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Kapamilya Snaps: Meet the 8 versatile veteran celebrities who are doting granddads, too!

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Mary Ann Bardinas

In the decades that they have been under the limelight, the actors in this Kapamilya Snaps feature are surely admired not only for how charming and good-looking they are, but most importantly for how versatile and talented they are in singing, dancing, acting, and/or hosting.But aside from being among the GOATs or “greatest of all time” in the local entertainment scene, these veteran celebrities are also the best patriarchs to their families, specifically the best grandpas to their beloved grandchildren. Read on to find out who they are!<div>Christopher de Leon</div>He may seldom post about his huge family on social media, yet we know that the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a> star cherishes them – from his beloved wife Sandy Andolong to his kids and all his grandchildren. And one of them is <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen">Dirty Linen</a> lead actress Janine Gutierrez, who is his apo to his adoptive daughter Lotlot de Leon. In an Instagram post, Janine revealed that Christopher actually prefers being called “oppa” instead of “lolo”.<div>Gary Valenciano</div>With the limitless and vigorous energy that he exudes in his every performance, may it be in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap">ASAP Natin ‘To</a> or in his other stints, it’s definitely hard to believe that Gary is in his late 50s already and has two grandkids from his eldest son Paolo. Despite his busy schedule, he makes sure to still allot time for them, such as accompanying his first apo Leia in one of her runway gigs and visiting the newest member of their family Luch, when he was born early this year. And he definitely takes pride in and enjoys being a hands-on “Pappy”.<div>Albert Martinez</div>He may tend to pull deadpan and serious faces in his portrayal of fearsome characters in the teleseryes and movies that he starred in, like <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/theironheart">The Iron Heart</a>, but Albert has the biggest smile whenever he is with his grandkids Adalynn, Arturo, Amati, and Amara. And just like in almost every family, Christmas is a special occasion for the Martinez fam as they seem to usually spend it together and even dressing up in matching pajamas.<div>Edu Manzano</div>As his son Luis Mendiola and wife Jessy Mendiola gave birth to their firstborn Isabella Rose in December 2022, this makes Edu an official member of the grandparents’ club. In a video posted on the actress’ YouTube channel, the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/foe2022">Flower of Evil</a> actor actually couldn’t believe the news at first when Luis and Jessy told him about Baby Peanut. And we’re really looking forward to see photos of Edu with his first-ever apo!<div>Ronaldo Valdez</div>Another busy grandpa is Ronaldo, who still makes sure to regularly spend quality time with his loved ones, especially with his grandkids. Aside from eating out together, the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue">2 Good 2 Be True</a> actor also enjoys supporting his grandkids’ hobbies and is even always more than willing to join them in creating TikTok videos. Such a cool grandpa indeed!<div>Michael de Mesa</div>He may look tough in his portrayal of Ramil “Manager” Taduran in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano">FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano</a>, but Michael is actually sof-thearted when it comes to his family, especially to his eight grandchildren from his sons Geoff, Ryan, and AJ Eigenmann. Amid their various endeavors, the family makes time to be all together, whether it’s a birthday celebration, a Christmas reunion, or a beach getaway.<div>Eddie Gutierrez</div>With many of his family members finding success in their respective endeavors, Eddie is for sure one happy and proud patriarch. In an Instagram post, Janine, his granddaughter to son Ramon Christopher, thanked her whole family for supporting her career as she makes her mark in the industry as a young Gutierrez. She wrote: “Thank you for the inspiration, hard work and for opening doors for us. So grateful for you.”<div>Aga Muhlach</div>At 53, Aga is already a grandpa to four adorable grandchildren, namely Alejandro, Adriana, Anya, and Ariella from his son Luigi, who he shares with actress Janice de Belen. Apparently, one of their family’s favorite bonding activity is playing golf, even the former matinee idol’s little apos would tag along.Which of these famous lolos is your favorite actor, Kapamilya?

Meet the the veteran actors we admire for their talents and good looks are also adorable when it comes to being doting granddads to their beloved apos.