The Philippines is a great place to live in. With its tropical climate, rich natural resources and jovial people, it is ideal for those who want a sanctuary, either on vacation or after retirement. It is no wonder, therefore, that prominent people, particularly television and movie personalities, are investing their money to build or buy the most expensive celebrity houses in the Philippines.
Get a Glimpse of Glamour with the Most Expensive Celebrity Houses in the Philippines
The most expensive celebrity houses in the Philippines vary in architecture and design depending on their owners’ personalities, but have one thing in common: a taste of luxury.
1. Manny Pacquiao’s Makati Mansion
World boxing champ Manny Pacquiao from the Philippines remains to be one of the highest paid athletes around the world. It is not surprising, therefore, to learn that he is the owner of some of the most expensive houses in the Philippines. Among his many luxurious properties is his mansion at a private subdivision in Forbes Park, Makati, which he bought for an estimated P700 million.
Inside the multimillion-peso house are high-end pieces of furniture, some imported from other countries like Italy, while others were designed by famous Filipino furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue. The living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms are all spacious and well-lit. There is even a swimming pool and a poolside lounge where Pacquiao’s family hangs out.
2. Kris Aquino’s Dream House in Quezon City
This luxurious celebrity house in the Philippines is still under construction, but is guaranteed to be high-priced because it is owned by one of the most popular television personalities and former presidential sister Kris Aquino. The house, which is currently being built inside an exclusive subdivision in Quezon City, is estimated to cost some P140 million, and was designed by veteran architect Edgardo Ledesma Jr.
Aquino earlier showed a preview of her dream house in her morning show, and it will feature a 20-meter pool. It will also have an open kitchen and high-ceiling dining rooms. The television house will likewise have her own living room, which has a secret stairway towards her bedroom.
3. Willie Revillame’s Luxurious Mansion in Tagaytay
Television host Willie Revillame is known to acquire the most expensive celebrity properties in the Philippines, and just last year, he became the owner of his third multi-million house. This mansion, located in the cold and picturesque city of Tagaytay, was built on a five-hectare property estimated to cost around P130 million. The property has the perfect view of the Taal Lake and Volcano.
Revillame also reportedly spent another P160 million to buy high-end and imported pieces of furniture for his mansion. The house has a sauna, a gym and a music room. The property will reportedly be opened as a resort-hotel in the future.
4. Joel Cruz’ Expansive Mansion in Batangas
Entrepreneur Joel Cruz made a name for himself for selling affordable perfume, and some of the money he earned from his business, he used to build an expensive Philippine property owned by a celebrity in the southern province of Batangas. He acquired an expansive 2000-meter lot, and constructed a house on the property, which he himself designed.
The three-storey mansion is a showcase of luxury, with an outdoor pool shaped like a perfume bottle, a sauna, a gazeebo, a fountain and even an Italian mosaic. To be able to explore the house, there is a scenic glass elevator that is estimated to cost over P1 million.
5. Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera’s New Home in Taguig
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera are considered to be among the most popular and highest paid celebrity couples in the Philippines. After their widely-watched in 2014, the husband and wife transferred to their new house in Taguig City, which may well be also one of the most expensive celebrity Philippine homes. Just recently, the couple gave the public a rare glimpse of their house, which was seen to have a very spacious living room, a glass staircase, a classy dining room area and even a bamboo garden where they usually entertain guests.
6. Coco Martin’s Artistic Room in Quezon City
Coco Martin is among the hottest television and movie actors in the Philippines right now. From being a struggling actor, he made a name for himself, and allocated part of his earnings for a luxurious Philippine celebrity house in Quezon City. Even before entering his home, you will see an artistic door. The artistry continues inside his resort-themed living and dining rooms, which are decorated by posh pieces of furniture. His bedroom is also high-end yet masculine, and even has a rare painting from National Artist Arturo Luz. He also has an outdoor gym, a gazeebo and a swimming pool.
7. Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid’s Love Nest in Quezon City
Also among the most prominent and successful celebrity couples in the Philippines is singer Regine Velasquez—who has been called “Asia’s Songbird”—and her songwriter husband, Ogie Alcasid. Their property inside an exclusive subdivision in Quezon City may also well be one of the most expensive homes in the Philippines. The living room has some posh white pieces of furniture, including modern-looking chairs. The dining room and the adjacent kitchen are clean and spacious. There is also a small swimming pool, and unsurprisingly, a music room where they can make good music together.
8. Gerald Anderson’s Bachelor House
Teenage heartthrob Gerald Anderson may be relatively new in show business, but he has already built an expensive celebrity home in the Philippines. His house is the epitome of masculinity, with red and wooden themes and clean lines.
9. Anne Curtis’ Elegant Home in Southern Manila
Television host Anne Curtis shows how elegant she is in her expensive Philippine celebrity house located south of Manila. With the help of popular interior designers Ivy and Cynthia Almario, the Filipina-Australian actress managed to come up with a home that feels contemporary, but with classic touches. Her posh pieces of furniture are mostly light-colored, and her four-poster bed is fit for a princess.
10. Kim Chiu’s Girly House
Young actress Kim Chiu really shows her bubbly personality in her luxurious Philippine celebrity home. The living room and the dining room may have muted colors, but when you go to her bedroom, it is an explosion of vibrant colors. It becomes undeniable that she likes pink, and other things that girls love: teddy bears, flowers, and more pink.
Away from the spotlight, famous television and movie personalities turn to the most expensive celebrity houses in the Philippines for refuge and a space that is theirs and theirs alone.
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