There are now more than 1 million Filipinos who call Canada home, making meaningful contributions to every sector of Canadian society. Here are some of the most famous Filipinos in Canada:
Manny Jacinto, Actor
Manny Jacinto is a Canadian actor, known for his roles on television shows and movies such as:
- The Good Place
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Nine Perfect Strangers
- The Acolyte
Born in Manila, Philippines, he immigrated to Canada in 1990 when he was three years old. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in civil engineering.
The Filipino connection: Jacinto and both his parents were born in the Philippines.
Flordeliz Osler, Senator
Flordeliz Osler is a Canadian politician, she was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2022.
Osler was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a physician and assistant professor at the University of Manitoba.
The Filipino connection: Osler’s mother was a nurse from the Philippines.
Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament
Rechie Valdez is a Canadian politician, she was elected to the House of Commons in 2021.
Valdez was born in Kitwe, Zambia, and immigrated to Canada in 1989.
She represents the riding of Mississauga-Streetsville.
The Filipino connection: Valdez’s parents were OFWs who worked in Zambia before immigrating to Canada.
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