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Manuel Luis Jacinto is a Canadian actor born in the Philippines. After several small roles on television, his breakout role came starring as Jason Mendoza on the NBC sitcom The Good Place (2016). He has appeared as Yao in the psychological drama mini-series Nine Perfect Strangers (2021), Fritz in the best picture nominee Top Gun: Maverick (2022), and Qimir in the sci-fi mystery The Acolyte (2024).

Santos was born in Manila, Philippines and moved with his family to the United States when he was sixteen, residing in Gresham, Oregon and attending Gresham's Centennial High School. Santos studied acting at Southern Oregon University. He worked for several years in the costume department of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He later moved to California where before getting his big TV break, Santos regularly performed as a stand-up comic. He was also part of the talk show round-table Chelsea Lately.

Born in Manila, Philippines, Bryan Callen made his television debut as a series regular on Mad TV (1995) and the HBO prison series Oz (1997). He was recently seen as Kirstie Alley's wisecracking assistant on Showtime's comedy series Fat Actress (2005). Callen has appeared on several television series including Sex and the City (1998), 7th Heaven (1996), Stacked (2005), The King of Queens (1998), Las Vegas (2003), Significant Others (1998), The West Wing (1999), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), NYPD Blue (1993), Suddenly Susan (1996), Frasier (1993) and NewsRadio (1995), among others. In addition, Callen has appeared in such feature films as Bad Santa (2003) and Old School (2003) and has performed stand up comedy on several TV shows.

Lea Salonga began her singing career at the age of ten, when she recorded her first album, Small Voice. She also hosted her own musical TV show, "Love, Lea". She starred in "Miss Saigon" and was then offered the role of the singing voice of Jasmine in the Disney film Aladdin (1992). She has continued to record albums. Lea has performed for Queen Elizabeth II, George Bush, and Bill Clinton.

While at high school she wanted to be a vet. She moved to New York to earn money for medical school by modeling and was soon appearing in magazines and advertisements. An agency sent her for a film audition resulting in her getting a role in 'Grasslands' filmed in South Dakota in 1971. The title was changed to 'Hex' but wasn't released. She fell in love with her Grassland co star Keith Carradine in 1972, moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career and to be with Keith.

Neile Adams was born in Manila, the Philippine Islands on July 10, 1932 as María Ruby Neilam Arrastia y Salvador of Eurasian descent as her DNA attests. Her bloodline, to clarify erroneous reports, consists of 26% mixture of Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, 7% Polynesian and 67% Spanish Basque and English, although her maternal grandmother's name was changed from Sulse to Schultz when that family emigrated to Spain from Germany. She spent WW2 in Japanese-occupied Manila, came to America in 1948, graduated high school the following year from Rosemary Hall (now Choate Rosemary Hall) in Greenwich, Connecticut and immediately went to New York to study dancing where she got a scholarship at the Katherine Dunham School of Dance. To ward off being cast exclusively as a "señorita" or in just plain old Spanish-speaking parts because of her name, her mother claimed Adams was her father's middle name. Never having seen nor met her father she soon became Neile Adams.

In 1953, she was cast as a dancer in "Kismet" and shortly became one of the lead dancers in the show. When the show closed in 1955 she was offered a showy role in the Versailles Nightclub where George Abbott and Bob Fosse caught her performance and offered her the Carol Haney role in "The Pajama Game" just as soon as her contract ended with the club. To meet both deadlines she performed at night and rehearsed during the day. She met Steve McQueen shortly thereafter and married four months after their formal introduction. The couple had two children, Terry McQueen (born 1959) and Chad McQueen (born 1960). The marriage legally ended in 1972. Neile is the grandmother of actor Steven R. McQueen. She remarried in 1980 to Alvin Toffel, a political campaign manager and president of the Norton Simon Museum. This union lasted until Toffel's passing in 2005.

Broadway credits: featured dancer in "Kismet", starred in "Pajama Game" opposite John Raitt and Julie Wilson, and Broadway-bound "At The Grand" opposite Paul Muni. She married McQueen while filming MGM's This Could Be the Night (1957) when she was under contract. Adams opened the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas in 1958 with Dick Shawn and Vivian Blaine. Television revues later became her main staple as she raised her family. She appeared on such programs as Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948), The Bob Hope Show (1950), The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom (1957), The Patrice Munsel Show (1956), The Eddie Fisher Show (1957) and The Walter Winchell Show (1956), among others. She played opposite McQueen and villainous Peter Lorre on a macabre episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) and starred in two other Hitchcock episodes. In the '60s and '70s she guest-starred in almost all the popular dramatic shows, such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964), Vega$ (1978), Fantasy Island (1977), The Rockford Files (1974), The Bionic Woman (1976) and Love, American Style (1969), to name a few. On film, she played Burt Reynolds' wife in Fuzz (1972), was directed by Billy Wilder in Buddy Buddy (1981) and appeared in Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981). Adams continues to perform her cabaret shows in L.A., New York, London and Paris.

