They might be celebrities in the public eye, but these talented individuals were once students, who went to school every day and were passionate to learn.
Some even juggled their careers and school at the same time. It is not an easy feat given the demands of showbiz but they were able to succeed in school by graduating, some even with honors!
Check out these celebrities and be inspired by their graduation moments in this gallery.
Nagtapos ng kursong Political Science si Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto mula sa Ateneo De Manila University noong 2011.
Nagtapos naman sa kursong Nursing ang rapper na si Gloc-9 mula sa STI College Fairview.
Kumuha ng kursong Literature ang aktres na si Rica Peralejo sa Ateneo De Manila University noong 2012.
Noong 2006, nagtapos sa kursong Business Administration si beauty queen Melanie Marquez sa International Academy of Management and Economics.
Nagtapos si Frankie Pangilinan ng high school noong 2019. Kasalukuyang nag-aaral si Frankie ngayon sa New York.
Isang inspirasyon si Arnell Ignacio na nakapagtapos ng Political Science Degree sa University of Makati sa edad na 55.
Isang malaking karangalan ang hatid nina Kyle at Kleif Almeda para sa kanilang mga magulang nang magtapos sila sa Colegio de Los Banos.
Nagtapos ng Political Science degree sa Arellano University si Yasmien Kurdi. Maliban diyan, inuwi rin niya ang titulong Magna Cum Laude.
Nakuha ni Derrick Monasterio ang kanyang diploma mula sa Angelicum College noong 2015.
Natatawang inalala ni Derrick ang kanyang preschool graduation kung saan nakuha niya ang Most Sociable Award.
Nakapagtapos na si Bianca Umali ng senior high school sa Veritas Catholic School sa Paranaque City
Ipinagmalaki ni Sunshine Cruz na nagtapos siya ng Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology sa Arellano University. Maliban diyan, ipinagpatuloy pa rin ni Sunshine ang kanyang pag-aaral sa pagkuha ng Expanded Tertiary Education, Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).
Kitang-kita na ang malalim na dimples ni Alden Richards sa kanyang preschool graduation photo.
Taong 2015 nang natapos ni Kalyeserye star Maine Mendoza ang kursong Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management major in Culinary Arts sa De La Salle-College of St. Benilde.
High school graduate si Miguel Tanfelix ng Cavite School of Life. Kasalukuyan siyang kumukuha ng Entrepreneurship sa De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.
Nagbigay ng talumpati si Ruru Madrid sa kanyang graduation ceremony sa National Christian Life College kung saan nakatanggap pa siya ng Most Outstanding Performing Artist award.
Kahit busy sa kanyang showbiz commitments, naka-grduate mula sa St. Paul Pasig si Gabbi Garcia. Sumailalim siya sa Paulinian Alternative Learning kung saan maaaring i-adjust ang mga schedule ng klase depende sa oras ng estudyante.
Nakuha naman ni Kapuso actor Miggy Jimenez ang kanyang diploma mula sa Pasay City North Highschool noong 2015.
Taong 1998 nang maka-graduate mula sa high school si Primetime King Dingdong Dantes.
Nakamit ni Primetime King Dingdong Dantes ang kanyang bachelor's degree para sa Business Administration, major in Marketing mula sa West Negros University.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology sa De La Salle University – Dasmariñas naman ang natapos ni Primetime Queen Marian Rivera noong 2005.
Sabay namang naka-graduate mula sa Alternative Learning System program ng Department of Education sina Barbie Forteza at Vaness del Moral.
Cum laude pa si Carla Abellana sa natapos niyang kursong Psychology mula sa De La Salle University.
University of the Philippines Diliman graduate si Binibining Pilipinas-International 1994 titlist Alma Concepcion sa kursong Interior Design.
Kolehiyo pa lang, talagang magkasama na si Michael V at ang kanyang misis na si Carol. Kitang-kita 'yan sa kanilang graduation picture.
Bago ikasal, nagtapos ng kolehiyo ng Miriam College si Diana Zubiri noong 2015.
Isang registered nurse si Rocco Nacino at nakuha niya ang kanyang degree mula sa Mapua Institute of Technology.
