We are all used to hearing the humble beginnings of a number of our favorite local celebrities whose lives changed for the better when they entered and succeeded in show business.
But there are also some lucky personalities who were born into wealthier families and who came from prominent clans.
Here are some local celebrities that came from a rich background.
Kapuso Queen of Creative Collaborations and international style icon Heart Evangelista comes from the wealthy Ongpauco Family, who are most known for establishing the Barrio Fiesta restaurants.
The father of multifaceted siblings, Solenn and Erwan Heussaff, established the company, Supply Oilfield Services, Inc. (SOS), which provides business solutions to companies in the oil and gas exploration industry, among others.
Aside from managing several businesses of his own, Derek Ramsay also has a family-owned electronic security systems company. Their family also owns several real estate properties.
Similar to her husband, Derek, Ellen Adarna also boasts an affluent background as her family manages several real estate businesses, including the chain of motels, Queensland.
The family of Beauty Gonzalez owns a coconut and sugar cane plantation in Negros Oriental.
Aside from being an actor, Richard Yap is also a known entrepreneur. His family also manages several businesses involving rice, corn, shipping, and lumberyard.
Maria Clara at Ibarra star David Licauco came from a family of entrepreneurs. David himself manages his own businesses, including two restaurants, Sóbra Cafe and Kuya Korea.
The family of Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza owns a gasoline station and has a franchise of a popular fast food chain.
The family of basketball star Chris Tiu leads the listed company, Discovery World Corp., which manages several luxury hotels and resorts around the country.
The family of Paul Jake Castillo owns International Pharmaceuticals Inc., which is behind the brands of Casino Alcohol, Bioderm, and Efficascent Oil, among others.
Slater Young, who is also a Civil Engineer, comes from a family who has a construction company in Cebu, specializing in steel building systems.
Matteo Guidicelli comes from a prominent family in Cebu as his mom is from the notable Fernan Clan.
Denise Laurel traces her roots from a very prominent and political clan as she is the great granddaughter of the late President Jose P. Laurel and the granddaughter of former Vice President Salvador Laurel.
Jake Ejercito is the son of former President Joseph Estrada.
The family of Lucy Torres-Gomez owns a sugarcane plantation in Ormoc City.
The lineage of Queen of All Media Kris Aquino needs no introduction, as she comes from two illustrious clans--Cojuangco and Aquino.
Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski also comes from the affluent Cojuangco Family. She is the daughter of Peping Cojuangco, who is the brother of former President Cory Aquino.
The late father of Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Pablo Cuneta, was the longest-serving mayor in the country as he served three terms in Pasay City.