List of Filipinos and people of Filipino descents in international fame

This is a list of notable locally born Filipinos or Filipinos born abroad and based in the Philippines. Notable people of Filipino descent based on country of residence/citizenship are also included.

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Famous Filipinos and Filipino descents in International fame

Celebrities

Fashion

Literature

Cinema, television and theater

Dance

Models/Actors

Music and composition

A–M

N–Z

Visual arts

Culinary arts

Sports

Archery

Auto Racing

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Boxing

Chess

Equestrian

Fencing

Figure Skating

Football/soccer

Frisbee

Golf

Gymnastics

Karate

Mixed Martial Arts

Motorsport

Pool and snooker

Professional Wrestling

Rugby football

Skateboarding

Sumo Wrestling

Swimming

Table Tennis

Taekwondo

Tennis

Track & Field

Triathlete

Volleyball

Wushu

National heroes

Statesmen

Politicians

Presidents

Business

Law and jurisprudence

Religion

Journalism and media

Beauty queens

Miss America

Miss Asia Pacific

  • Resurreccion Vianzon - Miss Asia Pacific 1965 2nd Runner-up
  • Jane Mozo de Joya - Miss Asia Pacific 1968 3rd Runner-up
  • Alice Tiongson Crisostomo - Miss Asia Pacific 1970 1st Runner-up
  • Carolyn Gomora Masibay - Miss Asia Pacific 1971 1st Runner-up
  • Yvette Marie Alfon - Miss Asia Pacific 1972 1st Runner-up
  • Maria Paripola Penson - Miss Asia Pacific 1974 2nd Runner-up
  • Maria Luisa Corazon Delgado - Miss Asia Pacific 1976 3rd Runner-up
  • Rio Diaz - Miss Asia-Pacific 1977 4th Runner-up †
  • Epifania Lagman - Miss Asia Pacific 1978 1st Runner-up
  • Lorraine Espiridon Schuck - Miss Asia Pacific 1979 2nd Runner-up
  • Rosemarie de Vera - Miss Asia Pacific 1980 1st Runner-up
  • Ma. Del Carmen Ines Del Alcazar Zaragoza - Miss Asia Pacific 1982
  • Gloria Aranas Dimayacyac - Miss Asia Pacific 1983 (Best in Swimwear)
  • Lorna Legaspi - Miss Asia Pacific 1989
  • Mutya Crisostomo Laxa - Miss Asia Pacific 1992 2nd Runner up
  • Marilyn Gozon Maristela - Miss Asia Pacific 1996 1st Runner-up
  • Darlene Zimmer Carbungco - Miss Asia Pacific 2001 4th Runner-up (Miss Close-Up Smile)
  • Miriam San Jose Chui - Miss Asia Pacific 2002 3rd Runner-up (Miss Cremesilk Beautiful Hair/Miss Telegenic)
  • Jedah Casabuela Hernandez - Miss Asia Pacific International 2004 4th Runner up (Best in Evening Gown/Best Hair)
  • Zara Aldana - Miss Asia Pacific International 2007[K]
  • Ana Marie Pulpulaan Morelos - Miss Asia Pacific International 2007[K]

Miss Asia Pacific World

Miss Chinese International

Miss Earth

Miss Globe International

Miss Hawaii Filipina

Miss Humanity International

Miss International

Miss Model of the World

Miss Supranational

Miss Teen USA

Miss Tourism International

  • Maria Riza Martinez - Miss Tourism International 1994 4th Runner-up
  • Sherilyne Reyes - Miss Tourism International 1995 3rd Runner-up
  • Mellany Montemayor - Miss Tourism International 1998 2nd Runner-up
  • Racquel Uy - Miss Tourism International 1999 1st Runner-up
  • Maria Esperanza Manzano - Miss Tourism International 2000
  • Barbara Salvador - Miss Tourism International 2010 3rd Runner-up
  • Rizzini Alexis Gomez - Miss Tourism International 2012
  • Angeli Dione Gomez - Miss Tourism International 2013

Miss Tourism Queen International

Miss Universe

Miss World

Mutya ng Pilipinas

Top Model of the World

Notes

^ A. Riza Santos and Jessica Trisko both represented Canada in Miss Earth 2006 and 2007 respectively.
^ B. Suzette Henandez represented Canada in Miss Supranational 2013.
^ C. Renette Cruz and Riza Santos both represented Canada in Miss Universe 1996 and 2013 respectively.
^ D. Kirby Ann Basken represented Norway in Miss Universe 2007.
^ E. Alixes Scott represented Guam in Miss Universe 2013.
^ F. Riza Santos represented Canada in Miss World 2011.
^ G. Maya Celeste Padillo Olesen represented Denmark in Miss World 2011.
^ H. Angelina Glass represented Germany in Miss Universe 2007.
^ I. Siera Robertson represented Guam in both Miss Universe 2008 and Miss World 2011.
^ J. Michelle de Leon assumed the title when the winner Natália Guimarães opted to join the Miss Universe 2007.
^ K. Zara Aldana resigned and Ana Marie Morelos assumed her title.

War heroes

Science

Advocacy

Rare Talents

Others

Gallery

See also

References

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