#4 – Vilma Santos (Net Worth: Philippine peso 500 Million)

Vilma Santos or more commonly known as Ate Vi is an actress, dancer, singer and politician who resides in the province of Batangas, Philippines. She began her acting career when she was 13 years of age when she auditioned for a role in the film Trudis Liit. The producers of the movie immediately offered Vilma the part when they had her cry on cue, something that impressed them very much. She would end up winning a FAMAS Award for Best Child Performer for her part in the film. She has gone on to star in dozens of other films throughout her career and has won nearly 100 awards over the span of the past four decades. Some of her more popular work includes the films: Dekada ’70, In My Life, Palimos ng Pagibig and most recently the 2016 movie Everything About Her.

1998 would be a huge year for Vilma as she decided to run for mayor in Lipa City, Batangas. She of course won and became the first female mayor of that town. After serving as mayor for Lipa City for a number of terms, Vilma would end up being elected governor of Batangas and she would move into office in May of 2007. Since 2007 she has remained governor and is currently in her final term. Her husband is currently a Senator so being a politician clearly runs in the family. It’s unknown what Vilma will do after her term expires but with how much support she has I’m sure she will continue her political career.

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