Gela Atayde made headlines recently when it was announced that she’s about to take center stage at the highly anticipated 2023 World Hip Hop Dance Championship, an international competition where only the best dancers in the globe will get to perform.
That said, Gela has temporarily set aside her acting career to pursue her dreams in dancing alongside her exceptional crew, Legit Status. Aside from being a talented dancer and actress, however, there is still so much more about this rising Gen Z star.
Who Is Gela Atayde? 7 Things You Need to Know About the Gen Z Star
1. She’s the daughter of veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez and the younger sister of seasoned actors Arjo and Ria Atayde.
In the past, we only recognized Gela as the daughter of showbiz royalty Sylvia Sanchez. However, the 21-year-old is slowly making a name for herself in the local entertainment industry as one of the rising stars under ABS-CBN's talent agency, Star Magic.
In just a few months, we’ll be seeing her in her first foray into acting through the upcoming series Senior High from ABS-CBN and Dreamscape Entertainment, where she’ll star alongside Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Juan Karlos Labajo, Xyriel Manabat, and more.
2. She is currently a mass communication major.
At just 21 years old, Gela is not only a rising star but also a dedicated third-year student pursuing a degree in communications at the De La Salle University.
With a remarkable level of commitment and impressive time management skills, she showcases an admirable ability to navigate the demands of her blossoming fame and her studies. Talk about talent and dedication!
3. She started dancing at 2 years old.
According to her parents and siblings, every time the actress would hear the song “Otso Otso” by Bayani Agbayani, she couldn’t help but dance to her heart’s content. Fast forward to today, she finds herself representing the Philippines alongside her exceptional crew, Legit Status, at the highly anticipated 2023 World Hip Hop Dance Championship. What a full-circle moment for her!
This remarkable achievement is not only a testament to Gela's undeniable talent, but also her unwavering dedication and perseverance.
4. She is a certified dog lover.
It would probably surprise most to know that Gela doesn't have just one (or two) dogs. In fact, the actress has a total of seven furry friends who all live in her room. We can only imagine how fun-filled it's like to live with all of your furbabies around. So cute!
5. She loves fashion.
Gela revels in the art of self-expression, using her outfits as a canvas to showcase her unique style. That said, she's also a big fan of shopping, a trait that she shares with her older brother Arjo.
Just last year, the rising Gen Z star reached a fashion milestone as she graced the runway for the highly anticipated collaboration between Jenni Contreras and Human during the Bench Fashion Week (BFW) Holiday 2022.
6. She is an introvert.
Although Gela may come across as outgoing and friendly, she surprised many by revealing her true nature as a true-blue introvert.
Despite her seemingly sociable demeanor, Gela confessed that she finds it challenging to feel at ease when engaging in conversations with others, especially when they haven't built a close relationship yet. It takes time for her to establish a level of comfort and open up to people.
7. She doesn’t really like chocolates.
Surprisingly, Gela stands apart from the majority of people who absolutely adore chocolate, as it is admittedly not her favorite. This preference developed during her childhood when her family convinced her that she was allergic to chocolate. However, she later discovered that she was not actually allergic, and the reason behind their deception was to discourage her from consuming excessive amounts of sweets.
*This story originally appeared on Candynag.com. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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