Pro poker player Neil Arce was born to Filipino parents. Currently, he is gaining media attention for tying the knot with TV star Angel Locsin in a civil wedding.
Neil Arce is a professional poker player and a movie maker. He was an heir to the family business of ice cream recipe, Acre Diary. However, he passed the chance to grab it.
Arce, however, rose to fame for his poker games. Neil participated in many tournaments and won the 2009 Asian Poker Tour Philippines.
He acquired a Master’s in Business from the De La Salle University and is certified by the Asian Institute of Management. Also, Neil is a founding member of The Metro Club.
Although the poker journey was interesting, Arce felt lonely most of the time. So, he shifted his career to making movies.
Who Are Neil Arce Parents? Details On His Father & Mother
Neil Arce has concerned parent’s including father, Mauro Arce.
His family did not like him spending all his hard-earned money on poker. However, they never stopped him too.
Like any other family, Arce’s family also wanted him to extend the family business. But he had different dreams and visions.
There was a time when Neil saw nothing but poker. Currently, he is a part-time movie maker, and he does not want to hold onto his family business.
Neil Arce Family Background And Business Explored
Neil Arce has a well-settled and financially strong family background.
His grandfather, Ramon, came up with the idea of the dairy business. He sold the carabao milk to the neighborhood under the brand name Selecta.
Eventually, Neil’s grandparents came up with the recipe for their ice cream. It was the core product of their business. In 1990, their brand was obtained by RFM Corporation.
After that, Ramon started using cow milk instead of carabao. In 1995, Mauro revived the family business and branded it as Arce Dairy.
He was an heir to Arce Dairy, but he has passed the opportunity. Additionally, he is nicknamed ‘Dirty Ice Cream,’ considering his business’s popularity.
What Is Neil Arce Net Worth?
Neil Arce has an estimated net worth of $500,000 to $1 million.
He collected more than $400,000 from the tournament winnings. Moreover, he is a shareholder at The Metro Card Club.
Furthermore, Arce is a part-time moviemaker.
Meet Neil Arce Actor Wife: Angel Locsin
Pro poker player Neil Arce married actress Angel Locsin in court.
Angel is a renowned Filipino actor, model, fashion designer, producer, and philanthropist. The couple dated for 3 years before their marriage in 2021.
In addition, Neil has a son named Joaquin Arce from his previous union.