Charo and Dingdong spill on their first celebrity encounters and what they bought with their first TF

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Charo and Dingdong spill on their first celebrity encounters and what they bought with their first TF

Liezel Dela Cruz

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Updated Jun 13, 2025 11:20 AM PHT

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For the first time ever, Charo Santos and Dingdong Dantes, two of Philippine cinema’s most respected names, are finally sharing the big screen in "Only We Know," now showing in cinemas nationwide. The film follows Betty, a retired teacher, and Ryan, a still grieving widower. Together, they explore an unexpected connection that quietly blossoms into something deeper. 

And since we’re talking firsts, let’s rewind to some of the most unforgettable "firsts" in Charo and Dingdong’s lives, both in and out of showbiz.

When asked about their first celebrity encounter, Dingdong lit up with nostalgia as he remembers seeing basketball superstar Robert Jaworski in person. He was such a huge fan of the sport growing up, and seeing someone like ‘Jawo’ up close felt so larger than life. "Iba sila 'pag nasa screen, iba rin in person ang tatangkad nila. Super starstruck ako kay Jaworski," he enthused.

Meanwhile, Charo looked back on her 'kolehiyala' days when she worked as a production assistant on "John en Marsha" (1973–1978), the iconic sitcom headlined by Comedy King Dolphy, the first big celebrity she encountered up-close. 

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That first taste of a paycheck hits different, and for Dingdong, it tasted like "malaking hamburger," which was the first thing he bought out of his first talent fee. Meanwhile, Charo gave her entire salary to her parents.

Asked about their first ritual before a big scene, Charo said she likes to utter a short prayer, asking for presence of mind and hoping everything runs smoothly. Dingdong then chimed in, revealing his rarely seen funny side as he joked that he just farts the nerves out.

Relate much to Charo and Dingdong’s firsts? Turns out, even icons have their own “first time” stories they’ll never forget.

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