In line with the celebration of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in their 100 Years as growing community of faithful servants and followers of God headed by Eduardo V. Manalo as their Executive Minister, INC became one of the influential religious group in the world who are known for being solid in most of political concerns including election itself. Aside from being influential group, INC also has members who are also prominent and influential in the society particularly in media and entertainment and her are the top 5:
Ariella Arida, 3rd Runner Up – Miss Universe 2013 – born in Laguna, Ariella or simple Ara became fashion model and television personality after getting 3rd Runner Up position in the Miss Universe 2013 that happened in Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia on November 9, 2013. Being part of a beauty pageant is not new to Ara, she entered competitions including Miss Philippines Earth 2012. She’s a graduate of BS Chemistry in University of the Philippines Los Baños.
Anthony Taberna, TV and Radio Broadcaster in ABS-CBN – When we talk about hard hitting news commentary Anthony will be one of the broadcaster that comes in our mind. With his Dos Por Dos radio program in DZMM, Tapatan ni Tunying in ABS-CBN and his segment in UKG he gives series of interesting topics and opinions leaving his viewers something to think at the end of the day because of valid and mind blowing ideas.
Gladys Reyes, the ultimate kontrabida – Who will ever forget the character of Clara in the longest running teleserye of Mara Clara in the 90s where Gladys play the said role. She was the antagonist in the life of Mara played by Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo. They became best of friends off camera and later Gladys aside from acting ventured in other business such as beauty products known as KSA Magic Soap.
Ferdinand Topacio, Lawyer – Attorney Topacio will always be part of the entertainment industry after being lawyer of celebrities and prominent personalities like the former president and now Pampanga Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Claudine Barretto and now Aljur Abrenica.
Kathryn Bernardo, actress ABS-CBN – Now tagged as the Teen Queen of the Kapamilya network Kathryn became one of the most influential young actress in the entertainment industry. Partnered with Daniel Padilla they are known as KathNiel that gain huge support in all of their product endorsements, TV shows and movies.
