Worldwide Filipino Achievers

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About Worldwide Filipino Achievers

Photos and Discussion ONLY about Filipino Achievers worldwide.

While it's OK to post (limited) pictures of Pinoy/Pinay celebrities, everyone is encouraged to also post images of Filipinos who have achieved an honor, milestone, award, trophy or distinction, however great or small. This pool is for people who strive for excellence and service, and who have gained recognition and/or expertise in their fields of endeavour- the Arts, Science, Government, Community Service, etc.. Admin reserves the right to delete images not conforming to these guidelines. Please share in our celebration of Filipino Achievers- post images to the pool & join in the discussions!

Some Famous Filipinos and Celebrities of Filipino Descent...

Emmanuel Pacquiao, known simply as Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao, is a professional boxer. Currently the WBC Lightweight Champion, he recently defeated Oscar De La Hoya in a 12-round, non-title fight at the 147-pound welterweight limit, on December 6, 2008 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Lea Salonga is a multi-awarded Filipina singer and actress who is best known for originating the role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon. She is recognized for having won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and Theatre World Awards. She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway. Salonga is the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan for Mulan.

Arnel Pineda is a Filipino singer, currently the lead singer of the American rock band Journey.

Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an American actress and singer, reaching fame in 2006 after appearing as Gabriella Montez in the Disney Channel film High School Musical hit series. Hudgens's father is an American of Irish descent, and her Filipina mother grew up in Manila.

Enrique Iglesias, is a Spanish pop singer, the third and final child of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and Filipina socialite and Hola! magazine journalist Isabel Preysler.

Allan Pineda Lindo (apl.de.ap) is a hip hop musician and member of the Black Eyed Peas.

Nicole Scherzinger is an American pop singer best known as the lead vocalist for the
Pussycat Dolls. She was born in Honolulu to a Filipino father & a Hawaiian/Russian mother.

Charmaine Pempengco, better known as Charice, is an international Filipina singer. She has been on Oprah and the Ellen Degeneres Show.

Lou Diamond Phillips- star of Young Guns, Stand and Deliver and La Bamba.

Rob Schneider, actor, starred in the comedies Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo and The Hot Chick.

Paolo Montalban is an actor and singer best known for his performance in ABC/Disney's telepic of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella as the Prince, opposite Brandy as Cinderella.

Tia Carrere is an American actress, star of Wayne's World, Wayne's World 2, and True Lies.

Dean Devlin is a writer and producer of several hit films like Independence Day and Godzilla.

Lalaine Ann Vergara-Paras- also known as Lalaine, is an American actress, most known for playing Miranda Sanchez on Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire, alongside Hilary Duff.

Jasmine Trias- singer & third place finalist, third season of American Idol.

Cheryl Burke-Two-time 'Dancing With The Stars' champion

Marie Matiko- broadway and film actress, starred in Art of War with Wesley Snipes.

Neal McCoy is an American country singer of mixed Irish and Filipino descent.

Angela Perez Baraquio- Miss America 2001

Gloria Diaz - Miss Universe 1969

Margarita Moran - Miss Universe 1973

Nia Peeples- singer and actress; portrayed Nicole Chapman on the hit TV series Fame.

Danté Basco- star of Spielberg's Hook; Disney’s American Dragon: Jake Long; The Debut.

Tamlyn Tomita- starred in The Karate Kid, Part II; Joy Luck Club.

Phoebe Cates- actress known for her roles in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Gremlins.

JabbaWockeeZ – (members) Winner of season one of 'America's Best Dance
Crew'

Super Cr3w – (members) Winner of season two of 'America's Best Dance Crew'