A Glimpse on Manny Pacquiao's Success
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Filipino-pride boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is becoming a household name in every corner of the world. His fame is unstoppable and his fortune is appreciating. Because of his successful career he's now considered a sports superstar. Millions and millions of sports enthusiasts all over the world are following every bit of his career as well as his personal life, family, hobbies or even his private life. So many people are keen to know a bit of who he really is. He might be the great Pacman in the ring who is brave and proud or maybe a different man when he is at home playing with his kids.
His rose to stardom gained him so much popularity that producers and companies left and right want to ink a deal with him for product endorsements, magazine covers, television shows, movies or even a position in the dirty world of politics. And yes, it all happened. He became the number one celebrity endorser of 2010 among local advertisers as conducted by Synergy Business Consultancy.
Two of his most recognized commercials were for a sports brand's campaign where he was with big names like Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Liu Xiang) and a beverage brand where he was with Jet Li and Erik Morales. However, just recently, he signed a $1 million-deal with a U.S. company for a touch-technology gadget commercial. In addition, he also signed a three-year contract to endorse a vegetable-producing business where a line of vegetables is being named after him,
In addition, Pacquiao is also a successful recording artist, TV host, and actor. Aside from these numerous endorsements, the boxing champ is also an active politican. He presently serves his wife's fellows after winning a seat in the House of Representatives for Sarangani Province under the Nacionalista Party. He also has his own television show under GMA Network in which the show gives away prizes including cars, house and lot and money coming from Pacquiao's own pocket. His generosity earned him people's support and loyalty.
All in all, he became one of the richest celebrities in the Philippines. He has numerous mansions, high-class resorts, and expensive wheels. He has his own businesses as well as his wife. Recently, the Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton just visited the couple to discuss about venturing into a partnership. Sources said they are planning to establish an elite bar in Manila. Here's a glimpse of his collections and properties:
Vehicles:
1. 2005 Lincoln Navigator SUV
2. 2010 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
3. Mercedes-Benz SLK
4. Chevrolet Suburban
5. Ford Expedition
6. Mitsubishi Pajero v6
7. Mitsubishi Grandis
8. Honda CRV
9. Toyota pickup
10. Hyundai Santa Fe
Houses and resorts:
1. General Santos City Mansion
2. Boracay Resort
3. LA house
4. Forbes Park house-$9M (P388 million)
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Pacquiao
