PH wins Miss Polo Universe inaugural edition

Mutya ng Pilipinas Andrea Endicio crowned Miss Polo Universe 2026 in Dubai

 Armin P. Adina
Inquirer.net
27 September 2026

Another Mutya ng Pilipinas titleholder has won an international crown for the Philippines. Andrea Endicio topped the inaugural Miss Polo Universe pageant held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Sept. 26 (27 in Manila).

The courtside reporter and veteran of national beauty contests bested eight other aspirants, including a candidate representing the Filipino community in the UAE, at the international pageant’s second staging held at Movenpick Grand Al Bustan.

Endicio also bagged the lion’s share of special awards in the evening. She was Best in National Costume, Best in Production Number, Best in Evening Gown, Miss Photogenic, Face of Luxurist, and Brilliant Mind Institute Choice.

With her victory, the Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant now has two international titles and one runner-up finish for this year alone. Before Endicio’s coronation in Dubai, her batchmate in the 2025 national pageant Lyndzy Maranan was crowned Miss Global Universe in Malaysia. Eunice Deza, meanwhile, finished third at the Top Model of the World competition in Egypt.

The three ladies who all copped honors for the Philippines in the international arena were initially not meant to take part in the respective international competitions that they competed in when they earned their Mutya ng Pilipinas titles last year.

PH secures historic back-to-back Miss Elite victory in Egypt, wins Top Model Universe 2026 in Turkey

PH cops win at Miss Elite 2026 in Egypt, Top Model of Universe in Turkiye

Armin P. Adina
Inquirer.net
19 September 2026

The Philippines further asserted its status as an international pageant powerhouse by posting victories in two competitions that took place in two different countries in one night.

Sophia Bianca Santos was crowned Miss Elite 2026 in Somabay, Egypt, on Sept. 18 (19 in Manila), posting an unprecedented back-to-back for the Philippines.

The Kapampagan contender emerged victorious from a field of 36 aspirants to suceed Filipino queen Juvyel Anne Saluta who won at the previous staging of the pageant held in 2024. She, however, was not able to personally crown Santos.

In Turkiye, Merianne Gabrielle Dekit became the first Filipino woman to top the female category of the Top Model of Universe competition, besting 23 other competitors for the title.

The two Filipino contenders also scored early wins before they clinched their respective titles. Santos was proclaimed Best in Evening Gown, while Dekit topped the online popularity poll.

During the Miss Elite question round, Santos was asked why she should represent the brand to the world. She mentioned that she had waited two years to get to that stage.

“I want to share my story that I grew up in a public market to help my mom with our finances. That taught me the value of hard work and the importance of never giving up. And that’s why I am here, I will represent my beloved country, the Philippines,” she said.

“And if I were to win tonight I am ready. I am ready not only to wear the crown, but also to carry the responsibility with a heart, a purpose, and authenticity,” Santos capped her response. 

It had been a long journey for Santos to get to represent the Philippines on the international stage since her first foray on the national stage via the 2024 Miss World Philippines pageant.

Krishnah Gravidez won the top prize, with three more ladies claiming other national titles, while Santos settled for the “Second Princess” placement.

Santos moved to the Miss Grand Philippines pageant in the same year, but Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza bagged the crown, and she receive the Universal Woman Philippines title instead.

But because she was too young to meet the minimum age requirement of the Universal Woman pageant, the organizers were compelled to take her crown and award it to 2024 Miss World Philippines First Princess Jasmine Omay.

Her dream of representing the Philippines in an international competition took the backseat anew, and she waited for the organizers to find another contest where she can raise the country’s flag.

In 2025, after giving up the Universal Woman Philippines title, Santos received news from ALV Pageant Circle that she has been appointed to compete at the Miss Elite pageant in Egypt. But the 2025 staging of the international competition was postponed, and she was made to wait longer.

And two years since stepping on her first national pageant, Santos found herself packing for Egypt to finally represent the Philippines on the international stage. And all her patience paid off.

Fil-Aussie to represent Australia at the Miss International 2026

MUPH alumna to represent Australia at Miss International 2026

Armin P. Adina
Inquirer.net
31 August 2026

Another Miss Universe Philippines alumna, Karenza De Leon, is set to represent Australia at the Miss International pageant.

De Leon was crowned Miss International Australia at the national search held at Revesby Workers’ Club in New South Wales on Aug. 30. De Leon will take over from Bella Dela Cruz, her Miss International Australia predecessor, was in the same Miss Universe Philippines batch. She was fielded by the Filipino society in Sydney and represented Lucena City.

