Shanaia Ricelle Tabuac Galorport[fn 1] (born May 15, 2002), better known by her stage name as Shanaia Gomez, is a Filipino actress. She is best known for appearing in the 10th season of the ABS-CBN reality show Pinoy Big Brother.
Shanaia Gomez | |
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| Born | May 15, 2002[2] |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Artist Center (2017–2019) Star Magic (2019–present) Rise Artists Studio (2021–present) |
| Height | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)[3] |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | OPM |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Star Pop (2022–present) |
Career edit
2016–2019: Career beginnings edit
In 2016, Gomez had a vacation in Manila, Philippines for the first time. During her stay, she tried VTR go-sees and eventually landed a role in a Maggi commercial with actor Ian Veneracion. In the same year, she won first runner-up in the 2016 Miss Philippines Canada, and eventually became a commercial model.[citation needed]
In 2017, at the age 14, she went back to the Philippines again to try her luck and pursue a career in the showbiz industry. She started her career on GMA, but since she didn't speak any Tagalog at that time, projects were a little hard for her.[4]
In 2019, she auditioned for the singing competition Idol Philippines. She made it until the mid-rounds.[5]
2021–present: BearKada, PBB, and He's Into Her edit
In 2021, she was among the 2nd batch of artists to be signed to Star Magic and its subsidiary Rise Artist Studio. She regularly hosts for the studio's online show We Rise Together along with DJ Jai Ho and the other Rise artists.[6] She also became a part of the He's Into Her series' BearKada and hosted the online show BearKada Hangout along with Bianca De Vera, River Joseph, Jae Miranda, and Milo Elmido Jr. where they hangout with the casts of He's Into Her every after an episode is aired.[7]
Following the success of He's Into Her, the casts of the show headlined a special online concert, He's Into Her: The Benison Ball. Gomez, and the other BearKada were the chosen hosts for the show.[8]
In the same year, she joined the 10th season of Pinoy Big Brother—Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 as part of the first batch of housemates in the Celebrity Edition,[9][10] having been evicted on day 57 alongside fellow housemate Benedix Ramos.[11]
In 2022, she made her acting debut as she starred in the third season of iWant TFC's original anthology series, Click, Like, Share for the episode Swap with fellow Rise artist Belle Mariano.[12]
In February, her fellow housemates Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada (a.k.a. KDLex) headlined their own fan concert through KTX.ph entitled Closer: The KDLex Fan Con. She appeared on the concert as one of the guest performers and sang Girlfriend—a song she co-wrote with fellow housemates Kyle Echarri and KD Estrada while they were inside the Big Brother House.[13]
From being a BearKada, Gomez became Dominique as she was among the additional casts that joined the second season of the breakthrough series He's Into Her.[14][15]
In the same year, The second season of reality singing television competition Idol Philippines premiered on June 25, 2022 on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and TV5. An online show, titled The Next Idol PH, airs on the show's UpLive account and on Kapamilya Online Live during commercial breaks. The show is hosted by the show's former contestants: Gomez, together with Anji Salvacion, Matty Juniosa, Enzo Almario, Lucas Garcia, Gello Marquez, and Fana. The show airs live via Zoom from the hosts' respective places at the time of the show's broadcast (prior to Live Shows). The show usually interviews the season's contestants following their performances on the show's broadcast.
In July, Gomez released her debut single "Para Sa'yo." Released under Star Pop, the hopeful and upbeat song narrates the positive impact an uplifting relationship can have on a person.[16]
Filmography edit
Television/Digital edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Idol Philippines | Contestant | ABS-CBN | Credited as "Shai Gomez" Eliminated in the Group round |
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| 2021 | Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 | Herself, Celebrity Housemate | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z | Evicted on Day 57 | [9][10][11] |
| It's Showtime | Guest player, Madlang Pi-POLL | ABS-CBN Entertainment | with Benedix Ramos and Karen Bordador | ||
| 2022 | Click, Like, Share: Season 3 | Jenny | iWantTFC | Episode: Swap | [17] |
| Magandang Buhay | Herself, Guest | Kapamilya Channel | — | [18] | |
| He's Into Her (Season 2) | Dominique "Dom" Rossi | iWantTFC, Kapamilya Channel | — | [15] | |
| Idol Philippines (season 2) | Herself, Guest Performer | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z | — | ||
| Love Bites | DJ Mia "Em-em" | YouTube | Episode: TOTGA | [19] | |
| 2023 | Teen Clash | Jia | iWantTFC | Episode 1 | |
| FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Selene | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5 | Episode 86-??? | ||
| Can't Buy Me Love | Kara | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Netflix, iWantTFC | Episodes 16, 17 & 23 | ||
| 2024 | Letters and Music | Herself/ Guest | Net 25 | Spelling Bee promo |
Movie edit
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rewind | Austin's wife | ABS-CBN Films |
Theater edit
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Marcy Park | The Sandbox Collective[fn 2] | [20] [21] |
Shows hosted edit
| Year | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | We Rise Together | Kapamilya Online Live, iWantTFC, YouTube |
| BearKada Hangout | YouTube, iWantTFC | |
| 2022 | Quiz Mo Ko | KUMU |
| The Next Idol PH | UpLive, Kapamilya Online Live | |
| 2022–present | iWant ASAP | Kapamilya Online Live, iWantTFC, YouTube |
| 2023 | Clash Room | YouTube, iWantTFC |
| 2023-present | BRGY |
Concerts edit
Online edit