Dolly De Leon was born on 12 April 1969 in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Triangle of Sadness (2022), Ang duyan ng magiting (2023) and Ghostlight (2024).

Susan Penhaligon was born on 3 July 1949 in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Patrick (1978), A Fine Romance (1981) and Count Dracula (1977). She was previously married to Duncan Preston, David Munro and Nicholas Loukes.

Christine Bermas was born on 30 August 2001 in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Relyebo (2022), Beyond the Sky (2022) and Bedspacer (2024).

AJ Raval was born on 3 September 2000 in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Death of a Girlfriend (2021), Sugapa (2023) and Sitio Diablo (2022).

Lourdes Faberes was born in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress and producer, known for The Sandman (2022), Boiling Point (2021) and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023).

Born in the Philippines, Paolo is one of two children. The Montalban family moved to America when Paolo was just one year old. He lived in an apartment in Manhattan, and then in New Jersey, where he grew up in a neighborhood surrounded by mostly Filipinos. He grew up in a musical family: his father played the piano, two aunts studied the violin and piano at Juilliard, and his mother was involved in the theater while a student at St. Paul's College in Manila. Like many other Filipino American children, he learned how to play the piano, as well as the violin and saxophone. And like many Filipino American children, he doesn't play anymore. When Paolo was attending grade school, he auditioned for his school's production of "Oliver" and got the lead role.

Paolo graduated with a pre-med course at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. After graduation, he had his eyes set on Broadway. His parents only wish was for him to get a college degree, which he did. However, after he got his diploma, he went straight for Broadway. His parents did support him in his decision primarily because he had a New York agent during his last year in college, with whom shortly after signing, secured him his first professional job on a national tour with "Man of La Mancha".

Paolo's success has convinced many Filipinos that he is the next best thing to happen to them since Lea Salonga. In an interview, he laughs saying "I wouldn't put myself in the same scale. She's a star. I'm just a guy." Though he may think he is just a guy, he too is considered a star to many people. Paolo understands the disadvantages of being an Asian actor in Hollywood. There isn't much in Hollywood for a stereotypical Asian who knows Kung-fu, who's a gangster or delinquent, or a wise munk of some sort. Still, nothing is stopping him. In the mean time, he's busy auditioning for other roles and relaxing playing video games and watching the cartoon channel.

Brian Yuzna was born on 30 August 1949 in Manila, Philippines. He is a writer and producer, known for The Dentist (1996), Beyond Re-Animator (2003) and Faust (2000). He is married to Cathy Yuzna. They have four children.

Joanna Cindy Veron Miranda (born November 19, 1990) is a Filipina actress and winner of the Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2013 beauty pageant.

She is the daughter of Ana and Tony Miranda. She has four siblings. Miranda finished her degree in Tourism at the University of Santo Tomas in 2011 with cum laude honors.

In 2011, she joined the cast of Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited. She became co-host of the variety game show Wil Time Bigtime from 2012 to 2013.

Miranda competed and won the Binibining Pilipinas Turismo 2013 pageant and won the Binibining Petron and Cream Silk Beyond Beautiful Woman Award.

She represented the Philippines in the Miss Tourism Queen International 2013 pageant in Xianning, China on October 3, 2013 At the end of the pageant, she placed in the Top 10.

Her debut in feature films date back to 2015 with the film No Boyfriend Since Birth (2015) with a supporting role, then it would take her 3 years to return to the big screen with Ang pambansang third wheel (2018) alongside the also gorgeous Yassi Pressman and she would not stop working in movies anymore. His best known movies are Maria (2019) (2019) starring the beautiful Cristine Reyes, Adan (2019) with a leading role alongside Rhen Escaño, Nerisa (2021) (2021) alongside AJ Raval and Sheree among others, My Husband, My Lover (2021) (2021) together with Kylie Verzosa, House Tour (2021) (2021) together with Sunshine Guimary or the thriller Reroute (2022) (2022) with Nathalie Hart.

In 2022 she has started shooting the mini series Iskandalo (2022).

