List of Famous people born in Philippines
Rob Bonta
Robert Andres Bonta is an American attorney and politician serving as the California State Assemblyman for the 18th district since 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, his district covers the central East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area and includes the cities of Oakland, Alameda and San Leandro. Bonta was previously a member of the Alameda City Council from 2010 to 2012.
Ramon Revilla, Sr.
José Acuña Bautista Sr., professionally known as Ramon Revilla Sr. or simply Ramon Revilla, was a Filipino actor who served as Senator of the Republic of the Philippines.
Wynwyn Marquez
Teresita Ssen Lacsamana Marquez, also known as Winwyn Marquez, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and beauty queen who was crowned the first Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas title in the Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant and eventually won the Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 title in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on November 4, 2017.
Kathryna Yu-Pimentel
Kathryna Yu-Pimentel is the Chairperson of PDP Cares.
Bugoy Cariño
Rogel Kyle "Bugoy" Cariño Jr. is a Filipino actor and dancer. He joined Star Circle Kid Quest, a television search for young talented kids in 2009, and emerged as the winner. Since then, he has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and endorsed several local brands in the Philippines.
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal Arroyo, often referred to by her initials GMA, is a Filipino academic and politician who served as the 14th president of the Philippines from 2001 until 2010. Before her accession to the presidency, she served as the 10th vice president of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and was a senator from 1992 to 1998. After her presidency, she was elected as the representative of Pampanga's 2nd district in 2010 and later became the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2018 until her retirement in 2019. She is the first woman to hold two of the highest offices in the country: Vice President and Speaker of the House.
Heart Evangelista
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero, better known as Heart Evangelista, is a Filipina actress, TV host, singer, visual media artist, philanthropist, socialite and currently serving as the first lady of the province of Sorsogon.
Agot Isidro
Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro, known professionally as Agot Isidro, is a Filipina actress. She is the fourth of the six children of Jose Isidro, an architect, and Palestinian mother Edwarta Fteha. She graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a bachelor's degree in interior design. Isidro also pursued Fashion Buying and Merchandising at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, where she graduated as magna cum laude. She also has a master's degree in communication from the Ateneo de Manila University.
Janine Tugonon
Janine Mari Raymundo Tugonon is a Filipino fashion model, television presenter, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2012 and later finished 1st Runner-Up in Miss Universe 2012.
Hayden Kho
Hayden Kho Jr. is a Filipino media personality, actor, and cosmetic surgeon, he is known as the father of Scarlet Snow Belo and the husband of Dr. Vicki Belo.