Culture

Martin Abellana Martin Abellana (1904–1989) was a Filipino Visayan writer. He was a teacher by profession. In the years 1956 to 1958, he was president of the LUDABI, a group of writers in Cebuano. His novels are characterized by a concern for the working cla ...

– Visayan author (Cebu City) *

Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Cecilia Manguerra Brainard is an author and editor of 20 books. She co-founded PAWWA or Philippine American Women Writers and Artists; and also founded Philippine American Literary House. Brainard's works include the World War II novel, ''When th ...

– author, editor (Cebu City) * Simeon Dumdum Jr. - writer, poet and former RTC judge (Balamban) *

Vicente Sotto Vicente Yap Sotto (born Vicente Sotto y Yap; April 18, 1877 – May 28, 1950) was a Filipino playwright, journalist, and politician who served as a Senator from 1946 to 1950. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1922 to 1925, rep ...

– politician, author (Cebu City)

Media

Amelyn Veloso Amelyn Esther Veloso-Zapanta (April 25, 1974 – August 24, 2017) was a Filipina broadcast journalist of CNN Philippines. Before her death, she was the anchor of the morning show '' New Day'', '' Morning Newsroom'', and the public service ...

- broadcast journalist CNN Philippines (Cebu City)

Entertainment

* Amapola – singer, musician, actress, TV host, novelist (Sibonga) *

Akiko Solon Akiko Solon (born January 3, 1994, as Akiko Maria Leslie Solon) is a Filipino singer and actress. She joined '' Star Power: Sharon Search For the Next Female Superstar'' in 2010 and placed fifth in the contest. She is now currently under Star ...

- singer, actress (Lapu-Lapu City) *

Sheena Belarmino Sheena Librel Belarmino (born December 15, 2005), is a Filipino Actress, Singer and Dancer/Performer, often referred to as Inday Wonder (''Wonder Girl)''. Sheena rose to prominence after becoming a grand finalist on Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids ...

singer (Cebu City) *

Albert Martinez Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, director and producer. Early life He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, and Margarita Pineda. Career Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first te ...

- actor (Cebu City) *

Buboy Villar Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar, Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. He is currently signed under GMA's talent agency Sparkle. Early life Robert Tamayo Villar, Jr. was born on March 21, 1998 in Cebu City b ...

actor, comedian, TV personality host (Cebu City) *

Erich Gonzales Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo (born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales (), is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, a ...

{{ndash actress (Cebu City) *

Jason Dy Jason James Desiata Dy (born June 19, 1990) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor and musician. He is best known as the winner of the second season of '' The Voice of the Philippines''. Dy was invited onstage by David Foster to perform wi ...

- singer (Cebu City) * Anna Fegi – singer (Toledo) *

Annabelle Rama Annabelle Rosales Rama-Gutierrez (born October 31, 1952), commonly known as Annabelle Rama, is a Filipino actress and talent manager with Spanish and Chinese descent. She is a native of Cebu and the wife of the 1960s Philippine cinema matinee id ...

- actress, talent manager (Cebu City) *

Bailey May Bailey Thomas Cabello May (born 6 August 2002) is a Filipino-British singer, model, actor, dancer, and television personality. He first gained recognition through his Sean Kingston and Daniel Padilla covers. In 2015, he successfully auditioned ...

- actor, model (Cebu City) *

Ben Zubiri Wenceslao "Ben" Zubiri (September 28, 1911 – November 9, 1969), who was also known as Iyo Karpo was a Cebuano composer, actor, and media personality in the Philippines. His most famous composition, for which he wrote both the lyrics and mu ...

– singer, stage actor and World War 2 Guerrilla (Cebu City) * BISAYA NI BAI - internet celebrity (Mandaue) * Sheryn Regis - singer (Carcar) *

- actor , comedian (Cebu City) * Cattski - singer-songwriter, musician, record producer (Cebu City) *

Caridad Sanchez Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first he ...

