30 Filipino Celebrities Who Lost in 2025 Midterm Elections
Star power wasn’t enough to win these races
The 2025 Philippine midterm elections weren’t exactly a blockbuster hit for showbiz personalities trying to make a mark in politics. Despite their fame, at least 30 celebrity candidates failed to secure government seats this year.
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While a few stars managed to clinch wins—like Lucy Torres-Gomez, Lani Mercado, and Michael Pacquiao—many others didn’t get enough votes to push them to victory. Here’s a rundown of celebrity candidates who failed to win in the 2025 polls:
Lost Senate Bids
Big names gunning for national seats didn’t make the cut for the Senate's Top 12:
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Manny Pacquiao – Tried to return to the Senate but fell short.
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Bong Revilla – Longtime senator who faced his first loss.
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Willie Revillame – TV host turned senatorial hopeful, also defeated.
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Ben Tulfo – Broadcaster and senatorial candidate, did not make it.
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Jimmy Bondoc – Singer and former government exec, lost his bid.
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Phillip Salvador – Actor also failed to secure a Senate seat.
Lost Congressional Races
Some celebs aimed for Congress but didn’t clinch seats:
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Marco Gumabao – Ran for Camarines Sur 4th District, unsuccessful.
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Bayani Agbayani – Comedian and TUPAD party-list nominee, lost.
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Zanjoe Marudo – Actor under the ASAP NA party-list, did not win.
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Jeremy Marquez – Actor who ran under the Solo Parents party-list, also lost.
Lost Provincial Government Bids
Some tried to gain control of provincial seats but came up short:
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Dan Fernandez – Actor and Santa Rosa Rep., lost the Laguna governor race.
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Luis Manzano – Actor and son of Vilma Santos, failed in his vice governor bid in Batangas.
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Ejay Falcon – Actor who lost his run for vice governor of Oriental Mindoro.
Lost Mayoralty and Vice Mayoralty Runs
Several stars gunned for city leadership but were rejected at the polls:
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Victor Neri – Actor who ran for mayor in Makati City, lost.
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DJ Durano – Failed mayoral bid in Sogod, Cebu.
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Emilio Garcia – Lost the mayoral race in Bay, Laguna.
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Rommel Padilla – Defeated in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija mayoral race.
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Yul Servo – Actor and incumbent Manila Vice Mayor, failed re-election.
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Angelika dela Cruz – Actress who lost the vice mayoralty race in Malabon.
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Anjo Yllana – Comedian and former councilor, lost as Calamba City’s vice mayor.
Lost Councilor Positions
Even at the grassroots level, some celebs struggled to win votes:
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Enzo Pineda – Lost as councilor in Quezon City.
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Aljur Abrenica – Actor who failed to win in Angeles City.
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Mocha Uson – Former PCOO assistant secretary, lost in Manila.
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Shamcey Supsup-Lee – Miss Universe runner-up, did not win in Pasig.
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Ara Mina – Actress who also lost her councilor bid in Pasig.
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Dennis Padilla – Lost in Caloocan.
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Marjorie Barretto – Also failed to secure a councilor seat in Caloocan.
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Abby Viduya (Priscilla Almeda) – Former sexy star, defeated in Parañaque.
Will Celebrity Politics Fade?
This year’s results show a clear message: fame doesn’t guarantee votes. With voters seemingly more discerning in 2025, the public might be looking for more than a recognizable name on the ballot.
Time will tell if these celebrities will make another political comeback—or if this signals the end of the showbiz-to-politics pipeline for many.
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