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Gabbi Garcia
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Born
Gabriella Louise Ortega Lopez

(1998-12-02) December 2, 1998 (age 26)
Makati, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • model
  • host
  • vlogger
Years active 2014–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2014–present)
Height 169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Partner(s) Khalil Ramos (2017–present)

Gabriella Louise Ortega Lopez (born on December 2, 1998), known as Gabbi Garcia, is a talented Filipino actress, singer, model, host, and vlogger. She is a star with GMA Network, Sparkle GMA Artist Center, and GMA Pictures. Gabbi first started acting in the TV series My Destiny in 2014. She became very well-known for her role as Alena in the 2016 fantasy series Encantadia.

Gabbi's Early Life

Gabriella Louise Ortega Lopez was born in Makati, Philippines. Her father, Vince Pena Lopez, works as a security manager. Her mother, Tes Lopez, is a flight attendant. Gabbi is the second child in her family. She grew up in her family's old home in Pasay. She finished high school at St. Paul College, Pasig.

When she was a teenager, Gabbi was active in school. She was part of the school choir and the dance team. She also joined the cheering squad. Before she auditioned for GMA Artist Center, she won several beauty pageants.

Gabbi's Career Journey

Gabbi Garcia started her career by appearing in commercials. She also joined singing competitions. In 2014, she made her first TV acting appearance. She was one of the young main stars in GMA Network's show My Destiny. For a few years, she was known as Gabrielle Garcia.

Working with Ruru Madrid

Later, Gabbi was paired with actor Ruru Madrid. They became a popular "loveteam," which means they often acted together as a romantic couple. They starred in many projects. These included the TV drama Let the Love Begin and the comedy show Naku, Boss Ko!. They also starred in the 2016 remake of the fantasy series Encantadia. In Encantadia, Gabbi played Sang'gre Alena. This role made her and her co-stars very famous.

Gabbi and Ruru continued to work together in the TV drama Sherlock Jr.. However, in 2018, Gabbi's character in the show sadly passed away. This marked the end of their onscreen loveteam.

New Roles and Projects

In the same year, Gabbi starred in a TV drama without Ruru Madrid. This show was Pamilya Roces, where she worked with Gloria Diaz and Carla Abellana. In 2019, she appeared in the revenge drama series Beautiful Justice. She starred alongside Bea Binene and Yasmien Kurdi.

Gabbi has shared that she prefers to work with different leading men. She does not want to be stuck with just one "love team" partner for a long time. In 2019, she starred in the movie LSS (Last Song Syndrome). Her real-life boyfriend, Khalil Ramos, was her leading man in this film. They have said they are not a "love team."

In 2023, Gabbi joined the cast of the romantic drama series Unbreak My Heart. She worked with Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, and Joshua Garcia.

Gabbi also hosted “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.” She was a house guest for four days. She shared that she had many laughs and heartfelt cries during her time there. Gabbi played Amelie in GMA's first Viu original series "Slay." She also starred in the Netflix original series "How to Cheat Death" with Khalil Ramos.

Gabbi's Personal Life

Gabbi Garcia was in a relationship with actor Ruru Madrid in 2014. Since 2017, she has been in a relationship with actor and singer Khalil Ramos.

Gabbi's Filmography

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2014 My Destiny Nicole Perez
Seasons of Love Graciela "Gracia" Jimenez Episode: "My Soulmate, My Soulhate"
Magpakailanman Franz Episode: "One Last Chance: The Jam and Michelle Story"
2015 InstaDad Marikit "Kit" Monteamor
Let the Love Begin Sophia Alexandra "Pia" E. Sta. Maria
Magpakailanman Pia Episode: "Ina ko, Bugaw ko"
Wagas Aleine Robrigado Episode: "Anjo and Aleine Robrigado Love Story"
2016 Cata Tibayan Episode: "Fairy Tale Love: The Cata Tibayan & Jert Yao Story"
Maynila Beverly Episode: "All About Space"
Naku, Boss Ko! Cheverlyn "Che" Dimasupil
2016–2017 Encantadia Sang'gre / Hara Alena / Akesha
2017 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Mariel Episode: "Mariel: Ang Lakwatserang Sirena"
2018 Sherlock Jr. Lily Pelaez
Victor Magtanggol Lena
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Witchikels Winslet
Pamilya Roces Jade Austria Roces
2019–2020 Beautiful Justice Sabrina "Brie" Cuevas-Decena / Sabrina "Brie" Cuevas-Ocampo
2021 Regal Studio Presents Anna Marie Episode: "One Million Comments, Magjo-jowa na Ako!"
Stories From The Heart: Love On Air Wanda Dimaano / Miss Wonderful
2022 Happy Together Gwen Guest
Love You Stranger Lerma Jane "LJ" Escalante
2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Crystal Posadas / Crystal Dayanghirang
Unbreak My Heart Alexandra "Alex / Xandra" Jacinto Zhang
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Sang'gre / Hara Alena
Slay Amelie Baltazar
How to Cheat Death Lara
Reality and Variety Shows
Year Title Notes
2014–2015 Sunday All Stars Co-host / Performer
2015–2016 Wowowin Co-host
2015–2018 Sunday PinaSaya Co-host / Various roles
2018–2019 Studio 7 Co-host / Performer
2020–2023 All-Out Sundays Main host / Performer
2020–2021 IRL (In Real Life) Host
2021 Eat Bulaga! Guest co-host
2023–2025 It's Showtime Guest Hurado / Performer
2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Host / Houseguest

Digital Series

Year Title Role
2022 ERO Malaya Matapang (voice)

Movies

Year Title Role
2016 Laut Shana'a
2017 Meant to Beh Alex Balatbat
2019 LSS (Last Song Syndrome) Sarah
TBA Death March Theresa

Music Video Appearances

Year Title Performer Director Ref.
2019 Pagtingin Ben&Ben Jorel Lising
Araw-Araw Quark Henares

Gabbi's Music

Singles

Year Title Album Label
2016 "Love You The Way I Do" (duet with Ruru Madrid) One Heart GMA Records
2017 "All I Need" All I Need (Single)

Awards and Recognitions

Year Organization Category Result
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Nominated
2015 6th Golden TV Screen Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by An Actress Won
2016 The PEP List Awards Year 3 Female Stylish Star of the Year Won
64th FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Won
2017 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
4th Inding-Indie Film Festival Huwarang Artista ng Kabataan Won
2018 5th Inding-Indie Film Festival Pusong Sining for Best TV Personality Excellence Award Won
2020 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for LSS Won
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