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These Goin’ Bulilit alums amaze and inspire with their scholastic achievements

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Liezel dela Cruz

Growing up as a child star means already having a career (and financial security). Some may opt to leave it at that. Yet, these <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit" style="color:rgb(7, 130, 193);font-family:sans-serif,Arial,Verdana,&quot;trebuchet ms&quot;;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:underline;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">Goin Bulilit</a><span style="display:inline !important;float:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:sans-serif,Arial,Verdana,&quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"> Goin’ Bulilit alums didn’t just stop there as they pursued their education either as working or full-time students. It may sound daunting but their scholastic journeys proved to be worth it — and downright inspiring. Check out these hardworking stars’ and their triumphant educational pursuits in this special feature from Kapamilya Snaps. <div>Alexa Ilacad</div>With a heart full of ambition, Alexa Ilacad managed to mix work and schooling, and excel in both. In 2021, the actress finished a three-year program at Treston International College — with a Marketing degree, a dean’s list recognition, and a “flat uno” GWA — while working on major roles in TV series and movies including <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/thekillerbride">The Killer Bride</a> and “Four Sisters Before the Wedding.”<div>Kristel Fulgar</div>Like that of her fellow multi-tasking bulilit alums, Kristel Fulgar’s college pursuit wasn’t without setbacks. Yet, the singer-actress-vlogger managed to balance both showbiz and school, and finished a Business Management course at University of Santo Tomas in 2016.<div>Trina Legaspi</div>Trina Legaspi’s cuddly ‘bulilit’ charm was hard to forget that people were surprised to know her achievements as an adult. The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit">Goin Bulilit</a> alumna, also known by her moniker Hopia, impressed everyone by earning a Communication Arts degree in Miriam College, and to achieve this, her showbiz career had to take a back seat.<div>Belle Mariano</div>College life is already a challenge. But it hits especially hard amid a pandemic, via online setup, and while juggling showbiz commitments. Belle Mariano, however, doesn’t let the challenges eat up her determination to finish her studies. The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/hesintoher">He’s Into Her</a> lead star is taking up Communication Arts via online schooling. Her high school alma mater is Divine Angels Montessori of Cainta, Inc.<div>Julia Montes</div>While the pandemic put the world to an abrupt stop, it didn’t get in the way of Julia Montes’ dream to continue her studies. She went back to school in 2020, taking up Business Administration major in Marketing Management in Southville International School and Colleges. While she stuns with her action scenes as the ‘astig’ assassin Mara in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano">FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano</a>, her scholastic capabilities are as fascinating — she’s a Dean’s Lister.<div>Sharlene San Pedro</div>An actress at the age of 4, Sharlene San Pedro can just sit back and enjoy her earnings and fame. Yet, she chooses to also conquer a new field outside showbiz, psychology, which she currently studies at AMA University Online Education despite her busy schedule. She was also a regular high school student at Sanctuary Christian School.<div>Aaron Junatas</div>From a kiddie comedian, Aaron Junatas now works as a software engineer after earning his degree at Bulacan State University. After appearing in Kapamilya shows like My Juan and Only, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/78053018-throwback-krystala-ang-kauna-unahang-superserye-15446">Krystala</a>,and Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit, Aaron stepped away from showbiz to focus on his studies.<div>John Manalo</div>Proving that life is a big juggling act, John Manalo balanced work with his primary and secondary education, and later on became a full-time college student while maintaining his love life on the side. John earning his degree in Communication Arts in 2018 at the University of Sto. Tomas was very special because he graduated with girlfriend Erika Rabara, who took up Medical Technology in the same university. <div>Yong-an Chiu</div>To make you realize that time really flies fast, we present Engineer Yong-an Chiu, the group’s chinito joker. Stepping away from the limelight, Yong-an prioritized his studies to finish an Electrical Engineering course at the University of Sto Tomas.Whether they mixed work with school or opted to become full-time students, these <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit">Goin’ Bulilit</a> alums can all agree that education is important – beyond the glory of showbiz.