Gretchen Espina date of birth:
January 8, 1986
How old is Gretchen Espina?
40
Where was Gretchen Espina born?
Quezon City and Biliran, Philippines
What is Gretchen Espina nationality?
Filipino
What is Gretchen Espina's occupation?
Singer
What genre is Gretchen Espina's work?
Soul, OPM, Pop
What instruments does Gretchen Espina play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Gretchen Stephanie Mendiola Espina (born January 8, 1988 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipino singer and actress 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. 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.