Gab dela Merced: A race for her heart!

Nickname: Gaby
Real Name: Gabriella Dela Merced

Origin:Quezon City

Age: 25

Birthdate: June 10

Nationality: Filipino

Occupation: TV Host

Sport: Racing

Hidden Ambition: To achieve contentment

Claim to Fame: Multi-awarded Filipina on the Asian Formula 3 circuit

Achievements: Philippine Formula Toyota Championship, 3rd overall (2004) and

Formula BMW Asia Scholarship Driver (2004) among others

Gaby Dela Merced took public interest when she became one of the few Filipinas to dominate the Asian Formula 3 circuit. She is the only Filipina who competed in the full season of the series and her efforts to a 1^st Runner-up placing in the Philippine National Formula championship. Last year Gaby appeared in a shampoo commercial that highlighted Filipina’s with “power, brain and beauty.” According to Gaby she was willing to try any sport to join the Olympics and when she got into motor sports, she knew this was her true calling. “Racing gives me a big sense of freedom, the world is yours, kaya mo lahat-lahat.”

Aside from racing, Gaby is a bonafide sports enthusiast. She also plays football and Frisbee when she has the time.