Hayden Kho

Hayden Kho, Jr.

Hayden Kho at the mall in 2014
Born Hayden Kho, Jr.
(1980-05-20) 20 May 1980
Manila, Philippines
Other names Doc Hayden
Occupation
  • Model
  • actor
  • cosmetic surgeon
  • entrepreneur
Spouse(s) Vicky Belo
Children 1

Hayden Kho, Jr. (born May 20, 1980, in Manila, Philippines), is a Chinese Filipino celebrity cosmetic doctor, businessman, actor and model based in Manila, Philippines.

Biography

At the age of 16, Kho started his career in ramp modeling while pursuing a degree in medical technology. This stint brought him to places like New York City, Singapore, Japan, and Korea. Following the footsteps of his father, Hayden Kho, Sr, he earned his degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Santo Tomas. He completed his internship at the Makati Medical Center where he held the position of President of the Medical Interns. Kho also completed his training in anti-aging medicine through the European Anti-Aging Medicine Society (Paris). In Manila, Kho practiced specific cosmetic dermatology and surgery procedures under the organization of the Belo Medical Group, owned by Vicky Belo, one of the country’s foremost dermatologists.

In 2007, Kho started appearing on Philippine national television as an actor. His career in show business ceased when it was reported that Kho had tried to commit suicide in December 2008. In 2009, sex videos of himself with other local and foreign celebrities were distributed over the internet without his knowledge and consent. Shortly thereafter, Kho was brought to a senate hearing and was tried publicly on national television.[1] This saga lasted for years and resulted to criminal and civil cases filed against Kho by one of the involved parties, Filipina actress Katrina Halili.[2] CNN tagged this controversy as the most controversial sex scandal in Asia.[3] The Philippine Board of Medicine revoked Kho's license to practice medicine and cited unethical behavior as the basis for his expulsion from the medical society.[4] In December of the same year, Kho tried to commit suicide for the second time.

In 2011, Kho launched his own eponymous brand of fragrances called, "HAYDEN".[5] He was tapped as the endorser of the Filipino fashion brand MALDITA MAN [6] and also by the cosmetic giant Ever Bilena, Inc. He also hosted the defunct Filipino showbiz oriented talk show Paparazzi,[7] which was aired on TV5. Kho was also director of the skin care distribution brand ZO Skin Health in the Philippines.[8]

In 2013, Kho met with Christian philosopher and apologist Ravi Zacharias in a serendipitous event hosted by some leaders of the Christ Commission Fellowship (CCF) in Manila and later became a devoted Christian.[9] He is being mentored by Zacharias and by the CCF movement founder, Pastor Peter Tan-Chi.[10]

In 2014, Kho went to the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics at the Oxford University to study Christian apologetics, where he met and was tutored by Christian sociologist and author Os Guinness; scientist, mathematician, and philosopher John Lennox; theologian and author Alister McGrath; and anti-Islam polemicist Jay Smith, among others.[11]

While Kho was studying in University of Oxford, the Professional Regulation Commission reinstated his medical license.[12] The same year, all cases against Kho were dismissed.[13] Kho and Halili reconciled thereafter.[14] With respect to his conversion to Christianity, Kho confirmed that he had been practicing faith-based abstinence.[12] On May 16, 2016, Vicky Belo, with whom he has had an intermittent relationship, gave birth to their daughter, Scarlet Snow, who was conceived through surrogacy.[15]

Kho has resumed his medical practice at the Sexy Solutions clinics. He owns and runs a real estate website called ZoneListing, Inc.[16] He is also invested in various software companies that create apps such as Pocket Market and Paylance.[17]

Television

Year Title Character/Role Notes Channel
2015 Healing Galing!HimselfHostTV5
2011 PaparazziHimselfHostTV5
2009 DarnaDannyCameoGMA Network
2008 Ako si Kim Sam SoonDr. HenryLead RoleGMA Network
2007 MarimarDr. Hayden MirandaSupporting RoleGMA Network
2007 Celebrity Duets: Philippine EditionContenderPerformerGMA Network

Film

Year Title Character/Role Production Company Notes
2013 The Bride and the Lover May 1, 2013 Regal Films 2015 Homeless Not Helpless August 15, 2015

References

  1. ↑ "Hayden Kho, Katrina Halili attend Senate hearing". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  2. ↑ Bell, Thomas (28 May 2009). "Philippines gripped by actress's affair with Doctor Hunk". The Telegraph.
  3. ↑ "Asia's top 5 celebrity sex scandals - CNN Travel". cnn.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Hayden Kho loses medical license for good". interaksyon.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  5. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/27171/Hayden-Kho-launches-perfume-business-in-grand-style
  6. ↑ MalditaOfficialTV (13 September 2012). "MALDITA MAN Ad Campaign 2012". Retrieved 17 November 2016 – via YouTube.
  7. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/28390/hayden-kho-jr-seriously-considering-offer-to-co-host-paparazzi
  8. ↑ "Healthy & beautiful skin is in - Newsmakers, Other STAR Sections, The Philippine Star - philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  9. ↑ Flores, Wilson Lee. "After two suicide attempts, Hayden Kho finds meaning in newfound spirituality". philstar.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  10. ↑ Vergara, Alex Y. "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.net. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  11. ↑ Arcache, Maurice. "Vicki Belo focuses on spiritual growth; Hayden Kho goes to Oxford for divinity studies". inquirer.net. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  12. 1 2 News, ABS-CBN. "Hayden Kho is a doctor again". abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  13. ↑ "Appeals court clears Hayden Kho in 'sex video' case". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  14. ↑ News, ABS-CBN. "LOOK: Hayden Kho, Katrina Halili reconcile". abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  15. ↑ Juan, Thelma Sioson San. "Why Vicki and Hayden decided to have a baby". inquirer.net. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  16. ↑ https://www.zonelisting.com.ph
  17. ↑ "Loud Panda Interactive". loud-panda.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.

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