List of people from Metro Manila

This article is a list of notable people from Metro Manila, the capital region of the Philippines. The demonym of Metro Manila is "Metro Manileño" or simply "Manileño."

Architecture and urban planning

• Pablo Antonio (1901–1975): Filipino architect and National Artist. (Binondo)
• Arcadio Arellano (1872–1920): Filipino architect. (Tondo)
• Juan M. Arellano (1888–1960): Filipino architect. (Tondo)
• Edilberto Evangelista (1862–1897): Filipino civil engineer. (Santa Cruz)
• Francisco Mañosa (1931–2019): Filipino architect. (Muntinlupa)
• Tomás Mapúa (1888–1965): Filipino architect. (Binondo)
• Juan Nakpil (1899–1986): Filipino architect and National Artist. (Quiapo)
• Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. (1929–2014): Filipino National Artist. (Malabon)
• José María Zaragoza (1912–1994): Filipino architect and National Artist. (Quiapo)

Fashion

• Pitoy Moreno (1925–2018): Filipino fashion designer. (Manila)
• Josie Natori (1947): Filipino American fashion designer. (Manila)
• Kermit Tesoro (1988): Filipino accessories and fashion designer. (Manila)

Finances

• Jorge L. Araneta (1936): Filipino businessman. (Manila)
• Betty Go Belmonte (1933–1994): Filipina newspaper publisher. (Santa Mesa)
• Antonio Cabangon-Chua (1934–2016): Filipino businessman and media magnate. (Manila)
• Engracia Cruz-Reyes (1892–1975): Filipino chef and entrepreneur. (Navotas)
• Felipe Gozon (1939): Filipino lawyer and media executive. (Ermita)
• Ramon Jacinto (1945): Filipino business tycoon and musician. (Pasay)
• Eugenio Lopez III (1952): Filipino businessman and media baron. (Manila)
• Ma Mon Luk (1896–1961): Chinese restaurateur. (Binondo)
• Román Ongpin (1847–1912): Filipino Chinese businessman and philanthropist. (Binondo)
• Manuel V. Pangilinan (1946): Filipino businessman and sports patron. (Manila)
• Chick Parsons (1902–1988): American businessman, diplomat and war veteran. (Manila)
• Enrique K. Razon (1960): Spanish Filipino businessman and casino mogul. (Manila)
• Chino Roces (1913–1988): Filipino businessman and media tycoon. (San Miguel)
• Leonardo S. Sarao (1921–2001): Filipino businessman and founder of Sarao Motors. (Las Piñas)
• Andrés Soriano (1898–1964): Spanish Filipino businessman and chief executive of San Miguel Brewery. (San Miguel)
• Andrés Soriano Jr. (1926–1984): Spanish Filipino businessman. (San Miguel)
• Washington SyCip (1921–2017): Chinese Filipino accountant and business executive. (Makati)
• Andrew Tan (1952): Filipino Chinese tycoon. (Manila)
• Manny Villar (1949): Filipino businessman and politician. (Tondo)
• Fernando Zóbel de Ayala y Montojo (1924–1984): Spanish Filipino painter and businessman. (Ermita)
• Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (1959): Spanish Filipino businessman. (Manila)

Independence activists

• Melchora Aquino (1812–1919): Filipina revolutionary. (Caloocan)
• Andrés Bonifacio (1863–1897): Filipino revolutionary. (Tondo)
• Gregoria de Jesús (1875–1943): Filipina revolutionary. (Caloocan)
• Antonio Luna (1866–1899): Filipino revolutionary general. (San Nicolas)
• Andrés Novales (1800–1823): Spanish Army captain who led a revolt against Spanish colonial authorities. (Manila)
• Pío del Pilar (1860–1931): Filipino revolutionary general. (Makati)
• Pío Valenzuela (1869–1956): Filipino physician and patriot. (Valenzuela)

