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The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. It shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest. It is the world's twelfth-most-populous country, with diverse ethnicities and cultures. Manila is the country's capital, and its most populated city is Quezon City. Both are within Metro Manila. Negritos, the archipelago's earliest inhabitants, were followed by waves of Austronesian peoples. The adoption of Animism, Hinduism with Buddhist influence, and Islam established island-kingdoms ruled by datus, rajas, and sultans. Overseas trade with neighbors such as the late Tang or Song empire brought Sinitic-speaking Sangley / "Langlang" merchants to the archipelago, which would gradually settle in and intermix. The arriva... ()
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Rhen Escaño(27)

Actress | Manila (PH)

Rhen Escano is a Filipino actress who is best known for Si Magdalola at ang mga gago (2016), Adan (2019) and UnTrue (2019). Born on April 14, 1997, Rhen hails from Manila, Manila, Philippines.

Known for: UnTrue, Ded na si Lolo, Si Magdalola at ang Mga Gago, Ang Probinsyano

Bryan Callen(57)

Actor | Manila (PH)

Bryan Callen (born January 26, 1967) is an American actor. Callen is notable for being one of the original cast members on MADtv.

Known for: Warrior, Bad Santa, The Hangover, Old School

Reggie Lee(48)

Actor | Quezon City (PH)

Reggie Telmo Valdez (born October 4, 1975), known professionally as Reggie Lee, is a Filipino-American film and television actor. On television, he has played William "Bill" Kim on Prison Break and Sergeant Drew Wu on Grimm. In film, he has played Tai Huang in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, GCPD Officer Ross in The Dark Knight Rises and Lance Nguyen in The Fast and the Furious.

Known for: Sweet Girl, Grimm, The Lincoln Lawyer

Jamilla Obispo(37)

Actress | Laguna (PH)

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Known for: Kinsenas, Katapusan, Mara Clara

Ara Mina(44)

Actress | Manila, Metro Manila (PH)

Hazel Pascual Reyes (born on May 9, 1979 in Manila, Philippines), better known by her screen name, Ara Mina, is a Filipina actress, fashion model and singer. She won the Golden Screen Award in 2004 for Best Actress in a drama in the Philippines for her role as Luna in Minsan Pa. The Filipino Express said "Ara Mina's role in this Jeffrey Jeturian film actually lies in the borderline of lead and supporting actress. Although she is the leading lady of Jomari Yllana and is, in fact, billed alongside his name, her character is basically secondary to the flow of the story (her first scene, in fact, comes much later in the movie). But whether lead or support, Ara Mina had already proven her worth as an actress in films like Mano Po 2 and Huling Birhen sa Lupa--the two films that had already given her acting trophies in the past. In Minsan Pa, she delivers another fine performance that is worth of more acting awards She is the daughter of Chuck Mathay, a former Philippine congressman from Quezon City. Her half-sister Cristine Reyes is also an actress with ABS-CBN.

Known for: Minsan Pa, Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa, The Inmate, Darna

Jo Koy(51)

Actor | Tacoma, Washington (US)

Jo Koy (born Joseph Glenn Herbert; June 2, 1971) is a Filipino-American stand-up comedian.

Known for: Haunted Mansion, Leo, Jo Koy: Lights Out, Wake.

Lilia Cuntapay(† 81)

Actress | Tuguegarao (PH)

Lilia Cuntapay (September 16, 1935 – August 20, 2016) was a Filipina actress and former teacher whose debut role was in the Filipino horror film series Shake Rattle and Roll in 1991. Thereafter, she was dubbed the "Queen of Philippine Horror Movies" due to her roles in many subsequent horror films.

Known for: Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay, Brokedown Palace, Ang Probinsyano

Paulo Avelino(35)

Actor | Baguio City, Benguet (PH)

Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor. Known in television series such as Walang Hanggan (2012), Bridges of Love (2015), and The General's Daughter (2020). He made a breakthrough role as Gregorio del Pilar in the Philippine war epic Heneral Luna (2015), which he reprised in a titular role for its sequel, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018).

Known for: Fan Girl, The Dance of Two Left Feet

Brian Yuzna(74)

Crew | Manila (PH)

Brian Yuzna (born in the Philippines in 1949) is a director, writer and producer of films.

