Gretchen Barretto

Gretchen Castelo Barretto (born March 6, 1970) is a Filipino former actress, socialite, and businesswoman. She was launched in Regal Films' 14 Going on Steady as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which served as the soundtrack single to her debut film. In the late eighties, Barretto rose to prominence after gaining success in skin flicks produced by Seiko Films like Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!, Ang Bukas Ay Akin, Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?, Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin and Bakit Ako Mahihiya?. She has released two studio albums under Star Records. Her debut album, Unexpected, was released in 2008, and her second album Complicated was released a year after. Her two younger sisters, Marjorie and Claudine, and niece Julia are also actresses. She has been a contract star of ABS-CBN since 2010. Quotes If you go through the pain and survive, then it becomes very good. That's something money can't buy. . ''PEP.ph, 2 July 2008 External links Category:1970 births Category:Living people Category:Actresses from the Philippines Category:People from Manila Category:Television personalities