Tonipet Gaba
Filipino theater actor and television host
Antonio Jose Ongpauco Gaba (born July 16, 1978) professionally known as Tonipet Gaba (Tagalog: [ˈtonipet ˈgɐbɐ]), is a Filipino theater actor, model, and television presenter. He is most notable for hosting the children's arts and crafts show, Art Angel, in 2004. Gaba also served as a longtime presenter of the magazine show, Pop Talk, on GTV (formerly GMA News TV) until his shift to NET25 in 2021. He currently co-hosts the network's morning show Love, Tonipet, and Everythaaang!, with co-host Love Añover.
Early life and career
From a young age, Gaba was already fascinated in visual arts as he loved drawing and painting. He majored in Literature and Humanities at the De La Salle University, where he also had a newfound love for the stage.
Theater career
Gaba trained under Repertory Philippines. He performed in various plays such as the Philippine productions of Hans Christian Andersen's Honk! and Neil Simon's The Good Doctor. Due to his consecutive television projects, his theater career was put on hold until his comeback as Schroeder in the 2012 Philippine production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, produced by 9 Works Theatrical.
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