Gabrielle Chanel dela Merced (born June 10, 1982) is a Filipina racing driver, model, and television personality.
Early life
Gabrielle Chanel dela Merced was born June 10, 1982. She is the fourth among six children.[2]
Career
Entertainment career
Dela Merced has appeared in television commercials promoting Creamsilk conditioner and Carefree feminine wash lines. She was also an endorser of Goodyear, Standard Insurance, Oakley, Puma and Prestone.[2]
She was part of the reality television series Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 at ABS-CBN as a housemate.[2] She made a voluntary exit in November 2007 to attend a driver's development program for international racing in Arizona.[3]
Dela Merced first started racing at 16 years old. She is noted to be among the few Filipino women to race in the Asian Formula Three Championship and the only Filipino woman to complete a series. She also finished as a runner-up in the Philippine National Formula championships.[2]
In December 2008, Gaby Dela Merced made her enduranc racing debut when she joined the 25 Hours of Thunderhill. Along with Robbie Montinola and Angelo Barretto, Dela Marced co-drove the Team Castrol-Speed Trapp Racing BMW M3, the trio finished 6th place in the E0 class and 12th overall, out of the 68 race cars.[6]
As of 2022, Dela Merced is part of Team MSCC Mazda Miata.[7]
^Arcangel, Pia (host), Dela Merced, Gaby (guest) (August 7, 2024). Ano pa ba ang ibang sport ni Gaby Dela Merced? [What are Gaby Dela Merced's other sports?] (Podcast). Surprise Guest with Pia Arcangel (in English and Filipino). GMA Integrated News. Retrieved January 26, 2025 – via YouTube.
