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8.27.2008

Gretchen Espina




Gretchen Espina
AKA Gretchen Stephanie Mendiola Espina

  • 1st Filipina champion of GMA 7's Pinoy Idol contest (2008)


QUOTE
"I have the talent. I probably would not have lasted long in the competition if people were not impressed with how I performed."

DATE OF BIRTH
1988

BIRTHPLACE
Quezon City, Philippines

FATHER: Rogelio "Roger" J. Espina
MOTHER: Cecil Mendiola


USEFUL LINKS

Pinoy Idol: Talent, not connections, got me here
Pinoy Idol Contestant Gretchen Espina
Gretchen Espina is first 'Pinoy Idol'
Gretchen Espina, first Pinoy Idol
Wikipedia Article on Gretchen Espina


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