Filipinos are talented people. They always succeed in everything they do. Some have made it big in Hollywood.
Among those Filipinos from 1950s to 1980s, was Neile Adams, who was born Ruby Salvador in Manila, starred in several American TV shows and films, one of which was 'This Could Be The Night' where she met The King of Cool Steve McQueen.
The actor who was cast in the original version of The Magnificent Seven became Neile's first husband.
Steven McQueen, their grandson was also an actor. He is playing Jeremy Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries.
Neile's father was the maternal great grandfather of Enrique Iglesias.
Here is a list of Hollywood actors, actresses and performers who have 'dugong Pinoy.'
There are so many of them, but included here are those who are still active, bagged major roles and those who starred in major projects.
Hailee Steinfeld
The first time Hailee visited the country in April 2016, she said she feels very much at home.
That's partly because she has Filipino roots.
The Pitch Perfect 2 star's great grandfather is a Boholano.
Vanessa Hudgens
Gabriella Montez of High School Musical has a Filipino blood.
Born to an Irish/American dad and a Filipina mom named Gina, she is set to reprise her role in the popular TV show's comeback.
Anna Maria Perez de Tagle
She is best known for her stint in Disney shows Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2, and Hannah Montana.
The 26-year-old actress was raised by her Filipino parents in California, U.S.A.
She is the granddaughter of the country's Kundiman Queen, Sylvia de la Torre.
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Bruno Mars
This talented singer, songwriter, and record producer is Ruffa Gutierrez's nephew.
His grandfather is the cousin of Ruffa's dad, actor Eddie Gutierrez.
Aside from his Filipino roots, he's also a Puerto Rican.
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Allan Pineda Lindo (his real name) was born to a Kapampangan mom and an African-American dad.
The Black Eyed Peas member is a proud Pinoy, and used Filipino words is some of his songs.
His family moved to the U.S. when he was 14.
Enrique Iglesias
Her socialite mom Isabel Preysler is a Kapampangan who used to be married to international Spanish singing legend Julio Iglesias.
The 'Hero' singer was born and raised in Spain.
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Michael Copon
Remember Blue Ranger in the 2001 hit series Power Rangers Time Force?
The character was played by this Filipino/ American/ German model, actor, singer, and producer.
Though he was very young when his parents separated, his Caviteno father had taught him quite a lot about the Filipino culture.
His favorite dishes include adobo, kare-kare, and beef sinigang.
He also starred in One Tree Hill as Felix, Bring It On In It To Win It as Penn, That's so Raven, and Scorpion King.
Dave Bautista, Jr.
'The Animal' in the world of wrestling ventured into acting in 2006.
He is half-Filipino and half-Greek, and had starred in almost 20 movies, some of which were Wrong Side of Town (2010), The Man with the Iron Fists (2012), Heist (2015), and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), where he's playing Drax.
He is also part of 2017 films Blade Runner 2049, Kickboxer: Retaliation, and Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2.
Rob Schneider
This famous comedian who is often seen in the films of Adam Sandler is a proud Filipino.
He topbilled Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
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Lalaine Vergara-Paras
If you're a fan of the Disney channel series Lizzie McGuirre, there's no way you'd miss Miranda Sanchez, Lizzie's best friend.
Lalaine is an American actress whose parents were born in Batangas and Pampanga.
Jasmine Villegas
Do you remember the gorgeous girl in Justin Bieber's 'Baby' music video?
She's the same lady who sang the American national anthem during the Manny Pacquiao versus Ricky Hatton bout in 2009.
Aside from singing and dancing, Jasmine is also into modeling.
She is of Filipino, German, and Irish descent.
Jessica Sanchez
American Idol Season 11 runner-up first stunned the international viewers with her flawless rendition of Aretha Franklin's '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.'
Her father is Mexican, while her mother Editha Sanchez was born in Samal, Bataan.
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Shay Mitchell
This brunette beauty is the woman behind the successful character of Emily Fields in the series Pretty Little Liars.
Her mom is Kapampangan, while he dad is Irish/Scottish.
By the way, Shay is Lea Salonga's second cousin.
Nicole Scherzinger
A former member of the hit girl group Pussycat Dolls, Nicole's dad is Filipino.
The last time she visited the country was in 2015.
She came with UNICEF UK for an awareness campaign.
During her stay, she didn't miss to visit Intramuros.
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