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Alex Gonzaga-Morada
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Catherine Cruz Gonzaga
January 16, 1988 Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
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| Alma mater | University of Asia and the Pacific(BS) |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent |
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| Spouse(s) |
Mikee Morada
(m. 2020) |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Paul Soriano (brother-in-law) |
| Family | Toni Gonzaga (sister) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Star Music |
| Associated acts | Toni Gonzaga |
| YouTube information | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Subscribers | 13.1 million |
| Total views | 1.3 billion |
| Associated acts |
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| Subscriber and view counts updated as of April 15, 2022. | |
| Spouse of Councilor of Lipa City, Batangas | |
| Assumed office 2020 |
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| Councilor | Mikee Morada |
Catherine Cruz Gonzaga-Morada (born January 16, 1988), known as Alex Gonzaga, is a famous Filipino personality. She is an actress, host, comedian, singer, and vlogger. Many people know her for her lead role as Diane Santos in the TV series Pure Love.
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About Alex Gonzaga
Early Life and Family
Alex Gonzaga was born Catherine Cruz Gonzaga on January 16, 1988. Her birthplace is Taytay, a busy town in Rizal, Philippines. Her parents are Crisanta "Pinty" Cruz and Carlito "Bonoy" Gonzaga, who was once a Vice-Mayor. Alex has an older sister, Toni Gonzaga, who is also a well-known TV host and actress.
Alex went to the University of Asia and the Pacific. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and Education.
Personal Life
In November 2016, Alex started dating Mikee Morada, a councilor from Lipa City. On her birthday, January 16, 2020, Alex shared exciting news on Instagram: she and Mikee were engaged! Later, in January 2021, she announced on her YouTube channel that they had a private wedding at her family's home in Taytay in November 2020.
In October 2020, Alex shared on her YouTube channel that she and her family had COVID-19. She talked about their journey to recovery from the virus.
Her Career Journey
Starting Out (2006–2012)
Alex Gonzaga began her acting career at ABS-CBN in 2006. She first appeared in the sitcom Let's Go!. She played a character named Alex, which later became her own nickname. Her role continued into the show's fourth season, called Gokada Go!. After this, she acted in other dramas on the same network. These included Pangarap na Bituin, Your Song, and My Girl.
In 2008, Alex moved to TV5. She became one of the hosts for the talk show Juicy!. She also took on a main role in the 2011 soap opera Babaeng Hampaslupa. Other shows she appeared in on TV5 were BFGF, P. S. I Love You, and Enchanted Garden.
Big Break (2013–2019)
Alex returned to ABS-CBN in April 2013. She became a co-host for the Philippine version of The Voice. She also guest-hosted for Big Brother during its All In season. In the first episode of PBB: All In, Alex was introduced as a celebrity housemate. She was called the "Sassy Sister ng Rizal". However, it was later revealed that she was actually a celebrity houseguest. Her secret task was to keep this information from the other housemates. After two months, she left the Big Brother house on June 14, 2014.
Alex then played a very important role as Diane Santos in the popular drama series Pure Love. This show was a Philippine version of the Korean drama 49 Days. It aired from July to November 2014.
She was also part of the comedy show Banana Split. Alex also starred in two episodes of the drama series Maalaala Mo Kaya. In 2014, she released her first book, Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine. The book was well-liked for its humor and fresh take on breakups.
Alex also appeared in her first movie with Star Cinema, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014). This film was part of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival. It was very successful and became one of the highest-earning local films in the Philippines.
In 2015, Alex released her first music album, I Am Alex G., with the hit song "Panaginip Lang". She had a big launch for her album and a concert called "AG from the East: The Unexpected Concert" at the Araneta Coliseum. She also starred in the fantasy series Inday Bote, a TV show based on a classic Filipino film. Alex also hosted the dance competition show Dance Kids with Robi Domingo.
