The entertainment industry has always been a place for talented actors and actresses to showcase their craft. Hollywood, in particular, is filled with actors from different parts of the world, including the Philippines. It is never a surprise to see talented Filipinos making waves in Hollywood. They possess impressive acting skills, good looks, and a unique charm. In this blog post, we will be highlighting the top 10 most popular Filipino actors in Hollywood.
Dave Bautista. Known for his huge frame, Bautista is a former wrestler turned actor. He played Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy and also appeared in Blade Runner 2049 and Spectre.
Vanessa Hudgens. Hudgens started her acting career as a Disney Star in High School Musical. She then transitioned into Hollywood through the popular film “Spring Breakers.” She was born in the US but both her parents are Filipinos.
Manny Jacinto. Best known for his role as Jason Mendoza in the TV series The Good Place. Jacinto was born in the Philippines but raised in Canada.
Darren Criss. He is an American actor, but he has Filipino heritage. Criss became famous for his role in the musical “Glee.” He became the first Filipino-American actor to win a Primetime Emmy award for his role in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
Jacob Batalon. You may know him as Peter Parker’s best friend Ned in Spider-man: Homecoming, Spider-man: Far From Home, and Avengers: Infinity War. He was born in Hawaii, but his parents are both Filipinos.
Nico Santos. He has been a cast member of the hit TV series “Superstore.” Santos also played one of the crazy rich friends of Nick in the movie “Crazy Rich Asians.”
Jon Jon Briones. A renowned theatre actor who played the role of The Engineer in Miss Saigon. He has also appeared in popular TV shows, including American Horror Story: Apocalypse.
Manny Montana. He was born in Long Beach, California but both of his parents are Filipinos. Montana’s breakout role was in the TV series “Graceland.” He also appeared in “The Oath” and “Good Girls.”
Reggie Lee. Lee has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, a veteran in Hollywood. He has played a multitude of roles in various films, including The Dark Knight Rises and Star Trek Into Darkness.
Dante Basco. Best known for his voice acting in the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Basco also appeared in live-action movies such as Hook and Take the Lead.
To sum it up, Filipinos have made a significant contribution to Hollywood and continue to impress us with their acting skills. These ten actors have all risen to prominence and are making their mark in the entertainment industry. It is inspiring to see Filipinos represented and celebrated in Hollywood. With their charm, talent, and work ethic, we are confident that we will see more Filipino actors in Hollywood in the future.
Author: Gerald Lacuarta
Gerald Lacuarta is the editor and content curator of Phil Report. A former reporter of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and a managing editor of the Philippine Collegian, Gerald has written extensively on politics, courts and justice system, environment, foreign affairs, defense, media and technology. He is also a web developer and server administrator, and spends free time playing music and tinkering with cryptocurrencies.
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