A star like Sarah Geronimo can earn as much as 200 million pesos in a year, and that's just by counting her numerous endorsements (last count was about 30)!
But VIVA's most prized talent is not one to flaunt her wealth. She would arrive at showbiz events and functions wearing simple-yet-stylish outfits, which her mom usually chooses for her, without flashy accessories.
But wait...
At her presscon for Hating Kapatid, PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) spotted her sparkling watch.
Almost instinctively, she hid her wrist when we asked her about it. With a shy smile, she said, "Binili ng mommy ko sa Hong Kong."
We inquired: What's the brand?
She answered: "Cartier po."
A closer look at her white-gold timepiece suggested that it's part of the revived Ballon Bleu collection, which was originally launched in the 1950s, according to the famous brand's website.
Sarah's Cartier was accentuated with full-cut brilliant diamonds set in what seemed like a single row around the bezel. The glass case magnifies the elegant Roman numerals, making them easier to read.
We didn't ask about the value of her watch. But the website mentioned that when the revived line was launched in 2007, its whopping price tag was $9, 550 or about 430,000 pesos (following the current dollar rate).
That's quite an investment for the Pop Princess, who deserves nothing less given her hard work and the success of her projects!