Jef Gaitan-Fernandez (born September 21, 1989[1]) is a Filipino actress who first started as a TV commercial model and the year 2009 she joined Survivor Philippines Palau which was aired on GMA Network. She finished the season as one of the top three in the finale episode of Survivor Philippines Palau. Gaitan later on became a semi regular in Party Pilipinas. she had a one-month stint on GMA's Dear Friend which she co-starred with Marvin Kiefer, Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevara.

Jef Gaitan-Fernandez
Born (1989-09-21) September 21, 1989 (age 35)
Laguna, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2009–present

She also appeared on various TV5 series such as Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum, Bangis as Inang Filomena and The Sisters.

In 2013, she worked on ABS CBN's late night comedy gag show Banana Nite.[2][failed verification]

From 2014 to 2015, she became a co-host for News in ABS-CBN Sports and Action, handling Entertainment News with Anthony Taberna as the Anchor for the news program.

In 2016, Gaitan was part of the drama fantasy series, My Super D as Apple.

In 2020, Jef was part of the drama series offering of ABS-CBN, Ang sa Iyo ay Akin, aired on Kapamilya Channel.

Filmography

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Television / Digital series

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Year Title Role Network
2023–2024 Nag-aapoy na Damdamin Amanda Alvarez
2023 ASAP Herself / Performer
2022–2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Klara Balisi / Seductress
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Bani De Vera
2021
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta Lisa
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tricycle Mary Rose's friend
2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Cristina Villarosa
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinturon Deborah ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test Carmi
2018 Ngayon at Kailanman Janix
Halik Ivory Jimenez
2017–2018 La Luna Sangre Karen
2016 Langit Lupa Monique
Eat Bulaga! Challenge Accepted contestant GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona Kontesera ABS-CBN
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lara
My Super D Apple
Ipaglaban Mo: Linlang Ces
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas Young Mila
You're My Home Maureen Enriquez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture Anne
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Kasal Ka Sa Akin Chona
Goin' Bulilit Presents: The Prodigal Son Luke's Mom
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Arroz Caldo Lorna
News Showbiz News Anchor S A
2013 Banana Split Herself ABS-CBN
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin Marla
2011 Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Bambi TV5
Bagets: Just Got Lucky Miss Jelai
Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Daisy GMA Network
2009 Survivor Philippines: Palau Herself / Contestant

Film

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Year Title Role Production
2024 That Kind Of Love Regal Entertainment Inc., Pocket Media Productions, Happy Infinite
2019 Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea Golden Tiger Films, Premier Dreams Production
2013 Menor De Edad Ms. Dimayuga Viva Films
2011 Won't Last a Day Without You Sexy Girl Star Cinema
2010 Working Girls Sara GMA Films, Viva Films

Awards and recognition

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FHM rankings

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Gaitan first appeared for FHM Philippines with Wendy Valdez on "Zoo themed" cover in October 2010, 3 years later she was reappeared for Empress Schuck cover FHM 13th Anniversary special also featuring Valdez, Chloe Dauden and Karen Bordador. She also appeared on Online Babe (now FHM Idols) section for October 2013,[3] three months later Gaitan joined with former Sexbomb Sunshine Garcia and former Wowowee dancer Aiko Climaco dubbed as Banana Nite Girls cover for January 2014.[4]

Year Award Category Result Note
2011 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Woman Rank # 48
2012 Rank # 26
2013 Rank # 31
2014 Rank # 25
2015 Rank # 33

Personal life

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In June 2024, Renz Fernandez married Gaitan at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar with wedding sponsors Senator Grace Poe, Senator Lito Lapid and Manny Pacquiao.[5]

References

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  1. ^ D5 Studio (March 8, 2017), GTWM S05E028 – Jef Gaitan and Alex Calleja on Fubu and Threesome, retrieved March 9, 2017{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "TV5 announces big shows for 2011 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
  3. ^ Mikey Agulto. "Jef Gaitan – FHM Online Babe October 2013". FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  4. ^ Mikey Agulto. "Jef Gaitan – FHM Cover Girl January 2014". FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  5. ^ Aquino, Maine (June 28, 2024). "Renz Fernandez and Jef Gaitan's stunning wedding photos". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
Preceded by FHM Online Babe
(October 2013)
Succeeded by
Karen Bordador
Preceded by FHM Cover Girl
(January 2014)
with Sunshine Garcia and Aiko Climaco
Succeeded by