Alex Gonzaga

Catherine "Alex" Cruz Gonzaga-Morada (born January 16, 1988; age 36), professionally known as Alex Gonzaga, is a Filipina television host, actress, singer, comedian, entrepreneur, vlogger, and author. The younger sister of fellow TV personality Toni Gonzaga, she mainly serves as the host of Lunch Out Loud.

Early life
Catherine Cruz Gonzaga Garcia-Morada was born on January 16, 1988, in Taytay, a first-class densely populated municipality of Rizal, to Crisanta "Pinty" (née Cruz) Gonzaga and then-incumbent Vice-Mayor Carlito "Bonoy" Gonzaga. She set her stage name as Alex Gonzaga back in 2008.[citation needed]

Gonzaga has an elder sister, actress Toni Gonzaga. She graduated Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education from the University of Asia and the Pacific.

Pre-TV5 career
Gonzaga started her career on ABS-CBN's sitcom, Let's Go where she played the role of Alex, which also became her nickname. She lasted in the role until the series fourth season called Gokada Go!. After her departure from the series, she joined the cast of different shows on the same network, such as Pangarap Na Bituin, Your Song and My Girl.

2008-2013
In 2008 she transferred to TV5 and became one of the main hosts of the talk show Juicy!, and also received a lead role on Babaeng Hampaslupa. Further roles on the network include BFGF, P.S. I Love You and Enchanted Garden.

2020-present
Gonzaga returned to TV5 via a blocktime agreement with Brightlight Productions, following ABS-CBN's closure on May 5, 2020, and failure to have its franchise renewed by Congress. On June 30, 2020, Gonzaga was tapped for a new noontime variety show, Lunch Out Loud, which officially premiered on October 19, with fellow Kapamilya hosts, including international singer Billy Crawford and fellow comedians Bayani Agbayani and Wacky Kiray.

Beyond TV5 career
In 2008 she transferred to TV5 and became one of the main hosts of the talk show Juicy!, and also received a lead role on Babaeng Hampaslupa. Further roles on the network include BFGF, P.S. I Love You and Enchanted Garden.