LOOK: Celebrity moms and daughters when they were around the same age
Twinning at its best!
Many celebrity daughters followed in the footsteps of their mothers and either stepped into the limelight later on or simply joined them in their public appearances. If you’re in awe of their resemblance in their photos you come across on social media now, how much they look alike when they were around the same age could surprise you.
Here’s a look at some celebrity-daughter duos when they were around the same time in their lives.
Jessa Zaragoza and Jayda Avanzado
Jessa Zaragoza sent solo photographs to PhilSTAR L!fe showing her and her daughter Jayda Avanzado when they were both 20 years old.
Jessa became famous for her hit songs Bakit Pa and Sa Aking Puso, though she's also known as an actress who has appeared in films like Bakit Pa and Bituin.
Just like Jessa, Jayda is also making a name for herself not just as a singer with known tracks like Happy for You, Perfectly Imperfect, and Right Lover, Wrong Time, but also as an actress with TV projects like the 2023 series Teen Clash.
Jenine Desiderio and Janella Salvador
Jenine Desiderio also shared throwback photos with L!fe when she was just in her 20s like her daughter, Janella Salvador, at present.
Jenine's big break came in the early 90s, when she played the role of Kim at the West End run of Miss Saigon. She entered the acting scene in the years that followed, having appeared in movies like Mano Po and Feng Shui as well as TV series like Daddy's Gurl and Makiling.
Janella, meanwhile, clinched her first lead role in 2015 series Oh My G! and had her film debut in the same year through Haunted Mansion. Among her latest acting projects is Under Parallel Skies with Thai actor Win Metawin. She's also famous as a singer, with hit tracks like Headtone, Mahal Kita Pero, and her cover of How Far I'll Go, which served as the theme song of Disney's Moana.
Angel Aquino and Iana Bernardez
The resemblance between Angel Aquino in her yesteryears and her daughter Iana Bernardez now is uncanny.
Angel has been known mostly for her villain roles since she made her acting debut in 1996 with a minor part in Mumbaki. Among her recent acting stints are Senior High and Dirty Linen, which were both released in 2023.
Iana, the veteran actress' daughter with her ex-husband Ian, is now a film producer and actress. She has appeared in films like Mahal Kita, Beksman and Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus.
Ina Raymundo and Erika Poturnak
Ina Raymundo's throwback photo and her daughter Erika Poturnak's recent picture got us doing a double take.
Ina rose to fame after her appearance in San Miguel's Sabado Nights ad for Pale Pilsen in 1995. She later became a model in magazines and for clothing brands like Bench as well as an actress, with TV and film appearances in Masamang Damo, Be Careful with My Heart, I Am U, and Can't Buy Me Love, among others.
Ina once called Erika the "next Sabado Nights girl." Erika is currently under Cornerstone Entertainment, which manages artists like Catriona Gray, Julia Montes, and Arci Muñoz. She, however, hasn't been active in showbiz as she's been busy with her studies since 2021 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
Charlene Gonzalez and Atasha Muhlach
Same hair, same smile!
Charlene Gonzalez started out in pageantry and represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant in 1994, where she finished in the Top 6. She spent the next part of her career on TV hosting and acting, having taken part in shows and films like Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko and Dyesebel.
Her daughter, Atasha Muhlach, officially joined showbiz in 2023 by signing under Viva Artists Agency, which has stars like Anne Curtis, Sarah Geronimo, and Julia Barretto in its talent roster. She also previously said she's open to joining beauty pageants in the future.
Ruffa Gutierrez and Lorin Bektas
See how similar their poses and expressions were when their photos were taken individually in their 20s?
Ruffa Gutierrez was named Second Princess at the 43rd edition of the Miss World beauty pageant in 1993. She became famous as an actress, with shows and films like Maid in Malacañang, Halik, Sosy Problems, and Can't Buy Me Love.
Lorin Bektas, one of Ruffa's daughters, is now a content creator. She has a YouTube vlog with over 200,000 subscribers and a TikTok page with over 1 million followers.
Lucy Torres and Juliana Gomez
Lucy Torres-Gomez in her 20s and her daughter Juliana Gomez now at around the same age could definitely pass at twins.
Lucy used to be a model and actress who appeared in TV dramas and films like Ang Panday and Mga Mata ni Anghelita. She has been focusing on public service for years now and is currently the mayor of Ormoc. She previously served as a congresswoman in Leyte's 4th district for four terms.
Juliana appears in TV interviews from time to time, although she has made it clear she has no interest in joining beauty pageants and show business. She, however, said she's keen on following in the footsteps of her mom in public service as she's currently taking up Public Administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She also makes time for fencing, and has bagged various medals for the Philippines in her chosen sport.
Lotlot de Leon and Janine Gutierrez
Janine Gutierrez has the same eyes as her mother Lotlot de Leon—do you agree?
Lotlot is an actress who is best known for her roles in The Aswang Chronicles 2, 1st Sem, and On the Job 2: The Missing 8. Her recent acting stint is in Makiling, where she played the character of Magnolia.
Janine entered showbiz in 2011. She spent 10 years in GMA-7 before she moved to ABS-CBN in 2021. Among the movies she starred in was Here and There, where Lotlot plays her mom, too.
Sunshine Cruz and Angelina Cruz
Angelina got it from her mama!
Sunshine Cruz is famous for movies like Init ng Laman (1998), Ligalig (2006), and Unbreak My Heart (2023). In a previous interview, she revealed she got an offer to join Binibining Pilipinas in the past, which she and manager turned down so she could focus on her entertainment career.
Angelina Cruz, one of her kids, makes movie appearances from time to time, with her most recent one being Love is Color Blind in 2021. She also sings—her most-played songs on Spotify include Hanggang Kailan (Umuwi Ka Na Baby), One Friend, and You Were There.
Marjorie Barretto and Julia Barretto
Julia Barretto undoubtedly inherited certain features, like eyes, lips, and face shape, from her mom Marjorie Barretto.
Marjorie became known as an actress, with Silakbo, Don't Give Up on Us, and Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim, among others, in her filmography. She later became a public servant, having worked as a city councilor in Caloocan from 2007 to 2013. She now vlogs about her family, home, recipes, and travels on her YouTube vlog with almost 400,000 followers.
Julia made her television debut via Gulong ng Palad in 2006 and became famous for her role as Anna in Kokey the following year. She has since enjoyed acting, with her most recent one being the upcoming romantic comedy offering Secret Ingredient with South Korean actor Lee Sang-heon as her love interest.