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TV Actors from Philippines

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List RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Philippines.

List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Philippines, with photos when available. These renowned Philippines actors and actresses are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in Philippines, but everyone on this list grew up in Philippines and considers it to be their home. This list includes Philippines TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Philippines then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Philippines. Various bits of information are available for these Philippines celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.

This is a list that includes TV actors like Vanessa Minnillo and Lou Diamond Phillips.

This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Philippines?" and "Who are the most famous Philippines actors?"

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1
Vanessa Minnillo
Let's Make a Deal, Dads
Birthplace: Angeles, Philippines
Nationality: United States of America, Italy
Vanessa Joy Lachey (née Minnillo; born November 9, 1980) is an American-Filipino television... more on Wikipedia
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Dingdong Dantes
Bakekang, Encantadia
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, commonly known as Dingdong Dantes, (born August 2,... more on Wikipedia
3
Iza Calzado
E.S.P., Sine Novela
Birthplace: Philippines, Quezon City
Nationality: Philippines
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipino actress, television... more on Wikipedia
4
Claudine Barretto
Komiks, May Bukas Pa
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino film and television... more on Wikipedia
5
Toni Gonzaga
Bubble Gang, Crazy for You
Birthplace: Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (born January 20, 1984), better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a... more on Wikipedia
6
John Prats
Komiks, ASAP
Birthplace: Philippines, Manila
Nationality: Philippines
John Paulo Quiambao Prats (born February 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor, comedian, dancer, TV... more on Wikipedia
7
Dennis Trillo
E.S.P., Darna
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a... more on Wikipedia

8
Jolina Magdangal
Coffee Prince, Art Angel
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Jolina Magdangal-Escueta (born Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal; 6 November 1978) is a Filipino... more on Wikipedia
9
Katrina Halili
Art Angel, Darna
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili (born January 4, 1986), known professionally as Katrina Halili is... more on Wikipedia
10
Christopher de Leon
Maging Sino Ka Man, May Bukas Pa
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines, United States of America
Christopher "Boyet" Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Filipino film actor and... more on Wikipedia
11
Alfred Vargas
E.S.P., Sine Novela
Birthplace: Philippines, San Juan, Metro Manila
Nationality: Philippines
Alfred Vargas (born October 24, 1981) is a Filipino public servant, actor and model. He was... more on Wikipedia
12
Richard Gomez
ASAP, Encantadia
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Richard Gomez (born April 7, 1966) is an athlete, television presenter, director and... more on Wikipedia
13
Jennylyn Mercado
Do Re Mi, La Vendetta
Birthplace: Philippines, Las Piñas
Nationality: Philippines
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipina actress, singer, and... more on Wikipedia
14
Angelica Panganiban
Banana Split, Love Spell
Birthplace: Payatas, Quezon City
Nationality: Philippines
Angelica Charlson (born November 4, 1986), professionally known as Angelica Panganiban, is a... more on Wikipedia
15
Angelika Dela Cruz
Komiks, ASAP
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Maria Lourdes Egger dela Cruz-Casareo, better known by her screen name Angelika Dela Cruz... more on Wikipedia
16
Kristine Hermosa
Noah, Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Kristine Hermosa-Sotto (born Anna Kirsten Esmeralde Hermosa Orille September 9, 1983),... more on Wikipedia
17
Michelle Madrigal
1 vs. 100 (Philippines), Komiks
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Michelle Madrigal Gaspar, who is better known as Michelle Madrigal (born November 4, 1987) is... more on Wikipedia
18
Shaina Magdayao
Lobo, Tanging Ina
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Shaina Garcia Magdayao (born on November 6, 1989 in Quezon City) is a Filipino actress,... more on Wikipedia
19
Lou Diamond Phillips
Stargate Universe, Longmire
Birthplace: U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines, United States of America
Louis Diamond Phillips (born February 17, 1962) is an American actor and director. His... more on Wikipedia
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Mark Herras
Art Angel, Sine Novela
Birthplace: Philippines, Santa Rosa
Nationality: Philippines
Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1987) is a Filipino television and film actor. He... more on Wikipedia
21
Geoff Eigenmann
Hiram na Mukha, 1 vs. 100 (Philippines)
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Geoff Eigenmann (born March 23, 1985) is a Filipino actor notable for his performances in... more on Wikipedia
22
Diether Ocampo
Guns and Roses, Rubi
Birthplace: Bacoor, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Diether Ocampo (born July 19, 1976) is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and military officer.
23
Piolo Pascual
Lobo, Noah
Birthplace: Philippines, Manila
Nationality: Philippines
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor,... more on Wikipedia
24
Heart Evangelista
Full House, Hiram na Mukha
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Nationality: Philippines
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero better known as Heart Evangelista, is a Filipina actress,... more on Wikipedia
25
Paolo Contis
Bubble Gang, Ang TV
Birthplace: Philippines, Manila
Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor of Italian descent. He... more on Wikipedia

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