| Year | Title | Role | Streaming Platform | Event Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | He's Into Her: The Benison Ball | Host | KTX.ph, iWantTFC | Star Music |
| 2022 | Closer: The KDLex Fan Con | Guest Performer | KTX.ph |
Live edit
| Year | Title | Venue | Line-Up | Streaming Platform
(if simultaneously streamed online) |
Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Star Magic 30: Beyond The Stars (Manila Show) | Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila | Host:
Performers: |
— | iWantTFC, TFC, Star Magic |
| He's Into Her: All Access | Araneta Center |
|
KTX.ph, iWantTFC | ABS-CBN, iWantTFC, Star Cinema | |
| 2023 | Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave
Awards |
Clubhouse MNL | Co-hosted with Jeremy Glinoga | Nylon Manila |
Music video edit
| Year | Title | Artist | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Diwata | Sam Concepcion | Star Music | [22] |
| Ikaw Ang | Sam Concepcion, Mooph and Yuridope | Tarsier Records | [23] | |
| Para Sa'yo | Shanaia Gomez | Star Music | [24] | |
| Awake | [25] | |||
| 2023 | Happy You Stayed | SAB | Tarsier Records | [26] |
| Ganun Talaga | Drei Sugay | Star Music | [27] |
Discography edit
Singles edit
| Year | Title | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Para Sa'yo | Star Pop | [24] |
| Awake | [25] |
Appears On edit
| Year | Title | Album | Label | Performed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Heartbreak Avenue - Live | SHE@Twenty (Live) | Star Music | SAB, Shanaia Gomez |
| I'd Like To - Live | SAB, Angela Ken, Shanaia Gomez, Anji Salvacion | |||
| Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't-Isa
- Extended Version |
Star Music, Star Pop, Tarsier Records and DNA recording artists | |||
| 2023 | Pasko ang Pinakamagandang Kwento - Extended Version |
Notes edit
- ^ a b Shanaia Gomez was born in Ireland. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name.
- ^ In partnership with ABS-CBN's Star Magic and Teatro Kapamilya.
- ^ Shanaia Gomez did not join the US leg of the tour.
- ^ SAB did not join the Manila show of the tour, but appeared in the US shows of the tour.
- ^ BGYO did not join the US leg of the tour.
References edit
- ^ @TabuacRichard (November 17, 2021). "My lovely daughters: Mehgan Richelle, Shanaia Ricelle and Pearl Eirebelle" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "6 Fast Facts You Should Know About Shanaia Gomez". Candy Magazine. March 31, 2022.
- ^ "READING YOUR ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ME". YouTube.
- ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Newbie Shanaia Gomez on showbiz journey, non-traditional family & pageant plans". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Ang Rising Darling Ng Quezon City: SHANAIA GOMEZ". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Matalog, Patricia (March 18, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Shanaia Gomez dreams of working with these top-rated actresses".
- ^ Matalog, Patricia (May 21, 2021). "Meet the 'He's Into Her' Bearkada!". Star Cinema. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Matalog, Patricia (August 6, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: All the kilig and fun at the 'He's Into Her: The Benison Ball'". Star Cinema. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "Shanaia Gomez to be part 'PBB: Kumunity Season 10' as a celebrity housemate". Push. October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Shanaia Gomez joins 'PBB' celebrity edition". ABS-CBN News. October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ a b For the citations of the "PBB" eviction of Ramos and Gomez.
- "Shanaia Gomez, Benedix Ramos namaalam na sa 'PBB' matapos ang double eviction". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- "Shanaia Gomez, Benedix Ramos are evicted from 'Pinoy Big Brother'". Rappler. December 12, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Belle Mariano 'body swaps' with Shanaia Gomez in Click, Like, Share". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "KDLex Proves Why They're 2022's Breakout Love Team In Their Simple Yet Satisfying First Fancon". Nylon Manila. February 28, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "'He's Into Her' season 2 starts production". Rappler. February 6, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "JC Alcantara, Shanaia Gomez, 6 others join 'He's Into Her'". ABS-CBN News. March 1, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Shanaia Gomez releases debut single "Para Sa'yo"". ABS-CBN Corporate. July 29, 2022.
- ^ "New lessons in "Click, Like, Share" Season 3 strarring Vivoree, Jane, Elmo, JC, Shanaia, and Belle". ABS-CBN Entertainment. January 8, 2022. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ "4 na 'PBB' celebrity housemates, magkakaibigan na ngayon". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). March 22, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "#LoveBites: Real love stories in new ABS-CBN series on YouTube". ABS-CBN News. September 9, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ "Stars Align for a Decade: The Sandbox Collective's 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'". Rank Magazine. December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Ilang Star Magic artists tampok sa 'The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee'". ABS-CBN News. February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Sam Concepcion drops music video for 'Diwata'". Manila Standard. May 3, 2022.
- ^ "Sam Concepcion, Shanaia Gomez bring 'kilig' anew in 'Ikaw Ang' music video". LionhearTV. June 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "'PBB' ex-housemate Shanaia Gomez releases debut single 'Para Sa 'Yo'". ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Shanaia Gomez, giddy in love in new single "Awake"". ABS-CBN. October 29, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Bonoan, Christian (January 19, 2023). "SAB Releases 'Happy You Stayed' Music Video". MYX Global.
- ^ "Music video for 'Idol PH' contestant Drei Sugay's 'Ganun Talaga' released". ABS-CBN News. May 4, 2023.