– actress (Mandaue) *

Christopher De Leon Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Philippine film actor and politician. He is recognized as the “''King of Philippine Drama''” has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s. Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...

- actor (Cebu City) *

Chanda Romero Chanda V. Romero (born February 26, 1954) is a Filipina actress. She is mostly seen on GMA Network. She played supporting roles and leading roles in many films during the early and late 1970s. Her prolific work in sexy comedies and dramas cau ...

- actress (her mother is from Cebu City) *

Claudia Zobel Thelma Cabras Maloloy-on (February 27, 1964 – February 10, 1984), better known by her stage name Claudia Zobel, was a Filipino actress. Maloloy-on was killed in a car accident on February 10, 1984 in Makati, Philippines, seventeen days ...

- actress (Mandaue) * Cueshe - band (Cebu City) *

Dave Bornea Justin Merck de Jesus (born February 23, 1995), known professionally as Dave Bornea, is a Filipino YouTube personality, actor, model and dancer best known for his viral video Dubsmash "Twerk It Like Miley". Biography He was born in Visayas and ...

- actor (Talisay) *

Devon Seron Devon Seron is a Filipina actress and television personality. Personal life Seron grew up in Cebu, Philippines. Despite their financial issues, her parents decided to move her to an expensive private school close to their home to minimize her ...

– actress (Cebu City) *

Dionne Monsanto Dionne Monsanto-Stalder (born December 5, 1985) is a former Filipina actress. Career Monsanto appeared on '' Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2'' as a contestant in 2007. Monsanto entered on ''Day 12'' of the series, and was evicted on ''Day 77''. In th ...

- actress (Cebu City) * Diva Montelaba - actress, dancer (Cebu City) *

Dominic Roco Ricardo Dominic Artadi Roco (born April 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor. Personal life Roco is a son of actor Bembol Roco and the twin brother of actor Felix Roco Teodoro Felix Artadi Roco (born 12 April 1989 in Cebu), professionally known ...

- actor (Lapu-Lapu City) * Dulce - singer (Cebu City) *

Eda Nolan Eda Kristy Cabilan (born December 14, 1988), known professionally as Eda Nolan, is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as ''Junniper'', the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcoms, ''Let's Go'' and ''Gokada Go''. Nolan has been a member ...

– actress (Cebu City) *

Ellen Adarna Ellen Meriam Go Adarna-Ramsay (born April 2, 1988) is a Filipino actress, model, and former internet celebrity. Her family owns various hotels, condominiums and Queensland, a chain of motels in Cebu, Manila and Davao. They also own a temple in ...

– Actress, Model, Socialite (Cebu City) *

Enrique Gil Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V (; born March 30, 1992) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as ''Mula Sa Puso'', ''Budoy'', ''Princess and I'', '' Muling Buksan Ang Puso'' an ...

– actor, former dancer (Cebu City) *

- actress (Cebu City) *

Eula Caballero Lou Eula May Caballero Simo-Samson (born May 23, 1995), known professionally as Eula Caballero, is a Filipina actress. She is known as the first ''Star Factor'' grand winner. She also played the role of Holly Posadas in the TV mini-series, '' N ...

– actress (Boljoon) *

Felix Roco Teodoro Felix Artadi Roco (born 12 April 1989 in Cebu), professionally known as Felix Roco, is a Filipino actor. Biography The son of local cinema legend Bembol Roco, 21-year-old Felix Roco made a mark with his internationally acclaimed perform ...

- actor (Lapu-Lapu City) *

Fretzie Bercede Fretzie Bercede (born November 26, 1993) is a Filipina actress, television personality, and former reality show contestant. She ranked as the 3rd big placer of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. She is one of ABS-CBN's contract talents. Per ...

- actress (Cebu City) *

Gloria Sevilla Gloria Sevilla (January 31, 1932 – April 16, 2022) was a Filipino film actress. Career Sevilla was heralded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her screen portrayal legacy in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines during the 1950s and 1960s. ...

