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Gladys Reyes

Filipino actress and television presenter (born 1977) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gladys Reyes
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Gladys Reyes-Sommereux (born June 23, 1977), is a Filipino actress, television presenter, entrepreneur, and comedian. She began a career as a child actress after joining Little Miss Philippines in 1984 and rose to fame after playing "Clara," the lead villainess from the classic television series Mara Clara.[1]

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Career

Known by the alias Primera Kontrabida,[2] Gladys Reyes had her big break with the 1990s soap opera Mara Clara, as Clara, which was later portrayed by Julia Montes in the hit remake of the same name.

Reyes is recognized as one of the most celebrated actresses who plays antagonist roles in Philippine television.[3] Her acclaimed films and soap operas has earned her accolades including a Gawad Urian Award, PMPC Star Award for Television and a "Best Actress" trophy at the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival.[4] In 2011, she was appointed as a board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).[5]

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Personal life

She is married to a fellow actor Christopher Roxas (born as Jean-Christopher Sommereux in 1979), her co-star in the said soap opera.[6] They have four children.[7]

Reyes is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo,[8] and an alumna of New Era University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Mass Communications.

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Filmography

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Awards and nominations

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