List of people from Angeles City explained

The following is a list of people who are born, who resides or have resided in the city of Angeles, Philippines.

Arts

• Lea Salonga is a Tony Award-winning singer and actress who is best known for her portrayal of Kim in the musical, Miss Saigon. She spent the first six years of her childhood in Angeles City before moving to Manila.^{[1] [2]}
• apl.de.ap, born Allan Pineda Lindo in Sapang Bato, Angeles City, is a member of the Grammy award-winning group The Black Eyed Peas. He is famous throughout the Filipino community after the release of his life story of his homeland the Philippines in a song called "The Apl Song" found on the Peas' 2003 album, Elephunk.^[3]
• Kelsey Merritt is a Filipino-American model best known for being the first Filipino to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and to appear in the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.^[4]
• Vanessa Minnillo is an American television personality born in Clark Air Base, Angeles City, and raised in Seattle, Washington, and Charleston, South Carolina. She was Miss Teen USA 1998 and was a host on MTV's Total Request Live.^[5]
• Efren "Bata" Reyes, referred to as "The Magician", is a very popular Filipino pool player. He is a former world champion and considered to be one of history's greatest practitioners of pool.^[6]
• Hilda Koronel, born Susan Reid, is an actress who starred in around 45 films, many of which are critically acclaimed, since 1970. Her father is an American who was a serviceman in Clark Air Base.^{[7] [8]}
• Pepe Smith is a Filipino singer-songwriter, drummer and guitarist, and is considered an icon of original Filipino rock music or "Pinoy rock".^[9]
• Antoinette Taus, Filipino-American television/movie/theater actress, singer, host and commercial model.
• Tom Taus, former child actor, Music DJ an TV host; younger brother of Antoinette Taus.
• Kit Thompson is a Filipino-Kiwi actor, model, and television host.^[10]
• Jaclyn Jose, born Mary Jane Sta. Ana Guck, and known for her memorable roles in the films Salome and Santa Juana, is a versatile cinematic and television actress having captured best actress accolades in both local and foreign scenes.^[11]
• Antonio Aquitania is a Filipino actor and model
• Jesse Lloyd Flake Lapid is a film and television actor, film director and instructor trainer of CMAS Philippines
• Conrado del Rosario is an internationally multi awarded composer and musician who was born in Angeles City. He studied music and worked as a composer/musician in Berlin, Germany from 1981 before returning to his city of birth in 2013 where he now continues his musical activities.^[12]
• Donald Geisler, Filipino taekwondo athlete.^[13]
• Baron Geisler, Filipino actor.^[14]
• Cris Judd is an American actor. He has choreographed for Michael Jackson and Usher, but he is best known for having been married to American actress/singer Jennifer Lopez. He spent his childhood years at Clark Air Base.^{[15] [16] [17]}
• Donita Rose born Donita Rose Cavett is a famous local television host and a former MTV VJ in Asia. Although born in Utah, U.S., she moved to Angeles City, where her American father was stationed at the U.S. base, when she was five years old.^{[18] [19]}
• Aljur Abrenica, Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.
• Vin Abrenica, Filipino actor who appeared as a contestant on the reality-based talent search show Artista Academy and later won the competition with Sophie Albert.
• Rufa Mae Quinto
• Ryzza Mae Dizon is a Filipina child actress. She rose to fame by way of the competition 'Little Miss Philippines 2012', associated with the noontime show Eat Bulaga!. She works as a co-host on Eat Bulaga! and once hosted the morning talk show The Ryzza Mae Show.
• Whitney Tyson, Filipino actress and comedian.
• Jameson Blake, Filipino actor and member of Hashtags.
• Crisostomo Yalung, second Bishop of the Diocese of Antipolo, Rizal
• GB Callister, Filipino author. Released first novel 'Santa Carmela' in 2018.^[20]
• Ronnie Liang, Filipino singer
• Francesca Taruc, Filipina model
• RJ Padilla, Filipino actor
• Kylie Padilla, Filipina actress
• Jean Garcia, a Filipina television actress, model and dancer

