Gretchen Barretto is an actress from the Philippines. Barretto is purported to be one of the most beautiful women in the Philippines, although she maintains unnaturally high eyebrows that make her look more like a caricature. Gretchen is the eldest of the Barretto Sisters with Marjorie Barretto and Claudine Barretto. She is currently in a much publicized and controversial relationship with Filipino billionaire businessman Antonio "Tonyboy" Cojuangco. They have one child called Dominique.
Tonyboy will be back to USA for another surgery treatment to remove the remaining non-cancerous tumor in his throat. Barreto affirmed this in her Buzz interview on July 8, 2007 at ABS-CBN. Barreto informed GMA NEWS (July 3, 2007) that her partner TonyBoy Cojuanco was out of danger, after the removal of 80% of the papilloma to clear his airway (which surgery needed another corrective one after 4 weeks). Many thought that Gretchen's flight to the US was triggered by the "kisscandal" that involved her and actor John Estrada.
Although not a gifted singer, Barretto recently release a CD entitled "Unexpected" consisting of love songs. Although the track selections consisted of romantic classics, Barretto's vocals were mediocre and flat.
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