# Jef Gaitan

Jef Gaitan-Fernandez (born September 21, 1989) is a Filipino actress who first started as a TV commercial model and the year 2009 she joined Survivor Philippines Palau which was aired on GMA Network. She finished the season as one of the top three in the finale episode of Survivor Philippines Palau. Gaitan later on became a semi regular in Party Pilipinas. she had a one-month stint on GMA's Dear Friend which she co-starred with Marvin Kiefer, Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevara.
She also appeared on various TV5 series such as Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum, Bangis as Inang Filomena and The Sisters.
In 2013, she worked on ABS CBN's late night comedy gag show Banana Nite.
From 2014 to 2015, she became a co-host for News+ in ABS-CBN Sports and Action, handling Entertainment News with Anthony Taberna as the Anchor for the news program.
In 2016, Gaitan was part of the drama fantasy series, My Super D as Apple.
In 2020, Jef was part of the drama series offering of ABS-CBN, Ang sa Iyo ay Akin, aired on Kapamilya Channel.

## Filmography
### Television / Digital series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2023–2024 | Nag-aapoy na Damdamin | Amanda Alvarez | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2023 | ASAP | Herself / Performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2022–2023 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Klara Balisi / Seductress | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | Bani De Vera | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | | | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta | Lisa | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers | Lisa | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tricycle | Mary Rose's friend | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Cristina Villarosa | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinturon | Deborah | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test | Carmi | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Janix | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Halik | Ivory Jimenez | ABS-CBN |
| 2017–2018 | La Luna Sangre | Karen | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Langit Lupa | Monique | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Eat Bulaga! | Challenge Accepted contestant | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona | Kontesera | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lara | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | My Super D | Apple | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Linlang | Ces | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas | Young Mila | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | You're My Home | Maureen Enriquez | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture | Anne | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kasal Ka Sa Akin | Chona | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Goin' Bulilit Presents: The Prodigal Son | Luke's Mom | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Arroz Caldo | Lorna | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | News+ | Showbiz News Anchor | S+A |
| 2013 | Banana Split | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin | Marla | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Bambi | TV5 |
| 2011 | Bagets: Just Got Lucky | Miss Jelai | TV5 |
| 2011 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Daisy | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Survivor Philippines: Palau | Herself / Contestant | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Production |
| 2024 | That Kind Of Love | | Regal Entertainment Inc., Pocket Media Productions, Happy Infinite |
| 2019 | Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea | | Golden Tiger Films, Premier Dreams Production |
| 2013 | Menor De Edad | Ms. Dimayuga | Viva Films |
| 2011 | Won't Last a Day Without You | Sexy Girl | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Sara | GMA Films, Viva Films |

## Awards and recognition
### FHM rankings

Gaitan first appeared for FHM Philippines with Wendy Valdez on "Zoo themed" cover in October 2010, 3 years later she was reappeared for Empress Schuck cover FHM 13th Anniversary special also featuring Valdez, Chloe Dauden and Karen Bordador. She also appeared on Online Babe (now FHM Idols) section for October 2013, three months later Gaitan joined with former Sexbomb Sunshine Garcia and former Wowowee dancer Aiko Climaco dubbed as Banana Nite Girls cover for January 2014.
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2011 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 48 |
| 2012 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 26 |
| 2013 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 31 |
| 2014 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 25 |
| 2015 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 33 |

## Personal life

In June 2024, Renz Fernandez married Gaitan at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar with wedding sponsors Senator Grace Poe, Senator Lito Lapid and Manny Pacquiao.