Julia Clarete

Julia Clarete
Born
Edda Giselle Rosetta Nuñez Clarette

(1979-09-24) September 24, 1979 (age 45)
Makati, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • host
  • songwriter
Years active
  • 1995–2016
  • 2020–present
AgentStar Magic (1995–2003)

Edda Giselle Rosetta Nuñez Clarette (born September 24, 1979), better known by her screen name Julia Clarete (Tagalog pronunciation: [klaˈrɛtɛ]), is a Filipino singer, actress, and television host. She is best known as one of the co-hosts of Eat Bulaga!, the longest running noontime TV show in the Philippines.

Clarete was introduced as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 4 in 1996.

Personal life

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Julia is the youngest child with three older brothers; all of them studied at Casa Del Nino Montessori and attended high school in San Pedro Laguna.

In May 2007, she gave birth to a son named Sebastian, fathered by Stephen Uy. She is married to Gareth McGeown,[1] Coca-Cola’s Commercial Director for Malaysia and Singapore.[2]

In January 2016, Clarete, now based in Kuala Lumpur, resigned as one of the hosts of Eat Bulaga! after 10 years, due to personal reasons.[3] In March 2016, she made an appearance in Eat Bulaga! and even joked about applying for a position as a cast member.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1995 Hataw Na
Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy Julia
1997 Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin Marge
1999 Soltera Cathy
2000 Kahit Isang Saglit Ginny
2001 Naririnig Mo Na Ba Ang 18est? Cathy
Trip Nadine
2002 Jologs Joan
2004 Quezon City Lally
Kilig...Pintig...Yanig
2005 Sa Ilalim ng Cogon Katia
Dreamboy Mabel
2006 Nasaan si Francis? Candy
Milagroso
TxT Ida
Wrinkles
Wag Kang Lilingon Maila L. Santiago/Crying Lady/White Lady
2008 SEB: Cyber Game of Love Khia
Scaregivers Policewoman
2010 Emir Angie
2011 San Lazaro Kathy
Bisperas Ara
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Cornelia Segment: "Parola"
2012 Guni-Guni Vangie

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1996 Gimik Jules
1997 Kaybol Herself
Esperanza Angie
1998 Bayani Ester Belarmino
Ipaglaban Mo! Vicky Episode: "Balon" [5]
2001 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Shiela Montecillo
2002 Bituin Agnes Gandoza
2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Denise
2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya Adult Miriam Defensor-Santiago Episode: "Puno"
2005–16 Eat Bulaga! Herself – Host [3][4]
2005 Hollywood Dream Herself / Winner
Love to Love Cherry Pie Season 9
Magpakailanman Ente's daughter Episode: "The Vicente Undicimo Story"
Rizza Navales Episode: "The Rizza Navales Story"
Herself Episode: "The Julia Clarete Story"
2006–07 Bakekang Georgia
2008 SOP Herself – Performer
2012 Talentadong Pinoy Herself — Judge
Bonakid Pre-School: Ready, Set, Laban! Herself – Host
2014 Bonakid Pre-School: Ready, Set, Laban! Season 2
2020 Paano ang Pasko? Love Aguinaldo-Robles
2021 Paano ang Pangako?
2023 Barangay Mirandas Miriam Sebastian

Concert

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Year Concert Title Role Location
2015 Tamang Panahon: Concert Young Lola Tinidora Philippine Arena

Discography

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  • Bumalik Ka Lang (2006)

Magazine appearances

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  • FHM Philippines (December 2005 issue)[6]
  • Smart Alternatives Magazine (April/May 2011 issue)

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
2011 Emir 8th Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) Nominated
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Director's Showcase Category Won
28th Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated
Eat Bulaga Enpress Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Female Host in a Musical or Variety Program (Eat Bulaga!) Won
2012 35th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
26th PMPC Star Awards Best Female TV Host
2014 1st EB Dabarkads Choice Awards Best Actress Nominated
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References

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  1. ^ "Julia Clarete marries Gareth McGeown in Ireland". GMA News Online. July 29, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Lo, Ricky (November 20, 2020). "'Showbiz will always be a part of me'". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Julia Clarete, Sinagot na ang Tanong kung Bakit siya Umalis ng 'Eat Bulaga'". GMA Network. January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c "Julia Clarete Returns to Eat Bulaga After Three Months". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  5. ^ Jeepney TV (March 2, 2023). Ipaglaban Mo: Balon feat. Marvin Agustin/ Jericho Rosales (Full Episode 200) | Jeepney TV. YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  6. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20080628142034/http://www.fhm.com.ph/fhm-babes/profile/405/julia-clarete [bare URL]