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Viva Santo Tomas!: Celebs na may dugong UST

By Al Kendrick Noguera, Aedrianne Acar

Published On: November 15, 2019, 01:48 PM

Updated On: June 17, 2024, 04:50 PM

They are products of the university's four hundred years of academic excellence. Get to know the celebrities who are proud alumni or studied in the oldest university in Asia, the University of Santo Tomas (UST).

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Maricar Reyes

Before pursuing show business, Maricar Reyes graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Medicine.

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Kristel Fulgar

Actress-vlogger Kristel Fulgar made sure to get her college diploma and finished with a degree in Communication Arts at UST.

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John Manalo

Former 'Goin Bulilit' actor John Manalo is a proud alum of the oldest university in Asia. He took up AB Communication Arts.

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Jun Veneracion

Kapuso senior news reporter Jun Veneracion graduated from UST in 1993 with a degree in AB Journalism.

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Sandra Aguinaldo

Multi-awarded documentarist and reporter Sandra Aguinaldo is a proud alumna of UST. She took up Journalism in the royal, pontifical and catholic university.

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Mikee Quintos

Isang Architecture student mula UST ang top Kapuso talent ngayon na si Mikee Quintos.

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Andrea Torres

Andrea Torres studied Communication Arts in UST.

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Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual took up General Education before shifting to Physical Therapy in UST.

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Hayden Kho

Sa UST nag-aral ng Medicine si Hayden Kho.

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Janine Tugonon

Beauty queen-turned-international model Janine Tugonon is also a proud alumna from UST. She graduated with a degree in Pharmacy.

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Ice Seguerra

Isa ring Tomasino si Ice Seguerra na nag-aral ng kurso mula sa College of Fine Arts and Design.

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Charlene Gonzales

As a Psychology graduate from UST, Charlene Gonzales was chosen to represent erudition in the university's quattromondial monument for their 400th anniversary.

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Archie Alemania

Archie Alemania prepared for his showbiz career via his UST education. He studied Communication Arts.

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Iza Calzado

Before entering the entertainment industry, Iza Calzado was an off-cam artist, being a Fine Arts graduate from UST.

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Louie Pedroso

Top One Project's Louie Pedroso is currently a BA Psychology student in UST.

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Eula Valdes

Proud Tomasino rin si Eula Valdez na nag-aral ng kursong Liberal Arts.

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Vicki Belo

Tulad ng kanyang partner na si Hayden, sa UST din nag-aral ng Medicine si Dra. Vicki Belo.

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Arnold Clavio

Ang husay ni Arnold Clavio sa pagbabalita ay kanyang nakuha sa UST bilang isang Journalism student.

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Miriam Quiambao

Beauty and brains. 'Yan si Miriam Quiambao na nagtapos sa kursong Physical Therapy sa UST.

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Jojo Alejar

Actor-host Jojo Alejar is a Political Science graduate from UST.

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Mocha Uson

Nagtapos ng kursong Medical Technology sa UST si Mocha Uson. Kamakailan lamang ay ginawaran siya ng UST Alumni Association ng parangal dahil sa kanyang public service bilang Assistant Secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office.

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Ali Sotto

Communication Arts naman ang kursong tinapos ng DZBB anchor na si Ali Sotto.

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John Lapus

Despite graduating with a Hotel and Resturant Management degree, TV host-turned-director John Lapus got his first training in acting in UST when he joined Teatro Tomasino, the university theater guild.

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Dennis Padilla

Former Caloocan City councilor and actor Dennis Padilla graduated from UST with a degree in Political Science.

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Sarah Geronimo

Sarah once studied in UST High School before she gave up her regular schooling when she won a singing competition.

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Angel Locsin

Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin got her high school diploma in UST. Angel was once part of UST's high school varsity swimming team.

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Kean Cipriano

Kean was studying in UST when Callalily was formed. He was attending the Conservatory of Music at the time.

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Cesar Apolinario

Journalist and director Cesar Apolinario graduated with a degree in Communication Arts in 1998.

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Bernardo Bernardo

The late TV and theater actor Bernardo Bernardo earned his Bachelor of Literature in Journalism degree at the University of Santo Tomas.

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Dustin Yu

Despite pursuing his showbiz career, Chinito heartthrob Dustin Yu continues to focus on his studies as a third year marketing student at the University of Santo Tomas. You will see him again on TV as he reprises his role as Kenneth Chan in 'Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters.'

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Angelique Manto

Social media influencer and vlogger Angelique Manto graduated with a degree in communication arts from the University of Santo Tomas , too. Collegiate basketball fans will best remember Angelique because of her stint as a UAAP courtside reporter.

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Pepe Herrera

It is not surprising that Pepe Herrera has one of the best voices in show business since he had a lot of training during college. Pepe graduated in 2011 at the University of Santo Tomas with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Conservatory of Music