Celebrities who are building wealth through their businesses

Dabarkad Tommy Peñaflor used the money he earned in showbiz to open his own business. One year after being part of 'Eat Bulaga,' Tommy decided to put up a water-refilling station and an LPG refilling store in his hometown, Bataan.

Former MYX VJ and host Chino Lui Pio achieved his dream project when he established 'Alpas Agos,' a cozy hostel in the surfing capital of the Philippines, Siargao.

Bea Binene set up Mix & Brew Coffee late 2018 and officially opened her first stall at SM Megamall this June 2019.

The trio of Valeen Montenegro, Chariz Solomon, and Lovely Abella is now selling caps with the portmanteau of their names, ValeenChaGa.

Phoenix Fuel Masters forward JC Intal ventured into the world of business by establishing his very own gas station. The PBA cager opened an outlet of Phoenix Petroleum along Belfast Avenue, Quezon City.

Dingdong Dantes owns AgostoDos Pictures, an independent film production company. It has co-produced 'Tiktik: the Aswang Chronicles,' 'Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2,' and 'Segunda Mano.'

He also launched the delivery app 'DingDong PH,' which aims to help displaced workers from the entertainment industry as riders. He partnered with fellow stars Rico Blanco, Matteo Guidicelli, Drew Arellano, and Nico Bolzico.

Tim Yap is a co-owner of a number of clubs in the metro. Some of these include Xylo, The Island, and Revel in Taguig.

Matinee idol Piolo Pascual is one of the owners of the movie production outfit named ‘Spring Films.’ One of its movies is the blockbuster film, ‘Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme.’  

Pretty actress Shaina Magdayao together with her business partners opened a franchise called ‘Engineering for Kids.’ The said educational program introduces kids aged four to 14 to Engineering, Science and Technology and Math. 

Fashionable Kim Chiu established a bridal boutique, Adorata Weddings + located in Cubao, Quezon City.

Former Kapuso talent Angel Locsin opened her KTV business, Fuel Up Bar and KTV, in 2010.

'Wowowin' host Willie Revillame owns WBR Entertainment Productions and a five-star hotel in Tagaytay.

'StarStruck' alumni Ryza Cenon and LJ Reyes co-own Paburitto, a line of burittos with a Pinoy twist.

Coleen Perez looks as sweet as the pastries she bakes for her business, Euphoria Cupcakes. 

Bettinna Carlos owns Baked Bites by ABC. She also opened CKitchenry Culinary Studio at The Grove in Rockwell.

Hunk and model JC De Vera owns a burger restaurant named ‘The Burgery.’

Jennylyn Mercado launched an online cookie business called Chunky Dough.

Brazilian actor/host Fabio Ide is one of the owners of 71 Gramercy.

Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards joins the list of celebrity entrepreneurs as he opens Concha's Garden Cafe in Cliffhouse, Tagaytay City. He also opened his own branch of fast food brand, McDonald's.

Marian Rivera is the proud owner of the flower shop, Flora Vida by Marian.

Kris Bernal opened Hosaku Asian Grill at SM North Edsa. Prior to Hosaku, she also opened House of Gogi restaurant which later on became Gogi Mart. She also used to own Meat Kris, a burger kiosk in Quezon City.

Kapuso actor Martin del Rosario opened a bar in Quezon City on May 2016 called The Armory.

Celebrity sisters, Toni and Alex, opened their own milk tea shop called Happy Cup in June 2017 which has branches all over the country.

Maine's family ventured into the food business with a branch of a popular fast food chain, McDonald's, opening on August 11 at Sta. Clara in Bulacan.

Comedienne Tuesday Vargas now owns a creative event solutions company called Weddings by TV. They specialized in wedding coordination and events styling. Tuesday is hands-on with her company. Here she is with the bride seconds before she walks down the aisle.

Miguel Tanfelix recently opened a milk tea shop in Cavite. He called it Original Pinoy Milk Tea as it combines his love of the trendy drink and of OPM or original Pinoy music.