Known for: Beyond Re-Animator, The Dentist, Faust: Love of the Damned, Bride of Re-Animator

Tetchie Agbayani(62)

Actress | Phillipines (PH)

Tetchie Agbayani was born on July 2, 1961 in the Philippines. She is an actress, known for Affliction (2008), Gymkata (1985) and The Money Pit (1986).

Known for: Affliction, Gymkata, The Money Pit, Little & Big Weapon

Nathalie Hart(32)

Actress | San Pedro (PH)

Nathalie Hart is a Filipino actress who was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck. Before auditioning for StarStruck, Snell was part of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic. She was among the new artist launched as Star Magic Batch 16 in 2008.In 2010, Snell auditioned for the fifth season of StarStruck and qualified show's final 14. She was eliminated along with Piero Vergara during the double eliminations in StarStruck's 5th week.Hart is featured on the cover of FHM Philippines' May 2018 issue, which is the magazine's final print edition.

Known for: Historiographika Errata, Tisay, Sin Island, Sunday Night Fever

Kathryn Bernardo(28)

Actress | Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija (PH)

Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress and singer. Bernardo is best known for her roles in the following hit television series Mara Clara (2010–2011), Princess and I (2012-2013), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015–2016), and La Luna Sangre (2017–2018). She is also known for roles in the films She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Crazy Beautiful You (2015), Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016), The Hows of Us (2018), and Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019), the latter two of which are two of the highest grossing Filipino films of all time.In 2018, Bernardo said that she has been in a long-term relationship with her on-screen partner, actor Daniel Padilla since May 25, 2012.

Known for: The Hows of Us, Hello, Love, Goodbye, Barcelona: A Love Untold, Crazy Beautiful You
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Coco Martin(42)

Actor | Manila (PH)

Coco Martin is dubbed as "The Indie Prince of Philippine Independent Cinema" having been cast in numerous critically acclaimed or award-winning independent films. Martin started out in showbiz as a model appearing in several TV commercials before breaking into acting with his debut film "Masahista" (Masseur), an acclaimed erotic gay film, which won him the Young Critics Circle Best Actor Award in 2006. Though he's straight, Martin has impressed director Brillante Mendoza playing gay characters so convincingly that he coaxed him to play for another gay role in "Serbis", which won many awards in Cannes. More gay films soon followed such as "Daybreak" and "Jay". TV executives in the Philippines quickly noticed his acting talent and soon he had many jobs lined. His first -- a big role in the drama series "Tayong Dalawa" which became the number TV show in the Philippines in 2009.

Known for: Ang Panday, Noy, Sta. Niña

Elaiza Ikeda(28)

Actress | Philippines (JP)

Elaiza Ikeda is a Filipino-Japanese fashion model and actress. She began modeling in 2009 after winning the "Grand Priz Nicola Model Audition 2009". Her father is Japanese and her mother is Filipino with Spain descent.

Known for: Isle of Dogs, Make a Bow and Kiss, ReLIFE, The Virgin Psychics, Kakegurui

Liza Soberano(26)

Actress | Santa Clara, California (US)

Liza Soberano (born 4 January 1998) is a Filipino film and television actress. She rose to prominence after playing the lead role in the television series Forevermore (2014). She subsequently starred in My Ex and Whys (2017) and Alone/Together (2019).

Known for: Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together, Everyday I Love You, Must Be... Love, Forevermore

Marianne dela Riva(68)

Actress | Puerto, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental (PH)

Marianne dela Riva, is a Filipina actress, popularly known as Luisa in Gulong Ng Palad, a classic TV series in the Philippines aired in 1977. She was the favorite leading lady of action king Fernando Poe, Jr. and other action stars in the '80s.It was fashion designer Pitoy Moreno who discovered Marianne at the age of 16. She used to be one of his models. She became one of Manila's Prettiest. She became a fashion model and then became a print model. She appeared in more than 75 movies and television shows since she started as leading lady of Cocoy Laurel in 1973 movie Love Song. She was nominated as Best Supporting Actress 1975 FAMAS Award for Krimen: Kayo Ang Humatol (1974).She used to be the most visible actress in the action movie genre. In the '80s, Marianne would come into mind as the leading lady of action stars. The late Fernando Poe, Jr. openly admitted that Marianne his favorite leading lady. Marianne did movies with action stars: Dante Varona in Carding Estrabel: Tirador Ng Malabon (1980), Rey Malonzo in Kumander .45 (1982), Lito Lapid in Zigomar (1984), Rudy Fernandez in Anak Ng Tondo (1985), Phillip Salvador in Delima Gang (1989), and Eddie Garcia in Mayor Latigo (1991), among others. She did much action movies with Fernando Poe, Jr.

