Actress, Investor & Global Talent

Liza Soberano

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Current Role

Actress, Angel Investor

Previous Position

Star at ABS-CBN & Star Cinema

Key Recognition

Forbes 30 Under 30 | Hollywood Debut | Voice of Asian Representation

Background and Early Foundations

Raised between California and the Philippines, Liza Soberano entered acting at age 12 and quickly rose to become one of the most bankable stars in Philippine media. Despite mainstream success, she sought creative control and entrepreneurial agency, rebranding herself through education, content production, and tech investing.

Career Milestones and Impact

Year

Milestone

2011

Breakthrough in ABS-CBN’s “Forevermore”

2022

 Left management to rebrand and go independent

2023

Starred in U.S. film “Lisa Frankenstein” and joined angel investing

  • Social Following: 17M+ across platforms
  • Investments: Local fintech, creative startups
  • Advocacy: Mental health, Filipino identity, women in entrepreneurship

Leadership Style and Influence

Liza is redefining fame from passive stardom to proactive impact. She studies screenwriting, joins startup pitch events, and openly discusses career pivoting — positioning herself as a role model for young Filipinos charting their own path.

Legacy and Future Focus

Liza is building a cross-border creative career — aiming to produce her own films, invest in Southeast Asian creatives, and use her platform for cultural diplomacy.

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