AT A GLANCE
Voters will be watching closely to see how these well-known individuals navigate the political arena and what impact they might have on the electoral process.
The upcoming 2025 midterm elections are set to become increasingly captivating, as a diverse array of celebrities and notable personalities vying for government positions have emerged.
With their visibility and influence, these figures aim to leverage their fame to connect with voters on critical issues facing the nation.
As political landscapes shift and public interest in unique candidates grows, the involvement of such personalities could significantly alter the dynamics of traditional campaigning.
Voters will be watching closely to see how these well-known individuals navigate the political arena and what impact they might have on the electoral process.
Which celebrities are entering the political arena for the first time or aiming to secure re-election in the upcoming year?
Bong Revilla Jr.
Action star and politician Bong Revilla is running for re-election in the Senate for the May 2025 elections. He has been included in the current administration's senatorial lineup.
Lito Lapid
Lito Lapid aims to be re-elected to the Senate in 2025. He joins fellow action star Bong Revilla in the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas slate.
Tito Sotto
Tito Sotto, a TV host and former Senate president, is making a comeback in the midterm elections. He is part of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s senatorial slate under Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas.
Willie Revillame
Television host Willie Revillame aims to secure a Senate seat in the upcoming midterm elections.
Monsour del Rosario
Taekwondo champion and former actor Monsour del Rosario will be running for the vice mayoral position in Makati City in the 2025 elections. He will be the running mate of Senator Nancy Binay, who aims to succeed her sister, Abby Binay, as mayor of the city.
Dan Fernando
Former action star Dan Fernando is running for governor of Bulacan in the 2025 midterm elections.
Jaycee Parker
Former Viva Hot Babe Jaycee is running for her last term as a city councilor in Angeles City.
Yul Servo
Actor Yul Servo, who is the incumbent vice mayor in Manila, is seeking reelection in the May 2025 elections.
Alfred Vargas
Actor Alfred Vargas filed his certificate of candidacy to seek re-election as Quezon City councilor for the 5th district.
Marco Gumabao
Marco Gumabao is entering politics by running for representative of the 4th District of Camarines Sur.
Arjo Atayde
Arjo Atayde is seeking re-election as the representative for the 1st District of Quezon City.
Enzo Pineda
Starstruck fifth season First Prince Enzo Pineda hopes to get a seat in the 5th District Council of Quezon City.
Jolo Revilla
The son of Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr., Jolo Revilla hopes to get reelected as representative of the first district of Cavite.
Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres
Celebrity couple Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres hope to get re-elected as Leyte representative and Ormoc City mayor, respectively.
Vilma Santos-Recto
Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto will be running in the midterm elections for the position of Governor in Batangas.
Luis Manzano
Television host Luis Manzano will be the running mate of his mother, Vilma Santos-Recto, for vice governor in Batangas.
Philip Salvador
Dramatic actor Philip Salvador hopes to win a seat in the Senate in the midterm elections.
Angelu De Leon
Actress Angela De Leon is seeking a second term as a city councilor in Pasig City.
Marjorie Barretto
Marjorie Barretto, mother of Julia Barretto, will try her luck again in the city council of Caloocan City.
Jimmy Bondoc
OPM singer Jimmy Bondoc is seeking a seat in the Senate in the midterm elections in 2025.
Lino Cayetano
Director Lino Cayetano, younger brother of Senators Allan Peter Cayetano and Pia Cayetano, will run for representative of the Taguig-Pateros district.
Wendell Ramos
Actor Wendell Ramos is running for the city council in the 4th district of Manila.
Isko Moreno
Sparkle talent Isko Moreno will run for mayor of Manila in the 2025 midterm elections.
Sam Verzosa
Television host Sam Verzosa hopes to become the next mayor of Manila if he wins the 2025 midterm elections.
Aljur Abrenica
Actor Aljur Abrenica will seek a seat in the city council of Angeles, Pampanga, in 2025.
Ara Mina
Ara Mina aims to be a representative of the second district of Pasig City Council.
Aiko Melendez
Actress Aiko Melendez is seeking reelection as city councilor in the 5th district of Quezon City.
Samantha Panlilio
Former beauty queen Samantha Panlilio will run as the second nominee on the Agimat Party-list headed by former actor Bryan Revilla.
Zanjoe Marudo
Zanjoe Marudo is the second nominee of the party-list called ASAP NA (Alyansa Laban sa Substance Abuse para sa Bagong Pilipinas Natin).
Dan Fernandez
TV-movie actor Danilo “Dan” Fernandez will seek to become the next governor of Laguna in the 2025 elections.
