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#GirlBoss: Pinay celebrities and their successful businesses

By Maine Aquino

Published On: September 5, 2019, 05:35 PM

Updated On: December 5, 2023, 10:31 AM

A lot of Filipino actresses have shown that they are not just good at acting and performing but are also remarkable girl bosses.

These female personalities now also call themselves entrepreneurs. From food to clothing, to beauty, and more, they show that they can can have a career in showbiz while also running a business.

Some actresses like Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana, and Bea Alonzo are also successful businesswomen. And they are just some of the most admired hard working Filipina celebrities today.

See the other #GirlBoss personalities in this gallery:

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Heart Evangelista

Heart Evangelista sells her paintings and also paints the designer bags of her clients to share her creation. The Kapuso fashion icon also sells custom home items, jewelry, and clothing in Shop Maison Love Marie. Plus, Heart is also a franchise owner of a nail salon.

In 2021, Heart revealed she invested in a resort in Boracay. She also started a luxury beauty and wellness brand with her sister Camille Ongpauco.

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Georgina Wilson

Georgina Wilson introduced an eye wear, beauty, and food brand called Sunnies with the help of her business partners Martine Ho, Jess Wilson, Bea Soriano-Dee, and Eric Dee.

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Marian Rivera

Flora Vida is the business of Kapuso Primetime Queen, Marian Rivera. Marian started out with floral arrangements and expanded to homeware and clothing.

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Neri Miranda

Neri Miranda is not only a doting mom, but also a successful entrepreneur. She is hands-on to several businesses which are mostly food-related.

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Solenn Heussaff

Solenn Heussaff sells her paintings and sometimes she collaborates with other artists to create different art-related products.

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Kris Bernal

Kris Bernal proved that she's not only a good actress but also a good businesswoman. The Kapuso star is the owner of House of Gogi and a lipstick line called She Cosmetics.

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Jennylyn Mercado

Jennylyn Mercado shares her passion for baking by selling homemade cookies called Chunky Dough.

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Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban co-owns the production company called Bright Bulb Productions with her friends John Prats and Sam Milby.

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Camille Prats

When Camille Prats is not busy with her showbiz commitments, she's working at her school Divine Angels Montessori Of Cainta, their family-owned Nayomi Sanctuary Resort in Batangas, and food businesses called Tito's Fil-Mex Restaurant and Asakusa Home of Tempura.

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Carla Abellana

Carla Abellana is a franchise owner of a nail salon and a restaurant called Holy Smokes in Makati.

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Maine Mendoza

Maine Mendoza is a franchise owner of a popular fastfood chain that she endorses.

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Glaiza De Castro

Glaiza De Castro owns a bed and breakfast business called Casa Galura in Baler, Aurora.

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KC Concepcion

KC Concepcion's pride and joy is her jewelry business called Avec Moi.

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Anne Curtis

Anne Curtis is the proud owner of BLK Cosmetics.
She also co-owns Rockstar KTV in Bonifacio Global, Taguig with singer Karylle.

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Isabelle Daza

Isabelle Daza introduced the first authentic Japanese milk bar in the Philippines called FRNK Milk Bar.

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Toni and Alex Gonzaga

Toni and Alex Gonzaga owns milk tea shop called Happy Cup.

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Bea Binene

Bea Binene opened a coffee store called Mix & Brew Coffee.

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Jodi Sta. Maria

Jodi Sta. Maria owns a gastropub called Rue Bourbon Bar.

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Judy Ann Santos

Judy Ann Santos shared her love for food in her restaurant, Angrydobo.

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Dimples Romana

Dimples Romana owns different types of properties.

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Kathryn Bernardo

Kathryn Bernardo's love for nail pampering made her decide to open her own called KathNails.

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Arny Ross

Arny Ross loves milk tea that is why she opened up a franchise of milk tea shop.

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Sheena Halili

Sheena Halili opened her own swimsuit brand called Yve Swimwear.

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Ina Feleo

Ina Feleo's love for fitness is the reason why she opened INA Activewear.

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Ara Mina

Ara Mina joined the beauty industry by introducing her lip and cheek products for Ara Colours. She also extends her passion for baking through Hazelberry Cafe.

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Kris Aquino

Kris Aquino is a franchise of owner of some popular fastfood chains in the country. She also owns Nacho Bimby.

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Bea Alonzo

Bea Alonzo has opened a cafe in Quezon City last 2019.

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Pokwang

Pokwang is the proud owner of PokLee Food Products that offers her delicious recipes.

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Pauline Mendoza

Pauline Mendoza recently opened a skincare store in Pangasinan

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Lovely Abella

Lovely Abella is now the CEO of Seven Long Table Marketing, which she manages with the help of her husband Benj Manalo.

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Luane Dy

Luane Dy's love for fashion inspired her to start a clothing business called Lu Classy Apparel.

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Solenn Heussaff and Anne Curtis

Sister-in-law Solenn Heussaff and Anne Curtis are now business partners for a clothing line catered for mommies and babies. Solenn and Anne's business name Tili Dahli is inspired by their beautiful daughters, Thylane Katana and Dahlia Amelie.

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Regine Tolentino

Regine Tolentino creates formal and dancewear, costumes, props, and more in Regine Tolentino Atelier.

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Sam Pinto

Actress-model Sam Pinto opened her boutique resort L'Sirene (The Siren) in Baler, Aurora, on April 1, 2016.

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Camille Co

Content creator Camille Co might have closed her fashion label Coexist, but this busy mom also has other businesses like a furniture shop, a restaurant, and her own line of stylish PVC bag.

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Jinkee Pacquiao

Jinkee Pacquiao runs Jinkee Skin and Jinkee Cosmetics, which sells skincare and makeup products.

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Max Collins and Michelle Dee

Celebrity friends Max Collins and Michelle Dee turned into business partners when they introduced their own beauty and wellness brand called Drip Therapy.

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Alodia Gosiengfiao

Alodia Gosiengfiao is known for her empire in the gaming community. She is the co-founder and co-owner of Tier One Entertainment and Blacklist International. The popular cosplayer also launched Alodia Beauty in 2021.