These 15 talented people from different parts of the world discovered it The Philippines as more than just a tropical paradise.
They have found their rhythm here and their place in the local entertainment industry.
Note that many years ago PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) published a list of foreign celebrities who have made the Philippines their second home.
Read: Maria Ozawa, Daniel Matsunaga, foreign celebrities who stay in the Philippines forever
These included Japanese Maria Ozawa, who has shops here; Brazilians Fabio Ide, Daniel Matsunaga and Hideo Muraoka; Indians Sam YG, Addy Raj and Lee O’Brian.
South Koreans dominated this group.
There are jinri park, who became an actress and DJ in Manila before finally moving to Australia with her husband.
Grace Lee and her family have lived here for 30 years. She is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, TV presenter/host and restaurateur.
host Sam Oh And presenter comedian Ryan Bang have been based here for over 20 years.
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Ryan broke into show business via Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash in 2010, where he finished second to the season’s big winner James Reid.
Here’s the next batch.
EAST ASIA
In recent years, more and more new generation South Koreans have joined Filipino showbiz.
DASURI CHOI
Dasuri Choi has taken the Filipino dance scene by storm since entering the You’re My Foreignay competition and taking second place.
She wowed audiences with her electrifying moves and infectious energy keeps blinding At tick tock, Eat bulaga!and men various Kapuso shows.
Dasuri Choi PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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YOHAN KING
Hwang Yohan, known professionally as a Korean singer Yohan Kinghas conquered the hearts of Filipinos with his soulful voice.
He was 19 when his family moved to the Philippines in 2014.
After winning the reality music competition I love OPMYohan has continued to serenade his fans with his renditions of Pinoy hits in Tagalog and Korean, which have become instant favorites.
He also holds a graduate degree from De La Salle University-Laguna.
Yohan King PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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JINHO BAE
Singer Jinho Bae has been at home in the Philippines for over 15 years.
Fluent in Tagalog and English, Jinho has a deep connection to the country. He never forgets that Filipinos supported his family during a financial crisis.
Today, he is a popular YouTuber who conducts interviews with renowned Korean stars visiting the Philippines.
Jinho Bae PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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JESSICA YANG, Taiwanese
Taiwanese supermodel from Manila Jessica Yangwhose stage name is Jesych, turns heads every time she enters the scene.
Since launching her Filipino career in 2018, Jessica has been the face for local designers like Bonita Penaranda, boom seasonAnd Anthony Ramirezto name a few.
Their international portfolio also includes such as aldo, L’OréalAnd Vice versa.
Jessica Yang PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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NORTH AMERICA
BRET JACKSON
After staying on Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010American heartthrob Bret Jackson Rremembered his roots in Dumaguete and founded Carefree music to nurture Filipino talent.
Today he leads new companies 7640 And paradisein partnership with AGC Powerholdings Corp.
Bret Jackson PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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JUSTIN BROWNLEE
US-born Filipino professional basketball player Justin Brownlee has always been a natural in sports.
After not being drafted in 2011 NBA During his draft, Brownlee played in the NBA Development League for the Maine Red Claws and Erie BayHawks.
In 2016 he started his first of four positions at the The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)before playing for San Miguel Alab Pilipinas in the ASEAN Basketball League and winning the 2017–18 championship.
Justin Brownlee PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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KYLE-JENNERMAN
Canadian vlogger as of May 2023 Kyle Jennermanalso known as Kulas, obtained Filipino citizenship after House Bill No. 7185 was approved.
Through his YouTube channel become FilipinoHe traveled by scooter to the various hotspots and natural wonders in 80 provinces of the Philippines.
His vlog currently has 1.1 million subscribers.
Kyle Jennerman PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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SOUTH AMERICA
NICO BOLZICO
Nico Bolzicoan Argentinian entrepreneur and social media superstar, has found a new purpose in the Philippines.
He and his wife, the actress Solenn Heussaffhave started a beautiful family in the Philippines.
Her daughters Tili and Mili feature prominently in Nico’s popular and humorous vlog #BulliedHusbandsClub.
As a businessman, Nico started his own business in the countryside The goal is to advance Filipino agriculture through modern technology.
Nico Bolzico PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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PRISCILLA MEIRELLES
Miss Earth 2004 And Miss Globe 2003 defending champion Priscilla Meirelles has found her forever home in the country.
The Brazilian beauty queen found love and married veteran Filipino actor John Estrada.
Priscilla Meirelles PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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DAIANA MENEZES
Brazilian actress, singer and TV presenter Diana Menezes has become a familiar face on the Filipino entertainment scene.
After completing a fashion design course, Daiana first gained popularity as one of the presenters of Eat bulaga!
She is currently the segment presenter for Net25‘s morning talk show, If Umag.
Diana Menezes PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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AUSTRALIA AND OCEANIA
MARC NELSON
Marc Nelsona TV presenter and model of Burmese-Thai-Australian descent, started out as a model.
But it was his charming personality and professionalism on screen that eventually made him one of the most visible and prominent figures in the world Filipino TV for over a decade.
Host of numerous regional shows from ABS CBN To AXNMarc has proven his versatility in this field.
Marc Nelson PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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JASMINE HENRY
Australian Jasmine Henry has made the Philippines her second home.
Despite the language barrier, Jasmine shows off her powerful singing as the main singer of the Filipino girl group G22.
Her love for Filipino food, especially Pinakbet, underscores her appreciation for the local culture.
Jasmine Henry PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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ERIC TAI
Eric TaiMorea Tongan celebrity, first served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before becoming a member of the church Philippines national rugby union team.
His appearance in shows like It’s show time And Bagani proved his versatility and his dancing talent.
Eric TaiMore PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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MIDDLE EAST
BASEL MANADIL
Basel Manadilalso known as The hungry Syrian wandereris a vlogger and content creator who obtained Filipino citizenship through naturalization in 2019.
His remarkable videos, which showed his light-hearted views of the Philippines, resonated with netizens.
He continues to devote his time and work to helping victims of natural disasters.
Basel Manadil, also known as “The Hungry Syrian Wanderer”. PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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AFRICA
DANIEL OK
Nigerian content creator Zombie Tugue, also known as Daniel Oke just added a promising career to his resume.
Daniel first moved to the Philippines to study nursing and realized he needed to appear on television.
In fact, on August 5, 2023, he was officially named as part of the JoWaZom (Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Zombie Tugue) and elicited huge laughs in the “Sugod Bahay Mga Kapatid” segment of TV5’s EAT.
Daniel okay PHOTO: Screenshot from Instagram
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