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This International Women's Day (March 8, 2019), let's take our hats [or crowns!] off to these female celebrities who were able to start and manage their own business.

Kris Bernal

Kris Bernal is a proud owner of her Korean BBQ Restaurant, House of Gogi, which she opened in 2018. She also launched her own lipstick line, She Cosmetics, the same year. Despite her busy schedule as a celebrity, Kris is hands-on with her businesses.

EXCLSUIVE: Kris Bernal, may plano na bang magtayo ng second branch ng House of Gogi

Kris Bernal hopes to inspire and empower women through her lipstick brand

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Of course this Love Month, I have an ongoing promo not just for @SHEcosmeticsph but for my other bb as well! 🙊💕 Every Monday and Tuesday for the whole month of February, unlimited KBBQ at @HouseOfGogiPH is at P349/person only! Same price with the ongoing sale of my SHE lippies? Lol 😂

A post shared by Kris Bernal (@krisbernal) on Feb 18, 2019 at 11:51pm PST

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It has always been a dream of mine to launch my own lipstick line, and after a year of careful consideration and planning, that dream has turned into reality. 🙈😭💋 I am sooo excited (At the same time, SOOO tired supervising everything! Hihi! 😅✌🏼) to officially launch SHE COSMETICS! ✨ Push on and push forward, never give up! Follow @shecosmeticsph and set your alarm at 2:45PM for the live coverage tomorrow! ⭐️

A post shared by Kris Bernal (@krisbernal) on Feb 6, 2019 at 6:33am PST

Marian Rivera

Marian Rivera was able to channel her love for flowers through her online flower shop, Flora Vida by Marian, which specializes in preserved floral arrangements prepared and designed by the actress herself. In March 2017, Marian flew to Kyoto, Japan to attend a special class on floristry.

EXCLUSIVE: Marian Rivera nagulat nang ma-sold out ang kanyang flower arrangements sa Flora Vida

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Happy 100K! 🌸 Thank you so much for following us 100,000 times over! Thank you also for making our Valentine's Day so successful.💕 I am grateful for all your love and support... and i'll be working on new collection very soon... 💝 #FloraVidabyMarian

A post shared by Flora Vida By Marian 💐 (@floravidabymarian) on Feb 14, 2019 at 8:28pm PST

Jennylyn Mercado

Jennylyn Mercado's online cookie business, Chunky Dough, is such a huge hit! Did you know that she starts her day early to bake 700 to 800 cookies just so she could keep up with the orders?

WATCH: Jennylyn Mercado, surprised by the success of her cookie business

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Hi everyone!❤️ Please follow @chunky_dough!☺️ To order, please email me at chunkydough2018@gmail.com. Excited for you to try my Chunky Cookies! And What's the best partner for cookies? Anlene Milk!!! #anleneph 🍪❤️😊🥛

A post shared by Jennylyn Mercado (@mercadojenny) on Oct 14, 2018 at 12:36am PDT

Maine Mendoza

After endorsing the brand, Maine Mendoza took a risk and opened up her own McDonald's franchise in 2017. Her fast food franchise is located in her hometown of Barangay Sta. Clara, Santa Maria, Bulacan.

LOOK: Jam-packed crowd at the opening of Maine Mendoza's fast food resto

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McDonald's Sta. Clara ready to serve you! 😊

A post shared by Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) on Aug 10, 2017 at 11:28pm PDT

Glaiza de Castro

Did you know that Glaiza de Castro owns and manages her own travel agency? She started the Galura Travel Agency almost three years ago because she was encouraged by her sibling. This is the perfect business opportunity for Glaiza as she loves everything about traveling, from booking plane tickets and accommodations to making an itinerary and handling visa applications, this #GirlBoss does it all!

WATCH: Glaiza de Castro, bakit naisipang magtayo ng travel agency

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Yaay kitori 😋

A post shared by Glaiza De Castro (@glaizaredux) on Nov 1, 2018 at 4:40am PDT