Before entering the show business industry, most of our loved artists are just regular people like you and me. Just like us, they had a dream to make it big someday. And thanks to their determination and skills, they are now well-loved and respected in the industry.
As a matter of fact, most artists lived a desolate life before making it big. Are you curious to see who among your favorite celebrities are poor before joining showbiz? Take a look at them below:
1. Manny Pacquiao
Senator Manny Pacquiao is a living legend in boxing. Today, he is worth $190 million or more than Php 10 billion. However, in the past, Pacman had to work many jobs for a living, including being a baker and a construction worker.
2. Willie Revillame
Willie is the face of gameshows in the Philippines. The famed host is known for his generosity, because he knows how it feels to have no two cents to rub together. In the past, Willie worked as a jeepney barker just to make ends meet.
3. Gretchen Barretto
The Barretto clan is a known factory of hit celebs these days, but Gretchen Barretto started it all. Back when she was young, Gretchen decided to enter showbiz instead of studying in order to provide for her family.
4. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
Even the Asia's Songbird know how it feels like to start with humble beginnings. Before she became a legendary pop star, Regine and her family had to live a simple life. Thanks to her singing prowess, Regine was able to provide a better life for her family.
5. Jake Zyrus
Before he became a top-selling international artist, Jake Zyrus joined singing contests to support his family's needs. Nowadays, he doesn't need to join singing contests anymore. As a matter of fact, he is worth more than $19 million dollars!
6. Sarah Geronimo
In an interview, the Kapamilya singer revealed that poverty was her driving force in joining showbiz. In the past, the pop star experienced having no food on their plate, that's why she decided to find her luck in the show business as a singer.
7. Jericho Rosales
Before becoming one of the most sought-after leading men, Echo had to work backbreaking jobs just to get by. In the past, he sold fish for a living.
8. Vice Ganda
Unbeknownst to many, Vice Ganda had to endure a heart-breaking and traumatic childhood after witnessing the death of his father. But today, the comedian has overcome his past and became one of the most respected artists of his time.
9. Marvin Agustin
When he was just 16 years old, the Kapuso actor had to work as a waiter. Today, aside from being an accomplished actor, he is also the proud owner of multiple restaurants.