De Leon previously competed at the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines pageant where she was fielded by the Filipino society in Australia. She represented Camarines Norte in the competition.

She will fly to Japan for the 64th Miss International pageant that will culminate in Tokyo on Nov. 25. She will try to score Australia’s fourth win in the global tilt.

The Australian national pageant was mounted by Stargazer International Group of Filipino-Australian Julieta De Leon. The competition also crowned other titleholders.

Succeeding Filipino-Australian Alexa Roder as Miss Earth Australia was Helena Ristevski, a Sydney-based model with European ancestry.

Kajol Arishma Chand inherited the Miss Eco International Australia crown from Adriana Gravador, another Filipino-Australian beaity queen who was second runner-up at the 2026 Miss Eco International pageant held in Egypt.

Ristevski will try to post Australia’s second Miss Earth victory at the 26th edition of the international pageant later this year. Jessica Lane became the first Australian titleholder when she won at the contest held in Manila in 2024.

Chand will represent Australia at the 2027 Miss Eco International pageant and try to post the country’s first-ever victory at the global competition. /edv

Philippines scores back-to-back international pageant wins

Philippines scores back-to-back international pageant wins

Margarette Briton is Miss Interglobal 2026; Jamie Casiño is Miss Equality World.

Jojo Gabinete
Philippine Entertainment Portal
31 August 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines once again proved its supremacy in the field of beauty pageants when two Philippine representatives won consecutive international beauty titles on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Margarette Briton, 26, won the inaugural edition of Miss International 2026 held in Bali, Indonesia.

Jamie Casiño, 28, was crowned Miss Equality World 2026 at the coronation ceremony held at MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.

MISS INTERGLOBAL 2026

Nabila Fenelia of Indonesia was the first runner-up in Miss International 2026.

Second runner-up is Nicole Missios of Australia.

Dariya Toleukhan of Kazakhstan was the winner of the Mrs. Interglobal 2026 category winner.

Margarette was awarded four special awards at Miss International 2026: Star Connect Award, Social Impact Award, Dinner Dress Award, and National Costume Excellence Award.

MISS EQUALITY WORLD 2026

Miss Equality is an international beauty pageant for transgender women that kicked off in Bali, Indonesia, in 2022

"Gender equality and human rights" are the slogans promoted by Miss Equality World.

Jamie Casiño was the first Filipino to win the aforementioned crown and title.

There are thirteen official candidates for Miss Equality World 2026.

If Jamie hadn't won, Filipinos wouldn't have known that there was such a beauty pageant except for Miss International Queen.

Allana Cordero of Mexico was the first runner-up in Miss Equality World 2026 and Vi Ai Giang of Vietnam was the second runner-up.

In addition to being crowned Miss Equality World 2026, Jamie is the recipient of The Voice of Equality award.

Jamie showed off his intelligence with his winning answer to the question: “If you had to choose between strengthening anti-discrimination laws and investing directly in economic opportunities for transgender communities, which would you prioritize and why?"

She answered: “As a trans advocate, I would prioritize making gender-affirming care accessible to everyone because I do believe that if we give this gender-affirming care for transwomen, then we would be able to save lives, just like how we queens here do advocate for trans people.

“I am more than ready to be the voice of equality, and to work with the Miss Equality World Organization and remind trans people that they are not alone, so come join with me.

"Let’s save lives together for a better tomorrow.”

Triple wins for Philippines in international pageants for married women

Triple wins for Philippines in international pageants for married women

Eton B. Concepcion
Manila Standard
20 August 2026

Mrs. Philippines International’s queens took the limelight at the recent Mrs. Grand International coronation finale by capturing a rare triple win, held in Yangon, Myanmar. 

Amy Amor was named the first Mrs. Intercontinental 2026, Leona Luisa Andersen took the title Mrs. Cosmo World 2026, and Jonnabeth Velante was crowned Mrs. Grand International 2026, an incredible moment of pride and celebration for the country, proving once again the strength, beauty, grace, and determination of Filipina married women.

Amy Peria Amor, a 42-year-old native of Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna, and the reigning Elite Mrs. Laguna Philippines 2026, became the first-ever Mrs. Intercontinental winner. She also won Best in Evening Gown and the Best Impression special awards.  

