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Ritz Azul was born on 11 January 1994 in Pampanga, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Mata tapang (2018), The Missing (2020) and Separados (2014).

Brillante Mendoza is a Philippine director and producer. He is the first Filipino to receive the Best Director award at Cannes for his film Kinatay in 2009. He is also the only Filipino to receive France's "Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres" (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) in 2014.

He was born on October 30, 1960, in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. He studied Advertising Arts at the University of Santo Tomas.

He worked in advertising, and became a production designer. He was in his forties when he directed his first film, Masahista, which won the 2005 Locarno International Film Festival's Golden Leopard (video competition). His films have received awards and nominations in major competitions in Venice, Berlin, Cannes, San Sebastian, Cairo and others.

His film Mindanao in 2019 received the Henry Barakat Best Artistic Contribution and Best Actress awards. In 2018 his film Alpha: The Right to Kill took home the Special Jury Prize in the San Sebastian International Film Festival. In 2016 Ma Rosa was nominated for Cannes' Palm d'Or, and won Best Actress for Jaclyn Jose, the first Filipina to bag it.

His film Taklub, which tackles climate change, was nominated for the Un Certain Regard, and won the Ecumenical Jury Prize in the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Captive, which stars Isabelle Huppert, competed for the Golden Bear at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival. Thy Womb, which was selected for the main competition in 2012 Venice Film Festival also took home the La Navicella, P. Nazareno Taddei and Bisato d'Oro awards; it also won the Best Director award at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Lola, in 2009, was the Best Feature Film in Dubai International Film Festival, and was nominated for Venice's Golden Lion. In 2007 Tirador won Singapore International Film Festival's Best Director and Best Asian Feature Award; it also received the Caligari Film Award in Berlin. In 2007 Serbis was the first Philippine film to be nominated for Cannes' Palm d'Or. The same year his film Foster Child was screened at the Directors Fortnight in Cannes, which also bagged the NETPAC Jury award in Brisbane. Manoro in 2006 took home the Cinema for Peace award at the Torino Film Festival.

Mendoza's Amo is the first Philippine crime drama series shown on Netflix. His upcoming films are Resbak, and the Philippine-Japanese co-produced sports biopic Gensan Punch (2020). He produced successful festival films like Kintsugi (2020), Verdict (2019) Pailalim (2016), and Imbisibol (2015); he is also a producer of The Brokers, to be released soon.

Aljur Abrenica was born on 24 March 1990 in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Temptation Island (2011), Coffee Prince (2012) and The Agony and Fury of Hermano Puli (2016).

Kristof Garcia was born on 12 August 1994 in Pampanga, Philippines. He is an actor, known for Black Rider (2023), Love at the End of the World (2021) and Talahib (2024).

Jaclyn Jose was born on 21 October 1963 in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. She was an actress, known for The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995), Ma' Rosa (2016) and Service (2008). She was married to Mark Gil. She died on 2 March 2024.

Manuel "Lito" Mercado Lapid , popularly known as Lito Lapid, is a Filipino actor, politician and Senator of the Republic of the Philippines.

Born on October 25, 1955 in Porac, Pampanga, he was the fifth of nine children by Jose Lapid and Eleuteria Mercado. He completed his elementary education at Porac Central School in 1968, and secondary education at St. Catherine Academy of Porac, Pampanga in 1972. Lapid did not enroll for his tertiary education

Lapid married Marissa Tadeo Lapid. Lapid had two sons and two daughters with Tadeo: Maan Krista, Mitzi Karen, Maynard and Mark. Added to that, he has two children out of wedlock. They are Manuelito with supermodel Melanie Marquez and Ysabel with former singer,Michelle Ortega.

His son,Maynard is an aspiring actor whose career started in 2006. Mark Lapid is former governor of Pampanga who is presently the General manager of the Philippine Tourism Authority.

Lapid entered the film industry as a stuntman, and became an actor

Paquito Diaz was born on 28 May 1937 in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Ang mananandata (1965), San Basilio (1981) and In This Corner (1982). He was married to Josefa "Nena" Gutierrez. He died on 3 March 2011 in Daraga, Albay, Philippines.

Liza Lorena was born on 31 October 1949 in Magalang, Pampanga, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Miguelito (1985), Halimaw (1986) and Oro, Plata, Mata (1982). She was previously married to Eddie Gutierrez.

