List of famous movie actors & actresses who were born in Philippines, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Some of these celebrities weren't necessarily born in Philippines, as in some cases Philippines may only be their hometown and not necessarily their birthplace. If you're from Philippines then your city's claim to fame might be that the actors and actresses listed below are from there as well. There may be a lot of famous athletes, musicians and other famous people that were born in Philippines, but this list highlights only names of actors and actresses.
Items on this list include Tim Tebow and Manny Pacquiáo.
This list answers the questions, "Which actors are from Philippines?" and "Which famous actors were born in Philippines?"
Ace Cruz Ace Cruz is an actor, screenwriter, film director, producer and editor.
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Ace VergelDied at 55 (1952-2007) Ace York Aguilar Vergel was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies". He was the son of the late film actors, Alicia Vergel and César Ramirez, and ...more
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África de la Rosaage 101 África de la Rosa is a Filipina former actress. She has Spanish and Chinese roots in her family and is the sister of famous Philippine movie icons Rogelio and Jaime de la Rosa. One of her ...more
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Aga Muhlachage 48 Ariel Aquino Muhlach, commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a multi-award winning Filipino actor and product endorser. He is considered as one of the top dramatic actors in the Philippines. He was ...more
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Agapito Aquinoage 78 Agapito Aquino Aquino, more popularly known as Butz Aquino, is a former Senator of the Philippines and congressman from Makati City. He was born to former senator Benigno Aquino, Sr., and Aurora ...more
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Agot Isidroage 51 Agot Isidro is a recording artist, actress, host, and TV personality in the Philippines.
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Ahron Villenaage 30 Ahron Villena is a Filipino actor. He is currently a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.
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Ai-Ai de las Alasage 53 Martina Aileen de las Alas, professionally known as Ai-Ai de las Alas, is a Filipino actress of film and television, dubbed as the "Philippine Queen of Comedy" and "Comedy Concert ...more
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Aiko Melendezage 42 Aiko Melendez, is a Filipino former Councillor and actress. Her father, Jimmy Melendez was an actor of Japanese and Spanish ancestry. In the late 1980s, Melendez was discovered by Regal Films ...more
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Aiza Seguerraage 34 Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter and guitarist. After participating on Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines 1987 he became a child star starring in several movies and TV ...more
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AJ Deeage 35 Angel James Dee III, professionally known as AJ Dee is a Filipino actor-model and swimmer. He is the brother of fellow swimmer, actor and Star Magic talent Enchong Dee. He is now a GMA Network ...more
AJ PerezDied at 18 (1993-2011) Antonello Joseph "AJ" Sarte Perez was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries Your Song ...more
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Al Tantayage 61 Al Tantay is a Filipino film actor, writer, and director and the former husband of Rio Locsin, with whom he made several movies, including Rizza Jones, Showgirl, Love Affair, Wild Animals, and ...more
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Alma Morenoage 58 Alma "Ness" Moreno-Salic is a Filipina actress and politician. She was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to Frank Lacsamana, from Pampanga, and Jean Moreno.
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Albert Martínezage 56 Albert Rivera Martinez is a Filipino actor and director.
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Albie Casiñoage 24 Alan Benedict "Albie" Lee Casiño is a Filipino actor who became popular after starring in the hit remake of Mara Clara alongside Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, and John
Alden Richardsage 24 Richard Reyes Faulkerson, Jr. also known by his stage name Alden Richards, is a Filipino television actor and model who is currently signed to GMA Network. He is best known for his TV roles in ...more
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Aldred Gatchalianage 27 Aldred Marc Francisco Gatchalian is a Filipino actor and singer. He was known through the popular reality show franchise Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition and currently a member of ABS-CBN's elite ...more
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Aleck Bovickage 36 Aleck Bovick is a Filipino actress.
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Alex Castroage 32 Alexander Collera Castro, better known as Alex Castro, is a Filipino singer, actor and performer signed to GMA Network, yet later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN.