Return to TV5 (2020–2023)
After ABS-CBN stopped broadcasting, Alex Gonzaga returned to TV5. She became one of the main hosts of Lunch Out Loud (Tropang LOL). This variety show aired from October 2020 to April 2023.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2007 | I've Fallen For You | Samantha | Film debut | |
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Gundina Galamiton | Official entry for the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | |
| 2015 | Buy Now, Die Later | Chloe Narciso | Official entry for the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | |
| 2016 | My Rebound Girl | Rocky | ||
| 2018 | Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka | Jaz Cruz | ||
| Everybody Loves Baby Wendy | Wendy | iWant film | ||
| Mary, Marry Me | Mary Anne "MA" Lagman | Official entry for the 44th Metro Manila Film Festival | ||
| 2020 | Love the Way U Lie | Stacey Likauko | Netflix Film and Viva Films | |
| 2021 | The Exorsis | Daniella "Dani" Raymundo Morales | Viva Films; official entry for the 47th Metro Manila Film Festival | |
| 2022 | The Entitled | Belinda Buenavista | Netflix Film | |
| 2023 | Single Bells | Rose Ann |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2006–2007 | Let's Go! | Alex Sy |
| 2007 | Gokada Go! | |
| Pangarap na Bituin | Chorva Ayala-Gomez | |
| Your Song Presents: Sana Ngayong Pasko | Anna | |
| 2008 | My Girl | Christine |
| Your Song Presents: Without You | Jen | |
| Mars Ravelo and Jim Fernandez's Tiny Tony | Michelle | |
| Maynila | Various roles | |
| 2008–2009 | Lokomoko | |
| Your Song Presents: My Only Hope | Cefelita "Fifi" Madrigal | |
| 2009–2010 | Everybody Hapi | Cathy |
| 2010–2011 | BFGF | Maria Claridad "Claring" Malinao |
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Grace Mallari Wong / Elizabeth Wong-See |
| Regal Shocker: Piano | Amanda | |
| 2011–2012 | P. S. I Love You | Andrea Tuazon |
| 2012 | Regal Shocker: Manananggal | Rina |
| 2012–2013 | Enchanted Garden | Diwani Olivia / Aya Malfora |
| 2013 | Toda Max | Laila |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various roles | |
| 2013–2015 | Banana Split | |
| The Voice of the Philippines | Host | |
| 2013–2020 | ASAP | Host / Performer |
| 2014 | Pinoy Big Brother: All In | House guest |
| The Voice Kids | Host | |
| Pure Love | Diane Santos | |
| 2015 | Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Inday Catacutan |
| 2015–2016 | Dance Kids | Host |
| 2016 | Pasión de Amor | Jenny (finale episode) |
| Game ng Bayan | Host | |
| 2017 | I Can Do That | |
| 2017–2020 | I Can See Your Voice | Sing-vestigator |
| 2018 | Star Hunt: The Grand Audition Show | Host |
| 2018–2019 | Pinoy Big Brother: Otso | |
| 2019–2020 | Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet | Mikee Montes |
| 2020 | The Voice Teens | Host |
| 2020–2023 | Lunch Out Loud | |
| 2021–present | Alex Asks | Host |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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| "Panaginip Lang" | 2015 | Andrei Antonio | |
| "Break Na Tayo" | Jasper Salimbangon | ||
| "Unbound" (with Marion, Morissette and Kidwolf) |
2016 | Frannk Lloyd Mamaril | |
| "Chambe" | 2018 | Jasper Salimbangon | |
| "Chambe" (Christmas remix) |
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| "Sissums" (with Toni Gonzaga) |
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| "Tipints" | 2019 | Fifth Solomon | |
| "Please Lang" (featuring Toni Gonzaga) |
Jasper Salimbangon | ||
| "G" (featuring Perea Street) |
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| "Amfee" | |||
| "Amfee" (Performance video) |
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| "Amfee" (Vertical video) |
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| "WKT" (featuring Arvey) |
2021 | Alex Gonzaga and Edrex Clyde Sanchez |
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| I Am Alex G. |
Track listing
1. "Panaginip Lang"
2. "Di Ko Akalain" 3. "Alam Mo Na Yan" 4. "Boyfriend" 5. "Break Na Tayo" 6. "Goodbye Kiss" |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album | ||
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| "Panaginip Lang" | 2015 | I Am Alex G. | ||
| "Break Na Tayo" | ||||
| "Chambe" | 2018 | Non-album single | ||
| "Sissums" (with Toni Gonzaga) |
Mary, Marry Me OST | |||
| "Tipints" | 2019 | Non-album single | ||
| "Please Lang" (featuring Toni Gonzaga) |
Himig Handog | |||
| "Amfee" | Non-album singles | |||
| "WKT" (featuring Arvey) |
2021 | |||
| As featured artist | ||||
| "Unbound" (Marion featuring Alex Gonzaga, Morissette and Kidwolf) |
2016 | Non-album single | ||
Chart performance
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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Pinoy |
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| "Panaginip Lang" | 2015 | 8 | 6 | I Am Alex G. |
| "Chambe" | 2018 | 8 | 5 | Non-album single |
| "Tipints" | 2019 | — | 16 | |
| "Amfee" | — | 16 | ||
Concerts
- AG from the East: The Unexpected Concert (2015)
Written works
- Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano? Love Catherine (2014)
- Dear Alex, We're Dating. Tama, Mali?! Love Catherine (2016)
- Sissums (2018)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results | Ref. |
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| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress | Banana Nite | Nominated | |
| Best Talent Search Program Hosts | The Voice Kids | Won | |||
| Anak TV Awards | Makabata Stars | N/A | Won | ||
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent Search Program Hosts | The Voice of the Philippines | Won | |
| Best Comedy Actress | Banana Nite | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | 12th USTv Awards | Students' Choice of Reality/Game Show Host | The Voice Kids | Won | |
| Anak TV Awards | Makabata Stars | N/A | Won | ||
| 2019 | MOR Pinoy Music Awards | LSS Hit of the Year | "Chambe" | Nominated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Music | Female Recording Artist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2020 | Eastwood City Walk Of Fame | Celebrity Inductee | N/A | Won | |
| PUSH Awards | Popular Digital Star | Won | |||
| 2nd VP Choice Awards | YouTuber of the Year | Won | |||
| CICP Spotlight Awards | YouTube Superstar | Won |
