List of famous people from Philippines, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Philippines, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Philippines you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Philippines, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List people include Danny Sillada, Angelo Verheye and many more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Philippines?" or "Which celebrities were born in Philippines?" then this list is a great resource for you.Lou Diamond Phillips
Age: 58Birthplace: U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippines
Louis Diamond Phillips (born February 17, 1962) is an American actor and director. His... moreImelda Marcos
Age: 91Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Imelda Romualdez Marcos (born Imelda Trinidad Romualdez; 2 July 1929) is a Filipino politician... moreAngel Locsin
Age: 35Birthplace: Santa Maria, Philippines
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipina television and film actress,... moreJulia Montes
Age: 25Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Mara Hautea Schnittka (; born March 19, 1995), known professionally as Julia Montes, is a... moreKathryn Bernardo
Age: 24Birthplace: Cabanatuan, Philippines
Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipina actress, model and... moreBenigno "Noynoy" Aquino III
Age: 60Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III (born February 8, 1960) is a Filipino politician who... moreDawn Zulueta
Age: 51Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Marie Rachel Salman Taleon is a Filipino film-television actress, host and commercial model.... moreBarbie Forteza
Age: 23Birthplace: Biñan, Philippines
Barbara "Barbie" Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997) is a Filipina commercial model and actress.... moreRichard Gordon
Age: 75Birthplace: Castillejos, Philippines
Richard Juico Gordon (born August 5, 1945), known as Dick Gordon, is a Filipino politician and... moreJoseph Estrada
Age: 83Birthplace: Philippines
Joseph Ejercito Estrada (born José Marcelo Ejército; April 19, 1937) is a Filipino politician... moreJaya
Age: 51Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
María Luisa Ramsey Kagahastian-Gotidoc (born March 21, 1970), known professionally as Jaya, is... moreBilly Crawford
Age: 38Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford (born May 16, 1982) is a Filipino-American singer, dancer,... moreAurora Quezon
Dec. at 61 (1888-1949)Birthplace: Baler, Municipalities of the Philippines, Philippines, Aurora
Aurora Antonia Aragón, viuda de Quezon (née Aragón y Molina; February 19, 1888 – April 28,... moreBB Gandanghari
Age: 53Birthplace: Philippines
BB Gandanghari is a Filipino transgender actress, model, entertainer, comedanne, and director.... moreJulio Nalundasan
Dec. at 41 (1894-1935)Birthplace: Batac, Philippines
Julio Nalundasan (July 21, 1894 – 20 September 1935, Batac, Ilocos Norte) was a Filipino... moreFernando Lopez
Dec. at 89 (1904-1993)Birthplace: Municipalities of the Philippines, Philippines, Iloilo, Panay, Western Visayas
Fernando Hofileña López Sr. (April 13, 1904 – May 26, 1993) was a Filipino statesman. A member... moreVic Sotto
Age: 66Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Marvic Valentin "Vic" Castelo Sotto Sr. (born April 28, 1954) is a Filipino actor, television... moreAntonio Luna
Dec. at 33 (1866-1899)Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Antonio Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta (Spanish: [anˈtonjo ˈluna] : 29 October 1866 – 5... moreJulie Vega
Dec. at 17 (1968-1985)Birthplace: Philippines, Quezon City
Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo (May 21, 1968 – May 6, 1985), better known by her stage name Julie... moreLoren Legarda
Age: 60Birthplace: Malabon, Philippines
Lorna Regina Bautista Legarda (born January 28, 1960) is a Filipino environmentalist, cultural... moreIsabel Preysler
Age: 69Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
María Isabel Preysler Arrastía (born February 18, 1951), better known as Isabel Preysler, is... moreCorazon Aquino
Dec. at 76 (1933-2009)Birthplace: Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines
María Corazón "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino (25 January 1933 – 1 August 2009) was a... moreNina Girado
Age: 39Birthplace: Pasay, Philippines
Marifil Nina Barinos Girado-Enriquez (born November 1, 1980), known professionally as Nina, is... moreAljur Abrenica
Age: 30Birthplace: Angeles, Philippines
Aljur Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He... morePres Romanillos
Dec. at 47 (1963-2010)Birthplace: Zamboanga City, Philippines
Priscillano "Pres" Antonio Romanillos (January 11, 1963 – July 17, 2010) was a Hollywood... more
