Running a business is no easy feat. It often demands complete attention, wit, sheer dedication, luck, and impeccable time management skills. Even with their busy schedules as people within the spotlight, there are a few celebrities who are adamant in pursuing their passions for owning a business at a young age.
Here are five Gen Z celebrities who manage to efficiently balance both the worlds of business and stardom.
Andrea Brillantes
Despite being the youngest on the list, 21-year-old actress Andrea Brillantes has achieved impressive feats as the CEO of her own cosmetics brand Lucky Beauty. With the brand’s recent venture into releasing a perfume line alongside its wide variety of high quality makeup products, Brillantes is well on her way to cementing her name as a renowned entrepreneur.
Gabbi Garcia
Aside from her blossoming career, actress Gabbi Garcia has been trying her hand at entrepreneurship, being a proud owner of several businesses together with her boyfriend and fellow actor Khalil Ramos. While she shares ownership of food business Meat Up! with him, Garcia is a co-founder of beauty brand Five Beauty and the owner of accessory brand Sandy & Shine.
Ysabel Ortega
Actress Ysabel Ortega has been known for her entrepreneurial pursuits ranging from her family’s poultry farm to a nail salon launched together with her fellow actors Elle Villanueva and Sophia Señoron. Last year, the 25-year-old started a bakery business with her mother called Maria Ysabel’s Cakes and Pastries.
Nash Aguas
While being in the limelight for the majority of his life, former child star Nash Aguas has reached notability not only for his filmography but also from his work as a businessman. Aside from having a number of investments in real estate, Aguas is also a co-owner of Japanese restaurant Muramen and chicken inasal establishment Grillest.
Sofia Andres
Apart from being a fashion icon, actress Sofia Andres is also an entrepreneur who first began her entrepreneurial journey in 2021 with the launch of her alcospray & bodywash brand Zoe Essentials, which was named after her daughter, Zoe. Last August, she teased her newest business venture which was an upcoming makeup line consisting of products that are still under development.
