Annabelle Rosales Rama-Gutierrez (born October 31, 1952), commonly known as Annabelle Rama, is a Filipino actress and talent manager with Spanish and Chinese descent. She is a native of Cebu and the wife of the 1960s Philippine cinema matinee idol, Eddie Gutierrez. She co-starred in My Monster Mom with her daughter.[1]
Annabelle Rama | |
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| Born | Annabelle Rosales Rama October 31, 1952 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, talent manager |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6 (including Ruffa, Richard, Raymond) |
| Relatives |
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| Family | Gutierrez family |
Early life edit
Annabelle Rama was born on October 31, 1952[2] to Laurente Rama and Feliciana Rosal. Her Spanish-Filipino father was a ship captain, while she never met her Chinese-Filipino biological mother due to family complications.[3] After the death of her stepmother, Annabelle moved to her half-sister's residence in Barangay Zapatera, Cebu City where she stayed during her teenage years.[4][5]
She is a granddaughter of former Senator Vicente Rama, who was recognized as the Father of Cebu City.[citation needed]
Personal life edit
Annabelle Rama married actor Eddie Gutierrez[6] on November 8, 1980, in Los Angeles. She first met Gutiérrez as a fan when the latter was only 24 years old during an event in Cebu. The two later met again in Manila, where Rama became an actress in her own right.[5] They have six children including Ruffa and Richard Gutierrez who are actors, and Raymond Gutierrez who is a TV host.[7] She is also a stepmother to Tonton Gutierrez and Ramon Christopher Gutierrez, her husband's two sons from previous relationships.
Due to her birthday falling a day before All Saints Day, Rama customarily celebrates her birthday in advance.[2]
Political career edit
In 2013, Rama attempted to enter politics. She made a bid to become Cebu City's 1st District representative in the House of Representatives elections under the United Nationalist Alliance party. She lost her congressional bid to Raul del Mar.[8]
Filmography edit
- Umaapoy na Bakal (1962)
- Adiong Sikat ng Tondo (1962)
- Lover for Hire (1970)
- Uhaw (1970)
- Hayok (1970)
- Hidhid (1971)
- Ibigay Mo Sa Akin ang Langit (1975)
- Ako ang Nagbayo, Nagsaing, Iba ang Kumain (1975)
- My Monster Mom (2008)
- M&M: The Mall, The Merrier (2019)
References edit
- ^ Diones, Allan (June 20, 2007). "Annabelle Rama is now a Regal baby!". PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ a b "What tickled Annabelle's heart during her birthday bash". The Philippine Star. October 31, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
Because her birthday falls on Oct. 31 (today), a day before All Saints Day, Annabelle Rama makes it a point to celebrate it usually a week in advance.
- ^ "Kris TV: Annabelle's life story". YouTube. January 22, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Annabelle grew up on Rahman Street, but doesn't own the house". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 12, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ a b Dumaual, Miguel (February 11, 2012). "Marrying Eddie was Annabelle's 'ambition'". ABS-CBN News (in Filipino and English). Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "Annabelle Rama in the eyes of husband Eddie Gutierrez". Yahoo!. Manila Bulletin. February 16, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ Gonzalez, Bianca (February 12, 2020). "Love, laughter & intrigues with Eddie & Annabelle". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (May 16, 2013). "Annabelle Rama concedes defeat to rival in Cebu". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 1, 2020.