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Here are 10 Filipino celebrities who are proud grandparents

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>From reel to real, many beloved local celebrities have gracefully transitioned into new roles offscreen — that of doting grandparents. Beyond the spotlight, these stars proudly embrace the joys of family, watching their children build their own lives and showering their grandchildren with love.</p><p>Here are some of the most well-known names in local entertainment who are proud grandparents:</p><div> </div><div><strong>Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The iconic couple — once dubbed the “Elvis Presley of the Philippines” and the timeless beauty of Philippine cinema — are not only proud parents of celebrated actors Michael de Mesa, Mark Gil, and Cherie Gil, but also doting grandparents. Their grandchildren include actors Andi Eigenmann, Gabby Eigenmann, Sid Lucero, Geoff Eigenmann, Max Eigenmann, Ryan Eigenmann, and Stevie Eigenmann, among others. With multiple generations thriving in showbiz, the Eigenmann clan remains one of the most influential families in Philippine entertainment.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGaYEkeS5Zf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A628585.400000006%2C%22ls%22%3A628032.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A628037.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The Gutierrez family has long been a staple in Philippine showbiz. With their children Ruffa, Elvis, Rocky, Ritchie, Richard, and Raymond carving their own paths, Eddie and Annabelle now enjoy being grandparents to Ruffa’s daughters Lorin and Venice, and Richard’s kids with Sarah Lahbati — Zion and Kai — along with their other grandchildren.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DF9XfDvyHSx/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A628608.3000000119%2C%22ls%22%3A628032.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A628037.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="595" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Eddie is also grandfather to the children of Tonton Gutierrez (his son with Liza Lorena) and Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (his son with Pilita Corrales), which includes acclaimed actress Janine Gutierrez and singer-songwriter Diego Gutierrez.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmi7OyDviWH/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A628625.8000000119%2C%22ls%22%3A628032.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A628037.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="611" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>“Mr. Pure Energy” and his ever-supportive wife and manager Angeli Pangilinan are proud grandparents, thanks to their son Paolo Valenciano and his wife Samantha. Their grandchildren Leia and Luchiano bring even more life and inspiration to the family, proving that love and music truly run deep in the Valenciano bloodline.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2_mIGgP1EO/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A631120.1000000089%2C%22ls%22%3A628032.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A628037.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Though no longer together as a couple, the Philippines’ Concert King Martin Nievera and Concert Queen Pops Fernandez now share the joy of grandparenthood. Their son Robin has welcomed a baby boy named Finn, making Martin and Pops doting “Lolo” and “Lola” — all while continuing to reign as OPM royalties.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAncgdQSM-C/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A631167%2C%22ls%22%3A628032.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A628037.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Dina Bonnevie and Vic Sotto</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Both celebrated names in Philippine entertainment, Dina and Vic share the blessing of being grandparents. Dina is a proud grandmother to the children of Danica Sotto (with husband Marc Pingris) and Oyo Sotto (with wife Kristine Hermosa). Vic, fondly called “Bossing,” is also a doting grandfather — not only to his children with Dina but also to the child of his daughter Paulina (with Angela Luz).</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3hVLrPWAT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A631214.8000000119%2C%22ls%22%3A628032.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A628037.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:560px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17593911727401759391150398.jpeg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Image Credit: danicaspingris IG</span></span></span></div><div> <strong></strong></div><div><strong>Lorna Tolentino </strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino proudly embraces her role as grandmother through her sons Rap and Renz Fernandez. She has been blessed with grandchildren who bring her immense happiness.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:560px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17593912035601759391185316.jpeg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Image Credit: jefgaitan IG</span></span></span></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Charo Santos</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Veteran actress Charo Santos-Concio is a proud grandmother to her granddaughters Talia and Julia. Despite her busy schedule, she makes time to bond with them, showing her ability to balance her legacy in the media with her treasured role as lola.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C62q9PRvylI/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A632308%2C%22ls%22%3A628032.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A628037.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Edu Manzano</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Actor and host Edu Manzano has happily embraced being a grandfather. He is “Lolo” to Luis Manzano’s daughter Isabella Rose, with Jessy Mendiola, as well as to his newest grandchild, Jaime Wolf, son of his daughter Addie with her husband Jared. Edu’s pride and joy in his growing family are often shared with fans through heartwarming updates.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ0FrRYB9Vz/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A632750.400000006%2C%22ls%22%3A628032.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A628037.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><strong> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17593913408221759391318482.jpeg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Image Credit: jessymendiola IG</span></span></span></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Sylvia Sanchez</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Known for her heartfelt mother roles on television, Sylvia Sanchez is just as nurturing in real life. She is a doting grandmother to her first grandson, Sabino, the child of actress Ria Atayde and actor Zanjoe Marudo. With her growing family, Sylvia fully embraces her lola role while maintaining her thriving career in showbiz.</p><div> </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:560px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17593914080401759391384842.jpeg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Image Credit: sylviasanchez_a</span></span></span></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Karla Estrada</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>From being a hands-on mom to her children, Karla Estrada is now enjoying life as a grandmother. She proudly embraces her role as lola to Claudio, the son of her son JC Padilla. Karla often shares her family’s milestones and joys with fans on social media.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHjCc_pvRzx/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A633042.700000003%2C%22ls%22%3A628032.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A628037.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>Whether they’re legends of the silver screen, icons of OPM, or TV favorites, these celebrity grandparents prove that love only grows deeper with each new generation.</p>

<p>These stars prove that the grandest role they now play is being lolo and lola.</p>