Gladys Reyes
Introduction '''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''.Reyes is recognized as one of the most celebrated actresses who plays antagonist roles in Philippine television. 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. In 2011, she was appointed as a board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
Biography ===Background===Known by the alias Primera Kontrabida, 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.She is married to Christopher Roxas (born as Jean-Christopher Sommereux in 1979), her co-star in the said soap opera. They have four children.Reyes is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo, and an alumna of New Era University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Mass Communications.
Career
Filmography ===Film=== Year  Title  Role 1984 ''Baby Tsina'' Elena's Baby 1985  ''Muling Buksan ang Puso''  Sandra 1986 ''Nakagapos na Puso'' Young Elisa ''Boy Paltik Triggerman''  Nanette  ''Captain Barbell'' Kidnap Victim 1988 ''Afuang: Bounty Hunter'' Ablyn Afuang ''Ambush''  1989 ''SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats'' Young Dambu 1996 ''Sana Naman'' Noreen ''Mara Clara: The Movie'' Clara del Valle/Davis ''Ang Titser Kong Pogi'' Auntie ''Kung Alam Mo Lang'' Mechie 1997 ''Isinakdal Ko Ang Aking Ina'' Carol ''Minsan Lamang Magmamahal'' Pinky ''Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan'' Michelle ''Anak ng Dilim'' Adela Miranda 1998 ''Ikaw na Sana'' Angela Rosales ''I'm Sorry, My Love'' Sylvia ''Kasal-kasalan (Sakalan)'' Angel 1999 ''Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan'' Girlie ''Pepeng Agimat'' Viola 2001  ''Tabi-tabi Po!'' Minerva 2002 ''May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya?'' Pilar ''Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?'' Attorney Juliet ''Biyahera'' Lilia 2010 ''Petrang Kabayo'' Pregnant Kalesa Passenger 2012 ''This Guy's in Love with U Mare!'' Terry2013''Barber's Tales''Susan 2015 ''Felix Manalo'' Avelina Manalo 2016 ''Die Beautiful'' Beth 2018 ''Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes'' Betsy 2022 ''Apag'' Nita===Television=== Year Title Role Notes  Source  1992–1997  ''Mara Clara''  Clara del Valle / Clara Davis   1995–2003 ''ASAP'' Herself Co-Host / Performer 1997–1998  ''Ikaw na Sana''  Angela Rosales   1998  ''Ganyan Kita Kamahal''  Gwen   ''Wansapanataym''   Episode: "Tita-La, Tito-Lo, Niñang, at Niñong"  1999–2001  ''Saan Ka Man Naroroon''  Melissa   2000 ''Wansapanataym'' Episode: "Madyik Pinggan ATBP." Episode: "Kusinero Kuno" Episode: "Babe Damulag" 2001 Episode: "Magic Headband" ''!Oka Tokat'' Veronica Episode: "Multo in the Mountain" 2001–2002 ''Recuerdo de Amor''  Maningning Muerto / Leila  2002 ''Wansapanataym''   Episode: "Swapped!" 2002 ''Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan''  Ruella Agbayani   2003 ''Wansapanataym''   Episode: "Gayuma" 2004  ''Marinara''  Tara   ''Wansapanataym''   Episode: "Tatlong Prinsesa"  Episode: "Esep-Bata" 2004–2007  ''Bahay Mo Ba 'To?'' Kelly Mulingtapang    2006–2007  ''Bakekang''  Deborah Yokohama   2007–2008  ''Sine Novela: My Only Love''  Pearl    2008  ''Tasya Fantasya''  Mateng    2008–2009  ''LaLola''  Iris Diaz    2009  ''Only You''  Dorina Sanchez    2009–2010  ''George and Cecil''  Miriam Macabanta     2010  ''Habang May Buhay''  Dra. Clarissa C. Briones    2011  ''Guns and Roses''  Diana Montano-Alvaro     ''Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig''  Mrs. Dizon   ''Wansapanataym''  Mylene Episode: "Unli-Gift Box" 2012  ''Wako Wako''  Isay Gaudencio     ''Enchanted Garden''  Dolores   ''Nay-1-1'' Host / Herself    ''Wansapanataym''  Mrs. Quintin Episode: "Ballpen de Sarah Pen" 2013  ''Home Sweet Home''  Agoncillia Caharian    ''Magpakailanman''  Sonia Episode: "Ang tatay kong beki"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy''  