Erich Gonzales’ sister, Johanna Paula G. Gancayco Biography: Sister, Age, Family, Net Worth, Parents

Johanna Paula G. Gancayco, is a Filipino figure, who is best known as the sister of Erich Gonzales, the renowned Filipino actress.

She started her showbiz career at age 14 as a contestant on the reality talent search Star Circle Quest and later adopted her mother’s maiden name, Gonzales, as her stage name.

She gained recognition through supporting roles in popular TV series like Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Abt Ur Luv, and Sana Maulit Muli.

Her breakout role came in 2009 when she starred as the lead in the TV adaptation of Katorse, which earned her the title of Breakthrough Star of 2009.

She also made her film debut in the indie movie Paano Ko Sasabihin? that same year.

Profile

• Full Name: Johanna Paula G. Gancayco
• Stage Name: Paula Gancayco
• Born: 1980s
• Age: 40s
• Birthplace: Cebu City, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Celebrity Sibling
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Christopher Gancayco and Gloria Rica Gancayco
• Siblings: Jesus Manuel G. Gancayco, Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life and Education

Johanna Paula G. Gancayco was born in the early 1980s in Cebu City, Philippines, to Christopher Gancayco and Gloria Rica Gancayco, though her exact date of birth is unknown.

She grew up alongside her siblings, Jesus Manuel G. Gancayco and the youngest, Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco, later known as Erich Gonzales, in a family that later moved to Davao City.

Details about her educational background remain private, as there is no public information about it.

She is of Filipino ethnicity, and practices Roman Catholic.

Career

Johanna Paula G. Gancayco’s career is not publicly known, she is commonly known as the sister of Erich Gonzales the renowned Filipino actress, who began her career by winning the reality talent search Star Circle Quest in 2005, which launched her into the entertainment industry as part of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic.

She gained recognition through supporting roles in popular TV series like Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Abt Ur Luv, and Sana Maulit Muli.

Her breakout role came in 2009 when she starred as the lead in the TV adaptation of Katorse, which earned her the title of Breakthrough Star of 2009.

She also made her film debut in the indie movie Paano Ko Sasabihin? that same year.

From 2010 onwards, Erich expanded her career with lead roles in notable TV series such as Tanging Yaman, Magkaribal (a fashion-themed series), and the highly popular Maria la del Barrio, which topped ratings and trended on social media.

She made significant strides in both mainstream and indie films, starring in I Do, Noy (Philippines’ entry to the 83rd Academy Awards), and Suddenly It’s Magic, a Filipino-Thai collaboration.

Erich continued to solidify her place in Philippine entertainment with acclaimed projects like Juan dela Cruz, Once a Princess, and The Blood Sisters, where she showcased versatility by playing multiple characters.

Social Media

Paula Gancayco does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Paula Gancayco maintains a low-profile personal life, with no public details on a spouse or romantic partners.

She has no known children and focuses on close family ties, often appearing in photos with her mother Gloria and sister Erich during gatherings in Cebu or Manila.

Net Worth

Paula Gancayco net worth and financial status is unknown as there is no publicly available information about her career and financial status.

However, her sister Erich Gonzales, has an estimated net worth ranging from about ₱100 million to ₱130 million (roughly $1.7 million to $2.2 million USD depending on exchange rates).

This wealth comes from her successful acting career, endorsement deals, business ventures, and real estate investments.