Ethyl Cayoca Gabison (born December 17, 1976), known professionally as Ethel Booba, is a Filipina TV personality, author, singer, and comedian. She has also worked in the recording industry. She was the first to be crowned as the celebrity champion of Tawag ng Tanghalan, which is part of the noontime television show It's Showtime.
Career
Gabison is a former talent of GMA Network and was one of the hosts of Extra Challenge. She also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol.
Before becoming a star, she joined the singing contest of ABC, Sing Galing. She defended her title for four weeks and wore glamorous outfits each week. After winning the title and being held the grand champion, she signed a contract under GMA Network. She also became one of the housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2. She currently makes several appearances on ABS-CBN.
On September 18, 2016, Gabison launched her first book titled #Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia; it was published by VRJ Books Publishing.
Filmography Television Year Title Role 2002 Sing Galing! Herself / Grand Champion 2003 Whattamen Herself / Guest 2003–2004 All Together Now Joey 2003 Magpakailanman: Mare, Pare, I Love You 2003–2006 Extra Challenge Herself / Host 2004 Magpakailanman: May Kapalit ang Bawat Halakhak Herself / Life Story 2005 Bubble Gang'''s Extra Challenge Episode | rowspan="2" | Herself / Guest |- | 2005–2006 | Show ko, Pasiklaban ng Bayan|- | rowspan="3"|2006 | Jolog's Guide| Herself / Host |- | Homeboy| Herself / Guest |- | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko| Anggitay |- | rowspan="2"|2007 | Ysabella| Darna |- | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2| rowspan="2"|Herself / Guest |- | 2008 | Wowowee|- | 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy| Herself / Guest Judge |- | rowspan="2"|2011 | Showtime| Herself / Guest Hurado |- | Face to Face| rowspan="2" | Herself / Guest |- | 2012 | Gandang Gabi, Vice!|- | rowspan="2"|2013 | Wowowillie| Herself / Co-Host |- | Boracay Bodies| "Diva" / Grand Winner |- | rowspan="6"|2016 | It's Showtime| Herself / Celebrity Player (Trabahula segment) |- | Gandang Gabi, Vice!| Herself / Guest |- | #LIKE| Herself / Celebrity Guest |- | KMJS 12| Herself / Featured Guest |- | Tonight with Boy Abunda| Herself / Guest |- | Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing| Herself / Celebrity Player |- | rowspan=2| 2017 | Dear Uge: Remedya Noche| Sandra |- | Road Trip | Herself / Guest |- | 2019 | Tawag ng Tanghalan: Celebrity Champions| Herself / Grand Winner |- | 2021–2022; 2025–2026 | Sing Galing!| Herself / Judge (Jukeboss) |- | 2022 | Lakwatsika| Herself / Host |- | 2024 | Rainbow Rumble'' Herself / Contestant
Film Year Title Role 2005 Sablay Ka Na, Pasaway Ka Pa Becky 2006 Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di Baday 2007 My Kuya's Wedding Susie 2014 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Cameo role
Bibliography Year Title 2016 #Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result200418th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actress All Together Now (GMA-7) Best Reality Competition Program Host (with Phoemela Barranda and Paolo Bediones)Extra Challenge (GMA-7) 2005 19th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Reality Competition Program Host (with Paolo Bediones) 200620th PMPC Star Awards for TV Female Star of the Night N/A
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