Grew up in a poor family and earned extra money in a private learning center by selling snacks from classroom While at the University of Philippines, she joined the popular musical-variety college show Live AIDS
Earned her first big break in the landmark sitcom Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata
Graduated magna cum laude in mass communications at the University of Philippines
Was banned by a giant beverage company and its advertising agency for making an offensive joke
Established the Giselle Sanchez Foundation in Paseg City which hosts fund-raising dinner shows for the benefit of scholars