Jennie Escalada Gabriel (born 11 August 1987) is a Filipino singer, actress, comedienne, and television personality. She first rose to prominence after being one of the finalists of various singing competitions such as ABS-CBN's Tawag ng Tanghalan, GMA's Pinoy Pop Superstar, and The Clash, where she ended as the season's first runner-up.

Life and career

Early beginnings

Gabriel was first introduced as Jennie Escalada when she joined the third season of Pinoy Pop Superstar in 2006 where she was one of the grand finalists.

In 2016, Gabriel competed in the first season of ABS-CBN's singing competition, Tawag ng Tanghalan where she was an eight-time defending champion and became one of the grand finalists. During the course of the competition, she also showcased her skills in impersonating television and music personalities such as actress Angel Locsin. This comedic skill opened a lot of projects for Gabriel in the network such as roles in Celebrity Playtime, Dok Ricky, Pedia, and The Good Son.

In 2019, a viral video of Gabriel surfaced with her impersonating Filipino music personalities such as Jaya, Lani Misalucha, and Vina Morales. She was later dubbed as the "Diva with a Million Voices" and had several television guestings of her showcasing this skill.

The Clash and signing up with GMA Network

In 2020, Gabriel competed in the third season of GMA Network's The Clash. She was the first one to eliminated but got back in the competition after being the wildcard and eventually ended as the season's runner-up.

After the competition, Gabriel was signed by GMA Artist Center and later joined the musical variety show, All-Out Sundays, wherein she is now a mainstay performer.

The Clash 2020 (season 3) Full Performances

EpisodeDateSongYoutube Performance
1October 3, 2020Alone
7October 24, 2020Nosi Ba Lasi
12November 8, 2020The Prayer (with Cholo Bismonte)
15November 21, 2020I Am Changing/ And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going (with Jessica Villarubin, Audrey Mortilla, and Shannen Montero)
17November 28, 2020Titanium
20December 6, 2020Hindi Na Nga
21December 12, 2020Isang Pangarap
23December 19, 2020Never Enough, Listen
24- Grand FinaleDecember 20, 2020One Moment in Time
All By Myself vs. Jessica Villarubin's Hanggang May Buhayvs.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2025–2026Cruz vs CruzAliceSupporting Cast
2025MakaAlelie
2024Asawa ng Asawa KoConnieGuest cast
2022–2023Unica HijaTrixieSupporting cast
2022Family FeudHerselfGuest Player
Mars Pa MoreGuest
Sarap, 'Di Ba?
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: My Ex's WeddingGood Vibes Bee
2021–2022Kapuso Countdown to 2022: The GMA New Year SpecialHerselfPerformer
I Left My Heart in SorsogonMylene "May–May" RegorSupporting cast
2021Tadhana: Maid 4 UChloe
Dear Uge: Soul ni SolDora
Wish Ko Lang!Grace
2021–presentThe Boobay and Tekla ShowHerselfMema Squad
2021Catch Me Out PhilippinesCelebrity Catcher
2020; 2021–presentAll-Out SundaysGuest (2020); Performer (since 2021)
2020The ClashSeason 3 contestant / runner up
2019; 2021WowowinWillie of Fortune contestant (2019); Guest co-host (2021)
2017The Good SonBritneyRecurring cast
2016Celebrity PlaytimeHerselfGuest Player
Dok Ricky, PediaLian
Tawag ng TanghalanHerselfContestant
2009Eat Bulaga!
2007Ratsada E
2006Pinoy Pop SuperstarContestant

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