Known for: Crime, Jesus the Revolutionary, Eskort, Basta't Kasama Kita

Diana Zubiri(39)

Actress | Bulacan (PH)

Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipino actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15, years after applying for work in Japan. She then had sexy roles in various films by Seiko. In October 2002, Zubiri became widely known in the Philippines after posing on the top of the EDSA–Shaw flyover in Mandaluyong, wearing only a two-piece bikini. That photo shoot for FHM Philippines sparked controversy and prompted the then Mayor of Mandaluyong, Benhur Abalos, to file charges against Zubiri and FHM but it was later withdrawn after an apology. In 2005, Zubiri slowly departed from sexy films and proceeded to become a TV actress in GMA Network. One of her notable roles was portraying Divina in the drama series Linlang and Danaya in the Encantadia fantasy series. She was also a regular cast member in the sketch-comedy program, Bubble Gang and starred in drama series including Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, Danny Zialcita's Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? and Nita Negrita. In 2012, after nine years of staying at the GMA Network, she transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN and signed a 3-year exclusive contract. During her younger years, Zubiri applied multiple times at ABS-CBN's Talent Center before applying for Japan but she was rejected. In 2015, she returned to her home network, GMA Network.

Known for: Bahay Bata, Encantadia

Katya Santos(42)

Actress | Manila (PH)

Katya Santos (born 1981/1982) is a Filipino actress and model. She started her career on the Philippine television series Ang TV and then Oki Doki Doc at the age of 13. She later became a sex symbol in Philippine cinema after becoming a member of the Viva Hot Babes, which also included other actresses such as Maui Taylor, Gwen Garci and Andrea del Rosario. Perhaps she is known for her role as Carla in the drama series Anna Karenina which ran in 1996-2002 and in the afternoon drama series Dangal where she played Iyanna Salve, previously aired on GMA Network. Santos was born in Manila and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. She used to work as a sales consultant for a security systems corporation. Santos has also been a long time Viva contract artist alongside other Viva Hot Babes such as Andrea del Rosario and Maui Taylor. In 2011, they reunited for an FHM photo shoot.

Known for: Keka, Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure, Ang Probinsyano, Maria la del Barrio

Gold Aceron(26)

Actor

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Known for: 10000 Hours, Boso Dos

Mercedes Cabral(37)

Actress | Philippines (PH)

Mercedes Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She is best known for starring in Philippine arthouse and independent films, notably those by Brillante Mendoza such as Serbis, Kinatay, Captive and Thy Womb. She also appeared in the South Korean film Thirst directed by Park Chan-wook. In 2021, she appeared in Huwag Kang Mangamba. She played the main antagonist role Agatha, a wicked stepmother of Joy, which is played by Francine Diaz. In 2016, she appeared in a Phil Giordano's award-winning short film SUPOT. In 2023, she also joined the cast and portrayal another antagonist role of Lena Cortez, a policewoman turned mistress of Rigor (which is played by John Estrada) in FPJ's Batang Quiapo.

Known for: Thirst, The House by the Bamboo Grove, Pilgrim Lovers, Erotica Manila

Berting Labra(† 75)

Actor | Manila (PH)

Berting Labra (born Roberto S. Labra; April 17, 1933 – February 10, 2009) was a Filipino child star and veteran actor equally adept in comedy and drama, in action flicks and musicals.

Known for: Agila ng Maynila

Raul Aranas(76)

Actor | Manila (PH)

Raul Aranas is an actor.

