Robbie Jaworski Reveals How He Spent His First Talent Fee, Still Works for Dad's Hotel Business

Quick Chika: Two years into his showbiz career under Star Magic, actor Robbie Jaworski shared that his first major purchase with his talent fee was hiring a personal driver, since he was already exhausted from traveling for his family's hotel business. He also revealed he still works a regular job for his dad, Pasig City Vice Mayor Robert 'Dodot' Jaworski Jr., managing two provincial hotels, and only earns a minimum wage level salary there.

Being the son of a Jaworski and a Cojuangco sounds like an automatic ticket to the easy life. Robbie's actual daily grind says otherwise.

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What was Robbie Jaworski's first big purchase?

My first major purchase, kasi medyo matipid naman ako bilang tao

Robbie said he's naturally frugal, but traveling around three thousand kilometers a month between his dad's Bataan and Tagaytay hotel branches, on top of his taping schedule, left him exhausted. So the very first thing he saved up for with his talent fee was hiring a personal driver, followed by a downpayment on a car after his old one broke down.

What does Robbie Jaworski do at his dad's hotel business?

Robbie is the managing director and business development manager for his dad's two provincial hotels. He said he started from the bottom doing audits, inspections, and purchasing for three years, earning minimum wage the whole time, and now earns just the minimum manager level salary even as a manager.

Hindi naman po yung sahod hinahabol ko sa negosyo ng daddy ko kasi may fulfillment din yun kapag nagtatagumpay yung negosyo

In short, it's not about the paycheck for him. It's about contributing to the family business succeeding.

Who are Robbie Jaworski's parents?

Robbie is the son of Pasig City Vice Mayor Robert "Dodot" Jaworski Jr. and former actress and champion equestrienne Mikee Cojuangco. He's an artist under Star Magic, ABS-CBN's talent arm, with credits including The Alibi, The Loyalty Game, and his film debut in Meet, Greet and Bye.

How does Robbie Jaworski manage his money?

Robbie said he keeps a personal financial journal and separates his accounts, one for big expenses and savings, and another for daily spending. Simple system, but it clearly works for someone who still lives with his parents while saving up before eventually moving out.

Honestly, respect to anyone who still grinds a regular day job while building a showbiz career, famous last name or not. What was the first thing you bought with your first ever paycheck? Tell us below.

Quick answers

What was the first thing Robbie Jaworski bought with his talent fee?

He said he saved up to hire a personal driver first, then later put a downpayment on a car, since traveling for his family's hotel business and his tapings left him exhausted.

Who are Robbie Jaworski's parents?

He is the son of Pasig City Vice Mayor Robert 'Dodot' Jaworski Jr. and former actress and equestrienne Mikee Cojuangco.

What is Robbie Jaworski's job outside showbiz?

He works as managing director and business development manager for his dad's two provincial hotels in Bataan and Tagaytay.

Updated September 17, 2026. Sources and photo credits: PEP.ph. All photos belong to their respective owners.