Guji Lorenzana Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Wife, Kids, Songs, Movies & TV Shows

Gregory Lorenzana Jr., known professionally as Guji Lorenzana, is a Filipino-American actor, singer, former radio DJ, host, and commercial model based in the Philippines.

He is widely recognized as a talent of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic (Batch 16) and for his roles in numerous television series including Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers, The Greatest Love, and films such as It Takes a Man and a Woman and Silong, for which he received a FAMAS nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

In music, he has released solo albums and performed as lead singer of the pop-rock band Aminado, establishing himself as a versatile figure in Philippine entertainment.

Guji Lorenzana
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Gregory Mangindin Lorenzana Jr.
Stage Name:	Guji Lorenzana
Born:	11 May 1980 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Long Beach, California, United States
Nationality:	Filipino-American
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Gregory Lorenzana Sr. and Mrs. Lorenzana
Siblings:	Grace Lorenzana
Spouse:	Cheska Nolasco (m. 2016)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Cassidy and Brielle
Occupation:	Actor, Singer, Radio DJ, Host, Commercial Model
Net Worth:	$1,000,000

Early Life and Education

Gregory Mangindin Lorenzana Jr. was born on 11 May 1980 in Long Beach, California, to Gregory Lorenzana Sr. and his wife, and was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.

He is the eldest of three children and the only boy, with two younger sisters including Grace Lorenzana. He served as an altar boy until age 18 and comes from a traditional, religious Filipino family. Information regarding his formal educational institutions and qualifications is not publicly known. He is of Filipino ethnicity and Christian faith.

Career

Gregory Lorenzana Jr. began his career in the Philippines as a commercial model before transitioning into music, releasing solo albums under LuKas Music Philippines (2006–2008) and later Star Records/Quantum Music (2010–2011).

He also worked as a radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 from 2008 to 2010. In August 2008, he was officially launched as a talent of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic (Batch 16) on ASAP 08, marking his formal entry into television. His first major acting project was the TV adaptation of Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers, where he played Rei opposite Kaye Abad.

Lorenzana continued building his filmography throughout the 2010s with notable television roles including Imortal, Moon of Desire, The Greatest Love (as Gerald Samonte), and The Better Half. In film, he appeared in Suddenly It’s Magic (2012), It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013), She’s the One (2013), and Just the Way You Are (2015).

In 2013, he joined The Voice of the Philippines alongside his sister Grace as part of Team Apl. His theater work includes leading roles in Grease (as Danny Zuko) and Legally Blonde. In 2015, he received a FAMAS nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the independent film Silong.

In 2018, Lorenzana temporarily stepped back from acting to care for his mother during her battle with cancer; following her passing in June 2018, he released the single “Be Alright” under Warner Music Philippines in her memory, using the song to raise cancer awareness and partnering with stem cell donor organizations.

He has since returned to acting, with credits including Almost Paradise (2020), Maria (2019), Squad Goals (2018), and later television projects through 2025. His sustained presence across television, film, music, and theater has established him as a resilient and multifaceted talent in Filipino entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gujilorenzana

Personal Life

Gregory Lorenzana Jr. married actress and model Cheska Nolasco in 2016. The couple has two daughters, Cassidy and Brielle.

Lorenzana is a devoted father who has spoken about raising his children in a loving, supportive Christian environment, with his eldest daughter Cassidy already active in theater. In 2018, he paused his acting career to care for his mother during her cancer battle; she passed away in June of that year.

Following her death, he released the song “Be Alright” in her memory and partnered with the Asian American Donor Program and Be The Match to encourage Filipinos to become stem cell donors.

Filmography

• I Love Betty La Fea (2008)
• Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers (2009)
• Somewhere in My Heart (2009)
• Paano Na Kaya (2010)
• Till My Heartaches End (2010)
• Babe, I Love You (2010)
• Imortal (2010)
• Segunda Mano (2011)
• Silong (2015)
• Just the Way You Are (2015)
• The Greatest Love (2016)
• The Better Half (2017)
• Squad Goals (2018)
• Maria (2019)
• Almost Paradise (2020)
• Nerisa (2021)
• In Between (2025)
• Golden Scenery of Tomorrow (2025)

Net Worth

Gregory Lorenzana Jr. has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million USD, derived from his sustained career as an actor in Philippine television and film, income from music releases and live performances with his band Aminado, radio hosting, commercial modeling, and theater work.