Best Filipino Actors
by kiyoshi_motohiko | created - 15 Apr 2017 | updated - 15 Apr 2017 | PublicThese are the best actors the Philippines has.
1. Coco Martin
Actor | Ang panday
Coco Martin is one of the celebrities in the Philippines that earned his break through the indie scene. Coco or born as Rodel Nacianceno was dubbed as "The King of Philippine Independent Films." Coco was born on November 1, 1981 in Manila, Philippines. He is living with his grandmother whom he ...
2. Eddie Garcia
Director | Atsay
Eddie Garcia was born on May 2, 1929 in Juban, Sorsogon, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Atsay (1978), Sinasamba kita (1982) and Bwakaw (2012). He died on June 20, 2019 in Makati, Philippines.
3. John Lloyd Cruz
Actor | One More Chance
John Lloyd Cruz was born as John "Juward" Lloyd Espidol Cruz on June 24, 1983 to Luisito Llora and Aida Espidol Cruz. He is the youngest in the family. His family and some very close friends called him by his nickname "Idan". He finished his grade school at Marikina Catholic School in 1995. He was ...
4. Kristoffer King
Actor | Verdict
Kristoffer King was born on May 22, 1982 in the Philippines. He was an actor, known for Verdict (2019), The Coin Bearer (2012) and Kristo (2017). He died on February 23, 2019 in Pasay City, Philippines.
5. Ryan Eigenmann
Actor | Gangland
Ryan Eigenmann is known for Gangland (1998), Encantadia (2016) and Leonor Will Never Die (2022). He has been married to Cathy Bordalba since 2010. They have three children.
6. Joem Bascon
Actor | Walang hanggan
Joem Bascon is known for Walang hanggan (2012), Write About Love (2019) and Batanes (2007).
7. Baron Geisler
Actor | Jay
Baron Geisler was born on June 5, 1982 in the Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Jay (2008), Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) and Baler (2008).
8. Julio Diaz
Actor | Sakay
Julio Diaz was born on November 18, 1958 in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. He is an actor, known for Sakay (1993), Kristo (2017) and Bayani (1992).
9. Mon Confiado
Actor | Heneral Luna
Mon Confiado is a Filipino Actor who has appeared in over 300 local films and more than 700 TV appearances and guestings since 1993. He won the Best Supporting Actor Award in the prestigious FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences) in 2008, equally regarded as the Academy Award of ...
10. Sid Lucero
Actor | Selda
Sid Lucero is known for The Inmate (2007), Donsol (2006) and The Affair (2010).
11. Leo Martinez
Actor | On the Job 2: The Missing 8
Leo Martinez was born on March 7, 1950 in Batangas, Philippines. He is an actor and assistant director, known for On the Job 2: The Missing 8 (2021), Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue (1991) and Up from the Depths (1979).
12. Archie Alemania
Actor | Bukal
Archie Alemania is known for Bukal (2021), Baby Angelo (2008) and Slumber Party (2012).
13. Dingdong Dantes
Actor | Rewind
Jose Sixto Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes, is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. He is also the founding chairman of the YesPinoy Foundation and ...
14. Derek Ramsay
Actor | English Only, Please
Derek Ramsay was born on December 7, 1979. He is an actor and writer, known for English Only, Please (2014), All of You (2017) and Super Inggo (2006).
15. Christopher De Leon
Actor | Gumapang ka sa lusak
Christopher De Leon was born on October 31, 1956 in Manila, Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Dirty Affair (1990), Moments in a Stolen Dream (1977) and This Is How We Were Before, How Are You Doing Now? (1976). He has been married to Sandy Andolong since March 27, 2001. He was ...
16. Phillip Salvador
Actor | Ang panday
Phillip Salvador is known for Ang panday (2009), Bayan Ko (1984) and Ang panday 2 (2011).
17. Pen Medina
Actor | 10000 Hours
Pen Medina was born on August 27, 1950 in Manila, Philippines. He is an actor and writer, known for 10000 Hours (2013), Muro-ami (1999) and Layang bilanggo (2010).
18. Ronnie Lazaro
Actor | Yanggaw
Ronnie Lazaro was born on November 14, 1957 in Fabrica, Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Yanggaw (2008), Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) and Maria (2019).
19. John Arcilla
Actor | On the Job 2: The Missing 8
John Arcilla was born on June 24, 1966 in Quezon City, Philippines. He is an actor, known for On the Job 2: The Missing 8 (2021), Suarez: The Healing Priest (2020) and The Bourne Legacy (2012).
20. Albert Martinez
Actor | Rosario
Albert Martinez was born on April 19, 1963. He is an actor and producer, known for Rosario (2010), Rizal in Dapitan (1997) and Segurista (1996). He was previously married to Liezel Martinez.
21. Bembol Roco
Actor | The Year of Living Dangerously
Bembol Roco was born on November 20, 1953. He is an actor and director, known for The Year of Living Dangerously (1982), Dirty Affair (1990) and Babangon ako't dudurugin kita (1989).
22. Lou Veloso
Actor | The Bourne Legacy
Lou Veloso (born January 11, 1965) is a Filipino actor, comedian, theater actor, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 popular comedy films, which include Mga kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985), Pulis Patola (1993), Ang Cute ng ina mo! (2007), Desperadas 2 (2008). As ...
23. Jhong Hilario
Actor | Muro-ami
Jhong Hilario is known for Muro-ami (1999), Dynamite Fishing (2013) and Segunda mano (2011).
24. Nonie Buencamino
Actor | Dagitab
Nonie Buencamino is known for Sparks (2014), Heneral Luna (2015) and Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991).