Nagtapos si Pia Wurtzbach ng elementary sa Cagayan de Oro at nag-aral naman siya ng Culinary Arts sa Center for Asian Culinary Studies sa San Juan City.
Ang 'StarStruck 5' Ultimate Female Survivor na si Klea Pineda ay nagtapos ng high school sa Sto. Nino de Novaliches School noong March 2016.
Ang teen actress na si Pauline Mendoza ay nagtapos ng high school noong April 2016.
Ang StarStruck 6 Avenger na si Princess Guevarra ay nagtapos ng high school with multiple recognitions and medals.
Matapos ang puspusang pag-aaral, nagtapos ang Asia's Pop Sweetheart na si Julie Anne San Jose sa kursong Mass Communication sa Angelicum College noong May 2016.
Nagtapos ng high school sa OB Montessori si Kapuso actor Gabby Eigenmann. Nang i-post niya ang litrato na ito, aniya, “Please, 'wag mag-react. Haha!”
Nagtapos ng kolehiyo si Janine Gutierrez sa kursong European Studies sa Ateneo de Manila University noong 2011.
Narito ang cute graduation photo ni Glaiza de Castro nang magtapos siya ng elemantarya.
Si Arra San Agustin ay BS Pyschology graduate ng De La Salle University Manila. Ayon sa aktres, pinangarap daw niyang maging doktor noon bago siya pumasok sa showbiz.
Celebrity mom Sunshine Cruz shared on her Instagram her photo when she graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the Arellano University. The former 'Bubble Gang' star took the Expanded Tertiary Education, Equivalency, and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). Commission on Higher Education (CHED) defined ETEEAP as an assessment scheme that recognizes the knowledge, skills, and prior learning obtained by individuals from non-formal and informal education experiences.
Natutunan ni Kapamilya star Alexa Ilacad ang pagbalanse ng kanyang pag-aaral at career kaya naman isa siyang proud high school graduate ng Treston International College.
June 2018 nang magtapos ng kolehiyo ang actor-politician na si Jolo Revilla mula sa Lyceum of the Philippines University.
Isang throwback picture ang ipinost ni Andrea Torres na nagpapakita ng kanyang graduation photo noong bata pa lamang siya.
Noon pa man lutang na lutang na ang ganda ni Coney Reyes, isang patunay ang kanyang high school yearbook photo.
Natapos ni Winwyn Marquez ang Teacher Certificate Program sa Southville International School ngayong May 2019.
Nagtapos ng high school sina Mavy at Cassy Legaspi sa Reedley International School ngayong June 2019. Nakakuha ng tatlong medalya si Mavy: sports, academic, at loyalty award. Samantala, ang kaniyang kapatid na si Cassy ay nakakuha rin ng loyalty award.
Nakapagtapos sa high school ang nag-iisang anak nina Richard Gomez at Lucy Torres-Gomez na si Juliana sa Everest Academy noong June 3, 2019.
Isang Business Administration major in Marketing Management graduate si Analyn Barro ng Trinity University Asia noong June 2019.
Binigyang parangal ni Gerphi-Geraldine Flores ang bansa nang magtapos siya ng kursong Art History sa The University of British Columbia noong June 2019. Nakapagtapos din siya sa kursong Music sa University of the Philippines-Diliman.
Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking sa Meridian International Business Arts and Technology (MINT) College ang tinapos ni Joyce Ching.
Bachelor of Science in Business Management sa Ateneo de Manila University naman ang tinapos ni Mikael Daez.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing ang kursong tinapos ni Reese Tuazon sa University of Santo Tomas at nagpatuloy pa rin ito sa pag-aaral ng Master of Business Administraation sa Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
Bachelor of Science in Management ang tinapos ni Victor Anastacio sa Ateneo de Manila University
Cum Laude sa Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication ang tinapos ni Myrtle Sarrosa sa University of the Philippines Diliman.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts sa Angelicum College ang tinapos ni Julie Anne San Jose.
Nagtapos ng mayroong Higher National Diploma mula sa Southville International School and Colleges Manila si Nikki Co.
Bachelor of Science Development Communication ang tinapos ni Jenzel Angeles sa University of the Philippines Los Baños.
