Talent comes in different forms, and for these Gen Z actresses in the local entertainment industry, their hidden talent may very well be their knack for entrepreneurship.
ICYDK, here are Filipina Gen Z celebrities who, despite their busy schedules and young age, have ventured into entrepreneurship and successfully launched their own businesses!
LIST: Filipina Gen Z Celebs Who Run A Business
1. Gabbi Garcia
Gabbi Garcia’s talents extend far beyond acting. She has successfully ventured into various business endeavors. Gabbi and her longtime boyfriend, Khalil Ramos, have made their mark in food vlogging with their YouTube channel, Front-Seat Foodies, and have also launched a business together called Meat Up.
Alongside her busy career, she made time to expand her business portfolio and launched cosmetics line Five Beauty in November 2023. The brand is distinguished as a "tech-enabled" beauty label, seamlessly blending science-based skincare with high-performance color cosmetics. Gabbi’s vision for Five Beauty is to offer products that are both effective and convenient, making it easier for individuals to maintain their beauty routines on the go.
2. Julia Barretto
Julia Barretto first made waves in the business world with the launch of her accessory brand, The Juju Club, in November 2021. Reflecting Julia's own dainty and stylish aesthetic, the brand offers a range of products including hair clips, eyewear, rings, hats, and more.
Building on her initial success, Julia expanded her entrepreneurial pursuits just a year later with the introduction of Rich Beauty, a makeup brand that continues to showcase her flair for style and sophistication.
3. Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Bernardo's passion for meticulous grooming and hygiene led to the successful launch of her nail salon, KathNails by KCMB, in 2017, making her a CEO at just 21 years old! The brand has since expanded impressively, with eight KathNails by KCMB branches now operating across the country.
Kathryn's "girl-bossing" doesn't stop there. She also co-founded a boutique hotel in El Nido with her business partner Piolo Pascual, named Isla Amara. The actress revealed during the launch that she had always dreamt of owning a boutique hotel, making this milestone a lot more special.
4. Andrea Brillantes
Andrea Brillantes didn't set her dreams aside while pursuing a career in showbiz. Instead, she turned them into reality with the launch of her own makeup line, Lucky Beauty. The name itself embodies her mission to empower individuals to embrace their true selves, which is their own "luck."
The success of her makeup brand further fueled her entrepreneurial mindset, leading her to invest in LVNA by Drake Dustin, a Filipino-owned luxury jewelry brand, acquiring P2.5 million worth of shares.
5. Sofia Andres
In 2021, Sofia Andres launched Zoe Essentials, initially focusing on hygiene products such as high-end inspired fragrances and body washes.
Just recently, Sofia announced in her Instagram that she is launching her second business—this time, a makeup brand. According to Sofia, "this isn’t just about beauty products" but it’s about "creating something that resonates deeply" with who she is and what she stands for.
"Every product in this line is crafted with love and meticulous attention to detail, reflecting my journey, my passions, and my vision," Sofia announced in a caption.
"It’s a blend of creativity, innovation, and personal touch each shade and formula is a piece of my story, designed to empower and inspire," she added.
