Ethel Booba

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

2005–2006 Show ko, Pasiklaban ng Bayan|-

Jolog's Guide| Herself / Host Homeboy| Herself / Guest Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko| Anggitay

Ysabella| Darna

2008 Wowowee|- 2009 Talentadong Pinoy| Herself / Guest Judge

Showtime| Herself / Guest Hurado

2012 Gandang Gabi, Vice!|-

Wowowillie| Herself / Co-Host Boracay Bodies| "Diva" / Grand Winner

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

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