In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mendiola and the surname or paternal family name is Espina.
Gretchen Espina
Mayor of Naval, Biliran
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Preceded by
Gerard Roger M. Espina
Personal details
Born
Gretchen Stephanie Mendiola Espina
(1988-01-08) January 8, 1988 (age 36) Quezon City, Philippines
Musical career
Genres
Pop, OPM
Occupation(s)
Singer, politician
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Years active
2008–2010
Labels
Sony Music Philippines
Musical artist
Gretchen Stephanie Mendiola Espina (born January 8, 1988, in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipino singer and politician who rose to notability after winning Pinoy Idol, an interactive reality-based singing competition. Although she is credited as the first Pinoy Idol, Espina is technically the second winner of a Philippine Idol franchise, after Mau Marcelo of Philippine Idol in 2006.[1] She came from the political family of Espinas of Biliran. Her father Rogelio Espina, is a former governor and the current representative of the lone district of Biliran, while her grandfather Gerardo Espina, Sr. is a former representative and mayor of Naval, Biliran and her uncle Gerardo Espina, Jr is a former representative and current governor of Biliran.
^Cruz, Marinel (August 18, 2008). "Biliran lass named 'Pinoy Idol'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 17, 2008. Retrieved August 20, 2008.
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