Meanwhile, here are a few other celebrities who have shown their versatility and prowess in the boob tube and in theater and have been very successful in crossing over. Take a look at these Pinoy celebrities who made it big,

Lea Salonga, a renowned singer and actor from the Philippines, heard surprising news about her heritage in an episode of "Finding Your Roots" that aired Jan. 7. While appearing on the PBS show, the 53-year-old traced her family tree back several generations.