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EXCLUSIVE: Angeline Quinto, Kaila Estrada, Brent Manalo, more share Christmas plans

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

Push Team

<p>As the holiday season approaches, several Kapamilya stars are gearing up to celebrate Christmas with family, gratitude, and personal traditions that make the season truly special. </p><div> </div><p>Talking to <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN,</strong> Angeline Quinto, Kaila Estrada, Jameson Blake, Brent Manalo, and Karina Bautista opened up about how they plan to spend the holidays and what they are thankful for this year.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Angeline Quinto</strong></div><p>For Angeline, Christmas is a joyful mix of laughter, love, and family time. Speaking during the ABS-CBN Christmas Special recording, Angeline shared how deeply she values being with family, much like her character Princess Bayag in <em>Four Sisters and a Wedding.</em></p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI8MF52RKTM/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A1015051.6000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A427593.69999999995%2C%22le%22%3A427962.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="787" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>“Christmas plans is balak ko magbreakfast sa Paris then Hong Kong for dinner kasi hello I’m a nepo baby kasi mayaman ang aking parents and we own the spa. Hindi biro lang,” she quipped.</p><div> </div><p>“Siyempre lahat tayo ang gusto kasama ang family. Ako ang mga anak ko and si Nonrev (Daquina, her husband). Ang tradition aksi namin magpupunta yung family ni Nonrev and yung family ko tapos kakain lang kami tapos hindi mawawala ang exchange gifts,” she added.</p><div> </div><p>Looking ahead, Angeline is especially excited for a major milestone in her career next year.</p><div> </div><p>“Ang nilolook forward ko sa 2026 ay kasi ito ang 15th anniversary ko kaya exciting. Gusto ko magpasalamat sa mga supporters ko kasi sila ang dahilan kung bakit ako umabot ng 15 years. Ang gusto ko mangyari an dream concert ko ay para sa 15th year ko,” she revealed.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQJ8t42kpYf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A1015087.6000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A427593.69999999995%2C%22le%22%3A427962.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Kaila Estrada</strong></div><p>For Kaila, Christmas has always been about togetherness. The Kapamilya actress shared that she plans to spend the holidays with both sides of her family - her mom, Janice de Belen and dad, John Estrada.</p><div>  </div><p>“I always spend Christmas with my family and we don&#x27;t really travel abroad. This Christmas, I will be spending Christmas with my Dad at his house and also my Mom at her house. Nilolook forward namin iyon every year kasi it is the time of the year na lahat kami nagiging kumpleto,” Kaila said.</p><p>She also reflected on a fulfilling year in her career, having completed two television projects.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSgpojgCVum/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A1015125%2C%22ls%22%3A427593.69999999995%2C%22le%22%3A427962.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="719" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>“This year, (I’m thankful for) being able to do two shows in one year. Sobrang saya ko, Sobrang fulfilling lahat ng pagod and I’m looking forward to the next,” Kaila told PUSH ABS-CBN.</p><div> </div><p>As for her wishes for 2026, Kaila hopes for balance between work, rest, and well-being: “I&#x27;m looking forward to doing more movies and a little bit of pahinga kasi I feel like deserve ko iyon. I’m planning to go on trips after <em>What Lies Beneath.”</em></p><div> </div><p>She went on: “Ang wish na gusto ko matupad is number one is good health kasi when we are busy we sometimes neglect our health so it is not just for me but for my family also. Second is more projects of course. I want to be able to work some more and do more challenging roles and things I haven&#x27;t done yet. Lastly, would be to be able to travel because I haven&#x27;t been.”</p><div> </div><div><strong>Jameson Blake</strong></div><p>Actor Jameson Blake expressed gratitude for the momentum in his career following the success of the thriller series <em>What Lies Beneath</em>.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-15" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ_qQy6EhNE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A15%2C%22os%22%3A1015952.7%2C%22ls%22%3A427593.69999999995%2C%22le%22%3A427962.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="808" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-15" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>“(I’m thankful for) everything in general. I’m just happy na when I’m doing <em>What Lies Beneath</em>, biglang may kasunod and the fact na these are two great roles and two great projects, I&#x27;m happy to have these opportunities and sana tuloy-tuloy next year,” he said.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Brent Manalo</strong></div><p>Having his first Metro Manila Film Festival entry with <em>Call Me Mother</em>, Brent is spending Christmas juggling film promotions and family time.</p><div> </div><p>“This Christmas, makikita natin mga Kapamilya natin sa mga sinehan, magiikot-ikot and hopefully I get to spend time with my family kasi nasa province sila so baka sila yung pupunta rito para maksama nila ako this Christmas,” Brent shared on his plans for this year’s holiday.</p><div> </div><p>He emphasized the importance of family reunions, especially since they are often apart: “Spending time with my family talaga kasi iba-iba kami ng lugar. Minsan yung parents ko they were in abroad, so kapag Christmas magsasama sama, magkikita kita.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSPqadAEpd7/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A1016021.5%2C%22ls%22%3A427593.69999999995%2C%22le%22%3A427962.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>Brent also shared his wish to finally take a good rest before starting a new busy year in 2026: “Honestly, more than the material things, proper rest lang talaga na hopefully I’ll get it by New Year’s Eve. Doon ko babawian na sana makapag-24 hours of sleep ako. Ayon yung pangarap ko sa buhay ngayon.”</p><div> </div><div><strong>Karina Bautista</strong></div><p>Like Brent, Karina has been busy promoting her MMFF entry <em>Shake, Rattle, &amp; Roll: Evil Origins</em>. This Christmas, however, she is looking forward to something deeply personal as she spend time with her father.</p><div> </div><p>“My Christmas plans, I think I&#x27;m going to be visiting my dad abroad. So ayan, isa yan sa mga inaabangan ko, hopefully I get to take care of him, kasi he&#x27;s a bit old na rin. So ayon, stay healthy guys, and ayon, I just want to spend time with him naman, kasi it&#x27;s been a few years since I was able to see him, kasi yun nga, I&#x27;m in the Philippines. So ayan lang, it&#x27;s very simple,” Karina shared with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong>.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-17" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRd3Bdoktc9/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A17%2C%22os%22%3A1016052.6000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A427593.69999999995%2C%22le%22%3A427962.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-17" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>When asked about her Christmas wish, Karina’s answer was heartfelt: “Christmas gift, siguro is good health na lang talaga for my dad. Ayan, I feel like he&#x27;s going through some rocky times, so I just hope he&#x27;s okay.”</p>

<p>From career milestones to quiet family reunions, Kapamilya celebrities share how they plan to spend the holidays</p>

From career milestones to quiet family reunions, Kapamilya celebrities share how they plan to spend the holidays