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{{File:Tonig.jpg Infobox actor | birthname = Celestine Cruz Gonzaga | name = Toni Gonzaga | image = | imagesize = 150px | caption = | birthdate = (1984-01-20) January 20, 1984 (age 40) | notable role = Sally Malasmas
in You Are The One
Moe Santander
in You Got Me}}

Celestine Cruz Gonzaga, popularly known by her screen name Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipina movie and TV actress, variety program host, singer, and commercial model. She is one of the most visible multimedia artists in Philippine showbiz.

Birth, Childhood

Toni was born on a Friday, January 20, 1984, a 6.8 lbs. baby girl to Christian parents Carlito and Crisanta Gonzaga. Her mom craved "santol" and "mais con hielo" during pregnancy. Toni was named after a boxer by her father. She has a younger sister named Catherine. Toni is fondly called "Tintin" by her closest friends.

At the age of 4, Toni joined and won local singing competitions in their barangay in Taytay, Rizal. During her late uncle's term as Mayor of Taytay, Toni was always invited to sing in community events. When her father ran for public office, she started doing hosting stints in social events and gatherings. At a young age, Toni was used to facing large audiences.

Career

At 9, Toni's father would bring her to auditions and singing competitions. She got through the first round of auditions at Repertory Philippines but Baby Barredo, one of Repertory's directors, sent her home during a rehearsal for some reasons. At 13, she managed to get into GMA's Artist Center and initially landed small roles. After 4 years, Toni decided to go freelance. While attending high school, Toni was busy joining auditions, competitions, and VTR screenings of advertising agencies.

At 17, Toni started lounge singing in hotels and bars such as Calesa Bar, Hyatt Regency, Sulo Hotel, and Holiday Inn. She went to school in the day and did her singing engagements at night.

Toni’s first big break came with a softdrink commercial appearing as a fan of Piolo Pascual at the age of 17. After this, she started hosting various television shows. She started out as the co-host of a noon-time variety show called the Eat Bulaga! She worked on this show for TAPE Inc. and various shows of GMA Network. Toni also started hosting Wazzup Wazzup, which was a Studio 23 production. She was a news anchor and "news diva," singing every line of a news story. She worked with the biggest competitors at the same time because Studio 23 is a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, the toughest competitor of GMA-7 in the Philippines.

Soon, Toni fully transferred to ABS-CBN and became a part of the Most Requested Show (MRS) with Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez. Then she hosted Entertainment Konek (ETK) with Ogie Diaz where she found the environment to be "positive, healthy and fun." Tony then signed up to be a female co-host of a reality show, called the Pinoy Big Brother. From hereon, her career was catapulted to greater heights.

In 2006, she diversified into music and came out with her first music album called "You Complete Me." Released by Star records, this album is a romantic hit and included songs like "We belong," "Love Fool," "Kung Kaya Ko," and "Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso."

Education

Toni enrolled in the AB Mass Communication program of Dominican College, where she studied for two years. Later, she transferred to the AB English program of the Asian Institute for Distance Education (AIDE), where she is now studying independently.

Toni plans to finish her college education, set up her own business, and continue her flourishing career in Philippine showbiz.

Private life

Toni was linked to several personalities like her fellow ASAP '07 hosts Sam Milby, Luis Manzano, Piolo Pascual, Vhong Navarro.

Last May 1, 2007 Toni accidentally smashed her lips while shooting for a commercial where incurred three lacerations. Due to the said incident she took a leave on her shows for a few days. She resumed back to work last May 7, 2007.

Endorsements

Filmography

TV Shows

Year Title Role
2007 Love Spell: Barbi-Cute Barbie
2007 Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2 Host / Herself
2007 Your Song: Wishing Lampara Leslie
2006 Pinoy Dream Academy Host / Herself
2006 Komiks Present: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Thelma
2006 Crazy For You Janice Concepcion / Louie Gabbana
2006 Your Song: Annie Batungbakal Annie Batungbakal
2006 Komiks Presents: Mga Paa ni Isabella Danna
2006 Nagmamahal, Kapamilya ---
2006 Your Song: I've Fallen In Love Andie
2006 Gudtaym Host / Herself
2006 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Host / Herself
2005 My Juan and Only Toni
2005 Pinoy Big Brother: Season 1 Host / Herself
2005 ASAP Host / Herself
2005 MRS:Most Requested Show Host / Herself
2005 Entertainment Konek Host / Herself
2004 Bitoy's Funniest Videos' J4K Segment Host /Herself
2004 S-Files Segment Host/Herself
2003 Love to Love:Duet For Love Tammy
2003 Wazzup Wazzup Host / Herself
2003 Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita Toni
2002 Habang Kapiling Ka Emilie
2002 Eat Bulaga! Host / Herself
1998 Bubble Gang Herself
1998 Bestfriends Cast

Movies

Year Title Role
2007 You Got Me Amor Moe Santander
2006 You Are The One Sally Malasmas
2005 D' Anothers Maan Tuken
2003 Pakners ---

Albums

Album Cover Date of release Title Album Sales Award (PHIL Music threshold)
File:Tonialbum1.jpg 2001

Prime Music

Toni Gonzaga ---
File:Tonialbum22.JPG 2006

Star Records

You Complete Me Gold(15,000)
File:Hotsilogalbum.jpg 2006

ASAP Music/Star Records

Hotsilog Gold(15,000)

Awards

Year Film Award/Critics Award
2006 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female TV Host (ASAP '06)
2006 ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Screen Kiss (with Sam Milby)
2006 ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Movie Theme Song (You Are The One)
2006 GMMSF's 37th Box Office Entertainment Awards Princess of Philippine Movies (You Are The One)