Filipino
Don’t go by the size of this small Southeast Asian country – Philippines has been strong, impactful and influential throughout history! For those still doubtful, do you know that Philippines was the first country to gain independence and declare democracy in Asia? Or the country played an equivalent role along with US during World War II’s fighting against the Japanese. Well, much of that wouldn’t have been possible without the Filipinos–a bunch of happy folks in the world who live by their ‘bahala na attitude’ that espouses living life to the fullest. Their never-say-die spirit and unwavering optimism have made them one amongst the world’s happiest nationalities. But are Filipinos all about being happy and gay?
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Birthdate: December 17, 1978
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: March 28, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Maasin, Philippines
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Bella Poarch(Filipino-American Singer and Social Media Influencer)
Birthdate: February 8, 1997
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Philippines
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
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Jose Rizal(Filipino Nationalist and Writer Who is Considered One of the Greatest Heroes of the Philippines)
Birthdate: June 19, 1861
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Calamba, Laguna
Died: December 30, 1896
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Lou Diamond Phillips(Actor and Director Known for His Role as ‘Ritchie Valens’ in the Biopic ‘La Bamba’)
Birthdate: February 17, 1962
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippines
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: September 11, 1917
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippine Islands
Died: September 28, 1989
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Pia Wurtzbach(Filipino Actress, Model and Beauty Queen Who Was Crowned Miss Universe 2015)
Birthdate: September 24, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Stuttgart, Germany
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Lea Salonga
(The First Asian Actress to Receive a Tony Award)
Birthdate: February 22, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ermita, Manila, Philippines
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Liza Soberano(Actress Best Known as the Lead of the Romantic Comedy Television Series ‘Forevermore’)
Birthdate: January 4, 1998
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Santa Clara, California, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: January 6, 1994
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cairns, Australia
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Vanessa Lachey
(Filipina-Born American Actor, Model, and TV Host)
Birthdate: November 9, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Clark Air Force Base, Philippines
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: November 12, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: March 26, 1996
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Cabanatuan
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Manny Jacinto
(Filipino-Born Canadian Actor)
Birthdate: August 19, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: January 25, 1933
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Paniqui, Tarlac
Died: August 1, 2009
Birthdate: November 30, 1863
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Tondo
Died: May 10, 1897
Birthdate: August 19, 1878
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Baler, Philippines
Died: August 1, 1944
Birthdate: February 8, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Died: June 24, 2021
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Daniel Padilla(Filipino Actor and Recording Artist Known for His Films: ‘She's Dating the Gangster’ and ‘Crazy Beautiful You’)
Birthdate: April 26, 1995
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: May 10, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cabuyao City, Laguna, Philippines
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
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Nadine Lustre(Filipino Actress and Singer Known for Her Role as ‘Eya Rodriguez’ in the Film ‘Diary ng Panget’)
Birthdate: October 31, 1993
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Marian Rivera(Filipina Recording Artist, Actress, and Commercial Model)
Birthdate: August 12, 1984
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: October 17, 1987
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Cainta, Philippines
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: March 3, 1995
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Santa Maria, Bulacan
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Efren Reyes
(Filipino Professional Pool Player Who is Widely Considered the Greatest Pool Player of All Time)
Birthdate: August 26, 1954
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Angeles
Birthdate: July 25, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: September 5, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sampaloc, Manila
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Alden Richards(One of the Celebrated and Most Awarded Artists in the Philippines)
Birthdate: January 2, 1992
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: November 1, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Novaliches, Quezon City
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: March 31, 1976
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tondo, Philippines
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: April 23, 1985
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Santa Maria, Philippines
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: February 14, 1985
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Jo Koy
(American Stand-Up Comedian )
Birthdate: June 2, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: August 31, 1907
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Iba, Zambales, Philippines
Died: March 17, 1957
Birthdate: October 5, 1988
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
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Miriam Defensor Santiago
(The First Filipina to be an International Criminal Court Judge)
Birthdate: June 15, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Iloilo City
Died: September 29, 2016
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Anne Curtis
(Filipina-Australian Actor, Model, TV Host, and Social Media Star)
Birthdate: February 17, 1985
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: March 30, 1992
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Cebu
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: February 14, 1971
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Andrea Brillantes(Filipino Actress Best Known for Her Title Role in the TV Series ‘Annaliza’)
Birthdate: March 12, 2003
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Taytay, Rizal, Phillipines
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Isabel Preysler(Filipina Socialite, Television Host and Mother of Enrique Iglesias)
Birthdate: February 18, 1951
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: 1491 AD
Birthplace: Mactan, Philippines
Died: 1542 AD
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Apolinario Mabini
(Filipino Revolutionary and the 1st Prime Minister of the Philippines)
Birthdate: July 23, 1864
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Talaga, Tanauan, Philippines
Died: May 13, 1903
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Bretman Rock(Filipino Beauty Influencer and Social Media Personality YouTuber)
Birthdate: July 31, 1998
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sanchez Mira, Philippines
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Benigno Aquino, Jr.
(Filipino Senator Who Was the Husband of President Corazon Aquino)
Birthdate: November 27, 1932
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Concepcion, Philippines
Died: August 21, 1983
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Vic Sotto
(Actor, comedian, film producer, TV host, singer , composer)
Birthdate: April 28, 1954
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
Birthdate: October 2, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Manila
Birthdate: January 1, 1892
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Roxas City, Philippines
Died: April 15, 1948
Birthdate: April 5, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: San Juan, Metro Manila
Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
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Kim Chiu
(Filipino Model, Actress, Singer, Dancer, Host, and Vlogger)
Birthdate: April 19, 1990
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Well, there is more to these happy faces than just their smile and grin – Philippines have been home of some of the world’s most distinguished people who have through their works and achievements contributed much to the society and its people. President Ramon Magsaysay, boxer Manny Pacquiao, singer Arnel Pineda, presidents Corazon Aquino and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, journalists Jose Rizal are some of the most noteworthy Filipinos who have done commendable work in their respective fields. Some such as dictator Ferdinand Marcos have been famous for their infamy as well. Check this section to find out more about famous Filipinos, their life and their works.