25 most beautiful Filipino actresses and stars in 2023 (updated)
The Philippines is globally famous for having diverse artistic talents and beautiful women. The country is home to beautiful women who showcase the diverse nature of its beauty. Find out the most beautiful Filipino actresses and stars below.
Some physical traits that make the world consider Filipino women beautiful are petite body shapes, lovely hair, and yellow skin. Filipina ladies are also loving, romantic, resourceful, and uphold traditional family and social values.
25 most attractive Filipino actresses
The most beautiful girls in the Philippines are the most sought-after in the entertainment industry. Most pretty Philippine actresses feature in international magazines and blogs as the most attractive actresses in the world. Below is a Pinay celebrity list of attractive Filipino actresses:
1. Marian Rivera
- Full name: Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes
- Born: 12 August 1984
- Age: 38 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
- Spouse: Dingdong Dantes (2014 - present)
- Children: 2
- Height: 160 cm
- Career: Actress, commercial model, and entrepreneur
Marian Riviera is one of the most renowned Filipino actresses. She is best known for her roles in Marimar, Dyesebel, Amaya, and Temptation. Marian Rivera started modeling on television commercials during her school days. The Spanish-Filipino model/actress has worked with various magazines, including UNO, MEG, and Preview. She has also appeared in commercial adverts for brands like SkinWhite Lotion and Sky Flakes Biscuits.
2. Zeinab Harake
- Full name: Zeinab Mohamad Ocampo Harake
- Born: 11 December 1998
- Age: 24 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
- Children: 1
- Height: 173 cm
- Career: YouTuber and TikToker
YouTuber Zeinab Harake is half-Filipina, half-Lebanese. She is most known for being among the five finalists on CBC's The Next Generation Season 9. Her presence there earned her over 300k views across the social media platforms she is on. Zeinab makes lifestyle videos on her YouTube channel, which has 13.4 million subscribers. She has a daughter named Zebbiana H. Ruiz.
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3. Anne Curtis-Smith
- Full name: Anne Curtis-Smith Heussaff
- Born: 17 February 1985
- Age: 38 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Yarrawonga, Australia
- Spouse: Erwan Heussaff (2017 - present)
- Children: 1
- Height: 168 cm
- Career: Actress, model, television host, entrepreneur, and recording artist
Actress Anne Curtis-Smith is known for A Secret Affair (2012), No Other Woman (2011), and Baler (2008). She is married to actor Erwan Heussaff. They have a daughter named Dahlia Amélie Heussaff. Erwan Heussaff is half-French, half-Filipino.
4. Myrtle Sarrosa
- Full name: Myrtle Abigail Porlucas Sarrosa
- Born: 7 December 1994
- Age: 28 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Iloilo City, Philippines
- Height: 163 cm
- Career: Actress, cosplayer, TV host, singer, songwriter, and gamer
Myrtle Sarrosa is a beautiful Philippine actress. She started her career under ABS-CBN as one of the Star Magic Angels. Myrtle Sarrosa rose to prominence after winning the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4. Some of her other movies and series are Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told (2022), The Generation That Gave Up on Love (2019), and Just the Way You Are (2015).
5. AC Bonifacio
- Full name: Andree Camille Lapidario Bonifacio
- Born: 13 December 2002
- Age: 20 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
- Height: 152 cm
- Career: Dancer, singer, vlogger, and actress
Filipino-Canadian dancer AC Bonifacio was the first grand champion of the Dance Kids Filipino TV competition alongside Lucky Ancheta in 2016. The duo was called "Lucky Aces." She now acts and dances in Hollywood workshops.
6. Sue RamirezMaja Salvador
- Full name: Sue Anna Garina Dodd
- Born: 20 July 1996
- Age: 26 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Parañaque, Philippines
- Height: 160 cm
- Career: Actress, model, and singer
Actress Sue Ramirez is among the attractive Filipino celebrities. She is also a model and singer. Her career breakthrough in the ABS-CBN remake of the TV drama Mula Sa Puso. Sue Ramirez and Javi Benitez are one of the sweetest couples in Filipino showbiz. The actress is also known for acting in Cuddle Weather (2019), Love Lockdown (2020), and The Broken Marriage Vow (2022).
7. Maja Salvador
- Full name: Maja Ross Andres Salvador
- Born: 5 October 1988
- Age: 34 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Aparri, Philippines
- Height: 153 cm
- Career: Actress, dancer, singer, TV host, producer, and talent manager
Actress Maja Salvador is among the most popular and beautiful celebs in the Philippines. She started with minor roles before landing the main characters in TV drama series. It Might Be You is one of her most significant Filipino drama series. Her movie debut was a horror movie called Sukob (2006). Maja Salvador and Rambo Nunez celebrated their fourth year as a couple.
