Glaiza de Castro Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Career, Parents, Sibling, Awards

Glaiza de Castro Galura is a Filipino actress, singer, and producer who first gained attention as a young talent on Philippine television.

She became widely recognized for her portrayal of fierce and complex characters, especially in fantasy dramas and compelling indie films.

Her performances in series like Grazilda and Encantadia brought her acclaim, while her music albums and film roles have shown her range and resonance in both mainstream and independent entertainment.

Profile

• Full name: Glaiza de Castro Galura
• Date of birth: January 21, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Profession: Actress, singer, producer
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (165.1 cm)
• Parents: Cristina “Cristy” Galura (mother), Alfred “Boy” Galura (father)
• Siblings: Alchris Galura (younger brother)
• Spouse: David Rainey (married October 12, 2021)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Net worth: $100,000 – $1 million

Early Life and education

Glaiza de Castro Galura is now at the age of 37 and was born on January 21, 1988, in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila.

She is the daughter of Cristina “Cristy” Galura and Alfred “Boy” Galura, both musicians; her father was a band member, and her mother was a contestant on a singing competition.

She has a younger brother, Alchris Galura, who is also an actor.

She studied at a Catholic private school in Valenzuela.

When she was about 12, she was discovered by a talent agent during a shoot and soon appeared in a fast food commercial.

Personal Life

Glaiza married Irish businessman David Rainey on October 12, 2021, in Northern Ireland, and they held a second ceremony in January 2023 in Botolan, Zambales.

Career

Glaiza began her career in entertainment at age 16, debuting on the variety show Master Showman Presents on GMA Network in 2001.

She initially took minor television and film roles, including in Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin, and then moved to ABS-CBN as part of Star Magic before returning to GMA.

She appeared in early films such as Singsing ni Lola (2002), Bahid (2002), Miss Pinoy (2005), Sukob, White Lady, Pacquiao: The Movie, and the film adaptation of Zsazsa Zaturnnah.

Her turn came with the television adaptation of Kaputol ng Isang Awit in 2008, playing Sarah Monteza—a role she considered her major breakthrough.

Over time, she became well known for antagonist roles in Stairway to Heaven and Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin, before earning leading parts.

In 2010, she starred in Grazilda, her first title role.

Subsequent notable TV roles include Amaya (2011), Biritera (2012), Temptation of Wife (2012), The Rich Man’s Daughter (2015), and Encantadia (2016), where she portrayed Sang’gre Pirena.

In film, she has appeared in Still Life (2007), Liway (2018), Midnight in a Perfect World (2020), Rakenrol, Sleepless, and My Letters to Happy, among others.

Beyond acting, she pursued music, producing four albums: Magbalik Ka (2001), Glaiza (2006), Synthesis (2015)—which she produced herself and achieved Gold certification— and Magandang Simulain (2017).

In 2019, she took a music production course at Point Blank Music School in London.

Awards

• 2015: PMPC Star Awards for Music – Female Rock Artist of the Year for “Synthesis”
• 2016: Gawad Filipino Media People’s Choice Awards – Pinaka-mahusay na Actress sa Television (Encantadia, GMA 7)
• 2017: Gawad Pilipino Awards – Media People’s Choice Award – Outstanding Women’s Rights and Protection Advocate; Gawad Dr. Pio Valenzuela – Pagkilala sa Ambag sa Sining ng Pagganap
• 2018: EdukCircle Awards – Best Actress – TV Series (Contessa)
• 2019: Alta Media Icon Awards – Best Drama Actress for TV (Contessa); 37th Luna Awards – Best Actress; Platinum Stallion Media Awards – Best Film Actress; GEMS Awards – Best Actress
• 2019: Nomination: Awit Awards – Best Rock/Alternative Recording
• Nominations at ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (Still Life, Temptation of Wife), FAMAS Awards (Liway), Gawad Urian Awards (Still Life, Astig, Liway), among others.
• 2024: World Class Excellence Japan Awards – Best Actress for TV

Net worth

Glaiza de Castro’s estimated net worth is between $2,000,000 and $5 million, earned through her multifaceted career in acting, music, and production.

Social Media

• Instagram: @glaizaredux
• X: @glaizaredux

Filmography

• Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2001)
• Singsing ni Lola (2002)
• Bahid (2002)
• Miss Pinoy (2005)
• Sukob (2006)
• White Lady (2006)
• Pacquiao: The Movie (2006)
• Fantastikids (2006)
• Boys Nxt Door (2007)
• Still Life (2007)
• Asian Treasures (2007)
• Kamandag (2007)
• Carlo J. Caparas’ Gagambino (2008)
• Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit (2008)
• Stairway to Heaven (2009)
• Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin (2009)
• Rakenrol (2011)
• Amaya (2011)
• Diva (2010)
• Grazilda (2010)
• Temptation of Wife (2012)
• Biritera (2012)
• Katipunan (2013)
• Dading (2014)
• The Rich Man’s Daughter (2015)
• Encantadia (2016)
• Liway (2018)
• Victor Magtanggol (2018)
• Contessa (2018)
• Kara Mia (2019)
• Sahaya (2019)
• Beautiful Justice (2019)
• Prima Donnas (2019)
• Midnight in a Perfect World (2020)
• Nagbabagang Luha (2021)
• False Positive (2022)
• First Lady (2022)
• The Seed of Love (2023)
• All-Out Sundays (Host, ongoing)

Discography

• Magbalik Ka (2001)
• Glaiza (2006)
• Synthesis (2015)
• Magandang Simulain (2017)