Amor strongly advocates for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Awareness and Inclusion,a platform close to her heart, as she believes that individual deserves equal oppurtunities, respect, acceptance and empowerment regardless of their abilities. Through this platform, she continues to champion inclusivity, inspire communities and promote greater awareness of the rights and potential of persons with disabilities.  

Velante, a 33-year-old mother of three from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, also won the Best in National Costume, Evening Gown, Talent, and Impression special awards. An entrepreneur, she advocates for Mental Health Awareness, focusing specifically on helping individuals overcome anxiety and depression.

Andersen, a 28-year-old restaurateur, was the former Mrs. Philippines International 2021 and was named first runner-up in ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime “Reinanay Ng Tahanan” segment.

Amor, Velante, and Andersen were joined in the Myanmar competition by Mrs. Philippines International Organization, a premier national beauty pageant for married women, led by its National Director Maan Cueto Aris.

PH's Katrina Llegado wins Miss Supranational 2026

‘Above and beyond’: Katrina Llegado wins Miss Supranational 2026, ends PH’s 13-year title drought

Marilag Odtohan
ABS-CBN News
August 01, 2026

Pinay beauty queen Katrina Llegado has been crowned Miss Supranational 2026, ending the Philippines’ 13-year wait for the international title on Saturday, August 1 (PH Time) during the coronation night held in Poland.

The Taguig City native bested 66 other aspirants to become the successor of Eduarda Braum of Brazil, making her only the second Pinay delegate to win the Miss Supranational title.

Before Llegado’s victory, the Philippines last held the title in 2013 through Mutya Datul, whose triumph was considered historic after becoming the first Pinay and Asian contender to win the crown.

During the evening gown segment, Llegado dazzled in a Rian Fernandez creation featuring sheer long sleeves embellished with shimmering beadwork and intricate detailing. Llegado said the gown was inspired by the hope, light,and renewed inspiration that every sunrise brings. 

Her defining moment came during the final question-and-answer round when she was asked: “The moment you stopped trying to become the woman the world expected, and started becoming the woman you’re really meant to be.”

“I always believe that we should never fit into a mold. We are perfectly imperfect. I am someone who struggles [with] perfection, but I am here today doing my best, and becoming my best version [of myself]. And here in Miss Supranational, I know I belong [here]. I know [there’s] a place for me, and this is becoming Supra, above and beyond,” Llegado responded.

Ahead of the coronation night, the beauty queen had already strutted the pre-pageant events of the competition, particularly when she donned a gumamela-inspired national costume featuring a voluminous coral-pink ensemble composed of layered petals.

Hours before taking the Miss Supranational finals night, Llegado also shared a childhood photo of herself on social media with the caption, “Always doing it for my younger self.” 

The post quickly resonated with pageant fans who saw it as a heartfelt reflection on the journey that led her to the international stage.

This was not Llegado’s first international pageant stint. She previously represented the Philippines at Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 in Bolivia, where she finished as Quinta Finalista (5th runner-up).

She secured her ticket to Miss Supranational 2026 more than a year ago after reaching the finals of Miss Universe Philippines 2025.

Earlier this year, Llegado already crowned her successor as Miss Supranational Philippines in Allyson Hetland of Pampanga. 

Completing the Miss Supranational 2026 court were: Eve Gilles of France as 1st runner-up; Lara Marina of Brazil as 2nd runner-up; Ndah Eno of Nigeria as 3rd runner-up; and Karolina Gorylova of the Czech Republic as 4th runner-up. 

The pageant also named its continental titleholders: Tracy Nabukeera of Tanzania for Africa, Silvia Maestre of Venezuela for the Americas, Agnes Rahajeng of Indonesia for Asia and Oceania, Rasheda Green of Jamaica for the Caribbean, and Oliwia Mikulska of Poland for Europe.

Following the coronation, congratulations poured in from the Philippine pageant community. Mutya Datul warmly welcomed Llegado into the circle of Miss Supranational winners, while the Miss Universe Philippines Organization also celebrated the victory as another milestone for the country’s pageant legacy.

Former Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 winner Winwyn Marquez joined the growing list of beauty queens applauding Llegado’s achievement, while Miss Supranational 2025 3rd runner-up Tarah Valencia and Miss International 2025 4th runner-up Myrna Esguerra expressed their support through an Instagram Story shortly after the coronation.