Literature

• Juan Abad (1872–1932): Filipino playwright and journalist. (Sampaloc)
• Rosauro Almario (1886–1933): Filipino essayist and journalist. (Tondo)
• Cecilio Apóstol (1877–1938): Filipino poet. (Santa Cruz)
• Francisco Arcellana (1916–2002): Filipino writer and National Artist (Manila)
• Jesús Balmori (1887–1948): Filipino poet. (Ermita)
• Cirilo Bautista (1941–2018): Filipino poet and National Artist. (Sampaloc)
• Lualhati Bautista (1945–2023): Filipina novelist. (Tondo)
• Amelia Lapeña Bonifacio (1930–2020): Filipina playwright, educator and National Artist. (Binondo)
• Fernando María Guerrero (1873–1929): Filipino writer and politician. (Ermita)
• León María Guerrero III (1915–1982): Filipino novelist and diplomat. (Ermita)
• Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (1911–1995): Filipino playwright and National Artist. (Ermita)
• Amado V. Hernandez (1903–1970): Filipino writer, labor leader and National Artist. (Tondo)
• José Corazón de Jesús (1896–1932): Filipino poet. (Santa Cruz)
• Nick Joaquin (1917–2004): Filipino writer and historian. (Paco)
• Patricio Mariano (1877–1935): Filipino playwright and revolutionary. (Santa Cruz)
• José Palma (1876–1903): Filipino poet. (Tondo)
• Trinidad Pardo de Tavera (1857–1925): Spanish Filipino historian. (Intramuros)
• Iñigo Ed. Regalado (1888–1974): Filipino poet, novelist and journalist. (Sampaloc)
• Severino Reyes (1861–1942): Filipino writer and playwright. (Santa Cruz)
• Alejandro Roces (1924–2011): Filipino author and National Artist. (San Miguel)
• Bienvenido Santos (1911–1996): Filipino American writer. (Tondo)
• Lope K. Santos (1879–1963): Filipino language writer. (Pasig)
• Rolando Tinio (1937–1997): Filipino poet, playwright and National Artist. (Tondo)
• Jose Garcia Villa (1908–1997): Filipino American poet and National Artist. (Malate)