Business

• Peter Valdes is an American-based software entrepreneur who was awarded one of the "10 Most Inspiring Technopreneurs in the Philippines in 2006". He was a co-founder of the globally successful Tivoli Software (an IBM Company).^{[21] [22] [23]}

Media and journalism

• Kristine Johnson is a co-anchor at WCBS-TV, making her the first Filipino-American to serve as the face of a major network newscast in New York and the entire U.S. East Coast. She was previously an anchor of Early Today and Weekend Today. She was born at Clark Air Base, and currently resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children.^{[24] [25]}
• Ivan Mayrina, Filipino journalism

Politics

• Servillano Aquino was a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution against Spain (1896–1898) and the Philippine–American War (1898–1902). He served as a delegate to the Malolos Congress and was the grandfather of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr.

Sports

• Calvin Abueva is a local basketball player, played for San Sebastian College in the NCAA and the NLEX Roadwarriors in the Philippine Basketball D-League. He is now an Magnolia Hotshots star player in the PBA. He was selected NCAA's Most Valuable Player (Season 87) and PBA Rookie of the year 2013.
• Russel Escoto, Filipino basketball player
• Victonara Galang is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She recently an Open Hitter and the team captain of the De La Salle University Lady Spikers.
• Rodolfo Luat is one of the highest-ranking pool players of the Philippines. Popularly known as "Boy Samson" since the 1970s because of his powerful break, he holds many Asian individual and team titles.^{[26] [27]}
• Arwind Santos is a local basketball player, played for Far Eastern University in the UAAP and the Magnolia Ice Cream Spinners in the Philippine Basketball League. He is now a NorthPort Batang Pier team player in the PBA. He was selected PBL's Most Valuable Player (2004), two-time UAAP's Most Valuable Player (2004–2005) and one-time UAAP's Most Valuable Player (2005).^{[28] [29]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Salonga, Maria Lea Carmen Imutan biography . S9.com . 2009-07-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081006014934/http://www.s9.com/Biography/Salonga-Lea . 6 October 2008 .
2. Web site: Featured Artists: Lea Salonga – Here comes the . Koleksyon.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080214154148/http://www.koleksyon.com/showbiz/features/artist/lea_salonga.asp . February 14, 2008 . 2009-07-14.
3. Web site: Apl.de.ap is 'kuya' to Amerasians . INQUIRER.net . 2 June 2007 . 2009-07-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081009202617/http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view_article.php?article_id=69181 . 9 October 2008 .
4. Web site: Did You Know: Kelsey Merritt's Sports Illustrated Cover Was Shot By a Filipino Photographer . Tapnio . Kevyn . May 16, 2019 . News + Features/People . Spot.ph . October 14, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201128185939/https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/newsfeatures-peopleparties/77893/sports-illustrated-photographer-a2748-20190516 . November 28, 2020.
5. Web site: Former Teen U.S.A, Vanessa Minnillo . 23 July 2007 . Peety Passion . https://web.archive.org/web/20071221041938/http://peety-passion.com/peetypassion/2007/07/23/former-teen-usa-vanessa-minnillo/ . 21 December 2007.
6. Web site: Efren Bata Reyes Profile – Easy Pool Tutor . Easy Pool Tutor . 4 April 2003 . 2009-07-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090609164817/http://www.easypooltutor.com/bios1.html . 9 June 2009 . dead . dmy-all .
7. Web site: Películas y Series . . es . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014180838/https://www.lavanguardia.com/peliculas-series/personas/hilda-koronel-142961 . October 14, 2023 . October 14, 2023.
8. Web site: Hilda Koronel . 2023-05-08 . IMDb . en-US.
9. News: Lo . Ricky . Ricky Lo . January 29, 2019 . Joey 'Pepe' Smith, Pinoy rock icon, 71 . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20190209131922/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/01/29/1889063/joey-pepe-smith-pinoy-rock-icon-71 . February 9, 2019 . October 14, 2023.
