Then and Now: 20 Beautiful 'That's Entertainment' moms
In the late '80s, German Moreno introduced a group of teenage celebrities in his variety show, 'That's Entertainment.'
The show, which premiered on January 6, 1986, featured 16 teenagers grouped into four (from Monday to Thursday) that showcased their talents to the Filipino public. The show ran for 3,200 episodes and lasted a decade on television.
Today, a lot of them already have families of their own, and a few became moms. Let's take a look at some of these 'That's Entertainment' alumnae that don't age even after two decades.
Lotlot de Leon
Lotlot de Leon was part of the Monday group of 'That's Entertainment' along with her love-team partner and ex-husband Ramon Christopher. She is now a mom of four, namely Janine, Jessica, Diego, and Maxine Gutierrez.
Manilyn Reynes
Manilyn Reynes was one of the pioneers of 'That's Entertainment' together with Kristina Paner and Sheryl Cruz. Today, she is now a proud mom of three boys named Kyle, Kirk, and Kael.
Sheryl Cruz
Sheryl Cruz became part of the Wednesday group of 'That's Entertainment.' She has one daughter named Ashley Nicole who is currently living in the United States of America.
Lea Salonga
Lea Salonga was part of the Thursday group of the popular variety show. She is now a proud mom of Nicole Beverly Chien who seemingly has the singing chops like her mom!
Kristina Paner Edgar Portalan
Kristina Paner is one of the original batches of the variety show, often appearing in the Monday group of 'That's Entertainment.' She has one daughter named Luisane Kristiel Paner.
Ruffa Gutierrez
Ruffa Gutierrez began her acting career in 'That's Entertainment' before becoming a beauty queen. She has two daughters from her ex-husband Yilmaz Bektas, Lorin Gabriella and Venezia Loran.
Precious Hipolito
Before becoming the Representative of the Second District of Quezon City, Precious Hipolito joined the Wednesday group of 'That's Entertainment' with Sheryl Cruz and Chuckie Dreyfus. She is now married to Winston Castelo and has two kids named Winona and Paolo.
Bing Loyzaga
Bing Loyzaga made her TV appearance in 'That's Entertainment' in the early '90s. She was part of the Tuesday group. Today she is married to singer and actor Janno Gibbs and has two beautiful daughters, Alyssa and Gabby.
Ana Roces
Ana Roces was a teen idol in the '90s after appearing in 'That's Entertainment.' Today, she is married to Atty. Trandy Baterina and have two children, Carmela and Matteo.
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos may have started as a child actress but she also became a teen idol when she joined 'That's Entertainment.' She is married to 'Eat Bulaga' dabarkad Ryan Agoncillo and have three children together.
Gladys Reyes
Before becoming mortal enemies on teleseryes, Gladys Reyes and Judy Ann Santos were part of the variety show! Today, Gladys is married to Christopher Roxas and have four children together.
Sunshine Cruz
Sunshine Cruz joined her cousins Sheryl and Donna in 'That's Entertainment.' Today she is a single mom who has raised her three daughters Angelina Isabelle, Samantha Angeline, and Angel Franchesca.
Donna Cruz
Actress Donna Cruz became part of the 'That's Entertainment' family in 1991 and lasted until 1993. She married Potenciano Larrazabal III, an ophthalmologist in Cebu in 1998. She has three children named Isabella Adrianna, Potenciano IV, and Inigo Renato.
Lilet
Lilet joined 'That's Entertainment' from 1987-1993. She is now married to her husband Jay Esteban, a former model, tv host, and news anchor. They have one daughter named Elle.
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto landed a spot in 'That's Entertainment' in 1996. She is now a mom to her daughter Athena and happily married to financial analyst Trevor Magallanes.
Donita Rose
Before becoming known as one of MTV Philippines' most popular VJs, Donita Rose joined 'That's Entertainment' in 1990 until 1994. She is now a proud single mom to her son Joshua Paul or JP.
Jackie Forster
Jackie Forster got her start in showbiz by joining 'That's Entertainment.' She is now a mom to her five children, namely: Andre and Kobe Paras, Jared, Caleigh, and Yohan Franken.
Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon became part of the Friday group of the popular '90s variety program. Today, Sunshine is a mom to two beautiful children, Doreen and Anton.