Filipina actress Andrea Brillantes has earned international acclaim once again, securing the fourth position on the TC Candler and The Independent Critics’ 2025 “100 Most Beautiful Faces” list. This achievement makes her the highest-ranked Filipina for the year, following her triumph in 2024 when she claimed the top spot.
Other notable Filipinas also made it onto the list, highlighting the country’s representation in global beauty standards. Alexa Ilacad secured the 37th position, followed closely by Liza Soberano at 40th. Their peers, including Hyacinth Callado (49th), Janine Gutierrez (57th), Gehlee Dangca of UNIS (66th), Kai Montinola (69th), Kim Chiu (82nd), Jas Dudley-Scales (88th), and Aiah Arceta of BINI (99th), also contributed to the noteworthy showing.
This year, the coveted first place was awarded to Rosé, the solo artist and main vocalist of the globally celebrated K-pop group Blackpink. The top 10 also features prominent names like Sydney Sweeney, BabyMonster’s Pharita, Whitney Peak, Deva Cassel, Becky Armstrong, aespa’s Karina, Sitala, and Dasha Taran.
On the male counterpart, Filipino Kyler Chua from HORI7ON is celebrated for his standing at the 30th position on the “100 Most Handsome Faces of 2025.” This marks his second entry in this prestigious list. The top honor in the men’s category was claimed by Chinese actor and singer Zhang Zhehan, with Jacob Elordi, Ayden Sng, Henry Cavill, Yu Menglong, Halil Ibrahim Ceyhan, V from BTS, Chris Hemsworth, Lucien Laviscount, and Ni-ki of Enhypen rounding out the top ten.
Each year, the lists curated by TC Candler and The Independent Critics aim to celebrate beauty in its many forms, underscoring that it transcends racial boundaries and traditional ideals of perfection, thereby fostering a more inclusive appreciation of beauty around the globe.