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Multiple first names are common in the Philippines. It’s a land of Maria this and Maria that. In showbusiness, where a catchy name is key to success, having a long name could be a liability. As you’ll see from this list, actors and actresses have had to find short nicknames that movie-goers and fans will remember more easily.

GMA 7’s Showbiz Central identified the showbiz personalities with the longest first names. The stars explain the origins of their names and reveal what they really think of them:

Topping this list are:

8. 12 Letters
Anna Gianelli – Gelli de Belen
Jenica Alexis – Jenica Garcia
Maria Isadora – Iza Calzado

7. 13 Letters
Victoria Lorna – Lorna Tolentino
Joseph Joaquim – Keempee de Leon

6. 14 Letters
Jesusa Victoria – Lani Mercado

5. 16 Letters
Maria Katrina Iren – Katrina Halili
Maxene Sofia Maria – Maxene Magalona

4. 17 Letters
Charlotte Jennifer – Lot Lot de Leon
Regina Encarnacion – Regine Velasquez

3. 18 Letters
Redmond Christopher – Cogie Domingo
Lourdes Jackqueline – Jackie Lou Blanco

2. 21 Letters
Sheena Patricia Camille – Camille Prats

1. 22 Letters
Maria Kristina Cassandra – KC Concepcion

I have 12 letters in my first name. How long is your name? Can you beat KC?

via tagpuan.com; Daily Motion

Tags: Philippine names, long first names, Philippines, Showbiz Central

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