Connection
Glaiza de Castro is a Actor Philippine born on 21 january 1988
Glaiza Castro Galura (born January 21, 1988), better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress, TV host, and singer. She has been a contract artist of GMA Network since 2006.
After beginning her career in GMA in 2001, she transferred to its rival network, ABS-CBN, where she played mostly minor and supporting roles before returning to GMA in 2006. During the first two years of her second stint with GMA, she continued to play supporting roles in series such as Boys Nxt Door and Asian Treasures before landing a lead role in the television remake of the film Kaputol ng Isang Awit. She appeared in villain roles in the remakes of Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin and Stairway to Heaven, and on the musical series Diva before finally achieving leading lady status in the fantasy series Grazilda in 2010. In addition to her television appearances, she has also acted in a number of mainstream and independent films, including Sukob, Batanes, and Still Life. She is now the lead actress in a top-rating primetime series called The Rich Man's Daughter
As a singer, De Castro has so far released three albums: Magbalik Ka, released in 2001, the self-titled Glaiza, released in 2006, and "Synthesis", released in 2015.
Despite gaining wider recognition for her roles as a villain in Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin and Stairway to Heaven, De Castro has reportedly had qualms about portraying a villain again in future projects. Of this, she commented, "I don't want to be typecast as an antagonist forever because it's difficult to get rid of that sort of image." However, she has expressed preference for antagonist roles over "sexy" roles. She later retracted this statement, saying that she "didn't think [she'd] get typecast because [she] plays different kinds of women each time" and explained this by saying, "The stories are different, so [her] characters' [motivations] are also different."
Although she had, in the past, considered posing for magazines such as FHM "for instant fame and fortune", she eventually decided against it and opted to hone her craft as a serious actress, saying, "I just want to start on the right foot by focusing more on acting than diverting my attention to other interests. I want to become an actress and to show what I can do." She has also expressed interest in playing "out-of-the-box and extreme roles", in the vein of Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta and Charlize Theron in Monster. In 2008, she spoke of her preference for independent film, commenting in Taglish, "As for me, I feel fulfilled in indie films. I'm given roles in indie projects that are heavier compared to the mainstream. And I'm rarely offered roles in mainstream [films] anyway.
Source : Wikidata
Glaiza de Castro
- Infos
- Photos
- Best films
- Family
- Characters
- Awards
Birth name Glaiza Castro Galura
Nationality Philippines
Birth 21 january 1988
Death 24 october 2012 (at 24 years)
Nationality Philippines
Birth 21 january 1988
Death 24 october 2012 (at 24 years)
After beginning her career in GMA in 2001, she transferred to its rival network, ABS-CBN, where she played mostly minor and supporting roles before returning to GMA in 2006. During the first two years of her second stint with GMA, she continued to play supporting roles in series such as Boys Nxt Door and Asian Treasures before landing a lead role in the television remake of the film Kaputol ng Isang Awit. She appeared in villain roles in the remakes of Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin and Stairway to Heaven, and on the musical series Diva before finally achieving leading lady status in the fantasy series Grazilda in 2010. In addition to her television appearances, she has also acted in a number of mainstream and independent films, including Sukob, Batanes, and Still Life. She is now the lead actress in a top-rating primetime series called The Rich Man's Daughter
As a singer, De Castro has so far released three albums: Magbalik Ka, released in 2001, the self-titled Glaiza, released in 2006, and "Synthesis", released in 2015.
Biography
She also maintained a close friendship with consistent on-screen partner Marky Cielo for a significant part of the latter's career until his death in 2008. In the wake of her friend's death, De Castro recounted an exchange she had the day before Cielo died: she told Cielo about a dream she had about him and Rich Asuncion; according to her, Cielo had had other people tell him they had dreams about him, which he took to be an omen of death.Despite gaining wider recognition for her roles as a villain in Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin and Stairway to Heaven, De Castro has reportedly had qualms about portraying a villain again in future projects. Of this, she commented, "I don't want to be typecast as an antagonist forever because it's difficult to get rid of that sort of image." However, she has expressed preference for antagonist roles over "sexy" roles. She later retracted this statement, saying that she "didn't think [she'd] get typecast because [she] plays different kinds of women each time" and explained this by saying, "The stories are different, so [her] characters' [motivations] are also different."
