Leading such busy lives, famous personalities all need a relaxing haven where they can find some much-needed time away from all the bustle that comes with living a celebrity life. This is why celebrities invest so much in building their luxurious dream homes as these properties will serve as their sanctuary. Having their own luxury property is also a great testament to what they have achieved through their hard work and perseverance.
In the Philippines, celebrities usually invest in properties located within the metro as these are nearer to their places of work. Others also invest in vacation homes in some of the country’s most scenic destinations. Either way, these dreamy celebrity homes serve as great design inspirations where we can get ideas on how to style our own spaces. In this article, we’ve listed down some of the most luxurious properties you can find inside and outside of Metro Manila that are owned by famous Filipino personalities.
1. Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao’s swanky Forbes Park mansion
After spending years in the boxing ring, People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee has found their luxurious haven in a 3-storey mansion nestled within the sophisticated Forbes Park, a community exclusively for the rich and famous.
While they have made many other foreign property investments, this one is a class apart for its beach resort-like façade. The glass walls ensure that the owners get soothing views of the outdoors within their home, with lots of natural light and roomy spaces.
2. Willie Revillame’s resort-like mansion in Tagaytay
Nestled in what is considered as one of the best places in the Philippines to live in, Willie Revillame’s tropical hideout in Tagaytay boasts of everything that’s sophisticated and elegant in this world. As one of the Philippines’ most popular and well-loved noon time hosts, Willie has been in the spotlight for decades now, and this ultra-luxurious abode is a perfect place for him to relax and renew after a busy week.
The house’s extensive outdoor area was beautifully designed by a landscape artist and much thought has been put into creating this masterpiece. Perched atop a beautiful hill, this mansion soaks in the breathtaking views of the luxurious tropical setting. With huge glass sliding doors and windows, stone pillars, and lush outdoor area, this house simply exudes timeless tropical luxury.
3. The sakura pink-themed home of Kris Aquino
Kris Aquino has made her mark as an actress with a series of blockbuster films, and also as a talented host who can deliver highly-entertaining interviews and banters for talk shows and game shows. She has always allowed the public to look into her life, including all of her dreamy abodes. She recently moved to her new home in Quezon City with sons Bimby and Josh. She chose the pink theme as she believes that the color closely resembles her. There’s a huge pink door that leads inside this posh and luxurious house.
In this video posted on her official YouTube channel, Kris Aquino and her son Bimby takes us on a fun tour around their home:
The house’s main attraction is the inviting outdoor area with a pool and relaxing lounge. A staple especially for female celebrities, Kris Aquino’s house features a spacious walk-in closet filled with designer items. Even the boys have their own walk-in closet, lavish bathroom, and play game zone with its own arcade machines.
4. Slater Young and Kryz Uy’s modern “Skypod” mansion in Cebu
After a gorgeous wedding by the beach, Slater Young and Kryz now have their own lavish mansion called the SkyPod, located in their hometown – the vibrant city of Cebu. The blogger couple kept their fans updated about every progress, from its construction phase up to their official move-in.
Slater calls it an architecturally challenging project and we can see the fruits of the labor. Everything from the beautifully designed patio area, industrial-themed interiors, atmospheric accent lights, and huge swimming pool paint the picture of a paradise on earth.
5. The tropical-inspired mansion of Coco Martin
It took about three years for Ang Probinsyano actor Coco Martin to realize his tropical-inspired dream home, and we can see that his patience and dedication in building this property has really paid off. No less than a sanctuary, Coco Martin worked on building this house without even falling into debt. This speaks volumes about how much the actor is making from his hit television shows and blockbuster movies.
Everything about the house has a tropical vibe, featuring lush green plants outdoors as well as indoors, wooden frames, and lots of woodwork. Huge glass doors and windows ensure that the house is airy and spacious, with natural light flowing in to provide a truly relaxing atmosphere.
6. Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna’s Laguna mansion
Famous comedian and TV host Vic Sotto gave his wife Pauleen Luna complete control in managing the construction of their two-storey mansion in and it looks like she’s done a splendid job. It took a year and a half to build the house, with multiple designers and architects involved in the project, and the end result perfectly turned out as the couple had envisioned.
There’s no gate to this home and the tall plants that surround the property add a nature-inspired glamour to it. The interiors of the house have a solid modern design with a charming rustic appeal.
7. Sharon Cuneta’s luxurious family home in Mandaluyong
Megastar Sharon Cuneta’s hideout in Mandaluyong feels like pages out of fairy tale books when you look into the pictures of her house. The overall sophistication of the house is highlighted by the grand staircase in the Megastar’s living room, exuding timeless elegance with its marble steps and wrought iron railing.
The use of bamboo curtains gives a homey and welcoming feeling to the house, while sliding doors, gorgeous drapes, and beautiful paintings make this place a luxurious yet cozy haven.
8. Enrique Gil’s Family vacation home in Batangas
The 24-year old actor’s marvelous house is enough to give career goals to anyone. Look at what he has achieved at such a young age – a five-storey beachfront house that stands tall in Batangas. In this behind-the-scenes video of his photoshoot with StarStudio Magazine, the young actor gives us a peek of his idyllic Batangas home:
Every corner of the house gives picture-perfect views of the outdoors that will make you wish it’s summer every day. There’s an infinity pool on the top floor that gives sprawling views of the sea. It’s the perfect haven for relaxation, family gatherings, and holiday vacations.
9. The modern Quezon City home of Kim Chiu
Kim Chiu’s Quezon City home looks like it has been designed for a modern princess. Created by famous interior designer Janet Diquiatco-Torio, this 3-storey and 4-bedroom house combines Neo-Classical, Victorian, and Contemporary styles. As you walk into the living area, a contemporary Egyptian Crystal Chandelier grabs your attention. The ceiling is high to add spaciousness and elegance to the house.
In her vlog, the young superstar grants us a tour of her newly renovated sanctuary:
The design of the house has been attuned in a way to bring luck, love, and prosperity to Kim. Her house also features a massive walk-in closet where Kim stores her valued collection of designer shoes and bags, perfumes, and accessories. There’s also a special section for her awards and trophies and framed magazine covers and features.
10. The new mansion of Team Kramer
The celebrity family that is Team Kramer has recently moved into their new mansion. Almost two years in the making, the new abode of the most followed family on social media exudes modern elegance with its black and brown theme, combined with wood and glass panels to make it more homey.
Watch Team Kramer as they take us on a tour around their new mansion:
Their new home impresses guests with a high-ceiling living room adorned with gorgeous chandeliers. A multi-storey residence, the mansion also has luxurious in-house amenities including a glass elevator, theater room, classroom, and an infinity pool. The design of their new residence was conceptualized by Doug and Cheska themselves, which really reflects the sophisticated taste of the couple.
