Eastern Samar, officially the Province of Eastern Samar, is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Borongan, which is the most populous. Eastern Samar occupies the eastern portion of the island of Samar. Bordering the province to the north is the province of Northern Samar and to the west is Samar province. To the east lies the Philippine Sea, part of the vast Pacific Ocean, while to the south lies Leyte Gulf.
Kristina Bernadette "Kris" Cojuangco Aquino-Yap (locally[ˌkɾisʔɐˈxiː.no]; born February 14, 1971 is a Filipino retired television presenter, actress, talent manager and film producer. She notably starred as Princess Intan in the acclaimed Crazy Rich Asians and is a recipient of 42 PMPC Star Awards for Television, 10 Golden Screen Awards and a FAMAS Award.
Sheryn Mae Poncardas Regis is a Filipino singer and songwriter. She rose to fame after finishing first runner-up in the television talent show Star in a Million in 2003. Dubbed as the "Crystal Voice of Asia," she is best known for singing the theme songs for several hit television series on ABS-CBN including Marina (2004), Krystala (2005), and Kampanerang Kuba (2005).
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan, known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as Ina Montecillo in the film series Ang Tanging Ina. Her accolades include two Star Awards for Movies, a FAMAS Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, an ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, and a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, including nominations for three Gawad Urian and three Luna Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱2.41 billion, making her the highest grossing Filipino comedy actress of all time.
Janette Heather McBride, known professionally as Janet McBride, is an Australian former actress and television host.
Gina Pareño is a Filipino actress. She is referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Melodrama", being best known for her award-winning portrayals in films like Kubrador, Serbis and Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo.
Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom, known professionally as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino actress, singer and Youtuber. She is best known for playing dramatic roles in romantic drama films. Her notable films include The Mistress (2012), A Second Chance (2015) and The Love Affair (2015). Alonzo's films have grossed ₱3.15 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars of all time.
Eugenio "Boy" Romerica Abunda Jr. is a Filipino television presenter, publicist, and talent manager. Known as the "King of Talk", Abunda has presented several talk shows centered on the Philippine entertainment industry. On GMA, he co-presented Show & Tell (1994–1995) and Startalk (1995–1999). After transferring to ABS-CBN, he hosted The Buzz (1999–2015), Kontrobersyal (2003–2006), Homeboy (2005–2007), The Bottomline with Boy Abunda (2009–2020), and Tonight with Boy Abunda (2015–2020). He partnered with Kris Aquino in hosting Boy & Kris (2007–2009), SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (2009–2011), and Aquino & Abunda Tonight (2014–2015). After the ABS-CBN shutdown, he returned to GMA to host Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (2023–present). In the PMPC Star Awards for Television, he has been inducted to the Hall of Fame for having won Best Celebrity Talk Show Host eleven times while Tonight with Boy Abunda was awarded Best Celebrity Talk Show four times.
Katherine Anne Alano is a Filipino-British model, actress and television presenter/VJ in the Philippines.
Marietta Tan Subong, known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer.
Martin Ramon Razon Nievera is a Filipino singer and songwriter. Known for his contemporary love ballads and on-stage personality, he is celebrated as one of the most important figures in local Filipino music. With a career spanning four decades, he has garnered 18 platinum, 5 double platinum, 3 triple platinum, and 1 quadruple platinum albums, listing him among the highest-selling Filipino recording artists of all time.
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the My Lover, My Wife and Donna Vallejo on Daddy Di Do Du. Under ABS-CBN, she is best known for her portrayal as Alex Acosta on Doble Kara.
Jocelyn Rose Oxlade is a Filipino-British singer, model and make up artist. She is a former member of the Kitty Girls.
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, and dancer.
Carla Elago Ford, better known as Karla Estrada, is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and comedian. She is best known for hosting the talk shows Magandang Buhay and Face 2 Face for ABS-CBN and TV5, respectively. She is also known as the mother of actor-singer Daniel Padilla.
Whitney Tyson is an American actress, singer and comedian, best known for her role as Elizabeth in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.
Carla Victoria Cuerva Loyzaga-Gibbs, popularly known as Bing Loyzaga, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her villainous roles in several shows Babaeng Hampaslupa as Katharina, Sinasamba Kita as Isabellita and Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay as Brigita. In 2020, Loyzaga portrayed the role of Donya Elvira Dominante Cruz in the drama, Paano ang Pangako?. She also played a supporting role in Stories from the Heart: Loving Miss Bridgette as Dra. Stella Morales Villareal. Kapag Nahati Ang Puso as Miranda Aseron in 2018.
Maureen Christa Pojas Wroblewitz, also known as Maureen Wrob, is a Filipino actress, beauty queen, and model best known for winning the fifth season of Asia's Next Top Model. She represented the Philippines in the competition and became the first Filipina to win.
Ralph Joseph Lim, also known as R-Ji, is a Filipino singer, actor and model. He is the Waray-Waray representative of the P-pop group, Alamat.