Susan Del Fierro    2014  ''Kambal Sirena''  Barrakuda  2014–2015 ''Basta Every Day Happy'' Herself/host  2014  ''Magpakailanman''  Nanay Lydia  Episode: "Persia: Asong kanal"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"  ''My BFF''  Mercedes     2015  ''Let the Love Begin''  Maricar "Katy" Fernandez / DJ Katy Fairy    2015–2016  ''Little Nanay''  Vivian San Pedro    2016  ''Poor Señorita''  Lydia dela Cruz     ''Dear Uge''  Bella  Episode: "Ang triplets ng Tres Marias"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Dear Uge''  Alma  Episode: "Ang tunay na buhay ni Antonietta"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Oh, My Mama!'' Inday Bartolome    ''Dear Uge''  Margie  Episode: "Maid in China"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   2017  ''Hay, Bahay!'' Chef Michelin    ''Dear Uge''  Saling  Episode: "Ang Swerte nga Naman"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Ipaglaban Mo!'' Cristy    ''Magpakailanman''  Gloria  Episode: "Batik: Ang Santa Claus ng Tarlac"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"  2018  ''Tadhana''  Rica  Episode: "Nanny Knows Best"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko''  Humpty Mommy  Episode: "Ang kuwento ni Humpty Dumpty"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Inday Will Always Love You''  Amanda Melendez   ''Dear Uge''  Mommy  Episode: "Twin kasama kita"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko''  Mama  Episode: "Kakabog-kabog, kakadog-kadog"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Dear Uge''  Gloria  Episode: "Merry Mamshies"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Tadhana''  Josie  Episode: "Hostage"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   2019  ''TODA One I Love''  Dyna Tuazon-Generoso†    ''Wish Ko Lang!'' Nicole    ''Daddy's Gurl''  Malou Manay  Episode: "Teacher Petmalu"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko''  Petra  Episode: "The Amazing Adventures of Super Ging, and Harvey Part 1 / 8"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Imbestigador''  Sanny Sevilla-Oandasan    ''Tadhana''  Gina  Episode: "Bangkay"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Dear Uge''  Mildred  Episode: "Mama madrama"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Imbestigador''  Teresita Chavez    ''Wish Ko Lang!'' Merly    ''Pepito Manaloto''  Aileen     ''Dear Uge''  Nancy  Episode: "Bahay-bangayan"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   ''Imbestigador''  Regina Ronamo    2019–2020  ''Madrasta''  Elizabeth Ledesma    2020  ''Dear Uge''  Linda  Episode: "No Kiss, All Tell / Chis-Miss Labandera"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"   2021 ''Pepito Manaloto'' Aling Rosa Generoso  2022 ''Tadhana'' Martina Fortuna-Valdemor Episode: "Hanggang Kailan"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes" 2023–present  ''Black Rider'' Sasha Buenaventura  2023 ''Wish Ko Lang!'' Bernadette "Berna" Asuncion Episode: "Exchange Gift"  Credited as "Gladys Reyes"
Awards and nominations  Year  TV Award/Critics  Award  Result 2013  27th PMPC Star Awards for TV  Best Celebrity Talk Show Host Moments   2013  Eastwood City Walk of Fame  Walk of Fame Awardee   2015  38th Gawad Urian Awards  Best Supporting Actress (''Magkakabaung'')   2016  42nd Metro Manila Film Festival  Best Supporting Actress (''Die Beautiful'')   2017  1st EDDYS (Entertainment Editors' Awards)  Best Supporting Actress (''Die Beautiful'')   2017  35th Luna Awards  Best Supporting Actress (''Die Beautiful'')   Year  Award Giving Body  Category  Nominated Work  Results'''1989'''5th PMPC Star Awards for Movies'''Best Child Performer'''Ambush'''2000'''14th PMPC Star Awards for TV'''Best Drama Actress'''Saan Ka Man Naroroon
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