TRIVIA: Celebrities and personalities you didn't know were related
It's not surprising to see that a relative of a celebrity will be motivated to pursue a career in showbiz, too.
In the Philippines, we have a long list of celebrity clans, from the Sottos, the Estradas, the Muhlachs and the Eigenmanns whose family members are among the biggest names and the highly-respected in the entertainment industry.
Still, there are times when we get surprised to find out that some artistas that are actually blood relatives, only because they have different screen names.
Check out our list of famous people who are actually related in real life in this gallery.
Wil Dasovich and Karen Davila
Vlogger Wil Dasovich is Karen Davila's nephew. The broadcast journalist is the first cousin of Wil's mother, Charry Lising-Dasovich.
Connie Sison and Martin Del Rosario
Like Ces Quesada, GMA News anchor Connie Sison is the aunt of 'Voltes V: Legacy' actor Martin Del Rosario.
Mariz and Gab
Actor Gab Lagman is related to 'Unang Hirit' host Mariz Umali. Gab's mom is the first cousin of the highly-respected Kapuso news presenter.
Martin del Rosario and Ces Quesada
In an episode of 'Tunay na Buhay' featuring Martin del Rosario, we discovered that the veteran actress Ces Quesada is the Kapuso hunk's aunt.
Sophie Albert and former President Corazon Aquino
On 'Tunay na Buhay' Kapuso beauty Sophie Albert revealed that she's the granddaughter of Cory Aquino. Her dad's mom is the sister of the former president.
Maine and Coco
Kapuso phenomenal star Maine Mendoza admitted during the grand media conference of 'Jack Em Popoy' that she is related to her co-star Coco Martin. Maine explained, “Distant relatives po kami. So, nalaman na po namin 'to[noong] may family reunion kami sa Bulacan. 'Tapos sa pagkalaki-laking family tree nandito ako, andito si Coco [Maine points from left to right]. Nauna 'yung reunion kesa dun sa start ng movie,”
Sophie Albert and Kris Aquino
In a past interview, Sophie Albert revealed that her dad and Kris Aquino are first cousins.
Marco Gumabao and Gretchen Fullido
Marco Gumabao's dad Dennis Roldan and Gretchen Fullido's mom are siblings.
Antonio Aquitania and Daniel Padilla
Antonio Aquitania and Daniel Padilla's mom, Karla Estrada, are first cousins.
Eula Valdes and Paolo Ballesteros
'Eat Bulaga' host Paolo Ballesteros is related to versatile actress Eula Valdes. Eula is Paolo's aunt since his lola is the sister of the actress' mother.
Susan and Sheryl
Mickey and Jackie
KC and Ciara
Franco and Denise
Keempee and Daria
Sid and Gina
Dingdong, Arthur and Carlo
Janine and Jackielou
Gloria and Georgina
Kylie and Daniel
Iñigo and Ben
Iñigo Pascual is Benjamin Alves's cousin since Piolo Pascual is the Kapuso actor's uncle.
James and Christian
According to James Wright in an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, he only found out that fellow singer Christian Bautista is his cousin when he joined showbiz.
Migo and Chuckie
Migo Adecer is Chuckie Dreyfus' pamangkin. "His mom and I are second cousins," Chuckie explains.
Bruno & Sofia
No network war for Kapuso hottie Bruno Gabriel and Kapamilya actress Sofia Andres. Bruno and Sofia are real-life cousins. In an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, Bruno said that he is close to Sofia even if they don't see each other regularly. He said, “What's funny about Sofia and I is that we're close even though we don't see each other often. We're always there for each other, we always support each other. 'Pag meron s'yang problem, she calls me because she trusts me.”
Cuneta cousin
Remember the voice behind the theme song “Pangarap Na Bituin” of Kapuso Koreanovela 'Jewel in the Palace?' Well she is none other than Faith Cuneta, the Queen of Asianovela Theme song of the Kapuso Network. A little trivia: Faith is the second cousin of Megastar Sharon Cuneta.
Nadine and Isabel
'StarStruck' graduate Nadine Samonte married the son of veteran actress Isabel Rivas in 2013.
Anjo and Tito Boy
Kapamilya-turned-Kapuso Anjo Damiles is related to the veteran TV host/manager Tito Boy Abunda. Tito Boy is the first cousin of Anjo's grandmother.
Bing and Gil
Seasoned TV actress Bing Loyzaga is related to international model-turned-actor Gil Cuerva, who is her nephew. In 2017, when it was announced that Gil will play Matteo Do in the Pinoy adaptation of the hit Koreanovela series, 'My Love From The Star', Bing was among the first ones to congratulate Gil. The two also worked together in the primetime series 'Beautiful Justice.'
Rhian and Ronnie
We know Ronnie Henares for his signature line “Pepito, my friend!” in the hit sitcom 'Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento.' Did you know that he is the uncle of Kapuso primetime star Rhian Ramos?
Marco and Barbie
Marco Gumabao revealed during a guesting in a morning talk show in October 2019 that he and Barbie Imperial are distant cousins as they are both Bikolano. “So siyempre since Imperial siya (points to Barbie) 'yung mommy ko Imperial din, so sabi ko kamag-anak namin.” He mentioned that his lolo and Barbie's grandfather are brothers.
