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MANILA — Dozens of celebrities ran for public office either as political neophytes or reelectionists, including action star Robin Padilla, the No. 1 senator on his first try, and showbiz contemporary Richard Gomez, who successfully swapped local positions with his wife Lucy Torres.
In photos, here are the showbiz personalities who have won or are leading the race in the 2022 elections:
Actor Robin Padilla talks to the crowd at the Marcos-Duterte UniTeam miting de avance in Parañaque City on May 7, 2022. Fernando G. Sepe Jr., ABS-CBN News
Actor Arjo Atayde (right) joins fellow candidates Quezon City Mayor and reelectionist Joy Belmonte (middle) and running mate Gian Sotto (left) during a campaign sortie in March. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
JOLO REVILLA | Representative, Cavite 1st Congressional District LANI MERCADO | Representative, Cavite 2nd Congressional District
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