Media and entertainment

• Alvin Anson (1945): Filipino actor and producer. (Metro Manila)
• Gabbi Garcia (1998): Filipina actress. (Makati City)
• Arjo Atayde (1991): Filipino actor. (Manila)
• Ria Atayde (1992): Filipina actress. (Mandaluyong)
• Christine Jacob (1967): Filipina newscaster. (Manila)
• Ogie Diaz (1970): Filipino comedian. (Quezon City)
• Romnick Sarmenta (1972): Filipino actor. (Quezon City)
• Janine Gutierrez (1989): Filipina actress. (Quezon City)
• Arnell Ignacio (1964): Filipino actor and host. (Metro Manila)
• Lovi Poe (1989): Filipina singer actress and model. (Quezon City)
• Alex Medina (1986): Filipino actor. (Manila)
• L.J. Reyes (1987): Filipna actress. (Quezon City)
• Albert Martinez (1961): Filipino actor. (Manila)
• Agot Isidro (1966): Filipina actress. (Marikina)
• William Martinez (1962): Filipino film actor. (Manila)
• Sheryl Cruz (1974): Filipina actress. (Makati)
• Rommel Padilla (1965): Filipino actor. (Manila)
• Bela Padilla (1991): Filipina actress. (Makati)
• Michael De Mesa (1960): Filipino dramatic actor. (Manila)
• Lani Mercado (1968): Filipina actress. (Manila)
• Jolo Revilla (1988): Filipino actor. (Quezon City)
• Donny Pangilinan (1998): Filipino actor. (Metro Manila)
• Danica Sotto (1982): Filipina actress. (Manila)
• Kris Bernal (1989): Filipina actress.(Quezon City)
• Lino Cayetano (1978): Filipino film director. (Taguig)
• Christine Bersola-Babao (1970): Filipina journalist. (Manila)
• Robi Domingo (1989): Filipino TV host. (Quezon City)
• Kitkat (1988): Freelancer comedian. (Manila)
• Dingdong Dantes (1980): Filipino actor. (Quezon City)
• Jolina Magdangal (1978): Filipina momsie TV host. (Quezon City)
• Paolo Contis (1984): Filipino actor. (Manila)
• Rhian Ramos (1990): Filipina actress. (Makati)
• Tonton Gutierrez (1964): Filipino actor. (Manila)
• Toni Rose Gayda (1958): Filipina actress. (Manila)
• Coco Martin (1981): Filipino action actor. (Sampaloc)
• Janice de Belen (1968): Filipina actress and TV host judge. (Quezon City)
• Herbert Bautista (1968): Filipino actor. (Quezon City)
• Tuesday Vargas (1980): Filipina actress and comedian. (Sampaloc)
• John Estrada (1973): Filipino actor and comedian. (Quezon City)
• Julia Barretto (1997): Filipina actress. (Marikina)
• Marvin Agustin (1979): Filipino actor and businessman. (Manila)
• Tim Yap (1977): TV showbiz host. (Metro Manila)
• Ciara Sotto (1980): Actress and singer. (Makati)
• Dennis Trillo (1981): Filipino actor and endorser. (Quezon City)
• Judy Ann Santos (1978): Filipina actress. (Manila)
• Ryan Agoncillo (1979): Filipino actor. (Santa Mesa)
• Sunshine Dizon (1983): Filipina actress. (Quezon City)
• Carlo Aquino (1985): Filipino famous actor, film movie and singer. (Quezon City)
• Tirso Cruz III (1952): Filipino veteran famous actor. (Sampaloc)
• John Prats (1984): Filipino famous actor and TV director. (Manila)
• Daniel Padilla (1995): Filipino famous actor. (Manila)
• Vice Ganda (1976): Filipino famous comedian. (Tondo)
• Joem Bascon (1986): Filipino actor. (Mandaluyong)
• Kim Molina (1991): Filipina actress. (Manila)
• Doris Bigornia (1966): Filipina journalist. (Metro Manila)
• Gardo Versoza (1964): Filipino actor. (Manila)
• Richard Gomez (1966): Filipino actor. (Manila)
• JMKO (1994): Filipino singer. (Manila)
• Joey De Leon (1946): Filipino comedian host. (Binondo)
• Dianne Medina (1986): Filipina showbiz news anchor. (Manila)
• Manny Jacinto (1987): Filipino Canadian actor. (Manila)
• Oyo Boy Sotto (1984): Filipino comedian. (Manila)
• Rory Quintos (1962): Filipino director film, actor. (Manila)
• Panchito Alba (1925–1995): Filipino comedian. (Paco)
• Ishmael Bernal (1938–1996): Filipino film director and National Artist. (Manila)
• Camille Prats (1985): Filipina actress, TV host and comedian. (Manila)
• Dolphy (1928–2012): Filipino comedian. (Tondo)
• Rachel Grant (1977): Filipino British actress. (Parañaque)
• Gerardo de León (1913–1981): Filipino film director and National Artist. (Manila)
• Lisa Macuja-Elizalde (1964): Filipina prima ballerina. (Manila)
• Stella Márquez (1937): Colombian director and beauty queen. (Quezon City)
• Lily Monteverde (1938): Filipina film producer and businesswoman. (Manila)
• José Nepomuceno (1893–1959): Filipino film director and producer. (Manila)
• Fernando Poe Jr. (1939–2004): Filipino actor and National Artist. (Manila)
• Isabel Preysler (1951): Spanish Filipino socialite, model and host. (Manila)
• Roberto Villanueva (1971): Spanish Filipino dancer, choreographer, and producer. (Manila)
• Luchi Cruz-Valdez (1965): Filipina journalist. (Manila)

Military

• Frederick Walker Castle (1908–1944): U.S. Army general and Medal of Honor recipient. (Taguig)
• Rafael Crame (1863–1927): Filipino constabulary chief. (Malabon)
• George Fleming Davis (1911–1945): US Navy officer and Medal of Honor recipient. (Manila)
• José Olaguer Feliú (1857–1929): Spanish lieutenant general and war minister. (Manila)

