Celebrities who became politicians

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Filipino celebrities jumping into politics has been a common thing in the Philippines.

For example, 'Eat Bulaga' pioneed Tito Sotto is one of the most recognizable celebrity who also became a politician. He currently serves as a Senate president.

Award-winning movie and TV actress Vilma Santos-Recto has a stellar resume as a public servant. From being a mayor in Lipa City to being a governor of Batangas province, Vilma now serves as a representative of Batangas 6th District.

While they're considered popular in entertainment industry, it's not an assurance of an easy win in the elections. In fact, there is a long list of showbiz personalities, who failed in their bid to run for public office.

Get to know more of these entertainment personalities who entered the world of politics in this gallery.


Alfred Vargas
Anjo Yllana
Lucy Torres-Gomez
Richard Gomez
Alma Moreno
Herbert Bautista
Fernando Poe, Jr.
Tito Sotto
Joseph Estrada
Joey Marquez
Imelda Papin
Vilma Santos-Recto
Edu Manzano
Isko Moreno
Manny Pacquiao   
Jinkee Pacquiao
Roderick Paulate
Dingdong Avanzado
Alex Castro
Tony Lopena 
Maybelyn dela Cruz
Richard Yap
Angelu de Leon
Jason Abalos
Aiko Melendez
Angelika dela Cruz
Angelica Jones

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