Known for: Burn After Reading, JFK, Manhattan Night, FBI

Lea Salonga(53)

Actress | Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila (PH)

Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga-Chien, ( LAY-ə sa-LONG-ə; born February 22, 1971) is a Filipina singer and actress. Primarily known for her work in theatre, she has starred in musicals on West End and Broadway. Her accolades include a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, in addition to nominations for two Grammy Awards. She was conferred with the Presidential Medal of Merit in 1990 and the Order of Lakandula in 2007, and was honored as a Disney Legend in 2011. Salonga began her career as a child in Philippine musical theatre productions and rose to international recognition in 1989 for playing the lead role of Kim in the original West End and Broadway productions of Miss Saigon. For her performance, she gained five awards—the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Theatre World Award, and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Her further roles include Éponine in the Broadway and West End productions of Les Misérables, Wu Mei-Li in the 2002 Broadway revival of Flower Drum Song, Fantine in the 2006 Broadway revival of Les Misérables, Kei Kimura in the original Broadway production of Allegiance, Erzulie in the 2017 Broadway revival of Once on This Island, and Aurora Aquino in the original Broadway production of Here Lies Love. In 2023 and 2024, she starred in the West End production of the musical revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. As a recording artist, Salonga began her music career at age ten. Her first album, Small Voice, was launched in 1981 and received a gold certification. She later signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records, releasing her platinum-certified self-titled album in 1993. Her subsequent releases include I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (1997), Lea... In Love (1998), By Heart (1999), and Inspired (2007). On film, she portrayed Lisa in the Filipino comedy Tropang Bulilit (1981), and her performances as Sandy and Agnes in the romantic dramas Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal (1992) and Sana Maulit Muli (1995), respectively, were widely acclaimed. Additionally, Salonga provided the singing voice for the characters of Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and the titular character in Mulan (1998) and Mulan II (2004). As a teenager, she hosted the variety show Love, Lea and later appeared on That's Entertainment. Her television acting credits include Lien Hughes on As the World Turns, Aunt Myrna on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Elodie Honrada on Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. Furthermore, Salonga has expanded her career to include reality television as a coach on The Voice of the Philippines and its spin-off series, The Voice Kids and The Voice Teens.

Known for: Mulan, Les Misérables - 25th Anniversary in Concert, Aladdin, Yellow Rose

Eddie Garcia(† 98)

Actor | Juban, Sorsogon (PH)

Eduardo Verchez Garcia (Tagalog: [ɛdi gaɾˈsɪa]; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), colloquially known as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. Widely regarded as the "greatest Filipino actor of all-time", Garcia appeared in nearly 700 film and television roles. Garcia had the highest number of appearances in Philippine films. Garcia is the only individual to have been inducted in three categories in the FAMAS Hall of Fame: for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Director. He is also the only Filipino to have received the Asian Film Award for Best Actor. Garcia's best-regarded appearances include Beast of the Yellow Night (1971), The Woman Hunt (1972), Deathrow (2000), The Debut (2001), Abakada... Ina (2001), Bwakaw (2012), and Rainbow's Sunset (2018), the latter of which is his last film appearance. Later in his career, Garcia starred in television programs including Little Nanay (2015–2016) and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016–2019).

Known for: Maid, Sinasamba Kita, Bwakaw, Magdusa Ka!

Pinky Amador(58)

Actress | Manila, Metro Manila (PH)

Pinky Amador (born Pilar Cristina Roxas Amador) is an award-winning Filipina actress, singer, commercial model and TV host.Amador was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical hit Miss Saigon. She is seen mostly on GMA Network.Amador is the niece of the late Zeneida Amador, the founder of Repertory Philippines.She is the youngest of three children from a Filipino family of Spanish descent. She is 5'3" tall and has dark brown hair and eyes.ActingAmador graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School with a Master’s Degree in Acting, where she was awarded with two British Council scholarships due to excellence. She was a student of Mary Hammond.Amador came on to the theatrical stage via the lead roles in plays I Ought to Be in Pictures, Agnes of God and The Foreigner for which she has won Aliw Awards for Best Stage Actress.She then ventured into television and film and was cast in the original production of Miss Saigon in London.Since then, she has performed on tour in the UK, and continued her television and film career both in the UK and the Philippines, with over 70 plays and musicals to her credit, over 300 television appearances, and 60 films to date.Mostly known for her antagonist role in television and films, Amador finds it refreshing to once more play the other side of the spectrum in her current TV series. She was recently part of the TV remake Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit starring Angelika dela Cruz and Iza Calzado.She finished filming You To Me Are Everything for GMA Films/Viva Films and is currently guesting in Magkaribal for ABS-CBN, and has just returned to essay her character Molly Corpuz in Momay, shown daily on ABS-CBN. She also appears as Baroness Elsa Schraeder in Resorts World Manila's production of The Sound of Music.

