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Celeb Eats: Celebrities who thrive in food business industry

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Clarence Roi Gillego

Push Team

<p>Celebrities who run their own food businesses continue to amaze their supporters with a slice of inspiration and a taste of success. </p><p>Here are some celebrities who are thriving in their respective food businesses.  </p><div> </div><div><strong>Julia Montes</strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHiFxKZT3pP/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=457&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A24091684.400000095%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1219" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Coming from personal experience, Julia Montes’s food business, Take Out, which was launched in mid-2024, was tailored to the needs of workers who don’t have the luxury of time to prepare food for themselves and their families due to their heavy workloads and busy schedules. Take Out offers restaurant-quality meals that are perfect for cravings and needs. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Joel Torre </strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLYgd05zi_i/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=457&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A24091706.100000143%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="797" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Veteran actor Joel Torre continued the legacy of her mom with his “inasal” restaurant named JT’s Manukan, which has been running for 20 years now. He got his entrepreneurial mindset from his mom who used to sell food in the market. JT’s Manukan achieved a new milestone as it recently opened its second branch in Singapore.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Bangs Garcia </strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKHa-HfM5wg/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=457&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A24091734.900000095%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1347" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Bringing the comfort of home away from home, Bangs Garcia’s London-based restaurant D’Cocina offers authentic Filipino cuisine. The former actress discovered the business opportunity when she was searching for a catering service for her eldest daughter’s birthday and the rest is history. Last June, D’Cocina also expanded with a new branch in Birmingham.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Ryan Bang </strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-15" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-FXK9ABhU1/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=457&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A15%2C%22os%22%3A24093522.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1005" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-15" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>As a true-blooded Korean, Ryan Bang wanted to bring the taste of his own heritage to his new home. Ryan named his Korean fine dining restaurant as “Paldo,” which means “eight regions,” as their ingredients were sourced from those regions, making their dishes authentic. Paldo has two branches: in Quezon City and in Pasig City.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>David Licauco </strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFjyvCBTUFC/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=457&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A24093557.299999952%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1117" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>David Licauco has always been vocal that “showbiz is not forever,” that’s why he’s been very hands on with his businesses. With passion and dedication, he has managed to grow his Sóbra Café business in the span of four years, which now has two branches at Molito in Alabang and Opus Mall in Quezon City. David also owns the Korean restaurant, Kuya Korea, which also expanded, with its newest branch at SM Clark in Pampanga.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Kean Cipriano and Chynna Ortaleza</strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-17" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLmRFeHRPxQ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=457&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A17%2C%22os%22%3A24093614.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="719" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-17" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The newly launched cafe of celebrity couple Kean Cipriano and Chynna Ortaleza, Same But Different in Quezon City is a haven for both book and food lovers. The cafe was a fusion of Chynna’s love for literature and Kean’s passion for food. Although the pandemic halted their supposed launch, Kean and Chynna found the perfect timing and turned their vision into reality.</p>

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Get to know some of your favorite celebrities who excel both in the showbiz and business worlds.