Apart from managing his own gym he put up in 2009, actor Ervic Vijandre has partnered with Tipsy Pig owners to open in Taguig City.

Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillo owns Angrydobo, a restaurant located in Taft, in front of De La Salle University. The idea to open a restaurant was inspired by a love quarrel they had in 2005.

Comedian Teri Onor recently launched his own production company called Teri Aunor Entertainment Services or TOES. He aims to produce movies and concerts thru this company. His first project is a concert that features singer-impersonator Anton Diva.

Carla Abellana's cafeteria-style restaurant Holy Smokes in Poblacion, Makati has been closed down already. But, don't be sad, Carla's food business will be relocated in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City.

Martin Jickain owns a local pub in Boracay called Los Indios Bravos. He also owns a bakeshop called Martinapay in the resort island.

Pauleen Luna channeled her love for milk tea by opening her own business in Festival Mall in Alabang. Don't forget to visit Bestea Milktea!

Actor Marco Gumabao is the co-owner of Tipsy Pig gastropub in Timog Avenue, Quezon City alongside fellow actor and best friend Pat Sugui.

Seasoned actress Gladys Reyes has a restaurant named Estela.

Kapuso actress Jillian Ward owns a milk tea shop in Floridablanca, Pampanga called Wonder Tea Philippines.

To mark their 16th wedding anniversary, Gladys Reyes and husband Christopher Roxas have decided to open their catering business, “Sommereux.” The name was based on Christopher's real last name.

Vince Velasco might be busy hosting events or doing commercial shoots, but he still wanted to build his own business. He put up a group boxing studio called Flyweight for those who are into boxing.

Kylie Padilla is selling her own version of organic, vegan, and cruelty free beauty and bath essentials called Avalunabykylie.

Matt Lozano is selling homemade meals with recipes created by his family in Lozano's Kitchen.

Winwyn Marquez took her love for bread to the next level by opening her online store, Bread Wynner.

Ex-GMA news reporter Steve Dailisan became a co-owner of the meat store, TASTEEEVE. He offers varied kinds of meat from German franks to corned beef.

Neil Ryan Sese opened his seafood business, K&G Seafood, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. His aim, aside from offering great food, is to help fellow cyclists earn money on the side.

Kapuso leading lady Andrea Torres officially opened her food delivery business called Family Favorites on June 12. Her business offers delectable snacks like polvoron, stuffed mushrooms, bread puddings, and so much more.

Sisters Angelika and Mika Dela Cruz ventured into opening their photo studio business in Malabon.

Model Santino Rosales, son of actor-singer Jericho Rosales, braved the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic by opening his restaurant business, Kaisaint: Skews and Brews, in Parañaque City.

Former 'Bubble Gang' star Ara Mina is a proud owner of Hazel Berry Café, which has branches in Quezon City, Pasig City, Muntinlupa City, and Pampanga.

Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo and her business partners opened Dean and Deluca cafe in November 2019.

Actress Pauline Mendoza wanted to expand her horizon and put up her own business at age 21. She is now a proud owner of a skin-care store in Alaminos, Pangasinan. Pauline told GMANetwork.com, “As a 21-year-old, ayaw ko lang umasa sa studies ko, ayaw ko lang umasa sa career ko as an actress. Gusto ko meron pa rin iba, as in lumawak talaga siya.”

Soap opera actress Dimples Romana and her husband Boyet Ahmee own a posh restaurant in Singapore called Alegria. According to the celebrity mom, “Never in our wildest dreams did we ever imagine (@boyetahmee and I) will have a business venture outside the Philippines and a posh restaurant in Singapore at that,”

TV actor-model Anjo Damiles opened The Breakfast Menu in June 2020. He talked about his inspiration on Instagram, why he ventured into food business in the middle of the pandemic. Anjo explained, “The business started mid-June 2020 when it was pandemic. My friends and [I] thought of something that would sell and all that we could think [of] was food and nothing else. So we decided to open our food business, my friend selling burgers and me selling full meals!”

