10. Alec Mapa
Filipino funny guy is a staple on Hollywood TV, having appeared in memorable shows such as Desperate Housewives, Jonas LA, Ugly Betty, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Switched At Birth. He was also on You Don’t Mess With The Zohan and Marley and Me.
9. Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole is known for being part of the Pussycat Dolls, who has sold 54 million records worldwide. Since their split, she’s sold 16 million records as a solo artist! Her father, Alfonso Valiente, is of Filipino descent.
8. Vanessa Hudgens
Best known as Gabriella Montez in High School Musical, Vanessa Hudgens is half Filipina, thanks to her mom Gina Guangco! Post-HSM, she’s done movies such as Sucker Punch with Zack Synder, Gimme Shelter, and Spring Breakers with fellow young stars Ashley Benson and Selena Gomez. Currently she’s performing in her Broadway debut as Gigi in the musical Gigi.
7. Michael Copon
This hottie is Scorpion King, and almost became Jacob Black in the Twilight series starting with New Moon, but Taylor Lautner beat him to it! Michael Copon is also known for being on One Tree Hill and Bring It On: In It To Win It. He also has his own production label, Michael Copon Studios, of which he is executive producer.
6. Batista
We all know him for his time in the WWE as Batista, but Dave Bautista is also making waves in the film circuit… ever heard of a movie called Guardians of the Galaxy? His father Dave Michael Bautista is Filipino. Aside from being an in-demand Hollywood actor, he is also making waves as an MMA fighter, where he represents the Philippines!
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