Janine Gutierrez

Janine Gutierrez remains loyal to the Kapuso Network

Showbiz royalty Janine Gutierrez was warmly welcomed by GMA officers as she renewed her Exclusive Network Contract and GMA Artist Management Contract with the Network last October 24.

Acknowledged as one of today’s most promising actresses, Janine feels very excited to renew her ties with GMA where she launched her career in 2012 with Makapiling kang Muli and topbilled several programs Villa Quintana, More Than Words, Dangwa, Once Again, Legally Blind and Day Off. “I’m very blessed and lucky to be signing again with GMA. Dito ako natuto at naalagaan talaga and I’m so thankful that I’ll be spending the next years with them again,” she said.

During the contract signing, GMA Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV Lilybeth G. Rasonable expresses her gladness as Janine affirms her loyalty with the Network. “Syempre, masaya kami kasi si Janine is home-grown. I remember the first time she was brought to Entertainment TV by her mother Lotlot. Fresh out of college. So we took her in and we helped hone her craft and now she's an award-winning actress and we're very happy that she's still with GMA and with GMA Artist Center. We're very proud of what she has become after all these years.”

Rasonable also acknowledges that Janine is not only good in drama but she excels in different fields. “She's a sought-after actress and cover girl, a beautiful lady.Ang laki ng improvement niya sa kanyang acting. Itong last na ipinakita niya was Legally Blind. She really showed her audience and fans na siya'y magaling naactress.”

Meanwhile, co-manager Leo Dominguez looks forward to working with GMA and GMA Artist Center in giving the best opportunities for Janine in the coming years. “I’m very happy that I’m co-managing Janine with the Artist Center. I’m happy that we’re renewing her contract with the Network that built her up. She’s going to do more projects here and we’re very excited because this is her home and this is where her showbiz career blossomed. We want Janine to reach new heights and achieve bigger things in the coming years.”

Also present in the contract signing were GMA Vice President for Business Development Department III Darling de Jesus - Bodegon, GMA Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier - Cruz, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago - Lara, GMA Senior Program Manager for ETV Charles Kooand GMAAC Senior Talent Manager Vic del Rosario. ###

Janine Gutierrez approves of mom Lotlot de Leon’s lovelife

Like any other daughter, Janine Gutierrez can be protective when it comes to her mom Lotlot de Leon’s lovelife.

“Nung nagka-boyfriend si mama, syempre may bagong tao sa buhay namin, ‘tsaka syempre protective kami sa kanya [When mama first had a boyfriend, naturally there was someone new in our lives. We were protective of her, of course],” she says.

The lovely Kapuso actress also admits to feeling jealous in the beginning,”Nung una talagang nagseselos kami. Nasanay ako na kami kami lang talaga 'yung magkakasama” [We were jealous at first. I’ve gotten used to spending time with just her and my siblings].

But Janine, whose showbiz lineage also includes dad Ramon Christopher and grandparents Christopher de Leon, Nora Aunor, Eddie Gutierrez, and Pilita Corrales, clarified that they eventually approved of her mom’s present partner after they got to know him better.

“Gusto namin siguraduhin na okay talaga ‘tong tao na ito para sa kanya. Pero nung nakilala namin siya, talagang okay pala siya. Mabait siya at maalaga. Tsaka masaya ako kasi sigurado na palaging may nagbabantay kay mama ngayon [We wanted to make sure that this person will be good for her. When we got to know him more, we realized he’s a good person. He’s kind and takes good care of my mom. And I’m happy knowing she has someone to look after her at all times]”, she reveals.

The mother-daughter pair is both highly visible on TV these days with both of them having their respective primetime shows on their home network, GMA.

While Janine topbills Once Again with Aljur Abrenica, Lotlot is seen as Heart Evangelista’s mother on the sexy romantic comedy Juan Happy Love Story. Both shows air worldwide on GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. (30)

Janine Gutierrez thankful for a dream come true

With a growing number of covers in some of the Philippines’ most prestigious fashion and lifestyle magazines, Janine Gutierrez, whose parents are actors Ramon Christopher and Lotlot de Leon, has definitely set her mind on making a name for herself.

The name Janine Gutierrez has been evident all over magazine spreads and online publications, and after successfully concluding her primetime soap last March, she continues to prove that she is more than just an actress and a pretty face.

She has impressed the publications that she worked with and received remarks for being unique, classy, and professional. She delivered mesmerizing photos in magazines and answered interview questions with downright brilliance.

At a recent thanksgiving event, Janine received her guests with a warm smile and took the opportunity to give thanks to the people who have been supporting her since the beginning of her career. As the country’s newest fashion muse, she expressed her excitement on being the cover girl of Preview magazine’s May issue.

“Preview is my first solo cover for a fashion magazine. And super saya nito kasi dream ko talagang mag-cover sa Preview.Siguro parang isa siya doon sa mga bagay na dream lang ng lahat ng babae or like when you were a little girl, ‘di ba?”

Despite this achievement, the GMA Artist Center star remained humble and acknowledged the team that worked hard in supporting her during the photo shoot.

Janine reveals, “Maswerte ako kasi yung team na kasama ko kapag pictorial, sila-sila palagi. Sobrang gaan nila katrabaho, at kilalang-kilala na nila ako. Sila talaga yung reason kung bakit lumalabas na maganda yung mga shoot. I really can’t take any credit for it kasi ‘di ba, kapag shoot maraming pre-prod. May concept, may styling, eh dadating ka lang naman, so parang ako na yung least na pwedeng mag-take credit para doon.”