Gladys Reyes
Gladys Reyes-Sommereux, is a Filipino actress, television presenter, entrepreneur, and comedian. She began a career as a child actress after joining Little Miss Philippines segment of Eat Bulaga! in 1984 and rose to fame after playing "Clara," the lead villainess from the classic television series Mara Clara.
Early life and education
Reyes was born on June 23, 1977. She is an alumna of New Era University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Mass Communications. She plans to continue studying for the unfinished course.Career
Known by the alias Primera Kontrabida, Gladys Reyes had her big break with the 1990s soap opera Mara Clara, as Clara, which was later portrayed by Julia Montes in the hit remake of the same name.Reyes is recognized as one of the most celebrated actresses who plays antagonist roles in Philippine television. Her acclaimed films and soap operas has earned her accolades including a Gawad Urian Award, PMPC Star Award for Television and a "Best Actress" trophy at the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2011, she was appointed as a board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.
Personal life
Reyes started a relationship with fellow actor Christopher Roxas, her co-star in the Mara Clara soap opera, in 1992. She married on January 23, 2004, at the INC Central Temple in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. They expect to be first child. Later, she had a miscarriage due to a blighted ovum. After lost their original first child, they had a first child and son named Gian Christophe, on January 23, 2006. They had a second child and their first daughter, named Gianna Aquisha, on July 11, 2008. They had a third child and their second son, named Grant Carlin, on November 20, 2010. They had a fourth child and their third son, named Gavin Cale, on May 10, 2017.Reyes is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
| 1989 | 5th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Child Performer | Ambush | |
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Won |