Ehra Madrigal

 

Basic Info
Name: Ehra Madrigal
Nickname: Ehra
Birthday: June 25, 1985
Birth Place: Quezon City, Philippines
Showbiz Anniversary: November 29, 2004

Personal
Full Name: Geralyn Madrigal Gaspar

Unforgettable moment:
"Playing patintero and tumbang preso with my cousins in Bulacan. Sobrang riot yun. Ang kulit!"

Bet you didn't know:
- Her role model is her mom.

- She admits she's a really shy person!


Adjectives that best describe her are: "shy, down to earth, and 'koboy.'"

Favorites
Ehra's hit list:
1. She likes malling, going to the gym, watching movies, and surfing the Net.
2. She wishes she had a pet, but she can't 'cos animals aren't allowed in her condo!
3. Jericho Rosales, Maricel Soriano, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are her fave actors.
4. Her flicks of choice are Passion of Christ, 50 First Dates, The Notebook, Troy, Spiderman 1 and 2, and a whole lot more!
5. Her fave TV shows/channels are The O.C, Sex and the City, Fear Factor, Iron Chef, MTV, ETC Channel, and the Lifestyle Network.
6. She likes listening to the Akafellas, Vince and Duncan of Southborder, Rico B. of Rivermaya, Bamboo of Bamboo, Ely B. of Eraserheads, Lindsay Lohan, Spice Girls, Usher, and Beyonce Knowles.
7. She loves OPM! Her favorite bands include Rivermaya, Bamboo, and Eraserheads. "As long as it's not punk or heavy metal," she says.
8. Her fave reads are: The Notebook, Tuesdays with Morrie, Purpose Driven Life, The Alchemist, and Angels and Demons.
9. Nicholas Sparks and Paolo Coelho are her most read authors.
10. Her fashion icon is Lindsay Lohan.

Her most treasured items are "my cellphone, ipod, and pictures and letters of loved ones."

Star Trivia:
Ehra still uses public transportation.

Q & A
On the spot:

Why did you enter show business?
"When Tita Anabelle asked me if I wanted to be in this business, I immediately said yes because it [was] the perfect timing and the thought of acting and dancing in front of a lot of people kept me excited. And okay yung pay hehe...But as time [went] by, I learned to really love what I'm doing. I know that there's a purpose why I'm here. I'm passionate about this and I want to keep on learning."

What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
"Playing the role of Vanessa in Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako. It's my first soap na isa ako sa mga bida."

If you weren't in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
"I'd probably continue my modeling career. I might be a pre-school teacher or a chef."

What is your biggest frustration/regret?
"I wish I can sing really well."

What is your most unforgettable moment/experience?
"My first TV stint as one of the tagubas in Mulawin. I worked with the entire cast and staff. It was really amazing."

What are you most proud of?
"The values that my parents taught me and my principles in life. My family, loved ones and my life."

What do you value most?
"Family and loved ones."

What do you want to achieve?
"In my career, to have an action fantaserye/movie, like The Tomb Raider of Angelina Jolie, to improve my acting abilities and to win an acting award. To have my own car and house this year. To have peace of mind and more success in life."

What is your advice to aspiring artists?
"If you're really passionate about this, then do it. It's not just about getting rich and famous. It entails hard work, perseverance and determination. Hone your talents plus have a nice personality and good attitude too. Be sure to know the ins and outs of the business. Maraming chismis and intriga, dapat malakas ang loob..and just stay grounded."

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