IN PHOTOS: Celebrities who chose the island life
These personalities have successful careers in the city, but they know nothing beats the peace and happiness found in the island life. Get to know them in this gallery.
Andi Eigenmann
Andi Eigenmann, being born to celebrity parents Jaclyn Jose and the late Mark Gil, has spent most of her years in the limelight.
Andi
In 2017, Andie started to veer away from the artista life and began pursuing her mermaid dreams. She bought a place in Siargao where her family with champion surfer Philmar Alipayo are currently settling.
Chino Lui Pio
Chino Lui Pio, brother of Hale frontman Champ Lui Pio, made a name for himself as a music VJ.
Chino
He preferred the chill and steady island life and started his dream business, Alpas Siargao, in August 2018.
Rachel Peters
Miss Universe 2017 Rachel Peters has always been a water baby, having lived in Camarines Sur.
Rachel
The beauty queen fell in love with Siargao so much, she opened a café and a bed and breakfast place in the island.
Sam
A work held in La Union sparked her interest in surfing. She got hooked to the sport so much so that she decided to open her own resort in Baler, Aurora.
Bogart
He decided to return to Davao to settle together with his family. Living in his hometown gave him time to focus on surfing, one of the reasons for his great weight loss.
Lauren Reid
Lauren Reid, sister of James Reid, has been very visible under the spotlight as a model and actress.
Mara Lopez
Mara Lopez didn't just trail behind her beauty queen mom Maria Isabel Lopez, she has also earned a rightful spot in showbiz, particularly in the film industry.
Mara
Mara has always been a surfer and she spends most of her time living a nomadic lifestyle, traveling to Siargao, Australia, California or wherever the waves are.