Although she had, in the past, considered posing for magazines such as FHM "for instant fame and fortune", she eventually decided against it and opted to hone her craft as a serious actress, saying, "I just want to start on the right foot by focusing more on acting than diverting my attention to other interests. I want to become an actress and to show what I can do." She has also expressed interest in playing "out-of-the-box and extreme roles", in the vein of Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta and Charlize Theron in Monster. In 2008, she spoke of her preference for independent film, commenting in Taglish, "As for me, I feel fulfilled in indie films. I'm given roles in indie projects that are heavier compared to the mainstream. And I'm rarely offered roles in mainstream [films] anyway.
Usually with
Filmography of Glaiza de Castro (8 films)
Actress
Add to a movie list
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009)
, 2h7Directed by Joel Lamangan
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Sharon Cuneta, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Christopher de Leon, Kris Aquino, Zoren Legaspi, Boots Anson-Roa
Rating63%
Melinda Uy is a billionaire widow whose life is a rags-to-riches story. The daughter of a Chinese immigrant and a Filipino small businessman, Melinda had been a victim of discrimination in the local Chinese community, being only half-Chinese. Melinda was only in her late teens when she got married to Alfonso Uy, the scion of the wealthy Uy clan. But Alfonso’s parents frown upon the marriage, believing that it is cursed. Disappointed with Alfonso’s choice of wife, they disinherit him.
Tarot (2009)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Actors Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes, Roxanne Guinoo, Dennis Trillo, Gloria Romero, Ana Capri, Celia Rodriguez
Roles Teen Nena
It is revealed Cara (Marian Rivera) has the ability to foresee the future using her grandmother Lola Auring's (Gloria Romero) tarot cards. This causes her mother Dianna (Susan Africa), much dismay. The next day, Cara predicts the deaths of two people; her father (who is shot) and Lola (who has a heart attack). At their funerals, Dianna puts the tarot cards in Lola's casket.
Batanes (2007)
, 1h40Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Iza Calzado, Joem Bascon, Bembol Roco, Daria Ramirez, Sid Lucero, Glaiza de Castro
Roles Melanie
Rating68%
It was a whirlwind romance when Pam (Iza Calzado) meets Ivatan Rico (Joem Bascon) in Manila. She decides to give up her meaningless, stressful city life and follow him to Batanes to meet his parents Boy (Bembol Roco) and Lydia (Daria Ramirez) and marry him. The sea immediately intimidates Pam and shows its power, telling her how, with the strong toss of its waves, it can end everything.
Close to You (2006)
, 1h50Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, Tetchie Agbayani, Nova Villa, Cacai Bautista
Rating66%
Manuel and Marian have been best friends since they were kids. They are so close that they know each other's secrets...well, almost. For the last 16 years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her.
