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Gelli de Belen-Rivera | |
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| Born | Anna Gianelli Yap de Belen (1973-05-25)May 25, 1973 (age 51) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Agent | Asian Artists Agencys |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Janice de Belen(sister) Kaila Estrada(niece) |
Anna Gianelli Yap de Belen-Rivera, more commonly known asGelli de Belen (born May 25, 1973), is aFilipino actress.
She is known for her role as a host ofSiS, a daytime television program that ran onGMA Network from 2001 to 2010.
The younger sister of actress and television presenterJanice de Belen, she began her career in show business at the age of 8.[1][2] Her mother was heavily involved in her early career (where she was often included on set for tapings and shootings), and as a result, her reputation developed alongside Gelli de Belen's career.[3]
de Belen married Filipino recording artist and actorAriel Rivera in 1997.[4] They have two children.[4]
On March 19, 2016, her mother Susan de Belen died of cardiac arrest at the age of 67.[5]
As of 2019, de Belen and her immediate family live primarily in Canada.[4]
de Belen has a rare blood type ofRH Negative which she regularly donates onPhilippine Red Cross. She has been recognized as one of the Blood Galloners by the organization.[6]
Her role in the filmGagay: Prinsesa ng brownout earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 1993Manila Film Festival.[7] In 1995, De Belen won theGawad Urian Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Sarah Jane Salazar in the movieThe Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo, a biographical film aboutAIDS activistSarah Jane Salazar.[7][8]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Puto | Mindy |
| 1988 | I Love You 3x a Day | Doro/Dora |
| 1989 | Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit | |
| 1989 | Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy | |
| 1989 | Aso't Pusa | |
| 1989 | Estudyante Blues | |
| 1989 | Dear Diary | Grace |
| 1989 | Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | Girlie |
| 1989 | Imortal | Ivanna "Vanna" Quintania |
| 1990 | Tootsie-Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan | |
| 1990 | Love at First Sight | |
| 1990 | Paikot-Ikot | |
| 1990 | Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors | Nancy |
| 1990 | Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Mo | Cynthia |
| 1990 | Rocky n' Rolly | |
| 1990 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Anna |
| 1991 | Pitong Gamol | Susan Salisi |
| 1991 | Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag Kang Gamol | Janice |
| 1992 | Magnong Rehas | Abigail |
| 1992 | Mahirap Maging Pogi | Gigi |
| 1992 | Apoy sa Puso | |
| 1993 | Astig | Jessa |
| 1993 | Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | Gagay/Ringga |
| 1993 | Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede Lang | Ana |
| 1994 | Pusoy | |
| 1994 | Iligpit si Victor Suzara | |
| 1994 | Ober Da Bakod: The Movie | Honey Grace |
| 1994 | The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo | Sarah Jane |
| 1995 | Asero | |
| 1995 | Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo | Lerma |
| 1995 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (Camiguin) | |
| 1996 | Impakto | Rodora "Doray" |
| 1996 | Taguan | Yoyah |
| 1996 | Radio Romance | Veronica/Roni Night |
| 1996 | Ten Little Indians | Jeannie |
| 1996 | Ober Da Bakod 2: Da Treasure Adbentyur | Honey Grace |
| 1997 | Iskalawag | Grace |
| 1997 | Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko | Ria |
| 1997 | Sarraza | |
| 1997 | Ayos Lang Pare Ko | Chayong |
| 1998 | Walang Katumbas ang Dugo | |
| 2000 | Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan | Cecille |
| 2019 | Ang Sikreto ng Piso | |
| 2019 | Pansamantagal | Agnes |
| 2021 | Love or Money | Tita Faye |
| 2024 | Road Trip |