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Felix Petate, known professionally as Sassa Gurl from Quezon City,[1] is a Filipino comedian, vlogger, singer, model, host, and actor who gained popularity on TikTok since 2020.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
Sassa Gurl | |
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Born | Felix Petate February 2, 1996 Quezon City, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
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Years active | 2019–present |
History
editBiography
editIn her first year of college as a communications major, Sassa dropped out to pursue styling as a way to peek into the world of entertainment. After facing struggles, she returned to school and graduated. She then took a call center job so she could afford to buy a secondhand cellphone and start her career as a social media star.[1][12]
Raised by traditional conservative Filipino parents, Sassa faced the same challenges as many other children grappling with their gender identity in a country that has yet to enact an anti-discrimination law. Sassa Gurl is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and defines herself as a trans woman, using the pronoun "she/her".[1]
Background
editSassa is a content creator and social media personality who has garnered widespread recognition. Known primarily for comedic skits and captivating lip-sync videos. Sassa is active on a variety of social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Sassa has expanded her influence into the world of entertainment by serving as the Drag Runner on the show Drag Den.[13][2][3][14][15][16][17][18]
Career
editBrand Ambassador
editTikTok sensation Sassa Gurl became White Castle Whisky's calendar girl for 2022, marking the first time a member of the LGBTQIA+ community has been featured in the brand's long-running campaign.[10][18]
Filmography
editActing
editHer first acting project was in "Wish Ko Lang", where she appeared with the cast, including Ruru Madrid, Angela Alarcon, and other GMA celebrities.[19][20][21]
She made her debut in acting with the film Balota,[13] where she had the opportunity to work alongside renowned actress Marian Rivera, who played the lead role.[22][23][24] This project marked an important milestone in her career, as she shared the screen with one of the industry's most celebrated stars.[25][26]
Singing
editHer single "Panaginip" is a collaboration with Toni Fowler.[7][27] She was also collaborating of the song "Aries Rising" by Aries Night[28] and "POM POM (Take Me High)" by Manila Luzon.[29][30][31]
The song "Maria Hiwaga", released in 2023, was co-written by Sassa, Kumareng Harvey, and Silas, with Ken Ponce as the producer.[32]
In June 2022, she released the pop song "Lagot!".[32]
References
edit- ^ a b c Acosta, Zofiya (21 June 2022). "Sassa Gurl will not let you define her". Preen.ph. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Where did Sassa Gurl get her screen name?". GMA News Online. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Sassa Gurl reminds content creators: Wag natin traydurin ang mga nanonood sa 'tin' ". GMA News Online. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl wows as official whisky calendar model". ABS-CBN News. 14 January 2022. p. 5. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl, Eugene Domingo, Smokey Manaloto are the hosts of the 'Takeshi's Castle' reboot!". GMA News. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl - Tags". Philippine Star. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b ABS, CBN (25 November 2023). "Sassa Gurl drops new single 'Panaginip' with Toni Fowler". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Latest Philippine News, Video, Analysis, Features". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Sassa Gurl reacts to bashing as White Castle calendar girl". Philippine Star. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b Lazaro, Cass (17 January 2022). "Sassa Gurl Breaks Stereotypes as the Newest Calendar Girl of a Liquor Brand". Preview Ph.
- ^ "Entertainment". Rappler. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl umamin: As baklang kanal, palaaway talaga 'ko!". Philippine Daily Inquirer INQUIRER.net Inquirer Bandera. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ a b Cerezo, Anna (11 June 2024). "Sassa Gurl to make Cinemalaya debut with 'Balota'". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl reminds content creators: Wag natin traydurin ang mga nanonood sa 'tin' ". GMA News Online. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl on PEP.ph". PEP.ph Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl reminds fellow content creators to be responsible amid Maggie Wilson "smear campaign" controversy". PEP.ph. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ Radovan, Jill Tan (27 June 2022). "Sassa Gurl: 'Beauty Is Vast. Hindi Lang Siya Hitsura'". Esquire Magazine Philippines.
- ^ a b "'Ano na, Bea at Chie?' Sassa Gurl wows as official whisky calendar model". ABS-CBN News ABS-CBN Corporation. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "'Banta' ni Sassa Gurl: Kabahan na kayo Barbie at Jak dahil ako na ang ibinabalita ng GMA! Lagot!". Philippine Daily Inquirer INQUIRER.net Inquirer Bandera. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Quieta, Racquel. "Barbie Forteza, binalaan ni Sassa Gurl?". GMA Network. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Barbie Forteza chooses to be unfazed by Sassa Gurl's pressure - LionhearTV". 17 June 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl is a stripped-down Barbie at Preview Ball 2024". GMA News Online. 8 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Yap, Jade Veronique (5 August 2024). "Sassa Gurl on her role in 'Balota:' 'Malaking tulong sa eleksyon ang mga bakla'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Marian Rivera poses for 'taray' pic with 'Balota' co-stars Esnyr and Sassa Gurl". GMA News Online. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl shares behind-the-scenes snaps of 'Balota' as film wraps up taping". GMA News Online. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Sassa Gurl jests she's behind Marian Rivera's deglamorized look in 'Balota'". GMA News Online GMA Network. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Gurl, Sassa (7 September 2024). "Sassa Gurl - Panaginip ft. Toni Fowler MV".
- ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (1 August 2024). "Aries Night, Sassa Gurl collaborate on new version of single 'Aries Rising'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Magazine, Rank (8 February 2024). "Second Time's a Charm: Manila Luzon on a New Bop, Republic Records, and All Things 'Drag Den Season 2'". Rank Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ magazine, adobo (16 January 2024). "Drag Den Season 2 gets a vibrant anthem with Manila Luzon's new single – adobo Magazine". Adobo Magazine Online. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Deala, Joanna (22 January 2024). "Manila Luzon says Pinoy drag queens 'very passionate, dedicated, creative'". Republic Asia Media, Inc. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Sassa Gurl Introduces Us To Sassa Boi In Maria Hiwaga". Nylon Magazine Nylon Manila. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2024.