Notoriously promising economic prospects, Canada remains a popular destination for expatriate Filipinos looking for a fresh start.
The country has numerous advantages, including its reputation for a safe and stable political environment, a robust economy, a well-developed healthcare system, and a world-recognized education system.
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Notably, some local celebrities have decided to leave their illustrious lives in the Philippines behind and make a fresh start in Canada.
Here are some of them:
JIMMY SANTOS
Jaime Santos, better known as Jimmy Santos, was once a familiar face that lit up the lunchtime screens of countless Filipinos and is living a whole new life in Canada.
PHOTO: Screenshot from YouTube | Jimmy Saints
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Jimmy, 71, was once part of the legendary Kapuso lunchtime show Eat bulaga!
Regarded for his humility, Jimmy may have traveled a long way from the Philippines, but his exemplary behavior is reflected in his new life abroad, as evidenced by his ongoing commitment to sharing insightful videos be through Youtube channel.
Jimmy launched on January 31, 2023 and has surpassed 690,000 subscribers.
His recent uploads include an informative cover on the subject Waste Management in Canadawhich has attracted the attention of netizens.
Meanwhile, in July 2023, Paolo Contis will be the current host of the new edition Eat bulaga!posed for photos with Jimmy and teased them about being on location in Australia for an upcoming Mavx Productions film.
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RHEA SANTOS
Rhea Santos-de Guzman, or simply Rhea Santos was a longtime broadcast journalist for the GMA Network, providing the true stories that mattered on a number of programs including Unang Hirit, Reporter’s Notebook. And True life.
PHOTO: @msrheasantos on Instagram
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In 2019, she said goodbye to the network, flew to Canada and went back to school.
she is ready Broadcast and online journalism at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2021 and received a Canadian Permanent Resident Card in 2022.
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TRISTAN PEREZ
Former professional basketball player Tristan Perez left a promising basketball career in the philippines to Provide a better future for his family in Canada.
Tristan was a key player on the NU (National University) men’s basketball team in 2014 and also entered the court for Blackwater Elite in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) in 2016.
Tristan weighed the pros and cons of overseas opportunities against what he was earning in the PBA and finally decided in 2017 to follow his family to Alberta.
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In his interview with Rhea Santos for OMNI News (Filipino edition), Tristan spoke about his significant life transition in another country and revealed his professional occupation as a 26-wheel truck driver.
PHOTO: Facebook (Tristan Perez)
Tristan is still working as a truck driver in Canada, according to his recent Instagram updates.
His family has also moved to a new home. On May 6, 2023, his wife, Princess Jhameel, shared a vlog with their photos Furniture shopping spree.
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Tristan and Jhameel have three children: daughters Triana Jaz, 9, and Tania Jill, 4, and nine-month-old son, Primo Trae.
PHOTO: @tristanbperez on Instagram
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Read: Former PBA player Tristan Perez now works as a truck driver in Canada
YOU ARE TISHA
Avid beauty pageant fans will probably remember this Tisha Silang, the Binibining Philippines universe
Unfortunately, her reign ended prematurely when she was forced to resign due to her Canadian citizenship.
PHOTO: @tishasilang on Instagram
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Tisha’s last appearance on Philippine TV was in 2008 when she competed in the hit reality competition Amazing Race Asia and placed second.
Tisha lives in Ontario, where she works as a host for insauga.com, one of Canada’s largest digital-only news websites.
PHOTO: Insauga.com
Tisha and her partner George recently celebrated the birth of their twin daughters.
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In March 2023, Tisha flew back to the Philippines for vacation and visited Boracay with George and her twins.
PHOTO: @tishasilang on Instagram
BEA ROSE SANTIAGO
Bea Rose Santiago, Miss International 2023, returned to Canada in 2018 to be with her family.
The trigger for this decision was the diagnosis of IgA nephropathy, which later led to kidney failure.
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Read: Bea Rose Santiago has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease
PHOTO: @bea.santiago on Instagram
In August 2018, Bea shared details about her chronic kidney condition in a series of Instagram Stories.
She stated that her condition was triggered by the consumption of pre-workout drinks.
She wrote: “Guys please be careful when exercising before training or any other heavy workout!
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“Apparently there are many more like me. We damage our kidneys because of our workouts at the gym.”
“Before you change your diet or drink anything, make sure you don’t have any health problems!”
“Always ask your doctor!”
Bea then began her journey of recovery, which included dialysis five times a week for several years.
PHOTO: @bea.santiago on Instagram
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Currently, Bea is doing well and well in Canada, having undergone a kidney transplant in April 2022.
Her younger brother Paul was her selfless donor.
PHOTO: @bea.santiago on Instagram
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RIZA SANTOS
Riza Raquel Santos returned to Canada in 2009 aAfter her brief foray into Filipino show business following her stint as a roommate on the second season of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition in 2007.
From then on, Riza actively pursues her path into the world of glamor.
She represented Canada at the Miss World 2011 pageant where Filipino representative Gwendolyn Ruais was crowned the first runner-up.
Riza again represented Canada at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant in Moscow, Russia, where Ariella Arida of the Philippines placed third runner-up.
She is currently Vice President of an Alberta technology company called Argyle Fox Inc., a position Riza has held for four years.
PHOTO: @riza.official on Instagram
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Riza is also a singer.
Her latest single entitled “making plans” was published on June 30, 2023.
PHOTO: @riza.official on Instagram
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