Growing up in the presidential palace in Manila, Philippines' new President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr wanted to be an astronaut before he followed in his father's footsteps into politics.
He served as vice-governor and twice as governor of the family's northern stronghold of Ilocos Norte province, and also had stints in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
His 92-year-old mother, Imelda, said she had dreamed of him becoming the country's leader.
Here's a look at who Ferdinand Marcos Jr. really is.
