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Who are the highest-grossing Filipino female movie stars of the 21st century?
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4/4/2025
They say you’re not a complete star unless you’ve headlined a blockbuster film. For many Filipino superstars, their immense popularity on mainstream television has seamlessly transitioned into box office success. #TheTopList #LionhearTV #RAWRNation
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They say you're not a true superstar until you've headlined a blockbuster film.
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In the Philippine entertainment scene, some actresses have not only conquered television,
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but have also reigned supreme in the box office.
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Today we're counting down the 20 highest-grossing Filipino female movie stars of the 21st century.
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From record-breaking romantic comedy queens to fearless horror heroines, these actresses
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have drawn millions to the theatres and helped shape the local film industry.
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Let's dive in.
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This ranking is based on the combined box office grosses of their films since the year
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2000.
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Here's the countdown from 20 to 1.
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Maricel Soriano Lisa Soberano
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Christina Reyes Claudine Beretto
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Christina Hermosa Nadine Loster
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Kim Chiu Angel Loxon
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Judy Ann Santos Eugene Domingo
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The talent doesn't stop there.
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Let's check out our next 10 powerhouse actresses.
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Marian Rivera Her latest film, Rewind, made history as
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the first Filipino film to surpass 1 billion pesos at the box office, cementing her as
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a top movie star.
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Ann Curtis A certified box office queen, Curtis has consistently
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drawn massive audiences, especially in romance and action films.
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Sarah Geronimo Balancing a music and film career, Geronimo
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has dominated the rom-com genre, producing a string of highly successful films.
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Isa Calzado Calzado has starred in numerous drama and
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horror films, proving her versatility and bankability.
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Chris Aquino Known as the horror queen, Aquino has headlined
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some of the highest-grossing horror films in Philippine cinema, and rounding out the
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top five, Angelica Panganiben.
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A former child star turned leading lady, she has starred in some of the most successful
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and critically acclaimed films, including That Thing Called Tadhana and The Unmarried
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Wife.
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Tony Gonzaga She's not just an exceptional host, but also
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a rom-com icon, with films like Starting Over Again cementing her status as a box office
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favorite.
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Ayay De La Salas She dominated comedy with the Tanging Ina
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franchise, proving that laughter truly sells in Philippine cinema.
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Bea Alonzo A true queen of drama and romance, she has
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starred in some of the most iconic films of the century, including One More Chance and
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A Second Chance.
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The Undisputed Box Office Queen, Catherine Bernardo
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Bernardo holds an astounding career total of 5.6 billion pesos, with Hello Love Again
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becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film ever at 1.6 billion pesos globally.
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She is the only Filipino actress with two films surpassing 800 million pesos.
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Major films The Hows of Us, Hello Love Goodbye, and A Very Good Girl.
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Did you think we forgot your favorites?
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Head to the comment section and share your thoughts.
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