Also played the character Ho-Jon on the television series M*A*S*H. He played the cabin boy to Hawkeye Pierce (Alan Alda) and Trapper John McIntyre (Wayne Rogers). He appeared in 7 episodes in the first and second seasons (1972-73). He left in Season two when money was raised for him to come to the states to attend college.

Meiling Melançon was born to a Chinese/Japanese father and French mother, but was raised by her step-father who is American. Her childhood was spent in countries in Asia and Europe. At the age of five she learned to play guitar and was in a Summer children's band called The Blossoms that toured around Japan. In her early teens, her family moved to the United States for the first time. She originally was aiming to pursue a career in Law. However, things changed when at the age of 18, her friend submitted her to the renowned modeling agency Kim Dawson in Dallas, Texas. Thus began a successful career as a model in both print and commercials. To date, she has appeared in over 75 commercials worldwide. From the advertising side, casting directors started calling her in for theatrical roles. Mei has trained extensively for the last 12 years under Larry Moss and Nancy Banks.

She co-wrote and acted in the Americana thriller American Romance in 2014.

She directed a short film Cafe On A Staircase; wrote a comedy short Inner Beauty, starring Liz Carey and Victoria's Secret model Frankie Rayder for Funnyordie.com; Co-wrote a short film entitled Stephany + Me with Ben Duhl co-starring Tara Summers which won an audience award at the Palm Spring Film Festival.

Mei produced a PSA starring comedian Todd Glass called Is It? Which won a student Emmy and has been covered by The Huffington Post, Perez Hilton, and Upworthy, among other news outlets.

As a creator, Mei has numerous projects in development. She is also a freelance writer for Giant Robot Magazine.

She resides in Los Angeles with her fiancé and child.

Born Rita Hernandez in Manila, Philippines, Pilar Seurat moved to Los Angeles in her childhood and started out as a dancer in Ken Murray's "Blackouts" troupe. In the late 1950s she started her acting career in several guest TV appearances, and was often considered at the top of the list whenever a part for an Asian woman needed to be filled. Off screen she used the name Pilar Cerveris after marrying her second husband, Don Cerveris. She died June 2, 2001, in Los Angeles due to lung cancer, at the age of 62.

Myrna Castillo was born on 1 May 1966 in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress and producer, known for Virgin People (1984), Black Sheep Baby (1989) and Patigasan... ang laban (1990).

Elena Wohl was born on 25 April 1963 in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Spotlight (2015), The Invention of Lying (2009) and Quantum Leap (1989). She is married to Dave Wohl. They have two children.

Duke Fishman was born on 15 July 1906 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor, known for The Doris Day Show (1968). He died on 22 December 1977 in Palm Springs, California, USA.

Belinda Angelito Mariano, better known by her screen name "Belle Mariano" is a Filipina actress and singer. Belle Mariano started her showbiz career at an early age of 9 years old, appearing on television commercials, playing young supporting roles, and starring in the comedy-themed kids show Goin' Bulilit as a part of the regular cast.

She made her acting debut in Lorenzo's Time, a television series starring Zaijian Jaranilla. She has since consistently appeared in various Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes, often portraying the young roles of the main cast. She also played supporting roles in various films including Rekorder (2013), Can't Help Falling In Love (2017), Love You To The Stars And Back (2017), and Yours Truly, Shirley (2019).

Belle later on gained popularity through her first ever leading role as Maxpein/Max of He's Into Her', an iWantTFC original series directed by Chad Vidanes adopted from a popular wattpad novel of the same name written by Maxinejiji. She is also known for portraying the role of Gabbie Salazar in the film Four Sisters Before The Wedding (2020). Mariano is set to team up with her He's Into Her on-screen partner Donny Pangilinan again in the upcoming film Love Is Color Blind where she takes up the role of the female lead, Cara Arevalo.

Ara Mina was born on 9 May 1979 in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress and producer, known for Ang huling birhen sa lupa (2003), Minsan pa (2004) and Darna (2005).

Cristine Reyes was born on 5 February 1989 in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She is an actress, known for UnTrue (2019), The Kingdom (2024) and Kristine (2010). She has been married to Ali Khatibi since 27 January 2016. They have one child.

Carla Perez was born on 11 August 1970 in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress and producer, known for Power Rangers (2015), Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997) and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993). She has been married to Matthew Camarillo since 28 August 2004. They have one child.

Adrian Alandy was born on 7 February 1980 in Manila, Philippines. He is an actor, known for Anino sa likod ng buwan (2015), Wagas (2013) and Citizen Jake (2018).