Aside from being in the show business, a lot of Pinoy celebrities are also full-blown entrepreneurs – whether because they’re channeling their other passions, or they’re just purely business-minded who happen to be actors. Either way, they got the best of both worlds!
Here are some of the latest business ventures by your favorite celebs:
Neri’s Not-So-Secret Garden by Neri Naig-Miranda
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After going on a hiatus from the entertainment scene, former ABS-CBN talent Neri Naig-Miranda has shifted her focus to being a mompreneur. She has a number of businesses, including Neri’s Gourmet Tuyo (available in supermarkets nationwide). She just recently opened an al fresco restaurant in Tagaytay called “Neri’s Not So Secret Garden” Her husband, Chito Miranda has commended his wife’s business skills referring to her as, “wais na misis.”
Chunky Dough by Jennylyn Mercado
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Last year, Jennylyn Mercado launched Chunky Dough, an online cookie shop that is her “passion project.” A fan of desserts herself, she has been baking ever since her son was born, and was even doing it as a hobby in between tapings. Her ingredients are exported from Australia and New Zealand, and she tries to make all her cookies more personalized. Aside from this, she also owns a salon called Fit and Form.
S.H.E. Cosmetics by Kris Bernal
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A lot of celebrities are venturing into beauty businesses recently, one of them is GMA-7 actress Kris Bernal. Last year, the star launched S.H.E. Cosmetics, a make-up line formulated and manufactured in South Korea. They offer lipsticks for now, and the products are cruelty and paraben-free!
Mood Bake by Liz Uy
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Stars have been raving about Liz Uy’s baked cookies on their Instagram stories, and you’ll finally see what the hype is about since she recently opened a pop-up store in Makati. Mood Bake started as an Instagram shop, until the fashion mogul decided to open a physical store due to popular demand. You can buy her famous gooey chocolate chip cookie by piece, or in boxes of five and ten in Greenbelt 5.
Way Back 90s Restobar by Empoy Marquez
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Before becoming the comedian we know and love today, Empoy Marquez came from humble beginnings. He used to sell chicharon in his hometown to earn his allowance in school. Fast forward to today – not only is he known for his hilarious TV banters, he also owns a resto bar called Way Back 90s. It’s the fruit of his labor after his indie film, Kita Kita, became one of the highest grossing local indie films of all time. Way Back 90s is located in Baliuag, Bulacan, and it’s often visited by people seeking good food and a kick of 90s nostalgia.
Muramen by Nash Aguas
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Aside from his flourishing showbiz career, Nash Aguas is also a successful young entrepreneur. He owns a ramen franchise called Muramen, a ramen restaurant which now has 8 branches, mostly located near university areas. After this, he also ventured into the inasal business and launched “Grillest,” a chicken restaurant in Pasig City. Nash also recently bought his own house in Las Vegas, USA.
OPM by Miguel Tanfelix
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GMA artist Miguel Tanfelix joins the milk tea craze by putting a different twist: he offers milk tea with Pinoy dessert flavors! Original Pinoy Milk Tea, or OPM for short, serves flavors like leche flan, tablea, pinya, and even turon. The store is also called OPM for a reason, since the ambience screams music with its interior design that includes cassette tape displays.
The Th3rd Floor by Gerald Anderson
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Gerald Anderson has recently turned his personal gym into a business venture, and it has now become a favorite spot of celebrities like Bea Alonzo, Kathryn Bernardo, Pat Sugui, Marco Alcaraz, among others. The Th3rd Floor is Gerald’s first business, and it’s located at the third floor of the actor’s own home in Quezon City, thus the name. The gym also offers personal trainers, and it even has a basketball court inside!
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