Mane and Ara
Manilyn Reynes, dubbed by her fans as the 'Star of the New Decade' is actually related to sexy actress/comedienne Ara Mina. Ara mentioned on her Instagram that she and Mane are cousins.
KC Concepcion and Juan Arellano
Actress KC Concepcion is the direct descendant of prolific artist and architect Juan M. Arellano. The latter is the forefather of KC from her father, Gabby Concepcion.
Therese Malvar, Jose Rizal, and General Miguel Malvar
Kapuso actress Therese Malvar is related to two heroes of the Philippines, namely Jose Rizal and General Miguel Malvar. In the genealogy of the national hero, it is written that Therese is one of the descendants of Rizal because he is her great great uncle. Meanwhile, General Miguel Malvar is her great great grandfather.
Andi Eigenmann and Cherie Gil
Andi Eigenmann is Cherie Gil's niece since her brother, Mark Gil, is the former's father.
Melissa Gibbs
Did you know that aside from Janno Gibbs, veteran TV-movie actor Ronaldo Valdez has another child who pursued show business? She's none other than former 'That's Entertainment' star Melissa Gibbs. Melissa, who has not been active in showbiz for 20 years, appeared in 'Bawal Judgmental' recently to share who influenced her to join the industry. She told 'Eat Bulaga,' “Siyempre kay Janno, sa Daddy ko, si Ronaldo Valdez, 'yan.”
Lani and Faith
'Las Hermanas' star Faith Da Silva shared during an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com that she's related to Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado-Revilla.
She also recalled the moment she met the actress-turned-politician. Faith told GMANetwork.com, “Related kami because of my dad, Dennis Da Silva, pero wala kasi ako masyadong connection sa side ng dad ko. But nung nagkasama kami, hindi ko alam kung nagkasama kami sa taping or sa show, nasabi ko sa kanya, 'Hi! I am Faith Da Silva and I'm the daughter of Dennis Da Silva'.”
“Nagulat siya, nag-hi siya sa akin sabi niya, 'Grabe ang laki mo na'.”
Wil Dasovich and Karen Davila
In a vlog in October 2015, Fil-Am YouTuber Wil Dasovich talked about his relationship with Kapamilya broadcaster Karen Davila. Karen is the first cousin of Wil's mom,Charry Lising-Dasovich.
Ely Buendia and Jude Michael
The former Eraserheads frontman is the uncle of “Mula Sa Puso” singer Jude Michael.
Kitchie Nadal and Rico Blanco
The “Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin” hit-maker and ex-Rivermaya frontman are second cousins.
Dominic Roque and Beth Tamayo
Dominic Roque's aunt is former actress Beth Tamayo, who is now living in the United States. In fact, Dominic and his rumored girlfriend, Bea Alonzo, visited Beth during their California trip in 2021.
Jake Cuenca and Manoling Morato
Kapamilya actor Jake Cuenca is related to the late former MTRCB head Manoling Morato, who is his grand-uncle. Jake's father is the son of Manoling's sister.
Maja Salvador and Janella Salvador
In a video, Janella Salvador confirmed that Maja Salvador is her aunt but Maja doesn't want to be called "tita" so Janella addresses her as "ate."
Venus Raj and Coach Rio de la Cruz
In a video interview, beauty queen Venus Raj revealed that entrepreneur Coach Rio de la Cruz is his cousin. In fact, Venus shared that she also calls Coach Rio's mother "Nanay."
Rob and George
'Mano Po Legacy' star Rob Gomez is the grandson of the late actor George Estregan, who passed away in 1988 due to bone cancer. Another trivia, Rob's mother, Kate Gomez is a former actress, too.
Amy Perez and Karylle
Aside from being co-hosts in a noontime show, former 'Encantadia' star Karylle and Amy Perez are in fact related by blood. Zsazsa Padilla's mother and Amy's father are actually siblings.
Julia and Piolo Pascual
Newbie Kapuso Julia Pascual considers her Tito Piolo as a role model. The 20-year-old celebrity is the daughter of Piolo's eldest sibling Pocholo Pascual. In an interview with 'Mars Pa More', Julia shared something about her superstar uncle, “Where I am now, my role model has been Tito talaga. Si Tito Piolo Pascual, because he started from the very beginning also. Just to be a part of that I feel like 10 years from now I wanna see myself as happy as him.”
Rufa Mae and Direk Rico
Rufa Mae Quinto revealed in an interview that she is indeed related to the multi-awarded Kapuso director Rico Gutierrez.
Rufa Mae shared, “Uncle ko siya.”
The comedienne continued, “Si Mommy Lucing (Luisa Vergara Peña), I'm sure kilala n'yo 'yung lola ko, kapatid nung mommy ni Direk Rico. 'Ay mag-pinsan sila, first-cousin. So, parang second cousin siya ng daddy ko.”
Rufa Mae's dearest Lola Lucing passed away after her battle with colon cancer in August 2011.
Antonio and Roi
Showbiz runs in the blood of Sparkle Teen Antonio Vinzon, since his father is respected action star Roi Vinzon. In addition, his sister Lala Vinzon, a former Binibining Pilipinas candidate, is a former talent of Sparkle GMA Artist Center.