Photos of celebrity hotties before they were famous
Curious how your showbiz idols look before they got extra sexy?
Breakout star David Licauco is basking in the limelight with his effective performance as Fidel in the hit primetime series 'Maria Clara at Ibarra.' But have you ever wondered what he was like as a kid?
Meanwhile, fans of 'Bubble Gang' heartthrob Kokoy de Santos are smitten with his charming aura. Aside from his good looks, he also has a buff body, making him one of the hottest actors being managed by Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
What's more, he still has this cute signature smile, the same smile that made him such an adorable baby!
Time to do a bit of time travel and check out these cool throwback photos of your favorite idols, before they got their drool-worthy bodies in this gallery.
That’s My Bae
With his killer looks and insane dance moves, girls can’t help but scream his name, when they watch him in ‘Eat Bulaga.’
Cosmo Hunk
Derrick is ready to shed off his teenybopper image for more mature and sexy roles. The Kapuso actor was also included in the elite list of Cosmo Hunks in 2015.
Bench
Carl won the model search ‘Be Bench.’ He was also casted in several Kapuso shows like ‘Bantatay,’ ‘Last Prince’ and ‘My Beloved.’
Mark Elardo McMahon
A look at an 18 year-old version of commercial model/actor Mark Elardo McMahon, when he was still living in Scotland
Kalye-serye
Mark earned his big break in showbiz when he was cast in 'Eat Bulaga's Kalye-serye' as Dr. Tan-ning in August 2015.
JaDub
Jake Ejercito is the son of Former President and action star Joseph Estrada. He appeared in the kalye-serye as Yaya Dub's (played by Maine Mendoza) classmate.
Dingdong Dantes
Check out the photo of the Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes in his teenage years.
Benjamin Alves
Kapuso actor Benjamin Alves was already a cutie back when he was still in kindergarten.
Young Mike
Who would have thought that the young kid wearing the white cap will become one of the top male actors in the Kapuso Network?
Zanjoe Marudo
Moreno hottie Zanjoe Marudo is among the most in demand leading men in showbiz right now. But did you know that before pursuing his acting career, he wanted to become a PBA player?
Basketball
Check out Zanjoe's throwback photo when he was still playing for the San Sebastian Stags for the NCAA junior men's basketball division in 1999.
David Licauco
Check out this awesome throwback photo of chinito heartthrob, David Licauco, when he was just a little munchkin.
Semerad Twins
Filipino-Czech hottie David Semerad posted a throwback photo of him and his twin brother Anthony when they were just 15 years old. David and Semrad are both professional basketball players in the PBA. Anthony plays for TNT KaTropa while David is part of the roster of SanMiguel Beermen.
David now
David's successful transition from modeling to acting landed him a spot as one most promising talents of the Kapuso network.
Michael Christian Martinez
Who would have thought that this cute skater would become the pride of the Philippines? Michael Christian Martinez became the first Southeast Asian to qualify in the Sochi Winter Olympics back in 2014.
Mark Bautista
'Studio 7' star Mark Bautista has moved on from his 'boy next door image' to being one of the sexiest performers in local showbiz.
Piolo throwback
TV/ movie actor Piolo Pascual delighted his more one million followers on Instagram, when he shared his old photo back when he was skinny.
Alden before
Which of these two versions of Asia's Multimedia star Alden Richards do you want to add to cart?
Royce before
Versatile TV-drama actor Royce Cabrera is already a certified cutie before entering show business.
Royce Cabrera
The future looks brighter for Royce after inking a contract with broadcast giant, GMA 7, in 2020.
Kokoy then
If there's one thing that didn't change, 'Pepito Manaloto' actor Kokoy de Santos is still a certified cutie after all these years.
Rodjun Cruz
Rodjun is one of the most talented kiddie stars in the '90s and he is one of the hosts of '5 and Up.'
Rodjun Now
Now, despite juggling his showbiz career, sports apparel business and being a father, Rodjun keeps an active lifestyle and is considered by many as one of the hottest celebrity dads right now.
Vince Velasco
Sportscaster and model Vince Velasco uploaded his cute baby photo wearing a Chicago Bulls-inspired basketball jersey.
Vince Now
Those washboard abs of Vince was no overnight success. Need a lot of motivation and discipline to get that ripped body.
Gutierrez brothers
Raymond Gutierrez is one adorable child star together with his twin brother Richard.
Raymond Gutierrez
After struggling with his weight, Raymond surprised everyone with his body transformation. An inspiring story for everyone wanting to reach their body goals.
Ruru Madrid
Here's a little throwback of Ruru Madrid during his days competing on 'Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break.'
Ruru hottie
Now, Ruru is definitely a leading man material and regarded as the Kapuso Action-Drama prince.
Joseph now
Joseph has established himself as one of the most-sought after leading men and models in show business.
Polo before
Polo Ravales delighted his followers on Instagram by posting a throwback photo of himself when he was young.
Polo now
A proud dad to his son Yatrick Paul with fitness coach Paulyn Quiza, the former 'Magkaagaw' actor can give other young stars a run for their money, since he has maintained his sexy physique.
Ronnie Liang
Singer Ronnie Liang wears many hats. Aside from his music career, the former 'Pinoy Dream Academy' finalist is a licensed pilot and Army reservist, too.
Ronnie's transformation
With so many commitments, Ronnie devotes ample time to keeping himself fit so he can take on his duties well.
Fino before
In May 2019, mestizo hunk Fino Herrero uploaded on Instagram an old photo when he was a kid. Fino wrote in the caption, “Throwback muna. #coolkid #vivastoniño.”
Fino now
Maintaining his insane body is no easy feat. Aside from working out in the gym, Fino also stays active by joining an obstacle course race.
Vince before
Sparkada hunk Vince Maristela was feeling a bit emotional when he captioned his old photo on Instagram. The 'Luv Is: Caught In His Arms' star said that this young boy (referring to him) is proud of Tristan - his character in the rom-com series.
Yasser Marta
Filipino-Portuguese hottie Yasser Marta is the talk of the town after it was revealed in 2023 that he is one of the latest endorsers of clothing giant Bench.
Yasser exudes confidence just wearing underwear for a photoshoot inspired by an auto mechanic shop.
Yasser before
In March 2021, the Sparkle actor uploaded a young photo of himself together with his mother to mark her birthday.
Raheel now
Now, Raheel is one of the promising leading men being groomed by Sparkle. He is one of the love interests of Jillian Ward in the high-rating soap 'Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.'
Ahron Villena
In March 2024, Sparkle hunk Ahron Villena posted a carousel of photos of his life when he was just a kid. He definitely already had the heartthrob looks even at a young age.