– actress (Sibonga) *

Golden Cañedo Roma Mae Cañedo Apa-ap (; born April 5, 2002), professionally known as Golden Cañedo, is a Filipino singer, actress, and performer. She is the first grand winner of ''The Clash''. Right after winning the said reality-singing competition, Gol ...

- singer (Minglanilla) *

Isabel Oli Maria Olivia Daytia-Prats (born October 20, 1981), better known by the screen name Isabel Oli, is a Filipina model and actress. Background Oli is the youngest of seven children to a Filipino father of Chinese descent and a Filipina mother of S ...

– actress (born in Quezon City, grew up in Cebu City) *

Isabel Sandoval Isabel Sandoval is a Filipina filmmaker and actress who lives in the United States. She directed the films ''Señorita'' (2011), '' Aparisyon'' (2012) and '' Lingua Franca'' (2019). She also directed a short film called ''Shangri-La'' (2021) as p ...

- director (grew up in Cebu City) *

Jackie Lou Blanco Jacqueline Lourdes Blanco-Davao (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipina actress and aerobic instructor. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', (1991), ''Si Aida, Si Lorna, o ...

- actress (Cebu City) *

Janella Salvador Janella Maxine Desiderio Salvador (; born March 30, 1998) is a Filipino actress and singer. Debuting in the hit morning drama ''Be Careful with My Heart'' (2012–2014), she followed with leading roles in ''Oh My G!'' (2015), Jun Lana's '' Haun ...

- actress (Cebu City) *

Janine Berdin Patricia Janine Dusaran Berdin (born January 28, 2002), simply known as Janine Berdin, is a Filipino singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to fame when she was crowned as the second season grand champion at ''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' of the noo ...

- singer, actress (Lapu-Lapu City) *

Jay-R Siaboc Eduardo Siaboc Jr. (born January 21, 1987), also known as his stage name Jay-R Siaboc, is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He started as a student of Pinoy Dream Academy and became a first runner-up next to the grand star dreamer Yeng C ...

- singer (Toledo) *

Joan Almedilla Joan Richelle C. Almedilla (born September 19, 1973) is a film and theater actress, composer, and singer who has starred as Kim in the Broadway musical ''Miss Saigon''. Life and career Almedilla was born to Agapito and Rosario, whose roots are ...

- singer, actress (Cebu City) *

Juan Karlos Labajo Juan Karlos "JK" Labajo (; born February 5, 2001) is a German-Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and television personality. He is co-managed by ABS-CBN's Star Magic and MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). He is currently the frontman of ...

- actor, singer (Consolacion) *

Keanna Reeves Janet Derecho Duterte (born September 24, 1970), known professionally as Keanna Reeves, is a Filipina actress and comedienne. She won the first celebrity edition of the reality show ''Pinoy Big Brother'' in 2006. She first gained national att ...

– actress, comedian (Danao) * Kenneth Earl Medrano - actor, model (Cebu City) *

Kim Chiu Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (; born April 19, 1990), professionally known as Kim Chiu, is a Filipino actress, model, host, singer, dancer, and vlogger. She is currently managed by Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home-based talent agency. Recognized as one o ...

– actress, singer (Cebu City) *

Kiray Celis Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known as Kiray, is a Filipino actress, comedian and the founder of Chicks and Fins. Career Acting Kiray was first discovered when she joined a contest called ''Muntíng Miss U'' of ''Magandang ...

- comedian actress (Cebu City) *

Kyle Echarri Kyle John Echarri (born June 20, 2003) is a Filipino-American singer and actor. He made his first television appearance at the age of eleven when he joined season 2 of ''The Voice Kids''. He has appeared in various films and television shows su ...