Two Filipinas win top prizes at Sri Lanka pageant

Two Filipinas win top prizes at Sri Lanka pageant

Story by Armin P. Adina 
Inquirer.net
27 July 2028

Two Filipinas simultaneously won the top prizes at an international beauty pageant held in Sri Lanka last July 25 (July 26 in the Philippines).

Alexandra Krishna Oriño, a semifinalist from the recent Miss Universe Philippines competition last May, won her first international crown as Miss Tourism at a pageant held in Negombo, Sri Lanka on July 25 (July 26 in Manila).

Meanwhile, Ma. Kathleen Monjardin who comes from Boracay, won the title of Miss Teen Tourism, a separate category from the same pageant.

A total of 18 delegates participated in the twin competitions for both the “Miss” and “Teen” categories, conducted in a single program and organized by a team based in the Philippines.

Both Oriño and Monjardin were fielded by Gerald Ortiz, organizer of the Mr. and Ms. Philippine Youth pageant. He was also the local director who appointed Ahtisa Manalo in both of her Miss Universe Philippines competitions in 2024 and 2025.

Ortiz was also in Sri Lanka to serve as one of the judges of the twin competitions. The executive committee of the Miss and Miss Teen Tourism Organization has appointed him to sit in the panel.

Aside from her Miss Tourism title, Oriño also received the Velona Venus Queen, Best in Evening Gown, Best in Forum, and Best in Production Number awards.

Monjardin also received multiple distinctions, a gold for Charity Queen and another one for Best in National Costume, and a bronze for Best in Talent.

Oriño trained under the Aces & Queens pageant camp for her Miss Universe Philippines competition. She topped the online poll for Miss Playtime Universe at the national pageant, which earned for her a spot in the Top 30. /edv

PH’s wins its 2nd Miss Tourism Worldwide crown in Malaysia

Anne De Mesa wins PH’s 2nd Miss Tourism Worldwide crown in Malaysia

Armin P. Adina
Inquirer.net
26 April 2026

With years of national pageant experience under her belt, accountant Anne De Mesa convincingly snagged the 2026 Miss Tourism Worldwide title in Malaysia.

De Mesa bested more than a dozen aspirants at the competition held at Forest City Golf Resort in Johor Bahru on Saturday evening, April 25, to become the second Filipino woman to win the title.

The Philippines’ first posted its victory through Zara Carbonell, who won the crown at the inaugural edition of the pageant held in Indonesia.

De Mesa inherited the Miss Tourism Worldwide from last year’s winner, Joyce Tuijaerts from the European region of Benelux.

At her recent national pageant, the 2026 Miss World Philippines competition in February, De Mesa was proclaimed as First Princess. The main title went to teen queen Asia Rose Simpson.

She was later appointed to compete at the Miss Tourism Worldwide pageant, a development that put her ahead of the other national winners whose respective global stints are scheduled later than hers.

At the competition in Malaysia, De Mesa received the “Miss Celebrity” subsidiary title and both the Best in National Costume and Best in Evening Gown awards.

“I’m thankful for ALV Pageant Circle and the Miss World Philippines Organization for seeing potential in me. And finally, this is it, we can scream ‘Philippines!’” she told Inquirer Entertainment before she left for the international pageant.

De Mesa had earlier joined the Miss World Philippines competition 2021, finishing in the Top 24. She then joined the Binibining Pilipinas pageant in 2022 and 2025, earning semifinal spots in both occasions. /edv

Philippines back-to-back victory in beauty tilt

 Another back-to-back crown: Philippines wins Face of Beauty Int’l 2025

Kathleen A. Llemit 
Philstar.com
November 30, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — In less than two months, the Philippines has scored more than two back-to-back pageant wins, with Nikki Buenafe securing the country’s back-to-back Face of Beauty International crown. 

Buenafe was crowned earlier tonight in Taichung, Taiwan as Face of Beauty International 2025 by fellow Filipina, Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano.

The Filipino-Iranian beauty bested 32 other delegates to take home the crown for the Philippines. 

Her runners-up are Lucy Dimitrova of Sweden (first runner-up), Julia Podkolina of Finland (second runner-up), Jing Mun Phan of Malaysia (third runner-up), and Suppanika Nopparat of Thailand (fourth runner-up).

Buenafe’s back-to-back victory comes days after Arianna Pantaleon won the Miss Environment International 2025 last November 24. 

Emma Mary Tiglao, meanwhile, retained the golden crown for the Philippines after she won Miss Grand International 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand last October 18. Her fellow Filipina beauty queen, Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza, reigned as Miss Grand International 2024. 

