30 Filipino Celebrities Who Lost in 2025 Midterm Elections

The 2025 Philippine midterm elections weren’t exactly a blockbuster hit for showbiz personalities trying to make a mark in politics. Despite their fame, at least 30 celebrity candidates failed to secure government seats this year.

While a few stars managed to clinch wins—like Lucy Torres-Gomez, Lani Mercado, and Michael Pacquiao—many others didn’t get enough votes to push them to victory. Here’s a rundown of celebrity candidates who failed to win in the 2025 polls:

Lost Senate Bids

Big names gunning for national seats didn’t make the cut for the Senate's Top 12:

• Manny Pacquiao – Tried to return to the Senate but fell short.

• Bong Revilla – Longtime senator who faced his first loss.

• Willie Revillame – TV host turned senatorial hopeful, also defeated.

• Ben Tulfo – Broadcaster and senatorial candidate, did not make it.

• Jimmy Bondoc – Singer and former government exec, lost his bid.

• Phillip Salvador – Actor also failed to secure a Senate seat.

Lost Congressional Races

Some celebs aimed for Congress but didn’t clinch seats:

• Marco Gumabao – Ran for Camarines Sur 4th District, unsuccessful.

• Bayani Agbayani – Comedian and TUPAD party-list nominee, lost.

• Zanjoe Marudo – Actor under the ASAP NA party-list, did not win.

• Jeremy Marquez – Actor who ran under the Solo Parents party-list, also lost.

Lost Provincial Government Bids

Some tried to gain control of provincial seats but came up short:

• Dan Fernandez – Actor and Santa Rosa Rep., lost the Laguna governor race.

• Luis Manzano – Actor and son of Vilma Santos, failed in his vice governor bid in Batangas.

• Ejay Falcon – Actor who lost his run for vice governor of Oriental Mindoro.

Lost Mayoralty and Vice Mayoralty Runs

Several stars gunned for city leadership but were rejected at the polls:

• Victor Neri – Actor who ran for mayor in Makati City, lost.

• DJ Durano – Failed mayoral bid in Sogod, Cebu.

• Emilio Garcia – Lost the mayoral race in Bay, Laguna.

• Rommel Padilla – Defeated in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija mayoral race.

• Yul Servo – Actor and incumbent Manila Vice Mayor, failed re-election.

• Angelika dela Cruz – Actress who lost the vice mayoralty race in Malabon.

• Anjo Yllana – Comedian and former councilor, lost as Calamba City’s vice mayor.

Lost Councilor Positions

Even at the grassroots level, some celebs struggled to win votes:

• Enzo Pineda – Lost as councilor in Quezon City.

• Aljur Abrenica – Actor who failed to win in Angeles City.

• Mocha Uson – Former PCOO assistant secretary, lost in Manila.

• Shamcey Supsup-Lee – Miss Universe runner-up, did not win in Pasig.

• Ara Mina – Actress who also lost her councilor bid in Pasig.

• Dennis Padilla – Lost in Caloocan.

• Marjorie Barretto – Also failed to secure a councilor seat in Caloocan.

• Abby Viduya (Priscilla Almeda) – Former sexy star, defeated in Parañaque.

Will Celebrity Politics Fade?

This year’s results show a clear message: fame doesn’t guarantee votes. With voters seemingly more discerning in 2025, the public might be looking for more than a recognizable name on the ballot.

Time will tell if these celebrities will make another political comeback—or if this signals the end of the showbiz-to-politics pipeline for many.

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