8. Donnalyn Bartolome
- Full name: Donnalyn Bartolome
- Born: 9 July 1994
- Age: 28 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: O‘ahu, Hawaii, United States
- Height: 155 cm
- Children: 1
- Career: Internet personality, vlogger, singer, songwriter, and rapper
Singer Donnalyn Bartolome is Filipino-American. She first went viral with her debut single, Kakaibabe, in an album of the same title. Her YouTube channel has 9.63 million subscribers. Donnalyn Bartolome gave birth to her son, Junior, on February 8, 2015.
9. Agatha Wong
- Full name: Agatha Chrystenzen Fernandez Wong
- Born: 20 May 1998
- Age: 24 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
- Height: 168 cm
- Career: Wushu athlete
Wushu athlete Agatha Wong has won medals for the Philippines at the Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, and the World Wushu Championships. Wong never compares herself with other wushu competitors. Her winning strategy is to concentrate on her routine.
10. Carla Abellana
- Full name: Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana
- Born: 12 June 1986
- Age: 36 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
- Ex-spouse: Tom Rodriguez
- Height: 163 cm
- Career: Actress and model
Carla Abellana is among beautiful actresses in the Philippines. She began her career as a commercial model until 2009, when GMA Network cast gave her a lead role in Rosalinda. The lady had auditioned for Zorro. Carla Abellana is known for her lead role in Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto (2009), Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (2011), Makapiling Kang Muli (2012), and Because of You (2015).
11. Julia Montes
- Full name: Mara Hautea Schnittka
- Born: 19 March 1995
- Age: 28 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Pandacan, Manila, Philippines
- Height: 170 cm
- Career: Actress and model
Julia Montes is a Filipino actress of German descent. She began performing guest roles on TV as a child. The actress also starred in Goin' Bulilit. Julia Montes gained widespread recognition with her breakthrough role in the remake of Mara Clara (2010–2011). After that, she made her film debut in the family drama Way Back Home (2011). Montes is now one of the most sought-after actresses in the Philippines. Fans loved watching her play two lead roles in Doble Kara.
12. Maxene Magalona
- Full name: Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona
- Born: 23 November 1986
- Age: 36 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
- Ex-spouse: Rob Mananquil
- Height: 165 cm
- Career: Actress, model, TV host, and yoga instructor
Maxene Magalona stands out amongst Philippines actresses. She rose to fame as Vivian Salvador in the My Lover, My Wife, and Donna Vallejo on Daddy Di Do Du. Maxene and her spouse, Rob Mananquil, split in 2022. The actress also acted as a mean sister-in-law in the 2015 Philippine melodrama television series Doble Kara.
13. Kim Chiu
- Full name: Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu
- Born: 19 April 1990
- Age: 33 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Cebu City, Philippines
- Partner: Xian Lim (2012 - present)
- Height: 165 cm
- Career: Actress, model, host, singer, dancer, and vlogger
Actress Kim Chiu is fluent in Tagalog, Cebuano, and English and speaks a little Waray, Hokkien, and Mandarin Chinese. She began to appear on several ABS-CBN shows, including Love Spell and First Day High, after winning the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition reality series. Kim Chiu's most successful TV series was Sana Maulit Muli (2007). Actor/director Xian Lim and long-time girlfriend Kim Chiu still have no wedding plans.
14. Liza Soberano
- Full name: Hope Elizabeth Hanley Soberano
- Born: 4 January 1998
- Age: 25 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Santa Clara, California, United States
- Partner: Enrique Gil (2014 - present)
- Height: 168 cm
- Career: Actress, model, and singer
Liza Soberano is one of the most beautiful Filipino women. Her mother is a Filipina, while her dad is American. She rose to prominence after playing in the romantic comedy series Forevermore. The actress has been dating her co-star, Enrique Gil, since 2014. Liza Soberano has started in many TV series and films, including Wansapanataym, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo, She's the One, and Must Be Love.
15. Kathryn Bernardo
- Full name: Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo
- Born: 26 March 1996
- Age: 27 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Cabanatuan City, Philippines
- Partner: Daniel Padilla (2012 - present)
- Height: 157 cm
- Career: Actress and singer
Kathryn Bernardo is also among the most beautiful Pinay actresses. She rose to fame while playing the role of Mara in the Mara Clara TV series. Kathryn Bernardo has starred in more TV series, including Princess and I, Got to Believe, and Pangako Sa 'Yo. The actress is dating her Pangako Sa 'Yo co-cast, Daniel Padilla. She was the first Filipina actress to earn $800 million in two movies and was able to star in the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, Hello, Love, Goodbye.