- actor, endorsement, singer (grew up in Cebu City) * Lilian Velez - actress (Cebu City) * Manilyn Reynes – singer, actress (Cebu City) * Manuel Kabajar Cabase aka Mahnee or Manny – composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist (Cebu City) * Mark Joseph - actor (Bantayan) *

Matteo Guidicelli Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli (, born March 26, 1990), known professionally as Matteo Guidicelli, is a Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer. Early life and career Matteo Guidicelli was born in Cebu City. He is one of ...

– actor, singer, car racer (Cebu City) *

Maureen Larrazabal Maureen Larrazabal (born September 23, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer and commercial model who is one of the popular and regular mainstays of the TV sitcom ''Bubble Gang'' of GMA Network. Before venturing into movie and television, Larraz ...

- actress (Cebu City) *

Max Surban Max Surban (born Maximo Surban, May 15, 1939) is a Filipino singer in mainly in Cebuano language. He has been given the moniker "King of Visayan Song". Although known primarily for his singing of novelty songs, he has also recorded romantic ba ...

- singer (Cebu City) * Medyo Maldito - internet celebrity, songwriter (Cebu City) *

Mike "Pekto" Nacua Mike Nacua (born June 14, 1973), better known as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. Career Born and raised in the province of Cebu, Mike "Pekto" Nacua was discovered by GMA Network in 2003 as an actor and comedian. He sta ...

- comedian (Cebu City) * Monica Cuenco - actress (Cebu City) * Morissette - singer, songwriter, and actress (Minglanilla) *

Marco Alcaraz Marco Antonio Faylona Alcaraz (; born July 12, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita'' with Dennis Trillo. He wed on Ju ...

- Filipino actor, commercial model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos (Cebu City) *

Nicole Uysiuseng Nicole Kim Uysiuseng-del Prado (born August 18, 1990), is a former Filipino actress, model, and was the second runner-up of the reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus. She was also a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Tak ...

– actress (Cebu City) * Niel Murillo – singer (Bogo) *

Panky Trinidad Panky Trinidad is a Filipina singer. She was one of the scholars of the first season of ''Pinoy Dream Academy ''Pinoy Dream Academy'' (also known as PDA) is the Philippine version of Endemol's '' Operación Triunfo'' (Operation Triumph). Th ...

– singer (Cebu City) *

Paul Jake Castillo ''Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up'' is the third main season of the Philippine ABS-CBN reality television series ''Pinoy Big Brother'' and the seventh season overall, which began on October 4, 2009, on ABS-CBN. Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, and ...

- actor, businessman (Cebu City) *

Pilita Corrales Pilar Garrido Corrales (born August 22, 1937) is a Filipino pop singer, songwriter, actress, comedian and television presenter. She is dubbed as "Asia's Queen of Songs" and is widely known for her rendition of "Kapantay ay Langit" which eventu ...

- actress, singer (Cebu City) *

Richard Yap Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and businessman of Chinese descent. He is best known for portraying Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in ''Be Careful with My Heart'' and "Papa Chen" in ''My Binondo Girl''. ...

– actor, singer, businessman (Cebu City) *

Redford White Cipriano "Dodoy" M. Cermeño II (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010), better known by his screen name Redford White, was a Filipino actor and comedian. He was best known on his role as Sol in the television sitcom ''Buddy and Sol'' opposite Eric Q ...

- comedian (Bogo) *

Slater Young Jan Slater Lee Young (born December 19, 1983) is a Filipino Entrepreneur, multi-billionaire, actor, engineer, model and television personality from Cebu. Young is best known for winning '' Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited'' in 2012. Early life You ...

– actor, businessman (born in Manila, based in Cebu City) * Suzette Ranillo - actress (Cebu City) * Terence Baylon - actor (Cebu City) * Tita Duran - actress (Pinamungajan) * Urbandub - band (Cebu) *

Van Roxas Van Roxas (born Van Louelle Pojas on November 8, 1989) is a Filipino actor, television personality, and former reality show contestant. He placed as the 5th Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. He did a show with the Drama Princess of ...

