Kapamilya comeback and appeared on comedy-gag show Banana Sundae and a special participation role as the young version of Divina played by veteran actress, Pilar Pilapil, in Nang Ngumiti ang Langit, which also marks her return to television dramas.
Talent
editFHM
editIn 2011, she was voted as FHM Philippines' Sexiest Woman in the World Rank 42.[10]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Grazilda | Cinderella | Supporting Cast |
| 2010 | 36th Metro Manila Film Festival | Herself | Guest Appearance |
| Party Pilipinas | Co-Host / Performer | ||
| Eat Bulaga | Guest / Performer | ||
| Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge | Herself / Challenger | ||
| 2010–2016 | Bubble Gang | Herself / Various Roles | Main cast |
| 2011 | Alakdana | Rachel Dinagul / Krista Eisenhower | Supporting Cast |
| Pablo S. Gomez's Machete | Serena Johns | ||
| Show Me Da Manny | Lara | Guest Appearance | |
| Spooky Nights: Snow White Lady and the Seven Ghost | Liza | Episode Guest | |
| Spooky Nights: Panata | Jessa | ||
| 2012 | Biritera | Iris | Supporting Cast |
| My Beloved | Young Lily | Guest Cast | |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Anaira | Supporting Cast |
| 2013 | Indio | Pandaki | Extended Cast |
| Binoy Henyo | Emily Sandoval | Main Cast | |
| Magpakailanman: Kambal na Sapi | Racquel | Episode Guest | |
| Magpakailanman: May AIDS Ang Asawa Ko | Grace | ||
| 2014 | Sunday All Stars | Herself | Guest Appearance |
| Innamorata | Señorita Alejandra Miranda-Padilla | Main Cast | |
| Pepito Manaloto | Teacher Gina | Guest Appearance | |
| Ilustrado | Suzanne Jacoby | ||
| My Destiny | Wedding Planner | Special Participation | |
| 2015 | My Mother's Secret | Vivian Pastor-Guevarra | Main Cast / Protagonist |
| Maynila: Unexpected Love Boarder | Sheena | Episode Guest | |
| Little Nanay | Lorna Vallejo-Batongbuhay | Special participation | |
| 2016 | Be My Lady | Sophia Elizalde | |
| ASAP | Herself / co-host / Performer | Guest Appearance | |
| 2017 | Bubble Gang | Herself | |
| Jackpot En Poy[broken anchor] | Guest Player | ||
| The Lolas' Beautiful Show | Guest Appearance | ||
| Dear Uge | Episode guest | Main role | |
| Tonight with Arnold Clavio | Herself | Guest Appearance | |
| Idol sa Kusina | Special guest | ||
| 2019 | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | Young Divina | Special Participation |
| 2026 | Born to Shine | Miss Cali |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | cameo appearance |
| The Witness[11] | Angel Williams | |
| Boy Pick-Up: The Movie[12] | Bombshell 1 | |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Faye Kabisote | |
| 2013 | Ang Huling Henya | French girl |
| 2015 | Apocalypse Child | Serena |
| Straight to the Heart | Jeans | |
| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Señorita Remedios Nable Jose |
Music video appearances
edit| Year | Title | Performer | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Susi | Ben&Ben | Jerrold Tarog | [13] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | New Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 36th Metro Manila Film Festival[14] | Best Actress for Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Nominated | |
| PEP Forum Awards | Won | ||
| 2011 | FHM Philippines[15] | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked # 42 |
| 2012 | FHM Philippines[16] | Ranked # 89 | |
| 2013 | FHM Philippines[17] | Ranked # 85 | |
| 2014 | FHM Philippines[18] | Not Included | |
| 2015 | FHM Philippines[19] | Ranked # 73 | |
| 2016 | FHM Philippines[20] | Not Included |
References
edit- ↑ https://instagram.com/p/4_9N_uyVZ5/ . Instagram. Retrieved on 2016
- ↑ "17 half-Filipina beauties you won't expect to have foreign". October 23, 2019.
- ↑ Gwen Zamora on starring in her own teleserye: “Sana, I feel naman it’s close to my time.”. PEP.com.ph. Retrieved on July 20, 2012.
- ↑ GMA-7 grooms newcomer Gwen Zamora as "the next teleserye star". PEP.com.ph. Retrieved on July 20, 2012.
- ↑ Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote is topgrosser of 36th MMFF with P159 million. PEP.com.ph. Retrieved on July 20, 2012.
- ↑ "LOOK: Gwen Zamora gives birth to first child". ABS-CBN News. August 21, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ↑ "Gwen Zamora and David Semerad got maried [sic] in France!". GMA News. February 14, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ↑ Gwen Zamora GMA Network Artist Center Talents. www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment. Retrieved on July 18, 2012.
- ↑ Vic Sotto and Bong Revilla have no problem with their billing in Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Archived March 6, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. PEP.com.ph. Retrieved on July 20, 2012.
- ↑ FMH Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 Victory Party, Pasay City | Serial Tripper. serialtripper.com. Retrieved on July 22, 2012.
- ↑ Gwen Zamora bags title role in Indonesian-produced film The Witness Archived November 12, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. PEP.ph. Retrieved on March 18, 2012.
- ↑ Gwen Zamora gives sample of pick-up lines. PEP.ph. Retrieved on March 18, 2012.
- ↑ Bodegon, Kara (September 16, 2018). "Ben&Ben unveil gorgeous 'Susi' video from Goyo soundtrack - watch". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ↑ 36th Metro Manila Film Festival 2010. PEP.com.ph. Retrieved on July 17, 2012.
- ↑ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2011. FHM.com.ph Archived August 15, 2019, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on March 18, 2012.
- ↑ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2012. FHM.com.ph Archived August 15, 2019, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on July 17, 2012.
- ↑ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2013. FHM.com.ph Archived August 15, 2019, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on August 14, 2013.
- ↑ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2014. FHM.com.ph Archived April 24, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on April 24, 2014.
- ↑ "FHM 100 Sexiest Woman in the World 2015". July 1, 2015. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ↑ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2016. site.fhm.com.ph. Retrieved on January 18, 2017.