Every year, Esquire Philippines' Man at His Best honors extraordinary Filipinos who are reshaping society. These are the men and women who are raising the bar for Filipino creatives, athletes, public servants, and professionals.
This year, we're celebrating eight mavericks and living legends in film, music, business, politics, and the arts. From National Artists Ricky Lee and Kidlat Tahimik to Mayor Joy Belmonte and tycoon Ramon Ang, we present the 2023 honorees who exemplify what it means to be a Man at His Best.
Meet Esquire's Entertainer of the Year, Donny Pangilinan
Children of popular personalities often have the pressure of performing at the level of their parents' success, but primetime heartthrob Donny Pangilinan takes it all in stride. His upright upbringing was a huge factor in how his life is playing out, as one would expect from having actress and former parenting magazine editor Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan and motivational speaker Anthony Pangilinan as parents. He credits his parents who shaped, influenced, and motivated him to place his feet firmly planted on the ground despite his showbiz success.
The 25-year-old describes both his childhood and current situation as a "roller-coaster ride."
"I grew up with four siblings and our age gaps were really close to each other, so we did everything together," he says. "Solana came 10 years later as a surprise for the family. I sometimes forget that ate Ella is older than me because she also treats me like a kuya. Maybe it's because I'm very protective. I always make sure they're okay."
Pangilinan shares that what he calls their "sibling day."
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