- actor (Talisay) *

Vina Morales Sharon Garcia Magdayao (born October 17, 1975), known by her stage name Vina Morales (), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and model. Dubbed as the “''Ultimate Performer''” by various media outlets, she has won 2 Awit ...

– singer, dancer, actress (Bogo) *

Vivian Velez Vivian Velez (born 21 May 1960) is a Filipina actress who previously served as Director General of Film Academy of the Philippines. As one of the radio host of the 8TriMedia's weekly program called 'DOUBLE V'. She was known as the "Ms. Body Beaut ...

- actress (Cebu City) *

Zandra Summer Zandra Summer is a Filipina-Austrian actress who gained media attention through ''Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break''. Career Summer auditioned for ''Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break'', where she became the proté ...

- actress (Cebu City)

Politics and government

* Thomas F. Breslin – surveyor of large sections of Cebu, Colonel, Bataan Death March victim *

Mariano Jesús Cuenco Mariano Jesús Diosomito Cuenco (January 16, 1888 – February 25, 1964) was a Filipino Cebuano politician and writer. He was the 4th President of the Senate of the Philippines. Early life Cuenco was born in Carmen, Cebu on January 16, 1888, ...

– Senate President during the First Congress of the Philippines (Carmen) *

Hilario Davide Jr. Hilario Gelbolingo Davide Jr. (born December 20, 1935) is a Filipino lawyer, professor, diplomat, constitutionalist and former politician, who served as the 20th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines and Permanent Representative ...

- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court under Estrada Administration (Argao) *

Hilario Davide III Hilario "Junjun" Perez Davide III (born August 25, 1964) is a Filipino politician and lawyer who is the incumbent vice governor of Cebu. He served as a governor of Cebu Province from 2013 to 2019. He is the son of former Chief Justice Hilario D ...

- Governor of Cebu (2013-2019), Vice-Governor of Cebu (2019–present) (Cebu City) * Joseph Ace Durano - DOT Secretary under Arroyo Administration (Danao) *

Marcelo Fernan Marcelo "Celing" Briones Fernan (October 24, 1927 – July 11, 1999) was a Filipino lawyer and political figure. He is the only Filipino to have served as both Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and as Senate President. He is also the thi ...

– Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Senate President (Cebu City) * Gwendolyn Garcia - Governor of Cebu (2004-2013; 2019–present), 3rd District Representative (2013-2019) (Cebu City) * Pablo Garcia - Former 3rd (1987-1995) & 2nd (2007-2013) District Representative, Former Governor (1995-2004) (Barili) *

Pablo John Garcia Pablo John "PJ" Fiel Garcia (born May 19, 1967) is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He is a member of the National Unity Party and the One Cebu party Early life and family Pablo John is the youngest child of former Governor, Congressman and ...

- 3rd District Representative (2007-2013; 2019–present) (Cebu City) *

Winston Garcia Winston Fiel Garcia (born May 21, 1958) is a Filipino economist, lawyer, and corporate leader who was the general manager and president of Government Service Insurance System. He has served as the director and board member of several of the bigges ...

- President and General Manager of GSIS under Arroyo Administration (Cebu City) *

Ernesto Herrera Ernesto Herrera may refer to: *Ernesto Herrera (politician) (1942–2015), Senator of the Philippines *Ernesto Herrera (playwright) Ernesto Herrera (1889–1917) was a Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, ...

- Ex-Senator of the Philippines (Samboan) *

John Henry Osmeña John Henry Renner Osmeña (January 17, 1935 – February 2, 2021), also known as Sonny Osmeña or simply John Osmeña, was the grandson of Philippine President Sergio Osmeña. He served as a senator of the Philippines from 1971 to 1972, 1987 to ...

