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Judy Ann Santos, Gladys Reyes, Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal reflect on their enduring friendship

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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The friendship of ‘90s stars Judy Ann Santos, Gladys Reyes, Marvin Agustin, and Jolina Magdangal has stood the test of time.In Netflix Philippines’ feature Bida/Bida, the iconic “teleserye” tandem and the &#x27;90s love team had reflected on the friendship they built several years ago that remains strong today. <a href="https://youtu.be/iecF_rFIQU4?si=643wi8dgPZsfFMx-"></a><div><iframe width="983" height="561" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iecF_rFIQU4" title="Bida/Bida | Episode 5: Nagbabalik-tambalan | Netflix Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>“Ito ‘yung friendship na nabuo ‘nung ‘90s. Ito feeling ko ‘yung klase ng pagkakaibigan na mahirap nang magawa ng generation ngayon,” Judy Ann said.Drawing the line between the past and the present, Judy Ann explained why she thinks friendships like theirs are hard to find these days.“Probably ang dahilan ay wala naman tayong social media noong araw. At saka, kaya ‘yung closeness natin ganito kasi magkakasama tayo sa isang standby area. Walang tent-tent, walang games, walang cellphone. So nag-chi-chikahan, nag-uusap,” she explained.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/5/8/watch-judy-ann-gladys-jolina-marvin-reunite-for-netflix-show-1401">READ: WATCH: Judy Ann, Gladys, Jolina, Marvin reunite for Netflix show</a></div>“Magkakatabi tayo ‘pag natutulog. Ito si Gladys, ‘pag natutulog kami sa Mara Clara, nakakaloka. Hindi mo talaga siya matabihan nang hindi ka makiliti kasi palaging may kulambo sa paa,” she added.Agreeing with Judy Ann’s sentiments, Jolina said that she is grateful for the circle that she belongs to.“Para sa akin, thankful ako na tama ‘yung grupo. Ikaw [Marvin], si Gladys, si Juday. Ito ‘yung paligid natin tapos hanggang ngayon okay pa rin tayo. Kasi ang sarap i-share ‘yun sa generation ngayon na meron at meron na totoo diyan,” she said.Judy Ann further described how uniquely different a &#x27;90s-built friendship is.“Ito ‘yung [grupo] na kahit anong sabihin mo, po-protektahan ka. Noong &#x27;90s marami ka pang pwedeng maging kaibigan na alam mong itataya ang buhay nila para sa&#x27;yo at ganon din naman tayo sa kanila,” she said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/5/20/judy-ann-santos-and-gladys-reyes-reenact-mara-clara-scene-but-with-a-twist-0926">READ:Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes reenact ‘Mara Clara’ scene, but with a twist</a></div>Meanwhile, Gladys shared how low maintenance their friendship is: “Hindi niyo kailangang magkita araw-araw pero nandon pa rin.&quot;In the same Netflix show, the group also talked about how amazed they are by the recognition that they are getting from the present from the present generation despite the age gap.“Paano kaya nila nasasakyan yung humor at yung kwento natin noon? May kapit sila doon sa characters at istorya eh,” the curious Marvin asked.Judy admitted that even she was surprised that they relate to their old works.“Andaming hindi Batang ‘90s, and mga magulang na rin na Batang ‘90s, na for some reasons, iniisip ko paano sila naka-relate doon? Probably because of the TikTok clips.” she said.Gladys also reaffirmed her friends&#x27; statements by citing her personal encounters as support.“Totoo ‘yun, tumatawid ng henerasyon kasi hanggang ngayon may tumatawag pa sa akin ng Clara. Tapos tatawagin lang ako para (sabihin na) ‘pwede po magpasampal?’&quot; she said.“Pero nakakatuwa na this generation, kilala pa rin tayo and nakaka-relate pa rin sila sa atin,” she added.

Judy Ann Santos, Gladys Reyes, Marvin Agustin, and Jolina Magdangal reflect on their friendship.

Judy Ann Santos, Gladys Reyes, Marvin Agustin, and Jolina Magdangal reflect on their friendship.