Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (born January 20, 1984), better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, host, actress, producer, vlogger and entrepreneur. Referred as the country’s “Ultimate Multimedia Superstar” by various media outlets, she is the former lead host of long-running reality show, Pinoy Big Brother. She also owns a YouTube channel which is Toni Gonzaga Studio that has over 6 million subscribers and currently hosts Toni on All TV.
Early life
Toni Gonzaga was born Celestine Cruz Gonzaga on January 20, 1984, in Taytay, She is the eldest daughter of former punong barangay, councilor and vice mayor Carlito “Bonoy” and Crisanta “Pinty” (née Cruz) Gonzaga, who also acts as her talent manager. Her sister, Catherine “Cathy” Gonzaga, professionally known as Alex Gonzaga, is also an actress, comedian, television host and vlogger. In Taytay, she was an elected Barangay Kagawad for one term and a Sunday school teacher in Taytay United Methodist Church. She studied mass communication at the Dominican College in San Juan for two years. Later, she transferred to the Asian Institute for Distance Education (AIDE) and shifted her major to AB English, which she wasn’t able to finish due to her busy showbiz schedule. She is currently enrolled at the University of the Philippines Open University taking up her bachelor’s degree in multimedia studies. Gonzaga is an active member of the United Methodist Church.
On February 1, 2015, during her guesting in the Sunday talk show The Buzz, Gonzaga announced her engagement to director Paul Soriano, her boyfriend of eight years. They were married on June 12, 2015, at 3 p.m. in the United Methodist Church in Taytay, Rizal. In February 2016, a source announced that the couple was expecting their first child, due in late 2016 or early 2017. Gonzaga herself confirmed the announcement on ASAP on April 17, 2016. Gonzaga gave birth to their son, Severiano Elliott, on September 30, 2016.
On February 8, 2022, Gonzaga hosted the UniTeam Alliance’s proclamation rally in the Philippine Arena and declared her support for former senator Bongbong Marcos in the 2022 presidential elections. Her endorsement attracted widespread media attention, as well as mixed responses from colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Parents and family
Toni Gonzaga parents are Carlito Gonzaga (father) and Crisanta Gonzaga (mother).
Toni was born on January 20, 1984, to Methodist parents Carlito and Crisanta Gonzaga. Her birth name, Celestine, was given to her father by a boxer.
She has a younger sister named Catherine. She began to sing at the age of four participating in various singing competitions.
Husband and Children
Toni Gonzaga is currently married to her lovely husband, Paul Soriano.
Toni married her long-time boyfriend Paul Soriano on June 12, 2015 in her hometown, Taytay, Rizal. Gonzaga gave birth to their first child, Severiano Elliott, on September 30, 2016.
Net worth
Toni Gonzaga has an estimated net worth of around $2 million – $5 million.
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