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Quiz about Filipino Celebrities
Quiz about Filipino Celebrities

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.
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Author
layadriel
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
121,127
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1486
Last 3 plays: Guest 58 (1/10), Guest 124 (6/10), Dizart (10/10).
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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


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


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


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


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


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


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)
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


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)
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



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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?

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!
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?

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.
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?

Answer: Enrique Iglesias

Enrique's mom is Filipino.
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?

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.
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?

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.
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?

Answer: Plus One

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