The Philippines has always had talent, no matter where they are in the world. As a result, I’ve compiled a list of famous celebrities you may not be aware of who have Filipino ancestors. Without further ado, here they are.
Here are the 10 celebrities with Filipino blood in them
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Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson (H.E.R.)
Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson was born and raised in the United States to a Filipino mother and an African-American father. Her upbringing was characterized by a constant presence of music in her home, ranging from karaoke singing, which is common in Filipino households, to music from her musician father’s band.
Full name: Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson Born: June 27, 1997 (age 26), Vallejo, California, United States Profession: Singer-songwriter · Guitarist Nationality: American Available on:
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• Spotify
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Jacob Batalon
The actor who plays Ned, Jacob Batalon is of Filipino origin. However, in the MCU Spider-Man films, it is never explicitly stated that Ned is of Filipino descent or that his family is Filipino. The scene establishes the presence of more canon Filipino characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Born: October 9, 1996 (age 27), Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Nationality: American Occupation: Actor -
Michael Copon
Michael Copon was born in the Virginia town of Chesapeake. His father is of Filipino origin. In the year 2000, he graduated from Deep Creek High School. Copon is a producer and actor from the United States. He is best known for his roles as Felix Taggaro in One Tree Hill, Vin Keahi in Beyond the Break, and Lucas Kendall in Power Rangers Time Force.
Born: November 13, 1982 (age 41), Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Occupation: Actor · Producer Nationality: American -
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld was born to a Jewish father and a Christian mother. Ricardo Domasin, her maternal grandfather, was half Filipino (from Panglao, Bohol) and half African-American. Steinfeld grew up in Agoura Hills and later in Thousand Oaks, California, where she attended Ascension Lutheran School, Conejo Elementary School, and Colina Middle School. She was homeschooled from 2008 until she graduated from high school in June 2015.
Born: December 11, 1996 (age 27), Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, US Occupation: Actress · Singer Available on:
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• Spotify
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Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo was born in the United States and grew up in Marietta, California before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career as an actress. She lived and grew up in neighboring Temecula. Rodrigo is biracial, with her father being Filipino-American and her mother having German and Irish ancestry. Olivia Isabel Rodrigo is an actress and singer-songwriter from the United States. She rose to prominence after starring in the Disney television shows Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Born: February 20, 2003 (age 21), Rancho Springs Medical Center, Murrieta, California, United States Occupation: Singer-songwriter · Actress Available on:
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Bella Poarch
Bella Poarch is Filipino and was born in the Philippines before moving to Hawaii with her family. Bella revealed her adoption in a TikTok video, and she has previously out-spoken about her “rough childhood” and abuse. She tweeted in August 2020 that she had been suffering from major depressive disorder and PTSD since 2017.
Born: February 9, 1997 (age 27), Philippines Occupation: Social Media Personality · Singer Available on:
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• Spotify
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Vanessa Hudgens
The daughter of Filipina Gina and American Greg Hudgens has been outspoken about her Filipino heritage. In 2020, she revealed that Pansit and Lumpia were two of her favorite Filipino dishes for Christmas.
Born: December 14, 1988 (age 35), Salinas, California, United States Occupation: Actress · Singer Nationality: American -
Dave Bautista
His mother is Greek, and his father is the son of Filipino immigrants. His paternal grandfather served in the Philippine military, worked as a taxi driver and barber, and did a bunch of other jobs to support his family. His mother is a lesbian. Dave Bautista has stated that he grew up in poverty and had a difficult life at a young age.
Born: January 18, 1969 (age 55), Washington, D.C., United States Occupation: Professional Wrestler · Mixed Martial Artist · Bodybuilder Professional Wrestling Career Ring name:
• Batista
• Dave Batista
• Deacon Batista
• Khan
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Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez, better known as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, musician, and dancer. His mother is Bernadette San Pedro Bayot Hernandez, a native Filipina born in Manila. At the age of 55, she passed away on June 1, 2013, after suffering a brain aneurysm.
Born: October 8, 1985 (age 38), Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Occupation: Singer · Songwriter · Record Producer · Musician · Dancer Nationality: American Available on:
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apl.de.ap
Allan Pineda Lindo professionally known as apl.de.ap is a member of a well-known hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas. apl.de.ap was born to a Filipina mother and an African-American father in the Philippines. At the age of 14, he was adopted by an American family and relocated to Los Angeles.
Born: November 28, 1974 (age 49), Angeles City, Philippines Occupation: Rapper · Singer · Record Producer Citizenship: Philippines · United States Available on:
• YouTube
• Spotify
• YouTube Music
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Those are your 10 famous celebrities with Filipino blood in them. Who is your favorite celebrity? Leave a comment down below.
