List of Famous people born in Metro Manila, Philippines
Jinggoy Estrada
Jose Pimentel Ejercito Jr., better known as Jinggoy Estrada, is a Filipino politician, actor & film producer. He is the son of former Philippine President Joseph Estrada. Before serving two terms as a Senator of the Philippines from 2004 to 2016, he served as Vice Mayor of San Juan in 1988. After one term, he was immediately elected as the town's mayor in 1992 and served until 2001. He became acting Senate President of the Philippines in 2013.
Lou Veloso
Luciano Mariaño "Lou" Veloso is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985), Pulis Patola (1993), Ang Cute ng Ina Mo (2007), and Desperadas 2 (2008). As an actor, Veloso has also performed in films such as Kabayo Kids, released in 1990, in which he portrayed Loreiga, Buddy en Sol (1992), and M & M: The Incredible Twins (1989).
David Medalla
David Medalla was a Filipino international artist. His work ranged from sculpture and kinetic art to painting, installation, and performance art. He lived and worked in Manila and Berlin.
Teofisto Guingona Jr.
Teofisto Tayko Guingona Jr. is a Filipino politician who served as the 11th Vice President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2004, during the first term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Born in San Juan, Rizal, Teofisto is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where he was a working student.
Arthur Yap
Arthur "Art" Cua Yap is a Filipino politician who is the current governor of Bohol. He was the Secretary of Agriculture from 2004 to 2005 and from 2006 to 2007. He became a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 3rd District of Bohol from 2010 to 2019.
Ramon S. Ang
Ramon See Ang, also known by his initials RSA, is a Filipino businessman. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Top Frontier Investment Holdings, Inc., the largest shareholder of San Miguel Corporation. He is also the Vice-Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer of SMC and the Chairman of Cyber Bay Corporation and Eagle Cement Corporation.
Christopher Blenkinsop
17 Hippies is a band from Berlin, Germany, playing largely on acoustic instruments, a radically democratic collective of professionals and amateurs. Their music is a confection of various folk influences. They are most popular in their native Germany and France.
Antonio Racelis Rañola
Mylo Hubert Vergara
Mylo Hubert Claudio Vergara is a Filipino bishop of the Catholic Church. He is the second and current Bishop of Pasig, and he had previously served as the third Bishop of San Jose from February 12, 2005 to April 20, 2011.
Rogelio Espina
Rogelio "Roger" Jimenez Espina is a Filipino politician from Biliran, Philippines. He currently serves as Governor of Biliran since 2019 and previously from 2001 to 2010. He also served as representative for the lone district of Biliran from 2010 to 2019.