Antonio Cojuangco

Name    Antonio Cojuangco
Born    1951 (age 70 years) Similar    Gretchen Barretto, Denise Cojuangco, Marjorie Barretto

Facts

Early and Personal Life

Cojuangco was born in 1951 in Manila, Philippines. He attended high school in Manila, then he went on to get his bachelor’s degree from the University of Ateneo de Manila.

Cojuangco also has an MBA from Stanford University, an Ivy League university in the United States.

Career

Early in his career, Tony Boy was the chairperson of the Bank of Commerce in the Philippines. He went on to advance his career forward by holding several high-profile positions in multiple companies, like AirAsia Philippines, Bancommerce Investment Corp., Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment, and Associated Broadcasting Co.

It’s also worth noting that Tony Boy was a member of the municipal council of Paniqui, Tarlac in the period from 1955 to 1957.

Cojuangco’s net worth is estimated to be INR 25-30 Crore, and he’s ranked by Forbes as one of the richest businessmen in the Philippines.

Relationship with Denise Yabut-Cojuangco

As of 2021, Cojuangco is married to Denise Yabut, a 59-years-old Filipino equestrienne. However, they’ve been separated for many years now.

Yabut has represented her country as a showjumper on multiple occasions, including the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics.

Yabut runs a riding school in Alabang that’s dedicated to teaching amateurs how to ride a horse. The school is credited for being the start point of several widely-acclaimed female show jumpers, like Joker Arroyo.

Relationship with Gretchen Barretto

As of 2021, Tony Boy is in a relationship with Gretchen Barretto, a Filipina actress.

Cojuangco’s relationship with Barretto has made more people interested to know more about him and his life. The relationship has lasted for more than 27 years and counting, making it Tony Boy’s longest-lasting relationship.

Despite the 19-year age difference between the couple, their relationship is notably remarkable. Nonetheless, Baretto often faces accusations of being a gold digger due to Cojuangco's wealth, allegations that are widely regarded as unfounded.

But wait, isn’t Tony Boy married to Denise Yabut? How is he still with Barretto? Well, it’s a bit complicated, but Cojuangco actually married Yabut before his love for Barretto came to life.

However, his marriage to Yabut has never been annulled for some reason, which is the biggest obstacle in his love story with Barretto.

Other Relationships

To date, there aren’t any publicly known relationships of Tony Boy other than his relationship with Barretto and his marriage to Yabut.

Children

Cojuangco only has one daughter called Dominique. She was born in 1995, and her biological mother is Gretchen Barretto.

Cojuangco’s daughter has recently graduated from FIDM with a degree in Merchandising and Marketing. She also earned a degree in fashion from Istituto Marangoni in London.

Dominique has a fashion collection called La Doña and currently works as a Global E-Commerce Intern at Benefit Cosmetics in San Francisco, California.

Dominique has a good relationship with her father, but they don’t live together. Nevertheless, they share a lovely relationship that was highlighted when Cojuangco sent her an expensive car as a graduation gift.

Parents

Tony Boy is the son of Ramon Uychuico Cojuangco, Sr. and Imelda Ongsiako-Cojuangco. His father was the first Filipino president of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, while his mother was a patroness of the arts and a philanthropist.

Before their death, Tony Boy’s relationship with his parents was pretty solid.

Siblings

Tony Boy has four brothers, but they aren’t public figures.

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