Charlene Gonzales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charlene Gonzales
Gonzales at the Binibining Pilipinas 2008 beauty pageant
Born	Charlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin (1974-05-01) May 1, 1974 (age 51) Quezon City, Philippines
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Title	Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1994
Spouse(s)	Aga Muhlach ​ (m. 2001)​
Children	2, Atasha & Andrés
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Brown
Major competition(s)	Binibining Pilipinas 1994 (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1994) Miss Universe 1994 (Top 6) (Best in National Costume)

Charlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin-Muhlach, born on May 1, 1974, is a famous Filipino actress, TV personality, and beauty queen. She won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe title in 1994. She then represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 1994 pageant, which was held in Manila.

At the Miss Universe pageant, Charlene won the Best National Costume award. She also made it into the Top 6 finalists, showing her talent and grace. Besides being a beauty queen, she is also a well-known talk show host and a commercial model.

About Charlene's Early Life and Family

Charlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin was born on May 1, 1974. Her father was the actor Bernard Bonnin, and her mother was a model named Elvira Gonzales. She has a brother who is also an actor, Richard Bonnin. Her cousin, J.C. Bonnin, was also an actor in the movie Bagets.

Charlene has Spanish family roots. Her family, the Pamintuans, are well-known in Angeles City. She went to Bishop Amat Memorial High School in California and finished in 1992. Later, she studied Psychology at the University of Santo Tomas.

On May 28, 2001, Charlene married the famous Filipino actor Aga Muhlach. They have twin children, Andres and Atasha, who were born on November 5, 2001.

Charlene's Journey as a Beauty Queen

Charlene Gonzales became the Binibining Pilipinas Universe in 1994. This win allowed her to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe 1994 pageant. The pageant was a big event held in Manila.

During the competition, Charlene won the award for Best National Costume. She also impressed the judges enough to be one of the Top 6 finalists. A memorable moment from the pageant was when the host asked her how many islands the Philippines has. Charlene cleverly replied, “High tide or low tide?”

Charlene's Career in Show Business

Charlene has had a long and successful career in television. She hosted several dance shows, including Eezy Dancing on ABC-5 from 1997 to 1998. She also hosted Keep On Dancing on ABS-CBN from 1998 to 2001.

She was also the host of At Home Ka Dito, a popular lifestyle show on ABS-CBN. This show was special because it used a "reality TV" style, which was new for lifestyle programs at the time.

Charlene also starred in several movies. Her first film role was in 1994 with Fernando Poe Jr. in Epimaco Velasco: NBI. She also appeared in movies like Ben Delubyo with Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. in 1998, and Resbak with Phillip Salvador in 1999.

Television Shows Charlene Hosted or Appeared In

Movies Charlene Starred In

Awards and Recognitions

Charlene Gonzales has received several awards for her work in pageants and television.

Beauty Pageant Awards

TV Awards and Nominations