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11 Kapamilya stars who wowed with stunning glow-ups through the years!

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Mary Ann Bardinas

We used to adore their irresistible charm and impressive talents as child stars. And now, the female celebrities listed in this Kapamilya Update feature have grown to become among the brightest stars of ABS-CBN, as they didn’t just glow up in terms of their physical appearances, but their talents levelled up, too. Keep on reading to find out who they are!<div><iframe allow='autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share' allowfullscreen='true' frameborder='0' height='314' scrolling='no' src='https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FABSCBNnetwork%2Fvideos%2F716599636238816%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0' style='border:none;overflow:hidden' width='560'></iframe></div>Some of the young actresses we look up to at present were alumnae of the classic long-running kiddie gag show <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit' target='_blank'>Goin’ Bulilit</a>, in which they’re not only able to hone their performance, but also launch their showbiz careers.First off is Asia’s Superstar Kathryn Bernardo, who, after appearing in several teleseryes, went on to become one of the pioneers of the comedy program. And now, she’s brightening up our primetime as she headlines <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue' target='_blank'>2 Good 2 Be True</a> alongside her on-and-offscreen sweetheart Daniel Padilla.The same goes for her batchmate Julia Montes, who played younger versions of leading ladies in two Kapamilya series prior to joining <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit' target='_blank'>Goin’ Bulilit</a> in 2005. At present, she’s dubbed the “Action Drama Queen” because of her exceptional prowess in this genre, which were able to witness in <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asintado' target='_blank'>Asintado</a> (2018) and <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano' target='_blank'>FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano</a>.Jane Oineza already appeared in a number of teleseryes and movies before getting cast in the kiddie show. She’s been active in showbiz in the past two decades, and was last seen in the well-loved series <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tbmv2022' target='_blank'>The Broken Marriage Vow</a> as Diane RiagonSharlene San Pedro’s ticket to showbiz was by joining the reality talent search Star Circle Quest Season 1, in which she finished as the second placer. Her star shone brighter when she became part of the inaugural batch of the <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit' target='_blank'>Goin’ Bulilit</a>, which opened a lot of doors for her in showbiz. And recently, she enthusiastically shared that she already graduated in college with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.Alexa Ilacad, meanwhile, was part of the second batch of bulilits as she entered the show in 2008. At present, her tandem with fast-rising artist KD Estrada (a.k.a. KDLex), which blossomed during their stint in <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10' target='_blank'>Pinoy Big Brother Kumunity Season 10</a>, has been bringing kilig vibes to their fans. They starred in the iWantTFC series “Run To Me”.From being a commercial model, Belle Mariano showbiz career took off when she became a bulilit in 2012. She appeared in a number of TV programs and films in the past decade, until snagging her breakthrough role as Maxpein in the hit teen series <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/hesintoher' target='_blank'>He’s Into Her</a>, which is currently on its second season.Andrea Brillantes’ career began in 2010, but it was her starring stint in the 2013 remake of the classic 1980s soap opera <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/annaliza' target='_blank'>Annaliza</a> that catapulted her to become a household name. She appeared in several Kapamilya programs prior to scoring the role of the now-iconic Marga Mondragon Bartolome in the highly-successful daytime drama <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/kadenangginto' target='_blank'>Kadenang Ginto</a>. The 19-year-old actress will be part of the upcoming digital series “Lyric And Beat”.She may come from a famous family, but Julia Barretto is also to carve her own path in the local entertainment industry. Starting off as a child star who enthralled us with her cuteness and acting skills in the series she starred in, she went on to become one of her generation’s most sought-after leading ladies.Xyriel Manabat may have fell short in her bid to become the grand winner of Star Circle Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Idol in 2009, but she went on to become one of the most admired child star of her generation. After taking a long hiatus from showbiz to focus on her studies, she’s now back through the forthcoming series “Dirty Linen” that will be headlined by Janine Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Seth Fedelin, and Francine Diaz.Not many of us probably know, but Mona Alawi, the youngest sister of Kapamilya star Ivana Alawi, used to be a popular child star in another network. After taking a break for a very long time, she made her teleserye comeback by portraying the younger version of her Ate Ivana’s character Cherry Red in the newest Kapamilya offering <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/afamilyaffair' target='_blank'>A Family Affair</a>.Last, but definitely not the least is Krystal Brimner, who, prior to impressing us with her performances in <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/yourfaces3' target='_blank'>Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 2</a> and <a href='https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap' target='_blank'>ASAP Natin ‘To</a>, used to dominate the stage play “Annie: The Musical” as the titular character. She’s now a Star Pop artist under Star Music and has already released her own songs titled “Let Me Be Me” and “Young”.Who among these Kapamilya female celebrities is/are your favorite?

Check out the stunning glow-up of our favorite female celebrities through the years in this Kapamilya Update feature!