For many celebrities, international trips are integral to their work, involving filming for projects, fan meet-and-greets, concert tours, film promotions, and various public relations events.
However, for some Filipino celebs, traveling overseas went beyond work engagements. Rather, these journeys allowed them to enhance their skills and broaden their horizons.
Here are five Filipino celebrities who have taken their learning and development to the international stage by studying abroad.
LIST: Filipino Celebrities Who Studied Abroad
1. Angel Locsin
One of our beloved stars, Angel Locsin, known for her iconic role as Darna, is not just talented in front of the camera but also has a keen creative side. In 2007, she pursued a short course at the London College of Fashion, further honing her skills in the fashion industry.
In an interview with PEP.ph, Angel shared that returning to school after a long break was both a challenging and rewarding experience.
"This is a big challenge for me. I am not treated special here and I'm open to it. People don't know me. It's cool. My fashion mates and I are so engrossed in learning," Angel explained.
"Since I was given this task, I am taking it seriously. In everything that I do, I give it my best shot. Hopefully, I'll be able to impart and share this newfound knowledge with my business," she continued.
2. Jericho Rosales
Jericho Rosales showed us that dreams can be pursued at any time with dedication and passion. Once merely a dream, Jericho's ambition to study film became a reality when he enrolled at the New York Film Academy in 2011, focusing on directing and producing, he disclosed to PEP.ph.
His commitment to his craft did not end there. In 2022, Jericho furthered his acting skills by participating in an acting workshop in New York.
"Acting workshops- one of my happy places. This stoke is for everyone! Acting should be taught in schools," Jericho shared on Instagram.
3. Catriona Gray
We all know it: Catriona Gray is the epitome of beauty and brains. She made her mark not just in the Philippines, but in front the entire universe. As we know, achieving such a title demands immense sacrifice, effort, and continuous learning.
Catriona holds a Master Certificate in Music Theory from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where she delved into music theory, ear training, and harmony, among other subjects. Her studies at Berklee reflect her commitment to excellence and her pursuit of knowledge beyond pageantry.
4. Maymay Entrata
Maymay Entrata is the ultimate Kabogera, consistently exceeding expectations not only in her acting and singing career but also in making one of her biggest dreams come to life: studying abroad. She took the leap and pursued her studies in Canada.
During a virtual meet-and-greet with her fans on February 27, 2022, organized by beauty brand Megan Beauty, Maymay shared her excitement about achieving this long-held goal.
"Matagal na matagal ko ng talagang plinano na mag-study abroad," Maymay told members of the press.
"Alam na yan ng nanay ko kahit hindi pa ako artista. Ayun, nangyari na siya kaya masaya ako," she added.
5. Atasha Muhlach
Atasha Muhlach made the bold decision to leave the Philippines in 2021 and enroll at Nottingham Trent University in England, United Kingdom, where she pursued a degree in Business.
Her mother Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach posted a heartwarming message on Instagram about Atasha's journey.
"As a mom, I’m happy and sad. Happy for the memories you will be making in your college life as you continue to fly & spread your wings but sad because we will be tremendously missing you so much," Charlene captioned.
Charlene also took a moment to appreciate Atasha's thoughtfulness, saying, "Thank you for being the best daughter to your dad and me. Thank you for your sweet gift for your dad and me when we got home." And in July 2023, the entire family flew to celebrate their unica hija's graduation—because Atasha was chosen to give a speech on behalf of her graduating class!
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