Celebrities launch businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Since the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hit the Philippines earlier this year, many industries and businesses halted their operations to give way to the government's mandatory community quarantine.
In the midst of the current pandemic, millions of Filipinos have lost their jobs as it also had a significant commercial impact across the country.
On-cam talents are not exempted from the great change induced by COVID-9 that's why they opted to be resilient and launched their very own businesses amid the pandemic.
Aiai Delas Alas
Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas brought back her love for baking as she launched her pastry business Martina's Pastries amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Derrick Monasterio
Kapuso hunk Derrick Monasterio has resorted to launching a home service haircut called QUARANCLEANPH not just to have an additional income but to also help displaced barbers due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Chariz Solomon
Bubble Gang babe Chariz Solomon launched her food business #FusionByCharizSolomon which offers various delectable home-cooked food.
Rocco Nacino
Descendants of the Sun star Rocco Nacino and his girlfriend Melissa Gohing have already started their plant business, All About Plants.
Ara Mina
Aside from online selling of her Hazel Berry restaurant specialties, actress Ara Mina has also launched a vegetable online store, The Greenberry.
Lotlot de Leon
Actress Lotlot de Leon has been busy with her business, Lotlot's Homemade which offers marinated liempo, marinated Mediterranean chicken, ready-to-cook barbeque, banana bread, and tocino.
Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos
Couple Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos have reopened their Angrydobo and Pizza Telefono restaurants. They are also mobilizing their food business online.
Sarah Lahbati and mom Esther Sarah
Lahbati and her mom Esther opened up an online food business called Crave Simply.
Janice de Belen
Since there are no bazaars to sell her specialties for Kitchen of Super Janice, actress Janice de Belen opted to sell foods online.
Dingdong Dantes
Descendants of the Sun star Dingdong Dantes is about to launch a delivery app called “Dingdong” which promises to cater to the customer's specific needs. The delivery app will be out soon.
Aiko Melendez
Prima Donnas star Aiko Melendez is selling gadgets and other protective equipment to fight various diseases, especially the COVID-19 disease.
Neil Sese
Descendants of the Sun actor Neil Sese has put up a seafood delivery business to earn extra income despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jayvee Sumagaysay
Professional volleyball player Jayvee Sumagaysay “silog” in his new food business venture.
Ashley Rivera
Bubble Gang babe Ashley Rivera is about to launch her flower shop Flora by Petra soon.
Jeremy Sabido milktea business
StarStruck alum Jeremy Sabido has launched his milk tea business Elizi Tea.
John Feir
Pepito Manaloto actor John Feir has put up his barbecue business Backyard Chill & Grill. He personally delivers his customer's orders, too.
Ate Gay
Comedian Ate Gay, who works at now closed comedy bars Zirkoh and Klownz, opened her food business “Siomai Himala” on July 20.
Andrea Torres
Kapuso leading lady Andrea Torres's delivery business “Family Favorites” offers delectable treats including Pinoy classic snacks polvoron, bread pudding and many more.
Santino Rosales
Actor Jericho Rosales's son Santino Rosales has put up his very own restaurant “Kaisaint: Skews and Brews” in Parañaque City.
Mela Habijan
Actress and content creator Mela Franco Habijan opened her peanut butter business on July 6.
David Licauco
Actor-entrepreneur David Licauco has launched a health and wellness online one-stop shop called As Nature Intended. His latest business venture reflects his healthy lifestyle and life-changing mindset.
Solenn Heussaff
Kapuso host and actress Solenn Heussaff launched her clothing line with local shop Elin Ph. Solenn designed clothes that are perfect for pregnant women and breastfeeding mommies.
Benjamin Alves
Actor Benjamin Alves and his girlfriend Chelsea Robato started House of Roses, an online flower shop.
EA Guzman
Edgar Allan Guzman turned his mom's specialty into a food business named Adobong Tuyo with Mommy Sarrie. In an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, Edgar Allan revealed that his mom's Adobong Tuyo is his favorite dish.
Aside from his food business, EA has also set up his own apparel line named DOPE Apparel PH, with girlfriend Shaira Diaz.
Mike Tan
Kapuso actor Mike Tan has started a pastry business called, Cinnamoans Manila.
Pops Fernandez
'Centerstage' judge Pops Fernandez recently launched her new clothing line, PerF.
Ayra Mariano
'StarStruck Season 6' First Princess Ayra Mariano has opened an online store, KDraMart, which sells Korean goods.
Ashley Ortega
Ashley Ortega sells Filipino kakanin online and is the founder of the loungewear line ASHLEIGH Collection.
Jinkee Pacquiao
Jinkee Pacquiao has launched her cosmetics line Jinkee Cosmetics on August 18.
Anna Cay
Aside from her career as a beauty vlogger, Anna Cay braved the pandemic by opening up her new milktea shop in a popular mall this 2021.
Markki Stroem
Singer, host, and DJ Markki Stroem has a new addition to his impressive resume. He can now call himself an entrepreneur, since he ventured into establishing his clothing brand called 'EVRY.'
Ina Feleo
Versatile actress Ina Feleo and her Italian chef husband Giacomo Gervasutti opened up their Italian food delivery business Pasticci.
Rodjun Cruz
Looking for fashionable OOTD for your gym workout? Then, you can check out Rodjun Cruz's own sportswear brand CruzFit. Together with his brother Rayver, the Kapuso actor and his wife Dianne Medina lauched this new business in January 2021.
Alodia Gosiengfiao
During the pandemic, cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao launched her cosmetic line, Alodia Beauty, which offers 12 beautiful shades of matte liquid lipsticks.
Yuan "Paopao" Francisco
The Kapuso child actor and his family recently started Helmet ni Paopao, an online and retail shop selling motorcycle helmets and safety gears.
“Ako po minsan naghahanda ng mga order ng mga costumer. Ako po taga-check ng kulay at design na gusto ng mga costumer,” the young entrepreneur said about his involvement in the business.
“Ako din po sumasagot sa FB page namin kapag may inquiries. Pero siyempre kapag inutusan lang ako ni Mommy at Daddy na sagutin ang inquiries. Ako din po taga bilang kung meron pa po kaming stocks ng mga helmet.”
Rhian Ramos
Rhian Ramos launched a 24-hour virtual restaurant named Healthy Appetite.
The delivery-only food venture offers a variety of delicious healthy options including plant-based meals to cater to different dietary needs.
“I noticed na I was having a hard time looking for healthy food options lalo na 'pag medyo weird hours. Lalo na 'pag hatinggabi, wala na talagang darating sa 'yo na healthy,” Rhian told Rise Up Stronger: NCAA Season 96 hosts Sophia Senoron and Martin Javier.
“But we still get hungry 24 hours a day, so I just decided to work on this (Healthy Appetite).
“We have so many different options. 'Yong carb namin is always complex with adlai or quinoa or cauli rice and may mga ulam-ulam din na style.”
Allan K
The Eat Bulaga mainstay moved on from the closure of his comedy bars Klownz and Zirkoh by opening a restobar in Las Piñas City.
Allan K's latest F&B ventures is named Zirkulo.
Lucho Ayala
The COVID-19 pandemic didn't stop engaged couple Lucho Ayala and Emma Rueda from opening a new milk tea shop named King & Queen Tea in Cubao, Quezon City.
