THEN AND NOW: Veteran celebrities and their vintage photos
Let's blast to the past and see what these celebrity of yesteryears looked like before.
Mimi
Can you guess Tita Helen's age when this photo was taken?
Carmen Soriano Now
Veteran actress Carmen Soriano has played various rich lola roles in GMA shows such as those in 'My Special Tatay,' 'Ika-6 Na Utos,' and 'The Half Sisters.'
Nova Villa now
They say that laughter is the best medicine and it seems that comedy is keeping Nova Villa young-at-heart.
Rosa Rosal now
Toward the latter end of 87-year-old Rosal Rosal's career, she focused most of her time and energy supporting humanitarian causes.
Rosa Rosal then
She had a part-time job working in a hospital when on the way home, she passed by a film shooting and was discovered by a talent scout.
Tirso Cruz III now
With a showbiz career spanning decades, Tirso Cruz III is certainly a master of his craft.
Tirso Cruz III then
Way before AlDub, Filipinos were crazy over Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz's love team nicknamed "Guy and Pip."
Joey de Leon now
The Pinoy's pananghalian will not be complete without watching Joey de Leon in 'Eat Bulaga.'
Joey de Leon then
Joey de Leon is as bold and sassy as he was during his radio disc jockey days in the '60s.
Jaclyn Jose then
Jaclyn Jose's most memorable films were 'Salome,' 'White Slavery,' and 'Santa Juana.'
Nora Aunor then
The young Nora Aunor was first discovered when she won the local talent search called 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' in 1967.
Bembol Roco now
Whenever we are reminded of Bembol Roco, most of us remember his signature hair do--or lack thereof.
Bembol Roco then
It was his debut performance as Julio Madiaga in "Maynila, sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag" that earned him several accolades in the Philippine film industry.
Celia Rodriguez then
Her old photos reveal that she's always had a fierce face, making her perfect for the role of a kontrabida.
Gloria Romero now
With a career spanning over 60 years, Gloria Romero seems to have become the quintessential rich and kind-hearted lola. Catch her in the weekly magical anthology 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko' as Lola Goreng.
Pilita Corrales then
Pilita totally looks like a carbon copy of her grand daughter Janine Gutierrez!
Odette Now
Odette Khan is one of the industry's greatest kontrabidas. She has been in movies since the '70s.
Odette Then
Ever since she was young, it has always been her dream to be an actress and to this day, Odette is still doing what she loves.
Gina Alajar Then
She started as a child star in the 1967 film 'Kaibigan kong Sto. Niño.'
Gardo Versoza Now
Gardo Versoza is still active in showbiz.
Gardo Versoza Then
During his younger years, he was known as Asia's Sexiest Man during the 1990s.
Lorna Tolentino Now
Lorna Tolentino aka L.T. is a fierce actress and a supportive mom to her sons Ralph and Renz Fernandez.
Lorna Tolentino Then
One of her iconic roles was when she portrayed the super heroine Darna in the 1977 series.
Jackie then
Kapuso drama actress Jackie Lou Blanco's Instagram page is a delight to see, since the actress always uploads some of her best-kept photos in the past. Check her out in this picture when she was just 14.
Jackie now
She is often regarded by her peers as a brilliant actress. Expect her to shine in the Pinoy adaptation of the hit Korean series
Gina Pareño
Versatile actress Gina Pareño got the chance of a lifetime to act alongside the finest artists under the famed Sampaguita Pictures before. Check out her beautiful vintage photos shown during her feature in 'Tunay na Buhay.'
Gina now
Gina is an internationally-acclaimed actress, who is still active in showbiz until now. She also gained popularity and reached younger audiences via her hit TikTok account with over one million followers.
Charo Santos Then
Here's a throwback photo of Charo Santos in her teenage years, when she became Ms. Calapan from 1969-70. She said, "I'm so glad I was able to keep the photos peep Charo in the 60s."
Charo Santos Now
Charo Santos has established herself as one of the most respected actresses and media personalities in Philippine entertainment. She is an award-winning dramatic actress who has starred in a number of films, including Itim (1976), Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (1990), Pag-ibig na Walang Dangal (1980), Kontrobersiyal (1981), and The Woman Who Left (2016).