Nanette Medved-Po is a former actor turned philanthropist and entrepreneur. She first gained fame in the early ‘90s, especially for her role as Darna in the 1991 film of the same name. But she soon left the movie industry to focus on doing social good. In 2012, she founded HOPE, a company that invests in education and environmental initiatives. She also started PCX in 2019 to tackle plastic pollution by building a network of partners committed to reducing plastic waste worldwide. Nanette’s work has earned her spots on several boards, including the World Wildlife Fund Philippines and Winrock International. Her journey from the entertainment industry to impactful philanthropy is genuinely inspiring, making her a shoo-in for the Worthy 100.
