Jef Gaitan-Fernandez (born September 21, 1989[1]) is a Filipino actress who first started as a TV commercial model and the year 2009 she joined Survivor Philippines Palau which was aired on GMA Network. She finished the season as one of the top three in the finale episode of Survivor Philippines Palau. Gaitan later on became a semi regular in Party Pilipinas. she had a one-month stint on GMA's Dear Friend which she co-starred with Marvin Kiefer, Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevara.
Jef Gaitan-Fernandez | |
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| Born | September 21, 1989 Laguna, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
She also appeared on various TV5 series such as Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum, Bangis as Inang Filomena and The Sisters.
In 2013, she worked on ABS CBN's late night comedy gag show Banana Nite.[2][failed verification]
From 2014 to 2015, she became a co-host for News+ in ABS-CBN Sports and Action, handling Entertainment News with Anthony Taberna as the Anchor for the news program.
In 2016, Gaitan was part of the drama fantasy series, My Super D as Apple.
In 2020, Jef was part of the drama series offering of ABS-CBN, Ang sa Iyo ay Akin, aired on Kapamilya Channel.
Filmography
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2022) |
Television / Digital series
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Production |
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| 2024 | That Kind Of Love | Regal Entertainment Inc., Pocket Media Productions, Happy Infinite | |
| 2019 | Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea | Golden Tiger Films, Premier Dreams Production | |
| 2013 | Menor De Edad | Ms. Dimayuga | Viva Films |
| 2011 | Won't Last a Day Without You | Sexy Girl | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Sara | GMA Films, Viva Films |
Awards and recognition
editFHM rankings
editGaitan first appeared for FHM Philippines with Wendy Valdez on "Zoo themed" cover in October 2010, 3 years later she was reappeared for Empress Schuck cover FHM 13th Anniversary special also featuring Valdez, Chloe Dauden and Karen Bordador. She also appeared on Online Babe (now FHM Idols) section for October 2013,[3] three months later Gaitan joined with former Sexbomb Sunshine Garcia and former Wowowee dancer Aiko Climaco dubbed as Banana Nite Girls cover for January 2014.[4]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Note |
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| 2011 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 48 | |
| 2012 | Rank # 26 | |||
| 2013 | Rank # 31 | |||
| 2014 | Rank # 25 | |||
| 2015 | Rank # 33 |
Personal life
editIn June 2024, Renz Fernandez married Gaitan at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar with wedding sponsors Senator Grace Poe, Senator Lito Lapid and Manny Pacquiao.[5]
References
edit- ^ D5 Studio (March 8, 2017), GTWM S05E028 – Jef Gaitan and Alex Calleja on Fubu and Threesome, retrieved March 9, 2017
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "TV5 announces big shows for 2011 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ Mikey Agulto. "Jef Gaitan – FHM Online Babe October 2013". FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ^ Mikey Agulto. "Jef Gaitan – FHM Cover Girl January 2014". FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ^ Aquino, Maine (June 28, 2024). "Renz Fernandez and Jef Gaitan's stunning wedding photos". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 1, 2024.