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This Filipino southpaw boxing legend won world titles in eight weight divisions, a record in the sport.
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
This Filipina soprano won a Tony Award for Miss Saigon, became the first Asian woman to do so on Broadway, and was the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin.
Who is Lea Salonga?
Crowned Miss Universe 2015 after a historic mix-up by the host, this Filipina wowed the world with her charm and iconic final answer.
Who is Pia Wurtzbach?
This Filipino gymnast became the first from the Philippines to win two Olympic gold medals at Paris 2024.
Who is Carlos Yulo?
Known as "Asia’s Songbird", this singer won the 1989 Asia Pacific Singing Contest and became one of the Philippines’ most awarded vocalists.
Who is Regine Velasquez?
Winning Miss Universe 2018, this Filipina became known for her signature ‘Lava Walk’ and advocacy for education.
Who is Catriona Gray?
Nicknamed “The Magician”, this billiards legend won multiple world pool championships and is considered the greatest pool player of all time.
Who is Efren “Bata” Reyes?
This National Artist blends classical, jazz, and Filipino traditions, composing hits like ‘Kumukutikutitap,’ ‘Da Coconut Nut,’ and musicals such as Noli Me Tangere.
Who is Ryan Cayabyab?
The first Filipina to win Miss Universe in 1969 and later became a respected actress in film and television.
Who is Gloria Diaz?
This weightlifter won the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold in the women’s 55 kg category
Who is Hidilyn Diaz?
This Filipina won Best Actress in a Musical at the West End’s WhatsOnStage Awards, starring in productions like Hamilton.”
Who is Rachel Ann Go?
Crowned Miss World 2013, this Filipina was the first from her country to win the title in the pageant’s history.
Who is Megan Young?
Nicknamed "The Filipino Flash", this boxer won world titles in multiple weight classes and is one of the Philippines’ most accomplished fighters
Who is Nonito Donaire?
Known as apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, this Filipino rapper and producer won multiple Grammys with one of the best-selling hip-hop groups in history.
Who is Allan Pineda Lindo?
This former athlete became the second Filipina to win Miss Universe in 1973
Who is Margie Moran?