Top 10 Hottest New Filipino Celebrities
#10: Noah B. Taylor
If you found yourself charmed by Bruno in the second season of “Wednesday” despite him being a bit of a red flag, you’re officially under this actor’s spell. Noah B. Taylor played the werewolf with such flair that his character stole Enid’s heart, and he took ours. The New York native has a Filipino mom and an American dad. As a child, he spent considerable time in his mother’s home country, listening to artists like Apo Hiking Society. For his portrayal of his “Wednesday” character, Bruno, who is Filipino, Noah aimed for authenticity. He also told Vogue Philippines that he was glad to contribute to Filipino representation in Western media. We’re excited to see what Noah has in store for us next!
#9: Rabin Angeles
This young star is hot stuff in the Filipino entertainment industry right now. Rabin Angeles debuted in 2023, but his breakout role as the charming Yuri Hanamitchi in “Ang Mutya ng Section E” shot him to immense fame in 2025. Also this year, he played the title role in “Seducing Drake Palma”, establishing himself as a rom-com prince. In 2026, Rabin is set to lead the Filipino remake of the popular South Korean film “A Werewolf Boy”. With his golden-boy looks and impressive talent, it’s no wonder that he’s booked and busy.
#8: Mika Salamanca
She’s a people’s princess through and through! Mika Salamanca started her career as a YouTuber and ventured into acting with shows like “Maging Sino Ka Man” and “Bubble Gang”. She gained mainstream popularity in 2025 after appearing on “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition”. Mika took home the trophy alongside Brent Manalo. However, the real victory was all the hearts she won after donating her entire prize money to charity. Since then, she has been appearing in beloved shows like “Family Feud Philippines” and “Rainbow Rumble”. If all this wasn’t impressive enough, Mika has also launched a literary career, publishing a children’s book called “Lipad”.
#7: Ahtisa Manalo
The Philippines loves her so much, she’s called the ‘national doll’. Ahtisa Manalo is a seasoned beauty queen. She has been participating in beauty contests since she was a young girl. In 2025, she won the title of Miss Universe Philippines and received support from millions of fans as she entered the Miss Universe competition. Although she did not get the crown, Ahtisa became the third runner-up and won Best National Costume. As the pride and joy of the Philippines, she was welcomed back to her home country with all due fanfare. The Quezon-born model uses her platform to advocate for gender equality and is also a successful businesswoman.
#6: Anthony Keyvan
If you’re fanning yourself just at the mention of his name, we don’t blame you. The “XO, Kitty” heartthrob, who gets his Filipino roots from his mother – his father is Iranian – returned for the second season of the show in early 2025. His character Q’s shenanigans with BFF Kitty, played by Anna Cathcart, is one of the best parts of the hit Netflix show. Though Anthony has an extensive filmography from his time as a child actor, “XO, Kitty” made him a global star. He spent the rest of 2025 broadening his creative horizons through voice acting in the podcast series “Haunted: The Van Buren Manor” and “Moonburn”.
#5: Fyang
Her journey from social media superstar to a national darling in the Philippines is truly awe-inspiring. Originally a content creator, Fyang joined “Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11” in 2024 and took home the win. The Filipino-American influencer already had millions of followers when she entered the house, but by the time she left, her audience had grown manifold. All the love she received from fans translated into an extremely busy schedule for 2025. She led the TV series “Ghosting” and made a special appearance in the film “My Love Will Make You Disappear”. She also appeared in Regine Velasquez’s music videos for “Crazy for You” and “Wherever You Are”, and released an album called “Forever Fyang”. The best part is, she’s only getting started.
#4: Ashtine Olviga
This multi-hyphenate, who you may know as a member of the P-Pop girl group LITZ, got her big break in acting with the TV show “Ang Mutya ng Section E” in 2025. Although it was Ashtine’s first time leading a series, fans loved her as Jay-jay, and critics praised her acting talent. Her chemistry with co-star Andres Muhlach was so electrifying that viewers couldn’t get enough. So, they reunited for a second season and even teamed up for the romance film “Minamahal”. Needless to say, they had us swooning left and right.
#3: Andres Muhlach
Now, this is a nepo baby we can get behind. Andres, whose parents are iconic Filipino celebrities Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales, proved that he’s a star in his own right in 2025. As the bad boy extraordinaire of “Ang Mutya ng Section E”, Mark Keifer Watson, Andres made waves worldwide. Edits of his character and his dynamic with Ashtine Olviga’s Jay-jay dominated social media throughout the year. His popularity exploded, and he even won the Best New Male TV Personality award at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television. Muhlach is simultaneously making music and is known for his style, too. We have no doubt that by the end of “AMNSE” season two, he will be an even bigger sensation.
#2: Bini
This P-Pop girl group has been at the top of their game for some time now. From the viral popularity of songs like “Pantropiko” and “Salamin, Salamin” to unprecedented success on music charts, playing sold-out shows, and winning awards, Bini is unbeatable. In 2025, they finally hit the pop stratosphere. The group made Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list in the entertainment and sports category and were named ‘Women Of The Year’ by Billboard Philippines. Their all-English EP “Biniverse” and third studio album “Flames” came out and were well-received, and their 2025 Biniverse World Tour was a huge sensation. Add to that their upcoming Coachella performance in 2026, and you can see why they’re well on their way to world domination.
#1: Sophia Laforteza
2025 was the year of Katseye. When they weren’t delivering bop after bop, they were racking up collaborations with brands like Fendi, Gap, and Jollibee or casually sweeping Grammy nods. Ever since their debut, the girl group has been a gift to pop culture, and their leader, Sophia, has emerged as the ultimate ‘it’ girl. She’s the daughter of famous Filipino musical theater actress Carla Guevara Laforteza, and took to singing and dancing at a young age. Today, she is not only a remarkably versatile artist and a commendable leader of one of the world’s buzziest girl groups, but also a fashion icon and a role model. Speaking to Billboard Philippines, Sophia emphatically declared that she’s proud of representing the Philippines on the world’s stage.
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