One by one, the names of politicians' influencer children are being thrust into the arena of public opinion.
Each round feels like a digital lottery of reckoning, and one of the latest names to be drawn is Gela Alonte—the daughter of Biñan City’s incumbent mayor.
In the hands of an aggrieved public baying for accountability, Gela's displays of privilege and luxury have become symbols of dynastic entitlement and the widening gap between those who govern and those who struggle to get by.
She crossed over from TikTok darling to budding actress under Rise Artists Studio—only to have her ascent disrupted by the weight of her surname.
Instead of advancing only on her own merits, she now finds herself measured against the dynasty she is a part of.
Which leaves one question for new onlookers: Who exactly is Gela Alonte?
Read: Gela Alonte responds to backlash over political dynasty remark
EARLY LIFE
Full Name
Gela’s full name is Angela Marie Fe Mañego Alonte, though she is more widely known simply as Gela Alonte on social media and in showbiz.
Birthday, Age, Zodiac Signs
She was born on July 25, 2002, making her 23 years old as of 2025.
Astrologically, Gela falls under the sign of Leo, associated with confidence and a flair for the spotlight.
In the Chinese zodiac, she is a Water Horse, linked to spirited energy and adaptability.
For her 22nd birthday last year, Gela celebrated with an adrenaline-filled adventure: skydiving over the Swiss Alps with Skydive Interlaken.
She jumped from approximately 14,000 feet, opting for both the photo and video packages to capture the experience.
According to the hotspot's website, a basic heli jump of such height costs around CHF450–475; with add-ons worth CHF140–230, the total package runs close to CHF600–700.
Converted into Philippine peso, that’s approximately PHP38,000 to PHP44,000.
Hometown
Gela hails from Biñan City, Laguna, a bustling city in Southern Luzon known for its mix of heritage and modern developments.
Biñan is famous for delicacies like puto Biñan, its historic role in the Philippine Revolution, and its steady economic growth as part of the CALABARZON industrial hub.
The city provides both a cultural anchor and a political fixture to Gela’s family life.
Gela's Family
Gela was born into one of Biñan City’s most established political families.
Her father, Angelo “Gel” Belizario Alonte, runs the city of Binan as its mayor.
Before this, Gela's dad served as vice mayor for three terms from 2016 to May 2025.
Meanwhile, her aunt, Marlyn “Len” Alonte, once carried the banner of the city in Congress as its representative.
Before them came her grandfather, Bayani “Arthur” M. Alonte, who also served as mayor of Biñan, keeping the Alonte name firmly tied to the city’s political history.
On her grandmother Fe Erlinda B. Alonte’s side, Gela is connected to another legacy—as the great-granddaughter of philanthropist Dr. Ildefonso Belizario, remembered in Biñan for his civic contributions.
Gela’s mother, Jhozalyn Mañego Alonte, built her career in the private sector, serving as operations manager at Rain’s Place Corporation, a company involved in dormitory, hotel, and commercial developments and management.
The budding actress was raised alongside two younger siblings, who were named in their dad's inaugural speech as mayor: Arthur Angelo and Adilei Samara.
EDUCATION
Gela pursued her college studies at the Ateneo de Manila University, a premier private Jesuit institution in Quezon City known for academic excellence as one of the top universities in the country.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Life Science and Biochemistry before continuing her path in medicine.
As of 2025, she is pursuing medical studies at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERMMMC).
CAREER
Content Creation
Gela first gained traction as a content creator.
Her biggest platform is TikTok, where she has amassed over 636,500 followers and more than 20.6 million likes.
On Instagram, she has around 196,000 followers, while her other social-media accounts continue to build momentum.
Much of her content features lifestyle snippets, adventures, and her trademark style.
Acting
In 2025, Gela made her acting debut in the digital series adaptation of the hit Wattpad story with over 326 million reads online: The Four Bad Boys and Me by Tina Lata (blue_maiden).
The project—which premiered on July 31, 2025, on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel—was produced by ABS-CBN in collaboration with LoneWolf Films and directed by Benedict Mique.
Gela took on the role of Jaycee Lopez, described in the story as “The Sister with a Secret Affair.”
It was her first performance on screen, placing her alongside a youthful cast that included Gelo Rivera of BGYO, Harvey Bautista, Dustine Mayores, River Joseph, and Anji Salvacion.
She also shared billing with Brent Manalo, AC Bonifacio, Analain Salvador, and Krystal Brimmer.
PERSONAL LIFE
Passions
- Travel
Gela is fond of traveling, a fact easily confirmed by browsing her Instagram feed.
Her photos show her exploring cities and natural landscapes alike.
She poses in scroll-stopping outfits across destinations from Germany, France, and Switzerland to South Korea, Japan, Hawaii, and Los Angeles.
- Formula 1
Another interest of hers is Formula 1 racing.
At the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix, she revealed her support for Spanish race car driver Carlos Sainz Jr.
She expressed her excitement at witnessing firsthand what fans and racing insiders often call the 30-year-old driver: a “smooth operator.”
Gela's Relationship
Publicly, Gela has only been linked to River Joseph—the fourth big placer alongside AZ Martinez in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.
Before becoming a housemate, River had already been appearing in many of Gela’s TikTok videos.
And during his stay in the PBB house, Gela continued to document his thoughtful gestures, one of which was arranging bouquet deliveries and sending sweet messages for their monthsaries, even while separated by the show.
Read: River Joseph stands by girlfriend Gela Alonte amid online hate
Controversy
A clip of Gela resurfaced online in light of heightened criticism toward children of political families flaunting wealth.
In the viral TikTok live video from 2024, she was asked: “What are your thoughts about political dynasties here in the Philippines?”
Gela replied candidly: “Paano ba iyan, nasa political dynasty iyong pamilya ko,” before laughing and adding, “I mean, controversial.”
When the video re-emerged in 2025, Gela faced backlash from netizens critical of political dynasties.
On July 28, 2025, she addressed the issue through posts on X (formerly Twitter).
She admitted regret over her earlier response and said she had already reflected on the mistake even before the video resurfaced.
“I know the clip from a year ago upset a lot of people, and I understand why. I shouldn’t have answered the question the way I did, or at all.
“I didn’t laugh out of pride or arrogance—it was a nervous response to a question I knew would be met with criticism no matter how I answered.
“That was my mistake and I take accountability for how I handled that moment.”
She also appealed for understanding, noting that everyone makes mistakes: “Nobody is perfect yet so many of you act like you’ve never had any mistakes in your life just cause they aren’t publicized.
“It’s not fair to use others’ mistakes against them when you can call them out properly [and] give them a chance to grow [and] learn.”
Some netizens also questioned why she pursued medicine instead of courses aligned with politics.
Gela responded: “My decision to pursue medicine does not change my background, but I hope it shows that I am working toward my own path.
“I can only speak for myself, for my choices, my values, and how I move forward and I hope I get the chance to do that on my own terms.”
In closing, she reiterated that she had apologized and would focus on growth rather than debate: “I’ve said what I needed to say and I stand by it.
“What others say and assume are out of my control but I’ll keep focusing on growing, not arguing.”
As of writing, the comments section of her post on X remains turned off.
The criticism toward Gela Alonte comes at a time when Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has publicly reminded political families about modest living.
In a Facebook comment he left under one of his posts on August 28, 2025, Vico cited Section 4(h) of R.A. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials, which states:
“Public officials and employees and their families shall lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and income. They shall not indulge in extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth in any form.”
While his statement did not mention anyone by name, it fueled an already heightened discussion around political kin—placing figures like Gela squarely in the spotlight as part of the national conversation on visibility, privilege, and accountability.
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