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List of Spanish Filipinos

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List of Spanish Filipinos

The following is a list of notable Spanish Filipinos. A Spanish Filipino is any citizen or resident of the Philippines who is of Spanish or Hispanic origin.

Contents

Historical

  • Luis Rodriguez Varela, "El Conde Filipino", early Philippine nationalist
  • Jose Rizal, Author, Philippine hero
  • Gabriela Silang, female revolutionary leader

    • Military

  • Andres Bonifacio, Founder of the Katipunan, Philippine Hero
  • Antonio Luna, General, Philippine Hero

    • Prominent People

  • Zobel de Ayala family, prominent Spanish Filipino family
  • Araneta family, prominent Spanish Filipino family
  • Isabel Preysler, Spanish socialite and TV host, mother of Enrique Iglesias, former spouse of Julio Iglesias

    • Arts and Literature

  • Fernando Zóbel de Ayala y Montojo, painter, art collector, founded Museo de Arte Abstracto Español in Spain
  • Francisco Mañosa, famous architect noted for his Filipino inspired architectural designs
  • Guillermo Gómez Rivera, famous Hispanist, multilingual author, historian, language scholar
  • Armida Siguion-Reyna, celebrity, singer, film and stage actress, producer, television show host
  • Peque Gallaga, veteran director-actor* Monique Wilson, veteran theatre and film actress, former lead actress for "Miss Saigon"* Monique Lhuillier, famous US-based fashion designer to celebrities
  • Carlos Celdran, famous tour guide, cultural activist, and performing artist
  • Jose Rizal, journalist, diarist poet, essayist, novelist, painter sketcher, and sculptor.
  • Jesus Balmori, journalist, playwright, and poet

    • Politics

  • Manuel Quezón, first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines
  • José Ozámiz, Senator and Governor of Misamis Occidental
  • Juan Ponce Enrile, politician, lawyer, businessman
  • Danding Cojuangco, industrialist, politician
  • Juan Ponce Enrile, Jr., politician, businessman
  • Juan Miguel Zubiri, politician, businessman, environmentalist
  • Jamby Madrigal, politician, businesswoman
  • Lucy Torres, politician, actress, TV host, model
  • Sally Ponce Enrile, politician
  • Marcelo Azcárraga Palmero, the thirteenth Prime Minister of Spain.

    • Music

  • Pilita Corrales, singer and songwriter
  • Andion Fernandez, operatic soprano
  • Junior, singer and actor in Spain and the Philippines
  • Gary Valenciano, singer, composer, arranger, writer
  • Maloy Lozanes, singer, German Eurodance, based in Germany
  • Bruno Mars, singer (due to Puerto Rican Hispanic heritage)
  • Enrique Iglesias, singer
  • Julio Iglesias Jr., singer

    • Sports

  • Paulino Alcántara, footballer and manager of Club de Futbol de Barcelona
  • Francis Arnaiz, former player of Toyota and Ginebra San Miguel basketball team, from 1975-1986
  • Ian Veneracion, actor, pilot, sportsman
  • Caloy Loyzaga, a Filipino basketball legend.
  • Chito Loyzaga, former basketball player.
  • Caloy Garcia, coach of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
  • Angel Guirado, footballer.
  • Carli de Murga, footballer.
  • Tomas Trigo, Azkal's goalkeeper.
  • Javier Patiño, Azkal's striker.
  • Manuel Amechazurra, footballer.
  • Eduardo Teus, a footballer who played for Real Madrid.
  • Joey Loyzaga, basketball player
  • Sol Mercado, basketball player (due to Puerto-Rican Hispanic heritage)

    • Business

  • Vicente Madrigal, business tycoon, industrialist and politician
  • Enrique Zobel, industrialist, Philippine Air Force Colonel, pilot, polo player, philanthropist, member of the Zobel de Ayala clan
  • Jaime Zobel de Ayala, industrialist, philanthropist, member of the Zobel de Ayala clan
  • Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, industrialist, philanthropist, member of the Zobel de Ayala clan
  • Andres Soriano, industrialist, soldier, philanthropist, former President of San Miguel, founder of ANSCOR
  • Andres Soriano Jr., industrialist, philanthropist, former CEO of San Miguel Corporation and ANSCOR
  • Enrique K. Razon, industrialist, head of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.
  • Jon Ramon Aboitiz, industrialist, member of Aboitiz clan

    • Beauty Pageant

  • Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1969, actress, TV host
  • Margarita Moran-Floirendo, Miss Universe 1973, patron of the arts, peace advocate
  • Charlene Gonzales, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1994, actress, TV host, model

    • Media

  • Marga Ortigas, broadcast journalist with Al Jazeera English, former reporter with CNN International
  • Pia Hontiveros, broadcast journalist, Chief Correspondent CNN Philippines
  • Claire Celdran, broadcast journalist, news anchor CNN Philippines
  • Raymond Gutierrez, TV host, editor, columnist, endorser and actor

    • Actor

  • Pancho Magalona, actor
  • Mario Montenegro, classic film actor
  • Nestor de Villa, classic film actor
  • Eddie Mesa, actor, singer, pastor
  • Bernard Bonnin, actor
  • Subas Herrero, actor, comedian, singer
  • German Moreno, actor, comedian, host, talent manager
  • Jaime Fabregas, film actor and musical director
  • Eddie Garcia, film actor and director
  • Jose Mari Gonzales, actor, businessman, politician
  • Eddie Gutierrez, actor
  • William Martinez, actor
  • Albert Martinez, actor, director, and producer.
  • Miguel Rodriguez, actor, politician, model
  • Gabby Concepcion, actor, director, singer-songwriter, businessman
  • Mark Gil, actor
  • Michael de Mesa, actor
  • Paquito Diaz, actor
  • Joey de Leon, actor and composer
  • Aga Muhlach, actor
  • Richard Gutierrez, actor
  • Patrick Garcia, actor and model
  • Fernando Poe Jr., actor, producer, and director
  • Fernando Poe Sr., actor
  • Romy Diaz, actor
  • Enrique Gil, actor and product endorser
  • Diego Loyzaga, actor and VJ
  • Sid Lucero, actor
  • Gabby Eigenmann, actor
  • Geoff Eigenmann, actor
  • Ryan Eigenmann, actor
  • Aga Muhlach, actor, host, and product endorser
  • Niño Muhlach, actor
  • Jaime Garchitorena, actor and businessman
  • Dingdong Dantes, actor, host, product endorser, and sportsman.
  • Edu Manzano, actor, host, product endorser, and politician
  • Luis Manzano, actor, host, and product endorser

    • Actress

  • Paraluman, classic film actress
  • Mila del Sol, classic film actress
  • Gloria Romero, veteran actress
  • Maggie dela Riva, movie actress
  • Rosemarie Gil, actress
  • Cherie Gil, actress
  • Cristina Gonzales, actress, politician, model
  • Isabel Granada, singer and actor
  • Anna Larrucea, actress
  • Ruffa Gutierrez, actress
  • Kristine Hermosa, actress
  • Marian Rivera, actress and model
  • Cheska Garcia, actress, TV host, model
  • Valeen Montenegro, actress, model
  • Coleen Garcia, actress, host and model
  • Jillian Ward, actress and product endorser (due to Mexican Hispanic heritage)
  • Gloria Diaz, actress

    • References

    List of Spanish Filipinos Wikipedia
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