Kapuso Chinito Heartthrob graduated from the De La Salle University-College of St. Benilde with a degree in Business Management major in Computer Applications. Before joining showbiz, David also played for the CSB Blazers as a shooting guard.
Nakapagtapos sa kursong Speech Communications sa University of the Philippines Diliman si Kapuso actress Angela Alarcon. Kasama rin siya sa UP Taekwondo Varsity Team.
Halata raw ang bakas ng puyat sa mga mata ni Kapuso actor Jason Abalos sa kanyang graduation photo nang magtapos siya ng Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering sa Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology.
Big hair, don't care ang graduation photo na ibinahagi ni sexy actress Geneva Cruz. Aniya, ito raw ay kinuha noong 1989 sa St. Joseph's School sa Gagalangin, Tondo Manila.
'Ika-5 Utos' star Valerie Concepcion finished with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at the Arellano University. The actress tied the knot with her non-showbiz partner, Francis Sunga in December 2019.
Thea Loise S. Tolentino or more popularly known as Thea Tolentino is now a proud alumna of Trinity University Asia. She graduated with a degree in Business Administration major in Public Administration in the said school.
'Die Beautiful' actor Christian Bables posted his graduation photo on Instagram. He quips, “So, I used to be a grasshopper back in college.”
Kapuso comedian Boobay proudly shared that he is a graduate of St. Louis University in Baguio with a degree in AB Communications.
What a journey it has been for 'Bubble Gang' star Denise Barbacena. The actress-singer finally got her diploma at the Our Lady of Fatima University in Antipolo after 10 long years.
Throwback photo of vlogger-turned-actor Kimpoy Feliciano when he graduated college in December 2017 in New Zealand. He finished with a degree in Bachelor of Applied Management at the Otago Polytechnic.
Before conquering the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2018, Kelsey Merritt made her family proud by graduating from the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication.
Soraya L. Barañas or more popularly known as Kitkat is an alumna of College of the Holy Spirit in Manila. The comedienne finished with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in International Studies minor in Communication Arts.
GMA Artist Center teen heartthrob Bruce Roeland graduated Junior High School as Third Honor in Academics in his class.
Students, faculty, and alumni of Colegio de San Juan de Letran mourn the death of beloved YouTube content creator Lloyd Cadena. Cadena finished college with a degree in BSBA Financial Management in Letran in 2014.
Boxing champion and senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Major in Local Government Administration degree at the University of Makati in December 2019.
The 25-year-old daughter of socialite Gretchen Barretto and Tonyboy Cojuangco, Dominique graduated Magna cum Laude from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in California.
VJ-actor Robi Domingo graduated with a degree in BS Health Sciences from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2012.
TV host and VJ Nikki Gil finished with a degree in English Literature from ADMU and her husband BJ Albert is from the same school. They tied the knot in November 2015.
Singer Carol Banawa achieved her dream of earning a college degree before she turns 40. On Instagram, she proudly announced that she graduated with a degree in nursing at the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.
Talented performer Darren Espanto finished senior high school with flying colors. In November 2019, the young singer graduated from the homeschool program of Homeschool of Asia Pacific. He said on his Instagram post that he is glad that he didn't give up to accomplish this feat. Darren declared, “I thought it was impossible to achieve this. Thankful that I did not doubt myself.... Today, I am officially a graduate of SENIOR HIGH and very excited to go through the next level. It is true that HARD WORK PAYS OFF.”
Newbie Kapuso Luis Hontiveros was among the high school graduates of batch 2009
Actress-singer Angelina Cruz is ready to take on more responsibilities as a college student after graduating from high school amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Kapuso actress Anna Danielle Vicente graduated from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Hospitality Management Transnational. Anna is a double degree holder, too. She is set to appear in the soap starring Rita Daniela and Ken Chan titled 'Ang Dalawang Ikaw.'
Singer Jayda Avanzado is mighty proud of her achievement after finishing junior year of high school. The daughter of 'Pepito Manaloto' star Jessa Zaragoza is being homeschooled and admitted on Instagram that it wasn't easy. Jayda shared, “Currently towards the end of my Junior year of high school, but I received my certificates for last school year's achievements yesterday. Home-schooling has come with its own challenges but I'm very thankful my parents and I decided to take on them, as I'm able to do what I love most; which is making music, singing and performing, while still getting my education
There's no stopping Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj's thirst for knowledge. In 2017, she finally completed her Master's degree at the College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD).