Athisa Manalo is Miss Universe 2025 3rd runner-up

Athisa Manalo finishes Miss Universe 2025 journey as 3rd Runner-Up

Leana Bernardo
The Filipino Times
21 NOvember 2025

Miss Universe Philippines Ahtisa Manalo finished as 3rd Runner-up in the pageant held at the Impact Muong Thong Thani Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch was crowned the new Miss Universe.

Manalo’s placement marks the Philippines’ first return to the Top 5 since Beatrice Luigi Gomez in 2021.

Throughout the coronation night, Manalo impressed judges and audiences, donning a white two-piece ensemble in the swimsuit segment and a sleek silver gown for the evening wear competition.

During the question-and-answer portion, the Top 5 finalists were asked how they would use the Miss Universe platform to empower young girls.

Manalo highlighted her work with Alon Akademie, an organization that provides opportunities for underprivileged youth. She said she aims to continue helping young people realize that their circumstances “do not define where they will go,” and that deserving individuals from low-income backgrounds should have equal opportunities to succeed.

Earlier in the competition, Manalo made a strong showing in the preliminaries with her fiesta-themed national costume and a Philippine Pearl-inspired evening gown.

Three Australian women of Filipino heritage took home the major titles in Queens of Australia

Filipino-Aussies dominate 2025 Queens of Australia pageant

Armin P. Adina
Inquirer.net
08 September 2025

Filipino-American women emerged victorious in the recently concluded Queens of Australia pageant, earning the right to represent the “Land Down Under” on the international stage.

Three Australian women of Filipino heritage took home the major titles at the end of the national competition held at the Bryan Brown Theater in New South Wales on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 7. Nine ladies took part in the contest.

Alexa Roder from Queensland was crowned Miss Earth Australia, succeeding Jessica Lane, the first Australian woman to win the Miss Earth title.

The new queen is set to compete in the 25th staging of the Manila-based Miss Earth pageant that will be held later this year and try to post a second consecutive win for Australia.

Crowned Miss International Australia was Bella Dela Cruz from New South Wales. She had recently competed in the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines pageant, where she finished in the Top 24.

She was fielded by the Filipino community in Australia for the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines pageant to represent Sydney. But she eventually carried her Filipino hometown of Lucena in the national competition.

Dela Cruz succeeded last year’s Australian Miss International delegate, Selina McCloskey, and is set to compete in the 63rd edition of the global tilt that will be held in Tokyo, Japan, in November.

The third big winner was Adriana Gravador, also from New South Wales. She was crowned Miss Eco Australia and is set to compete in next year’s Miss Eco International pageant and try to succeed the Filipino queen Alexie Mae Brooks.

Three more titleholders were proclaimed at the pageant, all from New South Wales — Miss Earth Australia Fire Jamie Boyd, Miss Earth Australia-Water Andrea Alexis, and Miss Earth Australia-Air Tania Sheckleton.

The Queens of Australia pageant is organized by Stargazer Production and serves as the national competition for the country’s delegates to the Miss Earth, Miss International, and Miss Eco International pageants. /edv

Filipino-Americans rising up the ranks of stardom

Talented stars who are proudly Filipino American

StarsInsider
07 August 2025

Day by day, Hollywood becomes an increasingly diverse place, embracing stars from all sorts of different backgrounds. While Asian Americans are slowly taking center stage, a smaller group of Filipino Americans have been rising up the ranks of stardom, making the Philippines proud.

From singers to actors, TV hosts to comedians, see some incredibly talented Filipino-American celebrities.

H.E.R.

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Oscar and Grammy winner H.E.R. is a biracial Black and Filipina musician and singer-songwriter.

Hailee Steinfeld

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The actress and singer has a maternal grandfather who was half Filipino (from Panglao, Bohol) and half African-American.

Lou Diamond Phillips

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The actor and director, who famously starred as Ritchie Valens in the biopic 'La Bamba,' was born to a Filipina mother, but he's played more roles in other ethnicities (Mexican, Native American, Chilean, Inuit) than Filipino American.

Cassie

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The singer, model, actress, and dancer, who dominated the '00s with R&B songs, was born to a Filipino father.

Dominic Fike

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The musician and actor, who made his acting debut on 'Euphoria,' is of African-American, Filipino, and Haitian descent.