- Former Senator and Former 3rd District Representative (1995-1998) (Cebu City) * Sergio Osmeña Sr. – Second President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines (Cebu City) * Sergio Osmeña Jr. - Former Senator and Former Governor (Cebu City) *

Sergio Osmeña III Sergio may refer to: * Sergio (given name), for people with the given name Sergio * Sergio (carbonado), the largest rough diamond ever found * ''Sergio'' (album), a 1994 album by Sergio Blass * ''Sergio'' (2009 film), a documentary film * ''Se ...

- Former Senator *

Tomas Osmeña Tomas dela Rama Osmeña (; born July 26, 1948), known as Tommy Osmeña, is a Filipino politician who served as the Mayor of Cebu City thrice: first from 1987 to 1995, again from 2001 to 2010, and lastly from 2016 to 2019. He also served as Congr ...

- Former Mayor of Cebu City (1987-1995; 2001-2010; 2016–2019) *

Cerge Remonde Glicerio "Cerge" Mamites Remonde (December 21, 1958 – January 19, 2010) was a Filipino journalist, politician and former chairman of Radio Philippines Network, one of the largest media networks in the Philippines. Early life Cerge was born Gl ...

- Press Secretary under Arroyo Administration (Argao) *

Michael Rama Michael Lopez Rama (born October 28, 1954) is a Filipino politician serving as Mayor of Cebu City since 2021, a position he previously held from 2010 to 2016. He served as the Vice Mayor of Cebu City from 2001 to 2010 and from 2019 to 2021, and ...

– Former Mayor of Cebu (2010–2016), Vice-Mayor of Cebu City (2001-2010; 2019–present) (Cebu City) * Vicente Rama - Former Senator of the Philippines *

Jose Rene Almendras Jose Rene Dimataga Almendras (born March 12, 1960, Cebu City) is a Filipino businessman and public servant. He served as Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs in an acting capacity under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III ...

- Former Energy Secretary and Former Foreign Affairs Secretary of PNOY Administration (Cebu City)

Sports

* Gabriel "Flash" Elorde – boxer and former world champion (Bogo) *

Dondon Ampalayo Cresencio "Dondon" Ampalayo (born April 18, 1963 in Cebu City, Philippines) is a Filipino retired professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional ...

– basketball player (Cebu City) *

Dondon Hontiveros Donaldo "Dondon" Cabañes Hontiveros (born June 1, 1977) is a Filipino politician and former professional basketball player. He is a member of the Cebu City Council since June 30, 2022 and previously from 2019 to 2021. He was the Vice Mayor of Ce ...

– basketball player (Cebu City) * Ray Anthony Jónsson – Icelandic–Filipino footballer (Liloan) *

Manny Paner Manuel Paner (born May 17, 1949), better known as Manny Paner, is a Filipino retired professional basketball player. Player profile Paner was born in Cebu City, Philippines. During his prime, he was known for his strong rebounding, defense an ...

– basketball player (Cebu City) * J. R. Quiñahan – basketball player (Cebu City) *

June Mar Fajardo June Mar Sotto Fajardo (; born November 17, 1989) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is also known by his nickname "The Kraken” for his extraordinary size ...

– basketball player (Pinamungahan) * Eliud Poligrates – basketball player (Poro) *

Elmer Cabahug Elmer "Boy" Cabahug (born June 1, 1964 in Cebu City, Philippines) is a retired Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association and the former head coach of the University of the Visayas Green Lancers varsity team ...

– basketball player (Cebu City) *

Roger Pogoy Roger Ray Bacusmo Pogoy (born June 16, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He has also represented the Philippines national team in international competiti ...

– basketball player (Minglanilla) * Mercito Gesta - boxer (Mandaue) * Warren Kiamco - billiard player (Cebu City) *

Rubilen Amit Rubilen "Bingkay" Amit (born October 3, 1981) is a Filipino female professional pocket billiards (pool) player. Amit is the first Filipino woman to become a world pool champion. Biography Rubilen Amit was born in Mandaue, Cebu. Amit began pl ...

