Jef Gaitan

Jef Gaitan-Fernandez (born September 21, 1989 ) 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.

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.

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

Television/digital series Year Title Role 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 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 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona Kontesera 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 2013 Banana Split Herself 2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin Marla 2011 Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Bambi Bagets: Just Got Lucky Miss Jelai Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Daisy 2009 Survivor Philippines: Palau Herself / Contestant

Film

Awards and recognition

FHM rankings 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, 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. Year Award Category Result Note 2011 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Woman 2012 2013 2014 2015 Personal life 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. and they have a son Victor who is born in April 2025.