Here are 10 famous female singers with Filipino heritage, known internationally or regionally, who have made significant impacts in the music industry:
🌟 1. Lea Salonga
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Heritage: Full Filipino
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Famous For: Broadway star, singing voice of Disney’s Jasmine (Aladdin) and Mulan.
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Highlight: First Asian woman to win a Tony Award for Miss Saigon.
🌟 2. Olivia Rodrigo
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Heritage: Half-Filipina (father’s side)
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Famous For: Pop hits like “Drivers License” and “Good 4 U”
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Highlight: Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and actress.
🌟 3. Nicole Scherzinger
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Heritage: Filipina, Hawaiian, and Ukrainian
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Famous For: Lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls
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Highlight: Also starred in The Masked Singer and Cats musical.
🌟 4. Bella Poarch
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Heritage: Filipina (born in the Philippines)
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Famous For: TikTok stardom and breakout hit “Build a B*tch”
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Highlight: U.S. Navy veteran turned pop star.
🌟 5. Saweetie
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Heritage: Filipina-Chinese (mother) and African-American (father)
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Famous For: Rapper with hits like “Best Friend” and “Tap In”
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Highlight: A rising voice in hip-hop with cultural pride.
🌟 6. Vanessa Hudgens
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Heritage: Filipina (mother)
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Famous For: Star of Disney’s High School Musical
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Highlight: Also has a successful career in acting and music.
🌟 7. Jasmine Trias
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Heritage: Full Filipina
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Famous For: Finalist on American Idol Season 3
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Highlight: Sparked major popularity in the Philippines and among Filipino-Americans.
🌟 8. Charice Pempengco / Jake Zyrus
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Heritage: Full Filipino
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Famous For: Powerhouse vocals; appeared on Glee
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Highlight: Recognized by Oprah and Ellen for incredible talent. Now performs as Jake Zyrus.
🌟 9. Beabadoobee
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Heritage: Born in the Philippines, raised in London
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Famous For: Indie pop/rock hits like “Coffee” and “Care”
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Highlight: Gen Z icon in alternative music.
🌟 10. KZ Tandingan
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Heritage: Full Filipina
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Famous For: Soulful voice and unique style; The X Factor Philippines winner
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Highlight: Represented the Philippines on Singer 2018 in China.
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