Here is a list of Philippine celebrities who have been raised by adoptive parents:

Jennylyn Mercado

Singer-actress Jennylyn Mercado was only six months old when she was abandoned by her real parents. She was single-handedly raised by her adoptive mom, Mommy Lydia, who claimed to be a distant relative of the actress’ biological mother.

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Mercado has since reconnected with her biological parents, Noli Pineda and Jinkee, on separate occasions.

Vicki Belo

Popular entrepreneur Vicki Belo had been teased as a child that the reason she was given away was because she was fat and ugly. This became the foundation of her goal to build a dermatology and beauty clinic enterprise.

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Belo was raised as an only child of her adoptive parents, Enrique Belo and Nena Gonzales, with the latter being the sister of her biological mother.

She is actually the niece of celebrated politician Ninoy Aquino, being the daughter of the late senator’s first cousin, Augusto Cancio with Victoria Gonzales.

Ai-ai delas Alas

Comedienne and blockbuster film actress Ai-ai delas Alas was given up for adoption out of poverty and because of the separation of her parents.

It was never hidden from delas Alas that she was adopted by her unmarried aunt, Justa delas Alas.

She is the natural-born daughter of deceased parents, Rosendo delas Alas and Gregoria Hernandez.

Angelica Panganiban

Child actress and comedienne Angelica Panganiban always had a question at the back of her mind why she does not look like her siblings or parents. The beloved actress from the hit romantic film ‘That Thing Called Tadhana’ had a hunch that maybe she was adopted but only got the confirmation back in 2010.

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Panganiban’s questions were answered by her adoptive mom, Melania Panganiban. Mrs. Panganiban had all the photos and details the actress wanted to know about her real identity.

The ‘Playhouse’ actress originally had no interest in looking for her biological parents. However, when she found out that her biological mother had passed away, she made an effort to find her real father. Soon after, she met her real dad, Mark Charlson, for the first time.

Lotlot de Leon

A famous actress of the 80s, Lotlot de Leon knew early on that she was adopted; being continually called “ampon ni Nora” by those who flock her.

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It was through Nora Aunor’s mother that Lotlot got adopted by the Superstar and her former husband Christopher de Leon.

Lotlot de Leon’s biological parents are Donald Olson and Eva Rodriguez.

Mark Herras

According to television and film actor Mark Herras, he and his mom were abandoned by his father when he was barely five years old.

He was never ashamed of his gay foster parents, Herminigildo “Papa Pim” Santos and Daddy Jun Herras. Both have sadly passed on in 2016 and 2014, respectively.

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Herras’ biological mom, Jasmin Santos, has also passed away in 2016.

Angeline Quinto

Talented singer Angeline Quinto was given to her aunt for adoption following an abusive relationship her mother had with her father.

It was her aunt Sylvia “Mama Bob” Quinto who convinced Angeline’s mom not to push through with abortion and volunteered to raise the singer-actress as her own.

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Angeline was born as the only daughter of Pop Quiros and Rosemarie Mabao.

• Stars who belong in a fraternity or sorority.
• Some of these television personalities are sorority sisters or fraternity brothers.

For some Filipinos, fraternities and sororities mean something messy or aggressive, violent even.

There have been cases wherein the members of such groups cause trouble that ends up in the news. But being a part of the brotherhood/sisterhood doesn’t mean you’re a violent, cocky, aggressive person altogether. Not for some, atleast.

Here are some celebrities who are proud members of fraternities/sororities.

Baron Geisler

Baron is a member of the fraternity Alpha Kappa Rho.

Vhong Navarro

The ‘It’s Showtime’ host is a member of the fraternity Tau Gamma Phi.

Charee Pineda

Charee is a member of Tau Gamma Sigma.

JC Intal

Just like Vhong, JC is a member of Tau Gamma Phi.

Luis Manzano

Luis is also a member of Tau Gamma Phi.

Sam Milby

Sam is also a member Alpha Kappa Rho, just like Barron.