16. Nadine Lustre
- Full name: Nadine Alexis Paguia Lustre
- Born: 31 October 1993
- Age: 29 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
- Height: 165 cm
- Career: Actress, singer, and director
Actress Nadine Lustre is a former member of the all-female group Pop Girls. She rose to fame after playing the lead role of Eya Rodriguez in the film adaptation of the Wattpad novel Diary ng Panget. In 2018, Nadine Lustre's role as Joanne Candelaria in the drama film Never Not Love You received critical acclaim and garnered her several awards. Actor James Reid and Nadine Lustre ended their nearly four-year-long relationship on 20 January 2020.
17. Janella Salvador
- Full name: Janella Maxine Desiderio Salvador
- Born: 30 March 1998
- Age: 25 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Cebu City, Philippines
- Ex-spouse: Markus Paterson
- Child: 1
- Height: 165 cm
- Career: Actress and singer
Janella Salvador is among the renowned Pinay celebrities. She debuted as an actress in the hit family series Be Careful with My Heart and later starred in Oh My G! and So Connected. Janella Salvador also displayed incredible talent in The Killer Bride series. On 9 September 2022, actor Markus Paterson confirmed that he and Janella separated nearly a year ago.
18. Jane De Leon
- Full name: Jane Florence Benitez De Leon
- Born: 22 November 1998
- Age: 24 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
- Height: 160 cm
- Career: Actress, singer, model, and dancer
Jane De Leon is a former member of a noontime show dance group called Girltrends. She became more famous for playing the role of Darna in the 2022 Philippine television series Darna. Jane De Leon has also appeared in movies like Walwal and The Debutante and TV shows such as Ipaglaban Mo, La Luna Sangre, and Halik.
19. Julia Barreto
- Full name: Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia
- Born: 10 March 1997
- Age: 26 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Marikina, Philippines
- Partner: Gerald Anderson (2021 - present)
- Height: 165 cm
- Career: Actress and model
Julia Baretto is one of the most beautiful Filipino actresses. She hails from the Barreto clan. Her family is influential in the Philippines showbiz industry. Julia Baretto rose to prominence after being part of ABS-CBN's Kokey as Anna Calugdan. She has successfully starred as the protagonist of the 2014 melodrama fantasy series Mirabella. The actress has been dating Gerald Anderson since March 2021.
20. Maine Mendoza
- Full name: Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza
- Born: 3 March 1995
- Age: 28 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Santa Maria, Philippines
- Partner: Arjo Atayde
- Height: 163 cm
- Career: Actress and TV personality
Maine Mendoza is among the stunning Philippines actresses. She is best known for her viral Dubsmash videos, and her role as Yaya Dub in the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga. Maine Mendoza's rise to fame is often described as phenomenal due to the unscripted nature of the AlDub love team in Eat Bulaga in 2015. She paired with Alden Richards in the series. Actress Mendoza got engaged to actor/politician Arjo Atayde in 2022.
21. Janine Gutierrez
- Full name: Janine Marie Elizabeth de Leon Gutierrez
- Born: 2 October 1989
- Age: 33 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
- Spouse: Paulo Avelino (2021 - present)
- Height: 169 cm
- Career: Actress, TV host, singer, and commercial model
Janine Gutierrez' fans feel she is the most beautiful girl in the Philippines. She is known for The Woman and the Gun (2019), Here and There (2021), and Makapiling kang muli (2012). Janine Gutierrez is a contract artist for the GMA Network. The actress and Paulo Avelino got married in 2021.
22. Sanya Lopez
- Full name: Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto
- Born: 9 August 1996
- Age: 26 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Nagcarlan, Philippines
- Height: 168 cm
- Career: Actress and singer
Sanya Lopez is known for acting as Lorna in The Half Sisters series. In 2016, she gained media attention after being announced as the new Hara Danaya of the 2016 television remake of GMA Network's Encantadia. Sanya Lopez is the younger sister of actor Jak Roberto. She was given the name Sanya, of Indian origin, by her manager.
23. Gabbi Garcia
- Full name: Gabriella Louise Ortega Lopez
- Born: 2 December 1998
- Age: 24 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Makati, Philippines
- Partner: Khalil Ramos
- Height: 168 cm
- Career: Actress and recording artist
Gabbi Garcia has been making waves in the Filipino entertainment industry. She is an artist for the GMA Network. Her first acting role was as Nicole Perez on GMA's My Destiny, Pia Sta. Gabbi Garcia also played the role of Maria in Let The Love Begin. She has been dating Khalil Ramos for almost six years.
