It happens more often than you think.
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The thing about watching the people we enjoy getting entertainment from is that they aren’t just limited to a certain field. One day, these celebs are doing their thing, the next, they’re rubbing shoulders with other stars that we never thought we’d see in the same frame. It’s like you’re running into that acquaintance or distant cousin you’ve heard about but never thought you’d see in person. And this 2024, even though we aren’t even halfway through the year yet, we’ve already had our fair share of these moments. Scroll down for the celeb crossovers we didn’t expect, but are more than happy are real.
NADINE LUSTRE AND PARK MIN KYU
When Nadine Lustre attended a Bulgari event in South Korea earlier this year, she had head turnings for all the right reasons, and that included a few Korean personalities. Park Min Kyu, who you may know as a contestant on Singles Inferno 3, was so smitten with Nadine that he posted a video of him posing alongside Nadine at the event on his Instagram with the caption “she was really beautiful”. Imagine getting people to talk about you without knowing who you are just because of your beauty. That’s Nadine for you.
NIANA GUERRERO AND BILLIE EILISH
Have you ever felt happy for someone you never met irl? That’s our feeling seeing Niana finally meet one of the biggest idols of her life, Billie Eilish, in person when the social media superstar attended the singer’s Hit Me Hard and Soft listening party in the US.
SOPHIA LAFORTEZA AND BINI AIAH
When two queens come together for a joint slay >>>>. BINI won with their appearance at KCON LA 2024, but this photo between KATSEYE’s Sophia and BINI’s Aiah was the cherry on top. This is top-tier visuals right here. The two prettiest Filipina sisters in the world fr.
KATHRYN BERNARDO AND BELLE MARIANO
A millennial icon with a Gen Z icon? The power Kathryn and Belle hold. We need these two stars in a reunion project, stat!
BINI’S SHEENA AND SARAH GERONIMO
@bini_sheena if u would tell 7 yrs old sheena that she would get the chance to watch ms sarah g perform live and have a conversation w her, she would not believe u 😭 will forever look up to my amazing and humble inspiration. @Sarah Geronimo 🫶🏻 #bini ♬ Salamin, Salamin – BINI
Sheena was living the fangirl fantasy when she had a front-row seat to Sarah Geronimo’s performance at Billboard Philippines’ Women in Music event. The fact that she finally got to meet her lowkey twin and get complimented by the OPM superstar was the cherry on top of this pinch-me moment.
MARIS RACAL AND SANDARA PARK
@missmariestella nanginginig ako di lang halata. luv u sandaraaaa 🥲 @산다라박 Sandara Park #fyp ♬ Marikit sa Dilim – Carl & Angela
A reunion ten years in the making, Maris blessed the timeline with this visual of her and Sandara Park in the same frame. Bonus points for the song choice.
PIA WURTZBACH AND LISA MANOBAN
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Pia Wurtzbach has had her fair share of run-ins with K-pop stars like Mingyu, DK, Jungwon, and Ni-ki. But this visual with her and Lisa at a Bulgari event in Seoul is just next level. Forget face card, that’s face GDP.
CATRIONA GRAY, ANNE HATHAWAY, AND NICHOLAS GALITZINE
When a queen meets another queen and a prince. Catriona had the opportunity to interview Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine for their new movie, The Idea of You, and brought to life the scenario that the queen of the universe can be in the same frame as the queen of Genovia. And while the interview was over Zoom, Cat did get to meet Nicholas irl when she attended the NYC premiere of the film.
FRANCINE DIAZ AND SEO IN GUK
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Francine Diaz and Seo In Guk took the internet on a loop when they dropped their collaboration for the song, My Love. Unexpected? Yes. But is it good? Also yes.
BELLA POARCH AND GORDON CORMIER
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The Avatar meets Build a Bitch in this Pinoy power link-up between Bella Poarch and Gordon Cormier at the 2024 Gold House Gala. And props to Bella for wearing pieces from local designers Vania Romoff and Abdul Gaffar to the Gala.
JULIA BARRETTO AND SANG HEON LEE
The hottest new K-drama couple? Julia Barretto and Lee Sang Heon. ICYDK, the two are starring in the new series from Viu titled Secret Ingredient, which follows a young chef and CEO in hiding as they navigate life and love. Don’t let the product placement fool you, it’s a solid series.
BINI’S COLET AND LAY ZHANG
@direk.lauren #BINI @Colet Vergara 's fangirl moment with LAY of #EXO!:) @BINI PH @Jhoanna Robles @Maloi Ricalde ౨ৎ @Sheena Catacutan @Aiah Arceta @Mikha @Stacey Sevilleja @Gwen Apuli #layzhang #showitall #biniph #pantropiko ♬ Pantropiko – BINI
If fangirling was a race, Colet would be in contention for a podium finish. Getting to meet, interact, talk to, and get her EXO albums signed by Lay while BINI was on Show It All? Colet is taking it.
JANELLA SALVADOR AND WIN METAWIN
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In one of the most surprising movie team-ups of the year, Win Metawin and Janella Salvador gave us the rom-com Under Parallel Skies that follows two people from different backgrounds and cultures finding common ground for love to sprout.
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