Music

• Ariel Rivera (1966): Filipino singer. (Manila)
• Aicelle Santos (1985): Filipina singer. (Manila)
• Gian Sotto (1978): Band vocalist. (Quezon City)
• Lindsay Custodio (1978): Filipina OPM singer. (Muntinlupa City)
• JM Yosures (1996): Filipino pop OPM singer. (Quezon City)
• L.A. Lopez (1985): OPM singer and composer. (Quezon City)
• Kyla (1981): Filipina Singer. (Manila)
• Erik Santos (1982): Filipino OPM ballad singer. (Malabon)
• Angeline Quinto (1989): Filipina OPM singer. (Sampaloc)
• Martin Nievera (1962): Filipino American singer. (Manila)
• Kitchie Nadal (1980): Filipina OPM rock singer. (Manila)
• Yael Yuzon (1983): Vocalist of sponge cola band. (Manila)
• Zsa Zsa Padilla (1964): Filipina famous singer the divine diva. (Manila)
• Paco Arespacochaga (1971): OPM vocalist. (Manila)
• Marion Aunor (1992): Filipina singer. (Manila)
• G3 Misa (1972): OPM band. (Manila)
• Elise Estrada (1987): Filipina Canadian R&B singer. (Marikina)
• Ramon Jacinto (1945): Filipino singer; guitarist artist, disc jockey and radio tv industry businessman person. (Pasay)
• Tina Paner (1971): Filipina opm singer. (Manila)
• Luis Eduardo Aute (1943–2020): Spanish musician. (Manila)
• Danita Paner (1989): Filipina pop rock singer. (Manila)
• Antonio Barretto Morales (1943–2014): Spanish Filipino singer. (Manila)
• Ladislao Bonus (1854–1908): Filipino musician and opera composer. (Pandacan)
• Donna Cruz (1977): Filipina OPM singer. (Manila)
• Ryan Cayabyab (1954): Filipino composer, conductor and National Artist. (Santa Cruz)
• Klarisse De Guzman (1991): Filipina OPM soul diva singer. (Makati)
• Levi Celerio (1910–2002): Filipino composer, lyricist and National Artist. (Tondo)
• Fred Elizalde (1907–1979): Spanish Filipino pianist and composer. (Manila)
• José Maceda (1917–2004): Filipino composer, ethnomusicologist and National Artist. (Manila)
• Antonio Molina (1894–1980): Filipino composer and National Artist. (Quiapo)
• Julio Nakpil (1867–1960): Filipino musician and revolutionary general. (Quiapo)
• Dolores Paterno (1854–1881): Filipina composer. (Santa Cruz)
• Arnel Pineda (1967): Filipino singer and songwriter. (Tondo)
• Atang de la Rama (1902–1991): Filipina singer, actress and National Artist. (Pandacan)
• Josephine Roberto (1977): Filipino American singer. (Pasay)
• Lea Salonga (1971): Filipina singer. (Ermita)
• Ramon Santos (1941): Filipino composer and National Artist. (Pasig)
• Camile Velasco (1985): Filipino American singer. (Makati)
• Andrea Veneracion (1928–2013): Filipina conductor and National Artist. (Manila)

Natural sciences

• León María Guerrero (1853–1935): Filipino botanist and patriot. (Ermita)
• Richard F. Heck (1931–2015): American chemist and Nobel Prize winner. (Quezon City)
• Fe del Mundo (1911–2011): Filipina pediatrician and National Scientist. (Intramuros)
• Manuel A. Zamora (1870–1929): Filipino chemist and pharmacist. (Santa Cruz)

Politics

• Gregorio S. Araneta (1869–1930): Filipino lawyer and Philippine Commission member. (Quiapo)
• Marcelo Azcárraga Palmero (1832–1915): Spanish prime minister. (Manila)
• Benjamin Abalos Jr. (1962): Filipino politician and lawyer. (Mandaluyong)
• Joaquín Miguel Elizalde (1896–1965): Filipino statesman and International Monetary Fund governor. (Manila)
• Joseph Estrada: 13th president of the Philippines and mayor of the city of Manila. (Tondo)
• Miguel Lino de Ezpeleta: Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines. (Manila)
• Benito Legarda (1853–1915): Filipino legislator and Philippine Commission member. (Quiapo)
• Bongbong Marcos (1957): 17th president of the Philippines. (Manila)
• Imelda Marcos (1929): former first lady of the Philippines and governor of Metro Manila. (Pandacan)
• Tomás Morató (1887–1965): Spanish politician and businessman. (Quezon City)
• Esperanza Osmeña (1894–1978): former first lady of the Philippines. (San Miguel)
• Pedro Paterno (1857–1911): Filipino prime minister. (Santa Cruz)
• Teodoro Sandiko (1860–1939): Filipino senator and revolutionary. (Pandacan)
• Jejomar Binay (1942): former vice president of the Philippines. (Paco)
• Benigno Aquino III (1960-2021): 15th president of the Philippines (2010-2016). (Sampaloc)