- billiard player (Mandaue) *

- basketball player (Cebu City) *

Frank Cedeno Frank Cedeno (born March 16, 1958) is a British-Filipino former professional boxer in the Flyweight division. Professional boxing career Cedeno made his professional debut in 1976, losing to Ray De los Santos via eight round points decision. A ...

- boxer (Talisay) *

Eric Chavez Eric Cesar Chavez (born December 7, 1977) is an American professional baseball coach and former third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics (1998–2010), New York Yankees (2011–2012), and Arizona Diamondb ...

- boxer (Cebu City) *

Rodel Mayol Rodel Bryan Generalao Mayol (born August 9, 1981 in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines), more commonly known as just Rodel Mayol, is a Filipino former professional boxer and the former WBC Light Flyweight World Champion. Early life Mayol is the e ...

- boxer (Mandaue) * Malcolm Tunacao - boxer (Mandaue) * Bernabe Villacampo - boxer (Toledo) *

Mary Joy Tabal Mary Joy Reyes Tabal (born July 13, 1989) is a Filipino marathon runner. She is the first female Filipino marathon runner to qualify for the Olympics, which she has done by running a time of 2:43:29 in the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon in 2016. She ...

- triathlon (Cebu City) *

Bert Batawang Bertoldo Batawang, Jr. (born October 26, 1971 in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines), more commonly known as Bert Batawang, is a Filipino professional boxer. Boxing career Early career Batawang began his professional career in 1990, winning against L ...

- boxer (Cebu City) *

Arlo Chavez Arlo Chavez is a Filipino boxer who competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He is a gold medalist in the Asian Amateur Boxing Championships and is the most successful Filipino boxer in the Southeast Asian Games with four gold medals. Personal life ...

- boxer (Bantayan) *

Roger Yap Rogelio "Roger" Yap (born August 3, 1977) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He last played for the Manila Stars of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was drafted by Purefoods in 2001 as the ninth pick overall ...

- basketball player (Cebu City) *

Robert Labagala Roberts Raymond T. Labagala (born July 5, 1984) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He last played for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Standing at 5 feet 7 inches, Labagala plays a ...

- basketball player (Talisay) *

Aldrech Ramos John Aldrech Ramos (born April 3, 1988) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Terrafirma Dyip of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). At 6'6", he plays both the small forward and power forward positions. Ramos is also a dece ...

- basketball player (Cebu City) *

Reed Juntilla Reed Friar Juntilla (born June 22, 1984) is a Filipino professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Juntilla last played for the Zamboanga Valientes of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup. Career Juntilla played for Mail and More C ...

- basketball player (Carmen) *

Junthy Valenzuela Junthy Valenzuela (born June 5, 1979) is a Filipino former basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), a former Red Bull Barako player. He was automatically pulled by Red Bull directly from the Philippine Basketball League. ...

- basketball player (Bogo) * Jimwell Torion - basketball player (Cebu City) *

Margielyn Didal Margielyn Arda Didal (born April 19, 1999) is a Filipino professional street skateboarder who rose to fame when she competed in the X Games Minneapolis 2018 and won a gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games. Early life and family Margielyn Didal ...

- street skateboarder (Cebu City) *

Rolando Pascua Rolando Pascua (born Rolando Tomongtong; November 19, 1965) is a Filipino former professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Council, WBC light-flyweight title from 1990 to 1991 and challenged for the IBF super-flyweight title in 1993. Profess ...

- boxer (Cebu City)

Fashion, designs and arts

Monique Lhuillier Monique Lhuillier (born September 15, 1971) is a Filipino-French fashion designer and creative director known for her bridal, ready-to-wear and lifestyle brand. She launched her eponymous brand in 1996 and has since established fashion houses i ...

– fashion designer (Cebu City) *

Kenneth Cobonpue Kenneth Cobonpue (born December 16, 1968) is a Filipino industrial designer known for his unique designs integrating natural materials through innovative handmade production processes. He began his design career after his studies in Industrial D ...

