Happy birthday! Gretchen Barretto turns 56 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 56 on Friday, Mar. 6, 2026.

Gretchen Barretto is celebrating her 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Gretchen Barretto (Princess and I, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Barretto, a cultural icon

Born in Manila on March 6, 1970, Gretchen Barretto's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Filipino history. Barretto's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Gretchen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gretchen Barretto as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Gretchen, you're the best!

Gretchen Barretto career in pictures

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