Gabbii Garcia couldn't help but get emotional when she renewed her exclusive contract with her home network, GMA-7, on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Gabbi Garcia on being a proud Kapuso: "GMA was one of the few ones who embraced me, who welcomed me, who accepted me, and who saw something in me. Tumaya sila sa akin without even knowing what I have to offer. That was 11 years ago and up to this day." PHOTO/S: KHRYZZTINE JOY BAYLON
Gabbii has been a talent of GMA-7 for eleven years, so she is full of joy and gratitude for the Kapuso Network's renewed acceptance and trust in her.
Looking back, the actress says that she went through a lot when she was just dreaming of becoming an actress.
Gabbi Garcia renews exclusive contract with home network GMA-7. Photo/s: KHRYZZTINE JOY BAYLON
She said that she used to go to talent auditions left and right and was rejected several times, until GMA-7 discovered her.
Gabbi's tearful story at her contract signing: "When I was younger, I often get rejected in auditions and VTRs.
"But GMA was one of the few ones who embraced me, who welcomed me, who accepted me, and who saw something in me.
"They bet on me without even knowing what I have to offer. That was eleven years ago and up to this day."
Gabbi's showbiz career began in 2014 on GMA-7 when she was cast in the defunct TV series My Destiny, which starred Carla Abellana, Tom Rodriguez, and Rhian Ramos.
She was only fifteen years old at the time.
After that, Gabbi received one opportunity after another, until she landed her first lead role in 2015 in the series Let the Love Begin.
Here, she was paired with Kapuso actor and ex-boyfriend Ruru Madrid.
Gabbi Garcia and Ruru Madrid starred in Let The Love Begin. Photo/s: GMA Network
In 2016, Gabbi was chosen as one of the leads in the reboot of GMA-7's fantasy series, Encantadia, where she played the role of Sang'gre Alena.
Gabbi Garcia as Alena Photo/s: GMA Network
Gabbi's other teleseryes are InstaDad (2015), Naku, Boss Ko! (2016), Sherlock Jr. (2018), Victor Magtanggol (2018), Pamilya Roces (2018), Beautiful Justice (2019-2020), Stories From The Heart: Love On Air (2021), Love You Stranger (2022), Mga Lihim Ni Urduja (2023), Unbreak My Heart (2023), and the currently airing Slay (2025).
She has honed her hosting skills in the programs Sunday All Stars, Sunday PinaSaya, Studio 7, All-Out Sundays, IRL, and the currently airing PBB Celebrity Collab.
She also hosted Miss Universe Philippines in 2024 and this year 2025.
Gabby says these opportunities are due to her home network, which she considers her second home and family.
She said: "GMA is my home. GMA is my second family.
"I thank you. I thank you for giving me this opportunity to remain a loyal Kapuso."
Gabbi thanks GMA-7 bosses, fans, and FRIENDS
Gabbii thanked each and every one of those who helped, accompanied, and loved her during her more than a decade in show business.
First of all, GMA-7 bosses, namely GMA Network president and chief executive officer Gilberto Duavit Jr.; executive vice-president and chief financial officer Felipe S. Yalong; senior vice-president for programming, talent management, worldwide and support group and president of GMA flms Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes; and Sparkle GMA Artist Center vice-president Joy Marcelo, were all present at Gabbi's contract signing.
(L-R) Sparkle GMA Artist Center vice president Joy Marcelo, GMA Network president and chief executive officer Gilberto Duavit Jr., Gabbi Garcia, executive vice president and chief financial officer Felipe S. Yalong, and GMA Network senior vice president for programming, talent management, worldwide and support group and President of GMA flms Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes. Photo/s: KHRYZZTINE JOY BAYLON
Gabbii's statement: "Ms. Annette, thank you very much. And to our bosses, thank you.
"Thank you for staying with me through ups and downs.
"I did everything. I did acting, singing, endorsing, vlogging, and now hosting. GMA never let me down.
"In everything that I do, they supported me, they collaborated with me. So, thank you for giving me wings to fly and to do what I want to do.
"Thank you for giving me the dream of a lifetime. I'll forever cherish it.
"To my Sparkle management, marketing, handlers, everyone that I work with, I know we're workmates, but you have turned into my family throughout the years.
"I literally grew up here in GMA. I became an adult. I matured here. So, thank you.
Thank you for loving me for who I am. I value each and every one of you."
Gabbi also thanked her friends, co-artists, her team, and fans.
He said: "To everyone who greeted me, my co-artists, artists, turned into lifelong friends. I value each and every one of you.
"To my Team Gabbi, who has been there since day one, you are my backbone and my core."
"To my fans, thank you for all your love and support."
GABBI HONORS PARENTS AND BOYFRIEND KHALIL RAMOS
Gabbi also sincerely thanked the people who inspired her to persevere —her longtime boyfriend Khalil Ramos and parents Vince and Tes Lopez.
Gabbi's message to them: "To Khalil, my partner in every step of the way, you have been there. Thank you.
"And I would like to take this opportunity to honor my parents.
"Thank you. Thank you for being there.
"Growing up, I had a lot of questions on how they raised me, on how strict they were.
"But only to find out in the end, I wouldn't be the woman I am today if it weren't for them.
"So, thank you and I honor you in every single way that I can."
In the end, Gabbi thanked GMA Network again, including her promise to remain a loyal Kapuso.
"Thank you to the whole GMA Network, thank you so much for being here with me.
"Yes...I will forever be a proud, homegrown, loyal Kapuso," Gabbi said.
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Gabriella Louise Ortega Lopez, known professionally as Gabbi Garcia, is a Filipino actress, singer, model, host, and vlogger born on December 2, 1998, in Makati City, Philippines. She began her career in 2014 with GMA Network's My Destiny and gained prominence for her role as Alena in the 2016 reboot of Encantadia. Garcia has since starred in various television series, including Let the Love Begin, Beautiful Justice, Unbreak My Heart, and Slay. Beyond acting, Garcia is an accomplished host, having co-hosted Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition and Miss Universe Philippines 2025. She is also a sought-after brand endorser and has a significant presence on social media platforms. In May 2025, she renewed her exclusive contract with GMA Network, continuing her journey as one of the industry's most versatile talents. |
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