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Kapamilya Snaps: These celebrities actually love to play tennis!

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>Showbiz commitments could be really taxing, so celebrities make sure to still have some leisure time, which they often spend by taking a rest, going on a vacation, bonding with loved ones, pursuing other hobbies, working out, and/or even playing sports.</p><p>While most of the artists we know are into basketball, golf, volleyball, or badminton, there are others who – unbeknown to us – actually enjoy and have enviable skills in tennis. Find out who are some of them in this Kapamilya Snaps feature!</p><div><strong>Janine Gutierrez</strong></div><p>Despite her busy schedule at work, Janine makes sure to still take good care of herself by eating healthy and working out. And apparently, tennis is among the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen"><strong><u>Dirty Linen</u></strong></a> lead actress’ most favorite form of exercises, along with Pilates, as she posted videos and photos of her during and after playing in the previous months. She seems to be enjoying it, for there was one instance when she got hit in the head by a ball, yet she just laughed it off.</p><div><strong>Kathryn Bernardo</strong></div><p>Those who have been following Kathryn on IG certainly know that she’s been into tennis nowadays. Aside from being a form of exercise and hobby, this also serves as her way of bonding with her closest friends, such as Alora Sasam and Ria Atayde. They may not be really good at it yet, but Kathtryn said in one of her posts that she and her besties are still “celebrating our little progress every session.”</p><div><strong>Ria Atayde</strong></div><p>Over the past months, Ria has been inspiring us with how she’s been confidently showing off her sexy side m</p><p>ore. And Ria’s admirable self-esteem and love for herself must be coming from her “book turned rocket club” with her besties Kathryn Bernardo and Alora Sasam.</p><div><strong>Donny Pangilinan</strong></div><p>Aside from his stunning good looks and promising singing and acting prowess, Donny is also known for being athletic. While his ardent fans already know that he’s not just into basketball and golf, but also into tennis. Indeed, Donny is a true heartthrob both on set and on the court!</p><div><strong>Heaven Peralejo</strong></div><p>It was in 2020 when Heaven shared through a YouTube video that she has started playing tennis. Despite the pandemic restrictions then and her busy schedule, Heaven plans to consistently play this sport to keep herself healthy and fit. She even uploaded a vlog documenting one of her tennis games with some of her friends.</p><p><strong>Dimples Romana</strong>She may be already a mommy of three, but that doesn’t stop Dimples from learning new things, such as ho</p><p>w to play tennis. In an Instagram post in November 2022, the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/theironheart"><strong><u>The Iron Heart</u></strong></a> star disclosed: “Not in a million years did I ever think this heavily bullied wimpy kid would ever learn tennis. And YET HERE WE ARE today (sic).” Then she added, “Sometimes the best way to encourage our kids that THINGS CAN BE DONE, regardless of age and status is TO JUST DO IT.”</p><div><strong>Isabel Oli</strong></div><p>Now that she’s already mom, Isabel has been more dedicated in having a healthy and fit body and looking stylish in her every workout sesh. In September 2022, she shared a few snaps taken during her tennis game with her husband John Prats and her sister-in-law Naomi Prats.</p><div><strong>Marvin Agustin</strong></div><p>Apart from being a good actor and a great chef, Marvin is a promising tennis player, too. He got back to smashing in 2021 and took his fans to one of his trainings through one of his vlogs. The following year, he posted a photo of him in the court while flexing his new racket.</p><p>Which of these celebrities do you want to see smashing in the court, or even play tennis with, Kapamilya?</p>

Find out who among our favorite celebrities actually know how and love to play tennis in this Kapamilya Snaps feature!