Annette Gozon-Valdes

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Annette Gozon-Valdes
Born (1972-11-03) November 3, 1972 (age 53)
Alma mater
Occupations
Years active2000 - present
Spouse
Shintaro Valdes
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(m. 2016)​
Children2
Parents

Anna Theresa M. Gozon-Valdes (born November 3, 1972) commonly known as Annette Gozon-Valdes is a Filipino business executive, a lawyer, a law professor, film producer, scriptwriter and actress.

Early life and education

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Anna Theresa M. Gozon-Valdes was born on November 3, 1972. Her parents are Atty. Felipe Gozon, former CEO and Chairman of the Board Members of GMA Network and Theresa "Tessie" Gozon, a former bank employee and housewife.[1] She is the eldest daughter with two younger siblings, Philip Gozon, a lawyer and Marites Gozon-Vitebro, a medical doctor.[2]

She attended her primary and secondary education in Colegio San Agustin – Makati where she graduated valedictorian. In college, Gozon took up Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering and graduated cum laude from Ateneo de Manila University in 1993.[3][4]

In 1997, she obtained Bachelor of Law degree from University of the Philippines - Diliman, where she graduated cum laude and valedictorian.[5] She was an associate professor of U.P Diliman College of Law where she taught taxation and legal history.[6]

She graduated Masters of law degree in Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.[7]

Career

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Gozon-Valdes started her career as a junior partner (on leave) of Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion & Lucila Law firm, before becoming part of GMA Network Inc. Board of Directors in 2000.[8][9]

In 2022, she was elected to the position of Senior Vice-President of GMA Network on September 1, 2022. She is responsible for overseeing various departments including the Legal Department, Talent Management and Development, Program Management, Human Resource Department (HRM) and several network subsidiaries.[10]

Currently, Gozon-Valdes is the president of GMA Pictures, head of Sparkle GMA Artist Center and the president of GMA Network Worldwide.[11][12] She also serves as trustee of GMA Kapuso Foundation, Board Member of Regional GMA Network Inc. and GMA Radio and broadcasting affiliates. She helps distribute the network shows to territories in North America, Asia, Africa and Middle East.[13]

In 2024, she was chosen as one of the jurors for the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards.[14]

As an actress, she appeared in movies including Everything About My Wife, Out of Order, Tween Academy: Class of 2012 and One True Love .[15][16] In television, she served as one of the judges in the reality competition shows, Protégé, Sparkle Campus Cutie and Battle of the Judges.[17][18]

Personal life

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Gozon was separated from her former husband, Lito Abrogar before the annulment of their marriage in 2015.[19][20] The former couple had two children, Anja and Andy.[21] Her daughter, Anja graduated magna cum laude from Ateneo de Manila University with Management Engineering degree.[4]

She married former actor and businessman Shintaro Valdes on December 19, 2016.[22] The couple shared that they put God in the center of their relationship.[23]

Accolades

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  • Outstanding Lady Producer at the 60th FAMAS Awards
  • Rotary Goldwheel Awards (2023-2024)
  • Producer of the Year at the 8th EDDYS Award
  • One of the Most Influential Filipinos by Tatler Asia (2025)
  • Outstanding leader in the entertainment and media industry by Philippines Finest Business Awards and Outstanding Achievers
  • Producer of the Year by Philippines Academy of Film and Television Awards (PAFTA)

References

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  1. ^ "Felipe L. Gozon: A family man at heart". PhilStar. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  2. ^ "A glimpse in Felipe Gozon family life". PEP. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Annette Gozon-Valdez". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Mother and daughter finish the same course with flying colors". PEP. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  5. ^ Requintina, Robert (19 March 2025). "GMA's top woman exec: There's a supportive environment for women in broadcasting". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  6. ^ "GMA's Annette Gozon-Valdes graces the March cover of The Business Manual". GMA Network. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  7. ^ "HER POWER: From Harvard to hit TV, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes is driving GMA's success with female strength". PhilStar. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  8. ^ "GMA Network Senior VP Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes joins prestigious 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards jury". Manila Bulletin. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  9. ^ "The Gozon family". Philippines. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  10. ^ "Annette Gozon-Valdes: her many roles, feats as Kapuso executive". PEP. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  11. ^ "Annette Gozon-Valdes shares how it's like working for her dad Felipe Gozon". GMA Network. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  12. ^ "GMA Senior Vice President Annette Gozon-Valdes formally joins Sparkle as new head". GMA Network. 9 September 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  13. ^ "GMA Network appoints Worldwide chief Annette Gozon-Valdes as senior VP". C21 Media. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  14. ^ "GMA's Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes joins prestigious 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards Jury". Business Mirror. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  15. ^ "Alden Richards is a fearless lawyer in 'Out of Order' trailer". GMA Network. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  16. ^ Yap, Jade (14 February 2025). "Everything About My Wife' casts Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Sam Milby weigh in on love and healing". GMA Network. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  17. ^ "Does this judge have an edge?". PhilStar. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  18. ^ "Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes is competitive and eager to win in 'Battle of the Judges'". GMA Network. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  19. ^ "Shintaro Valdez, asawa na ni Ms Annette Gozon". Remate. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  20. ^ "GMA Network's Annette Gozon-Valdes advises single women who want to get married: Pray to God to give you the right person". Manila Bulletin. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  21. ^ "Annette Gozon spends quality time with kids in Japan". Bilyonaryo News. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  22. ^ "Annette Gozon and Shintaro Valdes talk about enduring marriage". PEP. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  23. ^ "Love lessons from Annette Gozon-Valdes". Malaya Business. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
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