Known for: Season of the Devil, The Halt, Sana Pag-ibig Na

Jillian Ward(19)

Actress | Manila (PH)

Jillian Ward (born February 23, 2005) is a Filipina child actress and commercial model. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili in Trudis Liit, GMA Network's latest Sine Novela installment.Ward was born as Jhyllianne Warde in Manila, Philippines, to a mother who is half-American, and half-Filipina. She first appeared in a commercial for Promil. Before she was introduced in GMA Network's recently TV remake of the classic film Trudis Liit, she had played the role of Daldalita in The Last Prince.

Known for: Aswang, Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote, My Fairy Grandmother

Maja Salvador(35)

Actress | Aparri, Cagayan (PH)

Maja Ross Andres Salvador (born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino film and television actress. In 2006, she made her film debut in the horror movie Sukob, for which she won the Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress, the PMPC Star Award for New Movie Actress of the Year, and received a FAMAS nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 2011, she starred in and co-produced the film Thelma, which earned her a Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress and a Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress. She also starred in First Day High (2006), One More Chance (2007), My Cactus Heart (2012), 24/7 in Love (2012), Status: It's Complicated (2013), I'm Drunk, I Love You (2017), and To Love Some Buddy (2018). Salvador is also known for her role in the television series Wildflower (2017-2018) which earned her a Best Actress award from the 1st Asia Contents Award which was held during the 24th Busan International Film Festival.

Known for: Thelma, Sukob, Arisaka, I'm Drunk, I Love You, Ina, Kapatid, Anak

Dimples Romana(39)

Actress | Parañaque City, Metro Manila (PH)

Dimples Romana (born November 13, 1984 Dianne Marie Romana in Parañaque, Metro Manila) is a Filipina actress and commercial model.Romana finished an International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College.Romana's first appearance on TV was via Esperanza in 1997; and after which she became one of the stars of the ABS-CBN series, Tabing Ilog in 1999. Romana, who was taking up BS Tourism in University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Education, was the courtside reporter on games involving the UST Growling Tigers on the 2002 season of ABS-CBN's coverage of the UAAP men's basketball tournament.In 2005, she was cast on ABS-CBN's Ang Panday. In 2009, Romana starred in the television series Only You.In 2005, she was in Dubai. The next year she starred in Pacquiao: The Movie and the horror film, Wag Kang Lilingon. Romana also starred in 2007's One More Chance. The film grossed more than 150 Million Pesos.In 2008, she once again co-starred in the Star Cinema's film When Love Begins. She was cast in the film Love Me Again. and in 2010, she played a villain-role in the television series Agua Bendita.

Known for: My Father, Myself, Block Z, The Iron Heart, Kadenang Ginto

Andrea Del Rosario(46)

Actress | Philippines (PH)

Andrea Anne Villanueva Del Rosario (born November 27, 1977) is a Filipino actress, beauty queen, model, and politician. She was a former member of the girl group Viva Hot Babes and the Batch 3 of Star Magic. She was a 4th Runner-up in Miss Philippines Earth 2001 winning a special award of Miss Close Up Killer Smile. In 2006, she made her first television appearance as a series regular for the remake of the Primetime soap Gulong ng Palad as Mimi Sandoval and Sana Maulit Muli as Clara Espino-Soriano. Her role was very much praised as the arch type antagonist. In 2016, Del Rosario entered politics as a candidate for vice mayor of Calatagan, Batangas, in the 2016 local elections on May 9, 2016. She later won, and proclaimed as the newly elected vice mayor, after the election. Aside from politics and showbiz, Del Rosario ventured into food business as a co-owner of the Longganisa Sorpresa, a restaurant, which features dishes from longganisa.

Known for: Rome and Juliet, Keka, Maria, Dirty Linen

Bela Padilla(32)

Actress | Makati (PH)

Bela Padilla (born May 3, 1991) is a Filipino actress and screenwriter. She is a four-time Gawad Urian nominee— receiving Best Actress nominations for 100 Tula Para Kay Stella (2017), Meet Me in St. Gallen (2018), Mañanita (2019), and On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets (2020). She is also known for I, America (2016), Camp Sawi (2016), and The Day After Valentines (2018). She wrote the screenplay for the movie Last Night (2017).

Known for: Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko, 10000 Hours, Meet Me in St. Gallen, 100 Poems for Stella
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