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Filipino Celebrities Trivia Quiz

I am a Filipino and many of my countrymen go abroad and work in other countries, so that the word Filipino has almost become synonymous with domestic helpers. But there are others with Filipino blood who have become internationally known. Who are they?

A multiple-choice quiz by layadriel. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
layadriel

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
121,127

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1468

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Question 1 of 10

1. This feisty boxer from General Santos City, Mindanao, Philippines, has twice been the World Super Bantamweight Champion and is the 2003 titleholder. On November 16, 2003, in Texas, he defeated Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera, the Featherweight champ, in a non-title bout. Even 'Rocky' loves him! Do you know who this boxer is? Hint

Manny Pacquiao

Onyok Velasco

Rolando Navarrete

There is no such Filipino boxer.

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Question 2 of 10

2. She won two Tonys for her performance as Kim in "Miss Saigon". You can also listen to her beautiful voice as Jasmine in Disney's "Aladdin" and singing Mulan's song, "Reflections". Do you know who she is? Hint

Christina Aguilera

Lea Salonga

Britney Spears

Regina Belle

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Hollywood actor with the 'jewel' name has already starred in several movies. You probably remember him as Ritchie Valens in "La Bamba". Which actor am I referring to? Hint

Lou Diamond Phillips

Rob Schneider

Sylvester Stallone

The Rock

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Latin superstar took the whole world by storm in 1999. He is the "hero" you might wish to "escape" with, and he is also the son of a famous crooner and a Filipina. To which recording artist am I referring? Hint

Ricky Martin

Enrique Iglesias

Marc Anthony

there is no such person

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Question 5 of 10

5. This American pop star made a sensation in Europe, and you've probably kept on "trackin" with him. He started out, however, as a child star in the Philippines before moving to America. Which is the correct answer? Hint

Justin Timberlake

Nick Carter

Ricky Martin

Billy Crawford

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Question 6 of 10

6. Television. He kicked some butt in the TV Series "Mortal Kombat" and was Brandy's Prince Charming in "Cinderella", where Whitney Houston was the Fairy Godmother. Do you know who I am referring to? Hint

there is no such person

Ryan Gosling

Paolo Montalban

Zen Gesner

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Question 7 of 10

7. This "Male Gigolo" and "Animal" is also in "50 First Dates"... and he happens to have Filipino blood, can you name him?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. This five member boy band isn't your typical pop band, because inspirational is their forte. It also boasts a half-Filipino member. just love their songs, "Last Flight Out" and "Written On My Heart". Which musical act is the correct answer? Hint

Plus One

Backstreet Boys

N Sync

Westlife

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Question 9 of 10

9. "It's a one-way ticket to a madman situation..." now who sang that?This British girl band with the sweet name is making it big with their "soul sounds." One of its three members is half-Filipino. Can you name the all girl band?

Answer: ( One Word ... super sweet gals)

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Question 10 of 10

10. She was Arnold's nemesis in "True Lies" and intrepid Sydney in "Relic Hunter". You think she's one hot Latina, right?..hmmmm well she is part Filipino! To whom am I referring? Hint

Jennifer Lopez

Jamie Lee Curtis

Tia Carrere

Jennifer Garner

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao, a former bakery worker, started out in the amateur circuits in General Santos City, Philippines. Incidentally, his last name, "Pacquiao", in Filipino connotes a clean sweep, a grand slam, or getting everything! During the Texas bout with Barrera, Sly Stallone himself was in the audience cheering Manny on!

Answer: Lea Salonga

Lea started out as a child star in the Philippines.

3. This Hollywood actor with the 'jewel' name has already starred in several movies. You probably remember him as Ritchie Valens in "La Bamba". Which actor am I referring to?

Answer: Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips came to the Philippines in August of 2003 and was received by the President of the Philippines. Rob Schneider also happens to be half-Filipino.

Answer: Enrique Iglesias

Enrique's mom is Filipino.

Answer: Billy Crawford

Billy Crawford was a child star known in the Philippines as Billy Joe Crawford. He started his show business career on the variety show "That's Entertainment" and went on to make several movies in the Philippines before moving to the USA, where he was 'discovered,'and the rest, as they say, is history.
And yes, he is very fluent in Filipino.

Answer: Paolo Montalban

Paolo also made a Filipino film, set in the US, about Filipino migrants who search for the American Dream. Its title is "American Adobo".

7. This "Male Gigolo" and "Animal" is also in "50 First Dates"... and he happens to have Filipino blood, can you name him?

Answer: Rob Schneider

Athough he was born in California, he's really part Filipino.

Answer: Plus One

Jeremy, the tanned guy with dreamy eyes in "Plus One", has a Filipino mother!

Answer: Sugababes

Mutya Buena, the Japanese looking Sugababe, is half-Filipino. Her name in Filipino means a gem or a jewel, specifically a pearl.

10. She was Arnold's nemesis in "True Lies" and intrepid Sydney in "Relic Hunter". You think she's one hot Latina, right?..hmmmm well she is part Filipino! To whom am I referring?

Answer: Tia Carrere

Tia accompanied Lou Diamond Philips on a homecoming visit in August 2003.

Source: Author layadriel

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