After fulfilling his goal to become a licensed pilot, Daddy's Gurl actor Kevin Santos, or Kayvin A. Santos in real life, adds another feather in his cap after finishing college. He is set to graduate with a degree in AB Political Science at the Arellano University.
Juancho Trivino finished his Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship course from the De La Salle University. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation rites were held virtually on January 16, 2021.
Former 'StarStruck' finalist Kyle Vergara is now a graduate of De La Salle College of Saint Benilde.
Kapamilya actor Enchong Dee finished his degree in Developmental Studies from De La Salle University-Manila in 2009
Before pursuing the world of pageant, Michele Gumabao was a volleyball star of De La Salle University--her alma mater.
Kapamilya talent Michelle Vito is now an alumna of College of Saint Benilde, after graduating with a 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 degree 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 in Taft-based school. On Instagram, she expressed her appreciation for her school for the last five years. “Benilde… Thank you for the five years filled with wonderful experiences. I only hoped that I could've ended my college journey at school and with a grand graduation ceremony.. Even though I've dreamed and waited for that moment for many years, the current situation taught me to be content and grateful for what we have at the moment.”
Actress and future beauty queen Faith Da Silva marked an important milestone in June 2021 after she graduated from high school. The GMA Artist Center talent is set to appear in the soap 'Las Hermanas'--her biggest break in showbiz so far.
Former child star Xyriel Manabat celebrated a huge milestone in June 2020 when she announced that she already graduated from high school at Golden Faith Academy.
Giselle “G” Tongi brought the Philippine flag when she graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 2011 at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA).
Versatile actress Ina Feleo fondly remembers her graduation from years ago, which was attended by her late father, highly-respected director and actor Johnny Delgado. Johnny Delgado or Juan Marasigan Feleo in real life succumbed to lymphoma on November 19, 2009. He was 61.
TV-movie actress Jodi Sta. Maria marked an important milestone this June 2021---she finally finished college! The celebrity mom will soon receive her diploma for Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Jodi shared on Instagram, “And sometimes you have to ask yourself 'how much do I want this?' I dreamt of finishing my schooling ever since I entered show business and today, after more than a decade, marks the fulfillment of that dream. After 4 long years, I am here graduating from college.”
She added, “I share this milestone with everyone who has supported me through the years - my teachers, my family, my management team, my friends. Thank you for letting me reach my stars. To God be all the glory, honor and praise.”
GMA Artist Center talent Brianna is #gradwaiting. The daughter of multi-awarded Kapuso personality Michael V. is set to graduate with a degree in Fine Arts Major in Theatre Arts from the Ateneo de Manila University.
Justin de Dios of the Pinoy pop boy band SB19 finished his Multimedia Arts degree from the College of Saint Benilde in 2018.
Kapuso Rain Matienzo graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communication.
“What a gift to have explored the industry as I was learning it. Thank you, Maskom!” wrote Rain on social media.
Rain rose to fame via TikTok when her comedic and hilarious skits as a “Conyo Girl” went viral and earned praises from users of the popular social network platform.
The actor and Quezon City 5th district representative earned his Master of Public Administration degree from the University of the Philippines (UP) National College of Public Administration and Governance.
Ysabel Ortega graduated in 2021 with a degree in Political Economy from the University of Asia and the Pacific.
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Nakapagtapos ng high school si AJ Raval sa tulong ng alternative learning system sa Pampanga.
Sa edad na 48, nakuha ni Karla ang kanyang college degree na Bachelor of Science in Office Administration sa Philippine Christian University.
Natapos ni Clarence Delgado ang senior high school with flying colors noong July 2023.
Sa edad na 48, nakapagtapos ng kolehiyo si Ruffa Gutierrez sa Philippine Women's University sa kursong Communication Arts.
Mayroon nang master's degree sa Public Safety Administration ang aktor na si Cesar Montano. Nag-aral siya sa Philippine Public Safety College.
Magna cum laude si Jhong Hilario nang magtapos sa Arellano University sa kursong Political Science.