Alex Gonzagaage 29 Catherine "Cathy" Cruz Gonzaga, better known as Alex Gonzaga after her name changed in 2008, is a Filipina actress, author, comedian and television host. Her nickname, Alex, came from ...more
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Alex HavierDied at 34 (1911-1945) Alex Havier was an actor.
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Alfie AnidoDied at 22 (1959-1981) Alfie Anido was a popular Filipino matinee idol best remembered for his death at the age of twenty two. He was the eldest of four children of Alberto Anido and Sarah Serrano, and was the brother ...more
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Alfred Vargasage 36 Alfredo Dumlao Vargas III is a Filipino actor and model. He was elected councilor in the 2nd District of Quezon City in 2010. In the year 2013, he was overwhelmingly elected for a Congressional ...more
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Alfredo SantosDied at 75 (1902-1977) Alfredo Santos was an actor.
Angelica Panganibanage 31 Angelica Panganiban is a Filipino film and television actress. Panganiban started her career at the age of 6 when she appeared in the TV show, Love Note. Her first regular show was the 90's ...more
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Alicia VergelDied at 65 (1927-1992) Alicia Vergel was a Filipina actress noted for her roles as fighting women and amazons and, like Norma Blancaflor, for her heart-shaped face. She married Sampaguita Pictures ' leading man ...more
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Aljur Abrenicaage 27 Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.
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Allan K.age 59 Allan Quilantang is a Filipino singer, comedian, actor and TV host. He is one of the co-hosts of the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!.
Alma BellaDied at 102 (1910-2012) Alma Bella was a Filipino silent film actress. Bella was one of screen's silent sirens in her era. Sometimes another silent star Angelita Rey is her arch enemy in box-office because of their
Alvin Patrimonioage 51 Alvin Vergara Patrimonio is a retired Filipino professional basketball player from the Philippine Basketball Association and is the current team manager for the Purefoods Star Hotshots. ...more
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Alwyn Uytingcoage 29 Cipriano Alwyn Sumulong Uytingco III is a Filipino actor who is part of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center. He starred in both of Star Cinema's Ang Tanging Ina ...more
Amy Austriaage 56 Amy Austria-Ventura is a FAMAS and Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino film and television actress. Austria has starred in 70 films since 1976 in many of the Philippines' most acclaimed films. ...more
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Amy Perezage 48 Maria Armida Parale "Amy" Sarte-Perez-Castillo is a Filipino TV and radio personality presenter and occasional actress who best known for hosting the Philippine tabloid talk show, Face ...more
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Andrea del Rosarioage 40 Andrea Marie del Rosario born on November 27, 1977 is a Filipina actress and model. She is part of the Star Magic talents. Later she decide to leave ABS-CBN to do projects on GMA-7.
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Andrea Torresage 25 Andrea Elizabeth Torres also known as Andrea Torres is a Filipina actress, host and commercial model. She is currently an exclusive contract artist of GMA Network.
Andy Centenera Andrés Centenera is a Filipino prewar character actor. He is the grandfather of famous Filipino singer Rafael Centenera. He continued to appear in movies up to the 1980s. Andres ...more
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Andy PoeDied at 52 (1943-1995) Andy Poe was a Filipino actor. He was the brother of action king Fernando Poe, Jr.
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Angel Aquinoage 44 Angelita Velasquez–Aquino, popularly known as Angel Aquino, is a fashion model and FAMAS and Gawad Urian Award-nominated Filipino film and television actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN ...more
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Angel Lacy Angel Lacy is an actress.
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Angel Locsinage 32 Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress, commercial model, film producer and fashion designer. She came to prominence for her television roles as Alwina in the 2004 fantasy-themed ...more
Angela Amato Velez Angela Amato Velez is an American television writer and producer. She has also worked as a police officer, legal aid attorney and novelist. She has worked as a writer and producer on the police ...more