Religion

• Francisca del Espíritu Santo Fuentes (1647–1711): Spanish religious figure. (Manila)
• Ignacia del Espíritu Santo (1663–1748): Filipina venerable. (Binondo)
• Mariano Gomez (1799–1872): Executed Filipino secular priest. (Santa Cruz)
• José María of Manila (1880–1936): Spanish blessed. (Manila)
• Isabel Larrañaga Ramírez (1836–1899): Spanish venerable. (Manila)
• Vicente Liem de la Paz (1732–1773): Vietnamese saint. (Manila)
• Felix Manalo (1886–1963): Filipino religious leader and founder of Iglesia ni Cristo. (Taguig)
• Darwin Ramos (1994–2012): Filipino candidate to the sainthood. (Pasay)
• Lorenzo Ruiz (1600–1637): Filipino saint. (Binondo)
• Jacinto Zamora (1835–1872): Executed Filipino secular priest. (Pandacan)
• Nicolas Zamora (1875–1914): Filipino religious leader and founder of Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en las Islas Filipinas. (Binondo)

Social sciences

• Carmen Guerrero Nakpil (1922–2018): Filipina historian and journalist. (Ermita)
• Epifanio de los Santos (1871–1928): Filipino historian. (Malabon)

Sports

• Fernando Giménez Álvarez (1925–2013): Spanish Filipino American footballer, sports executive and referee. (Manila)
• Felicisimo Ampon (1920–1997): Filipino tennis player. (Manila)
• EJ Obiena (1995): Filipino track and field. (Tondo)
• Carlos Badion (1935–2002): Filipino basketball player. (Tondo)
• Oliver Barbosa (1986): Filipino chess grandmaster. (Pasig)
• Charles Borck (1917–2008): German Spanish Filipino basketball player. (Quiapo)
• Allan Caidic (1963): Filipino basketball player. (Pasig)
• Dionisio Calvo (1903–1977): Filipino basketball player. (Sampaloc)
• Luisito Espinosa (1967): Filipino boxer. (Tondo)
• Danny Florencio (1947–2018): Filipino basketball player. (Quiapo)
• Andres Franco (1925-2008): Filipino Chinese Spanish high jumper (Tondo)
• Jayson Gonzales (1969): Filipino chess grandmaster. (Quezon City)
• Daniel Guda (1996): Australian badminton player. (Manila)
• Nikko Huelgas (1991): Filipino triathlete. (Las Piñas)
• Samboy Lim (1962): Filipino basketball player. (Manila)
• Carlos Loyzaga (1930–2016): Filipino basketball player. (San Juan)
• Peter Gabriel Magnaye (1992): Filipino badminton player. (Manila)
• Marlon Manalo (1975): Filipino pool player. (Mandaluyong)
• Michael Christian Martinez (1996): Filipino figure skater. (Parañaque)
• Paeng Nepomuceno (1957): Filipino bowler. (Quezon City)
• Ambrosio Padilla (1910–1996): Filipino basketball player and senator. (San Miguel)
• Franz Pumaren (1963): Filipino basketball player and politician. (Quezon City)
• Alberto Reynoso (1940–2011): Filipino basketball player. (Pasig)
• Biboy Rivera (1974): Filipino bowler. (Quezon City)
• Marlon Stöckinger (1991): Filipino racing driver. (Manila)
• Tim Tebow (1987): American baseball player. (Makati)
• Eduardo Teus (1896–1958): Filipino Spanish footballer. (Manila)
• Carlos Yulo (2000): Filipino artistic gymnast. (Malate)

Visual arts

• Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (1932–2011): Filipino painter, sculptor and National Artist. (Santa Cruz)
• Fernando Amorsolo (1892–1972): Filipino painter and National Artist. (Paco)
• Antonio Blanco (1912–1999): Indonesian painter. (Ermita)
• Benedicto Cabrera (1942): Filipino painter and National Artist. (Malabon)
• Froilan Calayag (1982-): painter (Bulacan)
• Eduardo Castrillo (1942–2016): Filipino sculptor. (Santa Ana)
• Francisco Coching (1919–1998): Filipino illustrator, writer and National Artist. (Pasig)
• Bonifacio Flores Arevalo (1850–1920): Filipino sculptor and ilustrado. (Quiapo)
• Félix Resurrección Hidalgo (1855–1913): Filipino painter. (Binondo)
• Cesar Legaspi (1917–1994): Filipino painter and National Artist. (Tondo)
• Pelagia Mendoza y Gotianquin (1867–1939): Filipina sculptor. (Pateros)
• Hernando R. Ocampo (1911–1978): Filipino modernist painter and National Artist. (Santa Cruz)
• Alfonso A. Ossorio (1916–1990): Filipino American painter. (Manila)
• Fabián de la Rosa (1869–1937): Filipino painter. (Paco)

See also

• List of people from Manila