– International Furniture Designer (Cebu City)

Business

Lucio Tan Lucio Chua Tan Sr. (; born July 17, 1934) is a Filipino business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He presides over the Filipino conglomerate company LT Group, Inc., a company with extensive business interests in sports, banking, airline ...

- Filipino-Chinese Businessman (LT Group Inc.) *

Vicki Belo Vicky, Vicko, Vick, Vickie or Vicki is a feminine given name, often a hypocorism of Victoria. The feminine name Vicky in Greece comes from the name Vasiliki. Women * Family nickname of Victoria, Princess Royal (1840–1901), wife of Germa ...

- Filipino businesswoman (Belo Medical Group)

Beauty title holder

* Beatrice Luigi Gomez - Miss Universe Philippines 2021 and Miss Universe Top 5 finalist * Maria Karla Bautista - Miss World Philippines 2004 & Miss World and Oceania 2004 *

Rizzini Alexis Gomez Miss Tourism International is an annual international beauty pageant run and owned by Malaysia–based D’Touch International Sdn. Bhd. Foundation. The current Miss Tourism International is Suphatra Kliangprom from Thailand. She was crowned o ...

- Miss Tourism International 2012 * Karla Paula Henry - Miss Earth 2008 * Rogelie Catacutan - Miss Supranational Philippines 2015 *

Gazini Ganados Gazini Christiana Jordi Acopiado Ganados (; born December 26, 1995) is a Filipino model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2019. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant and finish ...

- Miss Universe Philippines 2019 and Miss Universe 2019 Top 20 semi finalist *

Pilar Pilapil Pilar, Portuguese and Spanish for pillar, may refer to: People * Pilar (given name), a common abbreviation of ''María del Pilar'', including a list of people so named * Pilar (surname), a list of people surnamed Pilar or del Pilar Places Argen ...

- Miss Universe 1967

Religious

Pedro Calungsod Pedro Calungsod ( es, Pedro Calúñgsod or archaically ; mid-1650s – April 2, 1672), also known as Peter Calungsod and Pedro Calonsor, was a Catholic Filipino-Visayan migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist who, along with the Spanish J ...

- 2nd Saint in the Philippines * Teofilo Camomot - A

beatified Beatification (from Latin ''beatus'', "blessed" and ''facere'', "to make”) is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a deceased person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in their n ...

bishop in the Philippines

Heroes

Lapu-Lapu Lapulapu or Lapu-Lapu (ᜎᜉ̰-ᜎᜉ̰), whose name was first recorded as Çilapulapu, was a datu (chief) of Mactan in the Visayas in the Philippines. He is best known for the Battle of Mactan that happened at dawn on April 27, 1521, wher ...

- First Hero in the Philippines *

Leon Kilat Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Province of León, Spain * Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again f ...

- Hero in the Philippine Revolution

Education

* Vicente Gullas - Founder of University of the Visayas

Notable people with roots from Cebu

Rodrigo Duterte Rodrigo Roa Duterte (, ; born March 28, 1945), also known as Digong, Rody, and by the initials DU30 and PRRD, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 16th president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He is the chairperson ...

- His father was from Danao (16th President of the Philippines) *

Manny Pacquiao Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr. (; born December17, 1978) is a Filipino politician and former professional boxer. Nicknamed "PacMan", he is regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time. He served as a Senator of the Phil ...

- His father was from Pinamungahan (Senator and Eight Division World Boxing Champion) *

Francis Magalona Francis Michael Durango Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009), also known by the moniker Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, and television personality. Born in Manila, He became a significant influ ...

- His mother was from Cebu City (actor, the filipino king of rap) People from Cebu

Cebu Cebu (; ceb, Sugbo), officially the Province of Cebu ( ceb, Lalawigan sa Sugbo; tl, Lalawigan ng Cebu; hil, Kapuroan sang Sugbo), is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, and consists of a main island and 16 ...