There’s no doubt that being a student is a full-time job. With assignments, projects, and the endless studying needed to get good grades, we know that students do everything they can to keep up with their academics.
If you add the showbiz factor though, there are more challenges that only the best can accomplish! Check out these personalities who did the ultimate work-life balance #goals and proved that they’re honor roll *wink*.
Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil
Despite being one of the most famous celebrity love teams out there, this real-life pair know the importance of finishing their education, as they both enrolled in Southville International School and Colleges while filming the 2017 film My Ex and Whys
Liza is taking up Psychology while Enrique is pursuing Business Management.
Alexa Ilacad
Proving that beauty, brains, and talent really make the magic, Alexa finished Senior High school while pursuing her acting career. She went on to enroll in Treston International School for Business Administration, with a major in Marketing.
With showbiz life already having tons of sleepless nights, Alexa was proudly part of the Dean’s List during her first trimester of college!
Jodi Sta. Maria
Learning never stops! Anyone at any age can start pursuing their passion and interests, and Jodi Sta. Maria proves that there’s no hindrance in education. At the age of 35, Jodi took up BS Psychology in Southville International School and Colleges and openly documented her journey.
She enrolled for her last semester in 2019 and graduated this 2021, all while juggling showbiz and motherhood—what an inspiration!
Judy Ann Santos
Sometimes when the love bug bites you, you’ve got to keep it going! After discovering her love for all things culinary, Judy Ann pursued a culinary course at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies in 2006. She then graduated with honors even amid ongoing projects!
Fast forward to now, she and husband Ryan Agoncillo have graduated from the same course and have a successful adobo restaurant business.
Maja Salvador
There’s nothing like a college degree to rely on. During the height of her projects in 2016, Maja enrolled in AMA University’s Online Education program, and took up Business Administration.
Donny Pangilinan
2018 was a big year for Donny’s professional and personal life—as it was the same year he entered the University of the Philippines Open University’s Multimedia Studies course and made his Star Magic Debut. Talk about a young multitasker!