25. Alex Medina
Actor | Palitan
Alex Medina is known for Palitan (2012), The Spider's Lair (2013) and Historiographika errata (2017).
26. Aga Muhlach
Actor | May minamahal
Aga Muhlach was born on August 12, 1969 in the Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Loving Someone (1993), Joey Boy Munti: 15 anyos ka sa Muntinglupa (1991) and Dubai (2005). He has been married to Charlene Gonzales since March 28, 2001. They have two children.
27. Cesar Montano
Actor | Ligalig
Cesar Montano was born on August 1, 1962 in Manila, Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Ligalig (2006), José Rizal (1998) and Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River (2004). He was previously married to Sunshine Cruz.
28. Jiro Manio
Actor | Magnifico
Jiro Manio is known for Magnifico (2003), New Moon (2001) and The Two of Us (2009).
29. Neil Ryan Sese
Actor | Munting heredera
Neil Ryan Sese was born on April 26, 1979 in the Philippines. He is an actor, known for Munting heredera (2011), Encantadia (2016) and Seklusyon (2016).
30. Ping Medina
Actor | Etheria: Ang ikalimang kaharian ng Encantadia
Ping Medina was born on July 23, 1983 in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines. He is an actor and writer, known for Etheria (2005), Transit (2013) and Ang pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005).
31. Paolo Ballesteros
Actor | Die Beautiful
Paolo Ballesteros was born on November 29, 1982 in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He is an actor, known for Die Beautiful (2016), The Panti Sisters (2019) and Bakit lahat ng gwapo may boyfriend?! (2016).
32. Arnold Reyes
Actor | Birdshot
Arnold Reyes is known for Birdshot (2016), Astig (2009) and Condo (2008).
33. Joey Paras
Actor | Babagwa
Joey Paras was born on February 7, 1978 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for The Spider's Lair (2013), Mulawin vs Ravena (2017) and Igib (2020). He died on October 29, 2023.
34. Aaron Rivera
Actor | Kinatay
Aaron Rivera is known for Butchered (2009), Service (2008) and Best. Partee. Ever. (2016).
35. Alfred Vargas
Actor | Supremo
Alfred Vargas was born on October 24, 1981 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Supremo (2012), ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh (2006) and Bridal Shower (2004).
36. Piolo Pascual
Actor | Don't Give Up on Us
Piolo Pascual was born on January 12, 1977 in Manila, Philippines. He is an actor and production manager, known for Don't Give Up on Us (2006), The Seventies (2002) and Silong (2015).
37. Ronaldo Valdez
Actor | May minamahal
Ronaldo Valdez was born on November 27, 1947 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Loving Someone (1993), Sukob (2006) and Nasaan ang puso (1997). He was married to Maria Fe Ilagan Gibbs. He died on December 17, 2023 in Manila, Philippines.
38. Robin Padilla
Actor | 10000 Hours
Robinhood Ferdinand Padilla, known professionally as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino actor, screenwriter, producer and director best known for his '90s action films; portraying mostly antihero characters that granted him the moniker "Bad Boy" of Philippine cinemas. He is also dubbed as "The Action ...
39. Jason Abalos
Actor | Endo
Jason Abalos is known for Endo (2007), Agua bendita (2010) and First Day High (2006). He has been married to Vicky Ruston since September 1, 2022. They have one child.
40. Alan Paule
Actor | Gumapang ka sa lusak
Alan Paule is known for Dirty Affair (1990), Tandem (2015) and Gayak (2012).
41. Allen Dizon
Actor | Magkakabaung
Allen Dizon is known for The Coffin Maker (2014), The Bomb (2017) and Latay (2019).
42. Micko Laurente
Actor | Bambanti
Micko Laurente is known for Bambanti (2015), Watch List (2019) and BuyBust (2018).
43. Yñigo Delen
Actor | Suarez: The Healing Priest
Yñigo Delen is known for Suarez: The Healing Priest (2020), Otlum (2018) and Rabid (2021).
44. Felix Roco
Actor | Engkwentro
Felix Roco was born on April 12, 1989 in the Philippines. He is an actor and writer, known for Engkwentro (2009), Mga rebeldeng may kaso (2015) and Topografia (2022).
45. Jeffrey Quizon
Writer | Bukal
Jeffrey Quizon was born on January 23, 1973. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Bukal (2021), Angela Markado (2015) and Goyo: The Boy General (2018).
46. Paulo Avelino
Actor | Walang hanggan
Paulo Avelino was born on May 13, 1988 in Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Walang hanggan (2012), Fan Girl (2020) and The Dance of Two Left Feet (2011).
47. Adrian Alandy
Actor | Wagas
Adrian Alandy was born on February 7, 1980 in Manila, Philippines. He is an actor, known for Wagas (2013), Anino sa likod ng buwan (2015) and Citizen Jake (2018).
48. Nathan Lopez
Actor | Ang pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros
Nathan Lopez was born on August 19, 1991. He is an actor, known for Ang pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005), Be Careful with My Heart (2012) and Wagas (2013).
49. Roi Vinzon
Actor | Resiklo
Roi Vinzon is known for Transmutators (2007), Lucas Abelardo (1994) and Magnum Muslim .357 (2014).
50. JC De Vera
Actor | Best. Partee. Ever.
JC De Vera was born on March 10, 1986 in Manila, Philippines. He is an actor, known for Best. Partee. Ever. (2016), Babangon ako't dudurugin kita (2008) and Pati ba pintig ng puso? (2007).
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