10. News: Tupas . Emmanuel . March 19, 2022 . Actor held for assaulting girlfriend . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220323214555/https://www.philstar.com/nation/2022/03/19/2168298/actor-held-assaulting-girlfriend . March 23, 2022 . October 14, 2023.
11. News: Medina . Rogelio C. . March 22, 2009 . Jaclyn Jose, a formidable actress . dead . . https://web.archive.org/web/20110807132950/http://www.tribuneonline.org/life/20090322lif5.html . August 7, 2011 . October 14, 2023.
12. News: Pelayo . Jose Maria G. . September 25, 2017 . Music Inspired by Nature and the Avant Garde – SUNLAG ENSEMBLE . live . iOrbitNews . https://web.archive.org/web/20220928185910/https://iorbitnews.com/music-inspired-nature-avant-garde-sunlag-ensemble/ . September 28, 2022 . October 14, 2023.
13. News: Villar . Joey . Beltran . Nelson . December 13, 2003 . Jins golds Donald's gift to son, Dax's sweet revenge . . October 14, 2023.
14. News: Malabanan . Jess . March 6, 2018 . Baron Geisler jailed in Angeles . live . iOrbitNews . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201061941/https://iorbitnews.com/baron-geisler-jailed-in-angeles/ . February 1, 2023 . October 14, 2023.
15. Web site: www.bboythemovie.com. 27 June 2015. 10 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120210134322/http://www.bboythemovie.com/info.html. dead.
16. Web site: Cris Judd . 2023-05-08 . IMDb . en-US.
17. Web site: Celebrity L.A. Scene . Oliver . Carnay . Carouselpinoy.com . 2 December 2005 . 2009-07-14 . 2009-12-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091213081957/http://www.carouselpinoy.com/olivercarnayoct2005.html . dead .
18. Web site: Philippines] Donita Rose – AsianFanatics Forum . https://web.archive.org/web/20070927222816/http://asianfanatics.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=7065 . usurped . September 27, 2007 . Asianfanatics.net . 2009-07-14.
19. http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/feb/28/yehey/life/20070228lif2.html The Manila Times | LIFE & TIMES – 'Balikbayan' Donita Rose dines in Pampanga
20. Book: Santa Carmela, Google Books . 2018. 9781543746013 . Callister . G. B. .
21. Web site: Mike V. Garcia . :: Vinta Systems Incorporated . Vintasystems.com . 2009-07-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20080514085039/http://www.vintasystems.com/company/news.asp?read=0. 14 May 2008.
22. News: IBM, Tivoli – 10 years later – Austin Business Journal . Bizjournals.com . 21 April 2006 . 2009-07-14 . Giselle . Greenwood.
23. Web site: e-Services Philippines 2007: 29 . 2007-09-29 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20070929061418/http://www.e-servicesphils.com/en/news.php?page=29 . 29 September 2007 .
24. Web site: Hoy! Pinoy Ako! . Carouselpinoy.com . 2009-07-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20090629231916/http://www.carouselpinoy.com/hoy.html. 29 June 2009 . live.
25. Web site: Kristine Johnson . wcbstv.com . 25 June 2009 . 2009-07-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20080615164838/http://wcbstv.com/bios/WCBS.WCBS.TV.9.8557.html. 15 June 2008.
26. Web site: San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour. Richard Ace Guiao Tongol got it. . AzBilliards.com . 4 August 2006 . 2009-07-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110613204330/http://www.azbilliards.com/2000storya.php?id=3689 . 13 June 2011 .
27. Web site: BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP: Luat ousts Archer; Gaga shines in Motolite 9-Ball . https://web.archive.org/web/20130116073050/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-79226187.html . dead . 16 January 2013 . Filipino Reporter . 24 February 2000 . 2009-07-14.
28. http://uaap-governing-bodies.adanoo.com/
29. Web site: Rookie profile: Arwind Santos (FEU) . Ramil . Cruz . Abante-tonite.com . 11 August 2006 . 2009-07-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071016175914/http://abante-tonite.com/issue/aug1106/sports4.htm . 16 October 2007 .