THERE is nothing girls cannot do.

Many Filipino actresses have become known for their looks and acting skills. They have made their mark in the industry. 

But some of these celebrities also dared to take on another role in their lives: that of being the own boss of their companies or businesses.

Over the years, they have taken time off from their tight schedule in showbiz to start their own businesses. They turned their passion, hobbies, and interests into an income-generating endeavor.

Here are some of the actresses who built their own name in the entrepreneurial world:

 

Marian Rivera

 

Marian Rivera, known for her iconic portrayals of Marimar, Dyesebel, and Darna, entered the world of business way back in 2017.

GMA 7’s Primetime Queen turned her love for flowers into her own business and named it Flora Vida by Marian. It is a flower shop which she personally manages.

The actress started her company with only a secretary to help her. But there were also times when her husband, Dingdong Dantes, pitched in. 

What most people don’t know is that Marian is also the one who does the arrangement for the orders she receives. She would also add a hand-written letter, hoping that the receiver would feel the happiness she felt while arranging the present.

Kathryn Bernardo

 

Dubbed as “Asia’s Superstar,” Kathryn Bernardo showed that she is not just a great actress, she can also be a great businesswoman.

Bernardo, who rose to fame as a child star, was able to show her talent portraying different characters. And with the revenue she had earned from her acting gigs, she put up her own business that focuses on one of her interests: nails.

The Kapamilya actress said she is very meticulous about the things to be used, the service provided, and even the vibes and interior of the salon.

Kathnails by KCMB was launched in 2017 and currently has eight branches in the country.

Liza Soberano

 

When she was 19 years old, actress Liza Soberano already became the CEO of her own company.

The Kapamilya actress formally launched the HOPE Hand and Foot Wellness Center in 2017,  located at Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon CIty. Liza started her business because she wanted to spread the importance of wellness.  

Two years later, Liza opened the second branch of her business in Westgate, Alabang.

Anne Curtis

 

Many Filipinas turned their love for cosmetics into their own businesses. One of them is the Multimedia Superstar Anne Curtis.

Every time Anne is off the cameras, she loves to play around with her cosmetic products. This led her to create her own line of cosmetics which she named BLK. It stands for black, which to her means “timeless, uncomplicated, classy, sophisticated, and simple”. 

And her venture in the world of cosmetics has paid off as several makeup enthusiasts supported her brand and uses her products on a daily basis.

Anne and her business partner Jacqueline Gutierrez launched the makeup brand in July 2019 and in less than a year, BLK was named the Most Promising Brand in Watsons. 

Andrea Brillantes

 

Andrea Brillantes is now the youngest celebrity CEO in the Philippines after she announced on Facebook that she will be launching her own business. 

The Kapamilya actress-turned-business woman launched her company A.B.G. Trading, Inc. 

“Five years old pa lang ako alam ko na ang gusto kong gawin sa buhay ko, ang mag artista. Pero maraming hindi nakakaalam na dream ko talaga ang magkabusiness for my family,” the actress wrote on her Facebook page.

The nature of Andrea’s business has not yet been revealed. She asked her fans through her post to support and follow her journey as a first time CEO and business owner.

Kris Aquino

 

 

 

 

 

Actress and TV Host Kris Aquino is one of the major personalities whom every Filipino knows about. 

 

 

The TV host successfully shifted to digital media back in 2012 when she formed Kris Aquino Productions, Inc. which produced films and television shows.

 

 

After leaving her network, Kris became a social media icon who built an empire in the virtual world. The actress has a large following on her platforms. She has over 3.1 million likes on her Facebook page, 4.8 million followers on Instagram, 1.52 million on Twitter, and more than 800,000 subscribers on YouTube.

 

 

However, after her health deteriorated, the social media icon slowly backed away from creating content for and focused on the betterment of her health.