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Hayden Kho

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is dela Santa and the surname or paternal family name is Kho.

Hayden Dela Santa Kho Jr. (born May 20, 1980) is a Filipino aesthetic medicine doctor, media personality, and entrepreneur.[2][3][4]

Hayden Kho
Portrait of Kho in December 2017
Born
Hayden dela Santa Kho Jr.

(1980-05-20) May 20, 1980 (age 44)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesDoc H
EducationUniversity of Santo Tomas
(B.S. and M.D.)
Occupations
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Children1

Early life and education

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Hayden dela Santa Kho Jr. was born in the Philippines to parents Hayden Kho Sr., a Chinese doctor, and Irene dela Santa, a Spanish-Filipina businesswoman, on May 20, 1980.[citation needed]

He spent his early years at Grace Christian High School (now Grace Christian College) in Quezon City.[1] Kho pursued his education at the University of Santo Tomas, where he earned his bachelor's degree in medical technology in 2001, and then his medical degree in 2005.[5] He completed his internship at the Makati Medical Center where he also served as president of the interns' association.[6] He earned his medical license in 2007.[7]

Modeling and Show Business

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At the age of 16, Kho began his career in modeling, participating in runway shows both local and abroad, including in New York City, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan.[citation needed] In 2007, he entered Philippine television as an actor, appearing on Celebrity Duets, and taking on supporting roles for GMA Network.[citation needed]

Kho was caught in a public controversy in 2009, involving his participation in a sex scandal that garnered widespread attention and became a subject of national interest. The scandal resulted in criminal and civil cases filed against him by one of the involved parties, Filipina actress Katrina Halili, with whom he had partnered on Celebrity Duets. This caused him to face the Senate for a public trial on national television, affecting his show business career.[8]

Medical career

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Kho was trained in cosmetic medicine at the Belo Medical Group.[9] He also continued on to pursue training in anti-aging medicine through the European Anti-Aging Medicine Society.[citation needed]

Entrepreneurial endeavors

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Kho oversaw the distribution of ZO Skin Health medical-grade cosmeceuticals in the Philippines[10][11] and introduced "Hayden Fragrances", his namesake perfume brand.[12]

Kho serves as both Managing Director for Belo Medical Group and President of Venn Intelligent Aesthetics.[13] He established Venn Intelligent Aesthetics in 2017, a venture focused on marketing and distributing cosmetic medicine and surgery cosmeceuticals, instruments, injectables, and devices.[14]

In 2021, Kho expanded his business portfolio by making an investment in the Swiss-based watch brand, Vanguart.[15]

Kho is a board member for the non-profit RightStart Foundation[16] and supports various other philanthropic causes.[17]

Spiritual and personal life

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Kho converted to Christianity in 2013. Kho met Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias at an event hosted by the Christ's Commission Fellowship (CCF) in Manila.[18] Kho became a believer and an active member of the church.[19] To further his knowledge on Christianity, Kho attended the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics to study Christian apologetics, where he was tutored by Christian sociologist and author Os Guinness; scientist, mathematician and philosopher John Lennox; theologian and author Alister McGrath; and Jay Smith.

In September 2017, Kho married his long-time partner Vicki Belo in Paris.[20] In 2018, he continued his studies in Christian apologetics.[21]

Television

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Year Title Character/Role Notes Channel
2015 Healing Galing! Himself Host TV5
2011 Paparazzi Himself Host
2009 Darna Danny Cameo GMA Network
2008 Ako si Kim Sam Soon Dr. Henry Lead Role
2007 Marimar Dr. Hayden Miranda Supporting Role
2007 Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition Contender Performer

Film

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Year Title Release Date Production Company
2016 EDSA June 30, 2016
2015 Homeless, Not Helpless August 15, 2015
2013 The Bride and the Lover May 1, 2013 Regal Films

References

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  1. ^ a b Lo, Ricky (October 12, 2007). "Body Talk with Dr. Hayden Kho Jr". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Men Who Matter 2019: Hayden Kho". PeopleAsia. 2019-06-22. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  3. ^ https://metro.style/people/inspiring-stories/metro-society-dads-and-their-advocacies-hayden-kho/25849 [bare URL]
  4. ^ "Hayden Kho Jr. "Ang KilabotManyakis ng Manila" | Make Life Memorable". Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  5. ^ Salut, EJ (July 23, 2015). "Heal the World: Stars who are also in the medical field". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 17 December 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  6. ^ San Juan, Thelma Sioson (August 27, 2017). "Vicki and Hayden on God, their wedding, romance–and prenup Hayden asked for". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 6, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  7. ^ "Physician Licensure Examination Results". philstar.com. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  8. ^ "Hayden Kho, Katrina Halili attend Senate hearing". GMA News. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  9. ^ Asia, Tatler. "Hayden Kho". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  10. ^ "Skin health, according to Dr. Zein Obagi | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  11. ^ "Bridging the gap between skincare and therapy". Lifestyle.INQ. 2012-12-20. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  12. ^ "The future is fragrant for Hayden | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  13. ^ "Hayden Kho". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  14. ^ "This groundbreaking technology is the future of global aesthetic medicine". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  15. ^ Francisco, Isabel Martel. "All About Hayden Kho's Latest Investment: Vanguart, a New Global Luxury Watch Brand". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  16. ^ "Right Start". rightstart.ph.
  17. ^ "Metro Society Dads And Their Advocacies: Hayden Kho". Metro.Style. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  18. ^ "The new Hayden Kho Jr: I'm not yet where I want to be, but I'm no longer who I used to be". Inquirer Lifestyle. 2014-05-21. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  19. ^ Flores, Wilson Lee. "After two suicide attempts, Hayden Kho finds meaning in newfound spirituality". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  20. ^ "Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho are in Paris to say 'I do'". Rappler. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  21. ^ Solis, Lolit. "Hayden itinuloy ang pag-aaral ng apologetics". philstar.com. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
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