Gretchen Espina
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Gretchen Stephanie Mendiola Espina (born January 8, 1988, in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipino singer and politician who rose to notability after winning Pinoy Idol, an interactive reality-based singing competition. Although she is credited as the first Pinoy Idol, Espina is technically the second winner of a Philippine Idol franchise, after Mau Marcelo of Philippine Idol in 2006.[1] She came from the political family of Espinas of Biliran. Her father Rogelio Espina, is a former governor and the current representative of the lone district of Biliran, while her grandfather Gerardo Espina, Sr. is a former representative and mayor of Naval, Biliran and her uncle Gerardo Espina, Jr is a former representative and current governor of Biliran.
Gretchen Espina | |
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Mayor of Naval, Biliran | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Gerard Roger M. Espina |
Personal details | |
Born | Gretchen Stephanie Mendiola Espina (1988-01-08) January 8, 1988 (age 36) Quezon City, Philippines Musical career |
Genres | Pop, OPM |
Occupation(s) | Singer, politician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2008–2010 |
Labels | Sony Music Philippines |