Hayden Kho

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Hayden Kho
Born
Hayden dela Santa Kho Jr.

(1980-05-20) May 20, 1980 (age 43)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesDoc H
Education University of Santo Tomas
(B.S. and M.D.)
Occupations
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) [1]
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Children1

Hayden dela Santa Kho Jr. (born May 20, 1980) is a Filipino aesthetic medicine doctor, media personality, and entrepreneur. [2] [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Hayden dela Santa Kho Jr. was born in the Philippines to parents Hayden Kho Sr., a Chinese doctor, and Irene dela Santa, a Spanish-Filipina businesswoman, on May 20, 1980.[ citation needed ]

He spent his early years at Grace Christian High School (now Grace Christian College) in Quezon City. [1] Kho pursued his education at the University of Santo Tomas, where he earned his bachelor's degree in medical technology in 2001, and then his medical degree in 2005. [5] He completed his internship at the Makati Medical Center where he also served as president of the interns' association. [6] He earned his medical license in 2007. [7]

Modeling and showbusiness

At the age of 16, Kho began his career in modeling, participating in runway shows in locations including New York City, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan.[ citation needed ]

In 2007, Kho ventured into Philippine television as an actor, appearing on Celebrity Duets and taking on supporting roles for GMA Network.[ citation needed ]

Kho became embroiled in a public scandal in 2009. This controversy involved his participation in a sex scandal that garnered widespread attention and became a subject of national interest. Kho was brought to a Senate hearing and faced public trial on national television regarding the matter. [8] The scandal resulted in criminal and civil cases filed against him by one of the involved parties, Filipina actress Katrina Halili, with whom he had partnered in Celebrity Duets.

Medical career

Kho underwent specialized training in cosmetic medicine at the Belo Medical Group. He honed his skills in various medical aesthetic procedures, with a particular focus on injectables, lasers, and liposuction. He pursued advanced training in anti-aging medicine through the European Anti-Aging Medicine Society.

Entrepreneurial endeavors

Kho oversaw the distribution of ZO Skin Health medical-grade cosmeceuticals in the Philippines [9] [10] and introduced "Hayden Fragrances," a brand of perfumes bearing his name. [11] He established Venn Intelligent Aesthetics in 2017, a venture focused on marketing and distributing cosmetic medicine and surgery cosmeceuticals, instruments, injectables, and devices. [12] In 2021, Kho expanded his business portfolio by making an investment in the Swiss-based watch brand, Vanguart. [13]

Kho holds dual leadership roles as the Managing Director for Belo Medical Group and concurrently as the President of Venn Intelligent Aesthetics. [14]

Kho is a board member for the non-profit RightStart Foundation [15] and supports various other philanthropic causes. [16]

Spiritual and personal life

A pivotal moment in Kho's life was his conversion to Christianity in 2013. Kho met Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias in an event hosted by the Christ's Commission Fellowship (CCF) in Manila. [17] Kho became an active member of the group, and later became a devout Christian in June of that year. [18] Kho went to the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics to study Christian apologetics, where he met and was tutored by Christian sociologist and author Os Guinness; scientist, mathematician, and philosopher John Lennox; theologian and author Alister McGrath; and Jay Smith. [19]

In September 2017, Kho married his long-time partner Vicki Belo, in Paris. [20] In 2018, he continued his studies in Christian apologetics. [21]

Television

YearTitleCharacter/RoleNotesChannel
2015Healing Galing!HimselfHost TV5
2011 Paparazzi HimselfHost
2009 Darna DannyCameo GMA Network
2008 Ako si Kim Sam Soon Dr. HenryLead Role
2007 Marimar Dr. Hayden MirandaSupporting Role
2007 Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition ContenderPerformer

Film

YearTitleRelease DateProduction Company
2016EDSAJune 30, 2016
2015Homeless, Not HelplessAugust 15, 2015
2013The Bride and the LoverMay 1, 2013 Regal Films

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