Pacquiao: The Movie (2006)
, 1h49Directed by Joel Lamangan
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Boxing films
Actors Jericho Rosales, Bea Alonzo, Jay Manalo, Glaiza de Castro, Polo Ravales, Tirso Cruz III
Roles Cecille
Rating55%
The film starts with the opening credits with clips from the first fight between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales. After which, it started when a beaten Manny (Jericho Rosales) depressed upon his defeat to Morales. He was with his trainer Buboy Fernandez (Bayani Agbayani) and his wife Jinkee (Bea Alonzo). After that, the scene flashes back to a young Manny (Jiro Manio) being experienced as a boxer in General Santos City. It comes back to the present time when Manny was hospitalized. It comes back to his childhood with his strict mother Dionesia (Jaclyn Jose) whose having a misunderstanding with her husband Rosalio (Tirso Cruz III) and he started his training as a young boxer. Then it goes back to the time when Manny is planning to go back to the Philippines. After that it flashes back to Manny as a boxer, there he met Nanay Parcon (Gloria Sevilla), a recruiter of young boxers and Emong Dionisio (Jay Manalo). Her mother disagrees with Manny's decision to be a boxer because he is too young. After that, it comes back to the present time, when Manny and his team arrived in the Philippines. It flashes back again when he went to Manila to be a boxer. He lived in a gym in Malabon owned by Polding Correa (Ricky Davao). Emong saw Manny and began his dream as a boxer. He worked in a construction and selling sampaguita. It goes back when he arrived at his home with his family greeting him even though he lost. It flashes back when Manny began his journey as a boxer. At seventeen years old, he became a professional, and he was undefeated at that time. He was handled eventually by Ruben Novales (Tony Mabesa). He arrived at General Santos and hired Buboy Fernandez, his close friend as his trainer. There he learned that her parents were separated. His undefeated streak ended when he was knocked-out by Rustico Torrecampo. In present time, he learned also that Emong is using Manny's name for his ventures. Emong is now poor, and it flashes back when he was a boxer, he was hit by a car and was hospitalized. In a mall, he met Jinkee Jamora. Jinkee had a twin sister, Janet but her mother is confused about Manny. Manny and Jinkee married in a civil wedding. Dionesia disagrees with his wife. In Thailand, Manny is the Flyweight champion, he lost to Medgoen Singsurat. There, he became addicted to drugs. After that, he changed and never used drugs again. Manny's victories became a hit. One of which when he won over Marco Antonio Barrera. The scene goes back upon the controversial fight between Pacquiao and Morales. In the end, the two had their rematch where Manny won via a 10-Round Technical Knock-Out. The movie ended when Manny was given a Hero's Welcome and some clips of his motorcade.
The Wedding Curse (2006)
, 1h40Directed by Chito S. Roño
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror
Actors Kris Aquino, Claudine Barretto, Wendell Ramos, Boots Anson-Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Bernard Palanca
Roles Grace
Rating62%
Overseas Filipino Worker Sandy (Kris Aquino) return to the Philippines with Dale (Wendell Ramos) from Dubai, United Arab Emirates in preparation for their wedding. After returning to her home, Sandy learns from a caretaker of her neighbor's house that Helen, Sandy's childhood friend, had died along with her family years ago. She tried to convince her mother, Tessie (Boots Anson-Roa) about what happened to Helen. A short time after the death of Helen's father Dr. Quisumbing, Helen plans her wedding but is advised that she must postpone the wedding because her marriage will be cursed which one should not marry within the same year when an immediate family member dies. Helen didn't heed the warning and resumes the wedding. A few weeks after the wedding, Helen's husband dies in a plane crash. As Helen goes to the crash site, she dies in a bus accident. A few weeks later, Helen's mother suddenly disappears inside her house. After several years, their house has been abandoned after their deaths and no other tenants had sold it.
White Lady (2006)
, 1h47Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Pauleen Luna, JC de Vera, Boots Anson-Roa, Jason Abalos, Iwa Moto, Gian Carlos
Roles Jowee
Rating53%
Set largely in the dark and eerie campus of the Arts Academy, White Lady’s story centers on Pearl (Pauleen Luna), a simple and smart girl from the province who has just arrived in the city to study, and the clique of students led by Mimi (Iwa Moto), a pretty, rich and popular girl who gets by through bullying others. Mimi’s minions include basketball jock Joshua (Jason Abalos), painter and Mimi wannabe Eva (Katarina Perez), film and photography major Jowee (Glaiza de Castro), and troublemaker and band frontman Hector (Ketchup Eusebio).
Twilight Dancers (2006)
, 1h45Genres Drama
Themes Dance films, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Tyron Perez, Terence Baylon, Cherry Pie Picache, Ana Capri, William Martinez, IC Mendoza
Rating61%
Twilight Dancers offers a disturbing yet a humorous look at the country's social realities through the eyes of three macho dancers or male strippers.