Tennis phenom Alex Eala and OPM hitmaker Zack Tabudlo have officially landed on the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, joining this year’s roster of young personalities making a major impact across the region. 

The annual Forbes list recognizes young entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, and innovators across Asia-Pacific who continue “pushing the boundaries” in their respective industries. According to Forbes, nearly 4,000 nominees were evaluated by the Forbes Asia editorial team and a panel of judges. 

Eala was included under the Entertainment and Sports category following a massive year in international tennis. Forbes highlighted the Filipina athlete’s continued rise in the WTA rankings, including milestone victories against Grand Slam champions, a WTA final appearance, and her growing visibility on the global stage. 

Meanwhile, Tabudlo’s inclusion further cements his position as one of the most recognizable young names in OPM today. Forbes recognized the singer-songwriter’s achievements in music, including his streaming success, international expansion, and continued influence among younger listeners across Southeast Asia. 

The two are among nine entries from the Philippines included in this year’s list, reflecting the increasing visibility of Filipino talent across sports, entertainment, business, and tech industries. 

Whether it’s Alex Eala dominating international tennis headlines or Zack Tabudlo soundtracking everyone’s emotional damage playlists, Filipino Gen Z excellence is very much having a global moment.