From Kakie Pangilinan to Catriona Gray, and many more, the relationships of these celebs with their fathers show that there’s nothing like the bond between a father and his child.
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There’s just something so special about the bond and the love between a father and his child. It’s one of the purest forms of love and a relationship that can last a lifetime. Your dad can be your closest friend, mentor, biggest cheerleader, and so much more. That relationship lasts no matter what you achieve in life, as the following celebrities prove with their fathers. Here are 12 celebrities whose relationships with their fathers are complete goals.
Andre and Kobe Paras
Andre and Kobe Paras have both taken after their father, actor, and athlete Benjie Paras. Andre and Kobe are both talented in basketball with Kobe turning the sport into a full-time career and Andre entering the field of entertainment as an actor and host. Despite their busy schedules, both brothers still find time to show their appreciation and love for their father as well as hang out, whether it be in-person or virtually.
Anne Curtis
If Anne Curtis were a star in the solar system, she would be near the center of the universe because of how popular she is. However, despite all the success she has achieved, she still has a close relationship with her family, particularly her father, James. On multiple occasions on social media, Anne has shown her love and appreciation for her father. Also, Anne’s father has surprised her daughter both in person and on video to greet Anne for her birthday or on special occasions.
Ashley Yap
Ashley Yap may not have followed the career path of her father, Richard Yap, but she has made a name for herself as a YouTuber and content creator. But a scroll on her social media profiles and on her YouTube channel shows that Ashley enjoys a great relationship with her dad. Some of her most popular videos involve her dad like when he did her makeup for Father’s Day a few years back or when they went shopping together.
Cassy and Mavy Legaspi
Twins Cassy and Mavy Legaspi are slowly building a name for themselves and becoming future stars in their own right. They don’t have to look for a supporter as their father, actor Zoren Legaspi is one of their biggest fans. As scroll over Zoren’s social media shows that he frequently posts about his kids, whether it be about their projects or just him hanging out with them. It’s also clear that the feeling is mutual. Cassy and Mavy have also worked professionally with their father as they appeared in commercials, ads, and magazines together.
Catriona Gray
When Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018, a lot of people cheered her own, but having her father and mother there to see her win was so special for her since she has a close relationship with them. Catriona in particular has shown love to her dad, Ian Gray, on multiple occasions over social media. In the past year, when Catriona and her parents weren’t able to be together in person, she dedicated a few Instagram posts to her counting down the days she can finally be with her father. And when she did reunite with them earlier this year, it made for the sweetest of reunions.
Iñigo Pascual
Iñigo Pascual may have gotten his start in the entertainment industry by being the son of Piolo Pascual, but that didn’t stop him from making a name for himself in the music industry. Despite the intrigue that surrounded their family in the beginning, that did not stop them from having a strong father-son relationship. Inigo has the looks and talents of his father they aren’t afraid to publicly show their love for one another.
Julia Barretto
While there was drama between Julia Barretto and her dad, Dennis Padilla, early on in Julia’s career, it seems that things have cooled off. As time went on, Julia and her dad have tried to form a father-daughter relationship that has lasted. In a recent video Julia did for her YouTube channel, she interviewed her father and asks him some super personal questions. She opened up and said that she was initially hurt by what had happened in the past, but now, she has forgiven his mistakes and is happy with the relationship they have. Dennis, for his part, has said that he is hoping to continue to make things better for his family.
Kakie Pangilinan
Despite the stature of her parents, Kakie Pangilinan enjoys a healthy relationship with her parents, especially with her dad, Senator Kiko Pangilinan. Both of them share the same passion for helping other people. Kakie considers her dad to be one of her role models and is inspired by what he does. She even celebrated her parents’ 25th anniversary with a sweet and touching post on Instagram.
Leila Alcasid
Leila Alcasid may have spent most of her early years away from her father, Ogie Alcasid, but that hasn’t stopped her from reconnecting with her dad. In 2017, Leila moved from Australia to the Philippines to live with her dad and pursue a career in music more seriously. Ogie currently serves as his daughter’s manager and mentor as Leila continues to work on her music career. In an Instagram post last year, Leila said that it was so nice to spend Father’s Day with her father in person and that she is able to get to know him much better and spend more time with him.
Santino Rosales
If you were to describe the relationship between Santino Rosales and his dad, Jericho Rosales, it would be “like father, like son.” Santino is slowly making a name for himself as a model, athlete, and personality at a young age, just like his dad. A spitting image of each other, Jericho has said that he and Santino get mistaken for brothers. The two of them also share quite a few similarities including sports, cars, and driving. The two have even appeared in events together. Despite the possibility of issues happening with their family setup, Santino and Jericho enjoy a relationship that many fathers and sons would like to emulate.
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