Dick Israel was born on 10 December 1947 in Porac, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and writer, known for Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo (1994), Patrolman (1988) and Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator (1991). He was married to Melinda Michaca. He died on 11 October 2016 in Makati City, Philippines.

Justin Cuyugan was born on 11 October 1980 in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Etheria (2005), Encantadia: Pag-ibig hanggang wakas (2006) and Spirits: Reawaken (2018).

Ireen Cervantes was born in 1985 in Porac, Pampanga, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Area (2016), Okey ka pare ko (2005) and Tukso (2005).

Sheena Halili was born on 16 January 1987 in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Tweets for My Sweets (2012), Indio (2013) and Ako si Kim Samsoon (2008).

Tony Ferrer was born on 12 June 1934 in Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and producer, known for Sabotage (1966), Ang agila at ang falcon (1980) and Legs Katawan Babae (1981). He was married to Imelda Ilanan. He died on 23 January 2021 in Pasig City, Philippines.

Kristine Johnson was born on 5 June 1972 in Clark Air Force Base, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Person of Interest (2011), Sully (2016) and Smile 2 (2024). She is married to Steve. They have two children.

Kelsey Alaine Merritt (born October 1, 1996) is a Filipino-American model best known for being the first Filipino to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and to appear in the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Merritt was born in Pampanga, Philippines to a Filipina mother and American father of French, German, British and Irish descent descent. In May 2017, she graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, Metro Manila, with a degree in communications. She has been modelling in the Philippines from a young age and is based in New York City. During her career in the Philippines, she did commercials with Palmolive, San Miguel Light, clothing brand Kashieca, and posed for numerous magazine covers. After finishing her studies she moved to New York where she signed with Wilhelmina. On October 9, 2019, Kelsey posted on her Instagram that she signed with her new management, The Society in New York City.

In 2018, she walked for in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York and was announced to be the first Filipino-American model to walk the runway. It was also her first ever runway show.

She was featured in the pages of the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

On June 13, 2020, she signed her contract with the Viva Artists Agency.

Carlo J. Caparas was born on 14 December 1948 in Pampanga, Philippines. He was a writer and director, known for Bubble's Ativan Gang (1988), Pieta (1983) and Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994). He was married to Donna Villa. He died on 25 May 2024 in the Philippines.

Romy Diaz was born on 28 November 1940 in Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Buhay na manika (1971), Ang alamat (1972) and Ang maestro (1981). He died on 10 May 2005 in Quezon City, Philippines.

Ryan Sanson was born on 29 August 1988 in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Ray Dalton: Can't Hold Us (2013), Grown Ups (2010) and The Wedding Pact (2014). He has been married to Ashley Sanson since 7 September 2012. They have one child.

Pepe Smith was born on 25 December 1947 in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and composer, known for Banal (2008), Ang pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005) and Singing in Graveyards (2016). He died on 28 January 2019 in the Philippines.

Ramil Rodriguez was born on 22 August 1941 in Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor, known for In My Own Hands (1996), Florinda (1973) and Ooops, teka lang... Diskarte ko 'to! (2001). He died on 29 April 2014 in the Philippines.

Romy Vitug was born on 27 January 1937 in Floridablanca, Pampanga. He was a cinematographer, known for Bakit may kahapon pa? (1996), The Captive Virgins (1977) and Second Chances (1995). He died on 18 January 2024 in the Philippines.

Bentot was born in 1928 in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Kababalaghan o kabulastugan? (1962), Tatlong mabilis (1965) and Tatlong mabilis sa Hong Kong (1965). He died in 1986 in the Philippines.

Jean Garcia was born on 11 June 1969 in Pampanga, Philippines. She is an actress, known for The Dance of Two Left Feet (2011), Watch Me Kill (2019) and The Hows of Us (2018).

LeRoy Mobley is an American singer-songwriter who blends his various talents to inspire audiences around the world. With a passion for storytelling through music, film, and live concerts, LeRoy has captivated hearts with his powerful voice and amazing stage presence. His work goes beyond entertainment, serving as a source of uplifting motivation and encouragement for others to pursue their passions and live authentically.

Rogelio de la Rosa was born on 12 November 1916 in Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines. He was an actor and writer, known for Higit sa lahat (1955), Veronica (1957) and Tarhata (1941). He was married to Lota Delgado and Dolores 'Lolita' Z. Bayot. He died on 26 November 1986 in Manila, Philippines.