Nicole Scherzinger

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Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a father of Filipino descent and a Native Hawaiian and Ukrainian mother, Nicole Scherzinger is famously known as the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls.

Darren Criss

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The actor famous for his role on 'Glee' is actually half Filipino. His mother was born in Cebu City in the Philippines.

Tia Carrere

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The actress, singer, and former model, who got her first big break as a regular on the daytime soap opera 'General Hospital,' and later in 'Wayne's World' (1992), is Hawaiian and Filipino, but the first time she played a Filipino role was in the 2022 comedy 'Easter Sunday.'

Jo Koy

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Famed stand-up comedian and actor Jo Koy, who was a frequent panelist on 'Chelsea Lately,' loves to crack jokes about his Filipina mother. He spearheaded the film 'Easter Sunday,' which was an all-too-rare Hollywood moment for Filipino people.

Vanessa Lachey

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The actress, model, and reality TV show host, who happens to be married to Nick Lachey, was born in Angeles City, Philippines, to an American father and a Filipina mother to whom she's estranged.

Dave Bautista

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The actor and retired professional wrestler, most widely known for his portrayal of Drax the Destroyer in the MCU since 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014), is part Filipino, as his father is the son of Filipino immigrants.

Olivia Rodrigo

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The young singer and actress, who got her start on Disney with 'Bizaardvark' and 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' and later took the world by storm with her angsty songs, has a Filipino father and a mother with German and Irish ancestry.

apl.de.ap

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Apl.de.ap, real name Allan Pineda Lindo, is a founding member of the world-famous hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas and was born in the Philippines to a Filipina mother and an African-American father before he was adopted and relocated to LA.

Bruno Mars

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The world-famous singer, producer, musician, and dancer was born to a Filipina mother and a half Puerto-Rican, half Ashkenazi Jewish father.

Vanessa Hudgens

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The actress and singer's mother immigrated to the US from the Philippines—a story which Hudgens says she hopes to one day make a movie about.

Rob Schneider

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The actor, comedian, and 'Saturday Night Live' veteran has a bit of Filipino in him. His grandmother was reportedly a Filipino who married his grandfather, an American Army private, while he was stationed in the Philippines, making his mother Pilar half Filipina.

Shannyn Sossamon

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The actress, who is known for films like 'A Knight's Tale' and '40 Days and 40 Nights,' was born in Honolulu and cites a mix of ethnicities as her heritage, Filipino among them.

Kirk Hammett

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The lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for Metallica, Kirk Hammett also happens to be Filipino American.

Manila Luzon

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The famed drag queen (who appeared on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars') is, in addition to being Filipino American, also a recording artist and comedian.

Charlyne Yi

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The nonbinary actor who is best known for their roles in 'Knocked Up' and 'Paper Heart' was born to a mother who was a native of the Philippines and is of both Filipino and Spanish descent.

Sharon Leal

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The actress, whose mother is Filipino and whose father was an American military policeman, is best known for her stunning part in 'Dreamgirls' and more recently could be seen on 'Supergirl.'

Lalaine Vergara-Paras

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Lalaine Vergara-Paras found fame early as Hilary Duff's co-star on 'Lizzie McGuire,' but while Vergara-Paras' character was supposed to be of Mexican descent (Miranda Sanchez), her parents are actually Filipino.

Mark Dacascos

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The actor, martial artist, and television personality—best known as "The Chairman" on Food Network's 'Iron Chef America'—was born in Hawaii to a father of whose parents originated from the Philippines and were of Chinese, Filipino and Spanish ancestry, meanwhile his mother reportedly is of Irish and Japanese ancestry.

Mike Inez

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The famed bassist of rock band Alice in Chains was born to a Filipina mother who immigrated to the US from Manila.

Robert Lopez

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The songwriter who notably co-created 'The Book of Mormon' and 'Avenue Q,' and who's famed for co-writing the songs featured in 'Frozen' and 'Coco' with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez, was born and raised in New York to Filipino-American parents.

Dean Devlin

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The screenwriter and producer of famous films including 'Independence Day' (1996) and 'Godzilla' (1998), Dean Devlin was born to a Jewish father and Filipina mother. His series 'Almost Paradise' in 2020 became the first-ever American TV series filmed entirely in the Philippines.

Joey Santiago

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Joey Santiago is a Filipino-American guitarist and composer best known for being the lead guitarist of the iconic alt-rock band the Pixies, whose signature style serves as a major influence in the evolution of alt-rock to this day.