Toni Rose Gayda
Toni Rose Gayda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Toni Rose Danon Gayda |
| Occupations | Television host, actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse |
Moonie Lim (separated) |
| Children | 2 |
| Mother | Rosa Rosal |
| Relatives | William Thio (nephew) |
Toni Rose Danon Gayda is a Filipino television personality and actress. She is the daughter of the Philippine National Red Cross governor, public servant, and movie star Rosa Rosal (1928–2025), and American pilot Walter Gayda.[1] She is of Filipino, Egyptian, French, and Polish-American descent (surname Gayda is Polish).[2]
Gayda, alongside Richard Reynoso, is currently a host of A Song Of Praise Music Festival on UNTV, the only gospel music television program in the Philippines.[3]
Early life
Toni Rose Gayda was born to her mother, Rosa Rosal, an actress and humanitarian, and father Walter Gayda, an American pilot.[4]
Personal life
Gayda married to Moonie Lim, and they have two sons (Edward James and Edward John).[4] They are separated.[5] In March 2010, her son Edward James (born 1985), died in a freak accident when he fell from the Lim's family owned Pinnacle Condominium's 4th floor in Mandaluyong. His mother, Gayda donated Edward's corneas to the Eye Bank of the Philippines at the time of his death. The beneficiaries are John, a computer engineer, and Danny, a retired military agent.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1978–1980 | GMA Supershow | Host |
| 1987–1988 | Shades | Host / Performer |
| 1986–1993 | It's a Real Deal | Host |
| Lunch Date | ||
| 1990 | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | |
| 1995 | Shopping Bug | |
| 1995–1996 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Herself |
| 1996–2014 | Eat Bulaga! | Host |
| 1997–2000 | Skin Deep | |
| 1999 | Maynila | Various |
| 2000 | 1 for 3 | Herself |
| 2001 | Daddy Di Do Du | |
| 2004–2007 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Rosing / Rosita |
| 2008 | Talentadong Pinoy | Celebrity Judge |
| 2009 | Show Me Da Manny | Herself |
| 2010 | Pepito Manaloto | |
| 2011–2019 | ASOP Music Festival[3] | Host |
References
- ^ Francisco, Butch (July 27, 2006). "PART 2: MY 20 MOST MEMORABLE INTERVIEWS FOR PHILSTAR". STARBYTES. Philippine Star (via Philippine Headline News Online). Retrieved April 18, 2009.
- ^ Espinosa-Robles, Raissa. "Star Volunteer Rosa Rosal Public Service". Asiaweek (via CNN). Archived from the original on January 29, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Toni Rose Gayda". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ a b Amoyo, Aster A. (February 20, 2022). "Erich ikakasal na sa non-showbiz boyfriend". People's Journal. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ Francisco, Butch (March 23, 2010). "The James that I know". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ "Toni Rose's son dies in accident". The Philippine Star. March 20, 2010. Retrieved September 5, 2024.