Oyo Boy Sotto

During his younger days, Oyo Boy became a member of Tau Gamma Phi.

Angeline Quinto

Angeline is a member of Tau Gamma Sigma. Charee is her sorority sister.

Vandolph Quizon

Vandolph is a part of Triskelions’ Grand Fraternity or Tau Gamma Phi.

Diether Ocampo

The actor is a member of Tau Gamma Phi.

Cesar Montano

Cesar is a member of skeptron, which is also a part of Alpha Kappa Rho.

JM De Guzman

Just like Vhong, JM is a part of Tau Gamma Phi.

Richard Gomez

The actor is  member of Tau Gamma Phi.

Arnel Pineda

Just like Cesar, Arniel is a member of the Alpha Kappa Rho.

• 16 Pinoy celebrities that once auditioned for known reality shows but failed
• Known personalities that tried their luck at auditions for reality shows

There are a lot of dreams that were made come true in reality shows, and not all celebrities were discovered naturally or by pure luck.

Here are 16 artists who tried to test their skills and talents by auditioning for reality shows but unfortunately, failed.

Maine Mendoza

Maine Mendoza tried out her luck before by auditioning for the Pinoy Big Brother back in 2015.

Nadine Lustre

Before she became a successful actress, Nadine Lustre auditioned for Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash of 2010, which was the same edition that named her now partner, James Reid, as big winner.

Alden Richards

Alden Richards tried his luck in the fifth season of Starstruck. The actor made it to the Top 60 but failed to go beyond that.

He also auditioned for the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash of 2010.

Angeline Quinto

Singer Angeline Quinto tried out for various reality shows like VIVA TV’s Star For A Night, Magandang Tangali Bayan’s Teen Popstar, GMA 7’s Diz Iz It!, and ABS-CBN’s Star Power, wherein she was hailed the winner.

Benjamin Alves

Benjamin Alves (under the screen name Vince Saldana) was a part of ABS-CBN’s Close Up To Fame 2.

Morissette Amon

Morisette Amon started out in TV5’s Star Factor back in 2010 before joining ABS-CBN’s The Voice of the Philippines.

Janine Berdin

Janine Berdin was a finalist of Star Circle Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Superstars in 2010. She then auditioned for The Voice Kids and the first season of It’s Showtime’s Tawag ng Tanghalan.

Janine came back for Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 2 wherein she was crowned as ultimate champion.

Jerome Ponce

Jerome Ponce tried out for Pinoy Big Brother twice: the PBB Teen Clash of 2010 and PBB Teen Edition 4.

Anna Luna

Anna Luna tried out for Starstruck back in 2009 wherein she made it until to the Top 100 contestants.

Kris Bernal

Kris Bernal revealed that she actually took workshops with Star Magic before she won Starstruck IV: The Next Level.

Marlo Mortel

Marlo Mortel became a part of Starstruck’s Top 60 back in 2009.

Moira dela Torre

Moira auditioned for The Voice of the Philippines and became a part of Team APL back in 2013.

Chai Fonacier

Chai Fonacier was a student of Pinoy Dream Academy in 2006.

Addy Raj

Addy Raj was first discovered in ABS-CBN’s I Love OPM back in 2016.

Jazz Ocampo

Jazz Ocampo was a part of the Top 12 contestants of TV5’s artista search program, Star Factor.

Migz Haleco

Migz Haleco was first seen at TV5’s Talentadong Pinoy in 2010.

Local or international artists, no one escapes occupational hazards such as falling off stage.

When stars fall onstage, it’s embarrassing and and most of the time, painful. Like on the stage, off the stage, into the audience; these musicians/artists, hosts and performers give new meaning to falling from the top. Whether it was the result of a complicated dance move, debris on the stage, or a result of old age, there are myriad artists who have tumbled on and off the stage while performing.

We’ve collected 10 Epic Stage Falls by some of our favorite local stars:

10. Julie Anne San Jose falls on stage while performing with Elmo Magalona