Kapuso singer Jeremiah Tiangco welcomed a new chapter in his career and this time, as a business owner. 'The Clash' grand champion opened his Biyaya Café in Imus, Cavite in May 2022.

Former beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez was happy to announce her business venture, a beauty and lifestyle brand. Ruffa told Ogie in his interview, “Gutz and Glow is my new beauty and lifestyle brand that I'm launching before my birthday.

“I've always been an entrepreneur naman, pero it's always in showbiz 'di ba producing concerts, movies, TV shows, reality shows. So, this is my first venture na talagang all-out business na talaga.”

In an exclusive interview with PEP.Ph, Rabiya Mateo proudly shared that she's a businesswoman at the age of 25 after opening her beauty lounge business located at BF Homes, Parañaque in the early parts of June.

In one of the episodes of "Bawal Judgemental" in 'Eat Bulaga,' Kapuso hunk actor Prince Clemente shared that he recently opened his first restaurant named Mangan-Tila that offers authentic Pangasinan delicacy known as pigar-pigar.

Amid the pandemic, Yasser Marta opted for a buy and sell business of vintage cars. In an interview, Yasser revealed that he is really into cars and motorcycles, especially vintage ones. He is also the one who is responsible for the operations and communications of his business called YM Automart.

Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos recently launched their food business Meat-Up bolstered by their love of steak.

Kapuso Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas also ventured into business when she started her own baking business in San Fransisco making Ube Pandesal and Milk Buns.

Dianne Medina and Rodjun Cruz also shared a milestone they had when they started their house rental business. Dianne said that she was inspired by her grandparents and parents since it has been their family business for years.

Multi-awarded Barangay LS DJ Papa Dudut has been working hard since the grand opening of his two businesses in a popular mall in Antipolo city in November 2022.

The 'Barangay Love Stories' host is the owner of a coffee/milk tea shop called “The Brewed Buddies” and a chicken wings resto named “Wings Haven”.

YouTuber Mimiyuuuh turned her love for fashion into another source of income, by relaunching her fashion brand “FANGS” early 2022.

The popular content creator told Preview Magazine, “And now na parang, 'yun nga po I have, nakaipon-ipon na po ako and feeling ko po, it's about time. So, nag-manage po talaga ako ng time ko, starting last year po, kasi parang I really want to start my 2022 with my brand.”

“Binigyan ko ng oras 'yung sketching, resourcing, ganyan and talking with suppliers. So, time management po 'yung masu-suggest ko on how I came up with [this]. Kasi ako, I'm super hands-on, so parang alam ko, I want to see kung pa'no niya ginawa. So, next time, I can also do it on my own parang ganoon.”

At the height of the pandemic in 2020, Wendell Ramos's wife, Kukai Guevarra, started a business. Now, the WenDeli Meat House is a growing frozen products business selling high-quality and ready-to-cook Filipino breakfast food like longganisa and beef tapa.

Ysabel Ortega, Elle Villanueva, and Sophia Señoron made a huge step by launching their very new nail spa at Il Terrazzo in Quezon City last September 2023.

Dominic Roque has his own production house called Black Peak Hypermedia Productions, which produces audio-visual presentations (AVP) and digital ads for other companies.

Former 'Hashtag' member Zeus Collins and his wife, Pauline Redondo, worked double time to build their food business Le Katsu. Their Japanese-inspired food business already has 100 branches.

Content creator and actress Kristel Fulgar had an inspiring start with the launch of her new fragrance line Kalmellow. In her vlog, the former child star thanked her fans for their amazing support because the first batch of their products had sold out already.

Kristel said, “Sa mga nakabili ng perfume namin maraming, maraming, maraming, maraming salamat po. Hindi ko po alam kung paano i-express 'yung gratitude ko or 'yung eagerness ko to thank everyone, pero thank you for supporting my dream.”

“Thank you for being there for me sa lahat ng journey ko na pinapasok ko sa buhay."