24. Bianca Umali
- Full name: Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali
- Born: 2 March 2000
- Age: 23 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Parañaque, Philippines
- Partner: Ruru Madrid
- Height: 160 cm
- Career: Actress, TV host, singer, dancer, and endorser
Actress Bianca Soler Umali is among beautiful celebrities in the Philippines. She is known for Mulawin vs. Ravena (2017), Kambal, Karibal (2017), and Banal (2019). Bianca started her career as a commercial model at age two. She appeared in several TV commercials, including EQ Diapers, Nestle Ice Cream, and Natasha's children's clothing line. In August 2022, Bianca Umali and Ruru Madrid had a four-year relationship.
25. Vivoree Esclito
- Full name: Maria Vivoree Niña Matutes Esclito
- Born: 3 August 2000
- Age: 22 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Loon, Philippines
- Height: 160 cm
- Career: Actress, singer, television personality, and model
Vivoree Esclito is among the most attractive Philippine celebrities. She rose to prominence after finishing 6th in the Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7. Vivoree Esclito has acted in many movies and series, including The Killer Bride (2019), The Iron Heart (2022), and He's Into Her: The Movie Cut (2021).
Who are the most beautiful Filipino stars?
Most Filipino female stars have been positive role models, especially when they serve as advocates and activists for critical social issues like mental health. Here are some beautiful Filipino stars:
- Marian Rivera
- Zeinab Harake
- Anne Curtis-Smith
- Myrtle Sarrosa
- AC Bonifacio
- Sue Ramirez
- Maja Salvador
- Donnalyn Bartolome
- Agatha Wong
- Carla Abellana
- Julia Montes
- Maxene Magalona
- Kim Chiu
- Liza Soberano
- Kathryn Bernardo
- Nadine Lustre
- Janella Salvador
- Jane De Leon
- Julia Barreto
- Maine Mendoza
- Janine Gutierrez
- Sanya Lopez
- Gabbi Garcia
- Bianca Umali
- Vivoree Esclito
Who is the most beautiful actress in Filipino?
Actresses compete for roles through auditions. The casting director, director and/or producer may require the actress to memorize lines or research ways to interpret the character. Beauty might be the last thing they consider when choosing actresses. These Filipino actresses are extremely beautiful. They grew career-wise because they were humble enough to undergo auditions:
- Marian Rivera
- Myrtle Sarrosa
- Sue Ramirez
- Maja Salvador
- Carla Abellana
- Julia Montes
- Maxene Magalona
- Kim Chiu
- Liza Soberano
- Kathryn Bernardo
- Nadine Lustre
- Janella Salvador
- Jane De Leon
- Julia Barreto
- Maine Mendoza
- Janine Gutierrez
- Sanya Lopez
- Gabbi Garcia
- Bianca Umali
- Vivoree Esclito
Who is the most popular Filipino actress?
Filipino actresses who are famous on an international level are confident and passionate about performing and entertaining people. Their sense of fashion is also outstanding. Some globally famous Filipino actresses are:
- Julia Montes
- Liza Soberano
- Nadine Lustre
- Kathryn Bernardo
- Kim Chiu
- Carla Abellana
- Maja Salvador
- Marian Rivera
Who is the most famous Filipino actor?
Filipino actors who live decent lives serve as positive role models for the general public. These stars also know how to connect with audiences and fans on and off the screen. Some globally famous actors from the Philippines are:
- Jericho Rosales
- Ian Veneracion
- Daniel Padilla
- James Reid
- Piolo Pascual
- Coco Martin
- Joseph Marco
- Paulo Avelino
Who are famous Filipino celebrities?
Celebrities' success is one of the biggest reasons celebrities are role models to many. Meeting them in person or learning about their accomplishments through the media inspires people to chase their dreams. Some globally famous Filipino celebrities are:
- Manny Pacquiao
- Rodrigo Duterte
- Ferdinand Marcos
- Pia Wurtzbach
- Lou Diamond Phillips
- Liza Soberano
What American actress is of Filipino descent?
Many American-Filipino actresses support humanitarian campaigns, raise money for people in deprivation, participate in discussions about social problems, donate to medical organizations, and promote philanthropism. Hollywood celebrities with Filipino blood ties are:
- Vanessa Hudgens
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson (H.E.R.)
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Hailee Steinfeld
- Dave Bautista
- Bella Poarch
- Jacob Batalon
Throughout this article, we have delved into the enchanting allure of the top 25 most beautiful Filipino actresses and stars. From rising stars to established icons, these remarkable individuals have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with their mesmerizing performances. With their radiant faces and extraordinary talents, they continue to redefine the standards of beauty and inspire audiences both locally and globally.
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