Heart Evangelista created a buzz anew after making a surprising revelation in her Instagram Live video on April 4, 2024.
The Sparkle artist revealed she's related to Kapamilya actress Jodi. Sta Maria through her mother.
Heart and Jodi, who are contemporaries in showbiz after being batchmates in Star Magic, only knew that they are second cousins after a few years in the entertainment industry, Heart said.
They may not often be spotted together both in showbiz events or family occasions, Heart is all praise to Jodi for being a good actress and a person.
Check out the other celebrities who are related by blood in this gallery.
In her Instagram Live video on April 4, 2024, Heart Evangelista revealed that she's related to Jodi Sta. Maria. The Kapuso star said the Kapamilya actress is her second cousin from her mother's side. "I didn't even know she's my cousin 'til a few years of show business," Heart shared.
Vlogger Wil Dasovich is Karen Davila's nephew. The broadcast journalist is the first cousin of Wil's mother, Charry Lising-Dasovich.
Enrique Gil is the uncle of Dingdong Dantes. Dingdong and Enrique already worked together for the movies 'Seven Sundays' and 'She's The One.'
Like Ces Quesada, GMA News anchor Connie Sison is the aunt of 'Voltes V: Legacy' actor Martin Del Rosario.
Paul Salas and Enrique Gil are cousins.
On 'Tunay na Buhay' Kapuso beauty Sophie Albert revealed that she's the granddaughter of Cory Aquino. Her dad's mom is the sister of the former president.
Brothers Rayver Cruz and Rodjun Cruz are cousins of Sunshine Cruz.
In an episode of 'Tunay na Buhay' featuring Martin del Rosario, we discovered that the veteran actress Ces Quesada is the Kapuso hunk's aunt.
Janella Salvador and Patrick Sugui are paternal half-siblings.
Kapuso phenomenal star Maine Mendoza admitted during the grand media conference of 'Jack Em Popoy' that she is related to her co-star Coco Martin. Maine explained, “Distant relatives po kami. So, nalaman na po namin 'to[noong] may family reunion kami sa Bulacan. 'Tapos sa pagkalaki-laking family tree nandito ako, andito si Coco [Maine points from left to right]. Nauna 'yung reunion kesa dun sa start ng movie,”
Bernard Palanca is the nephew of veteran actor Johnny Revilla. In one episode of 'Family Feud' with Dingdong Dantes, wherein the Revilla Family is one of the guest celebrity players, Johnny introduced Bernard as his favorite nephew.
Marco Gumabao's dad Dennis Roldan and Gretchen Fullido's mom are siblings.
Antonio Aquitania and Daniel Padilla's mom, Karla Estrada, are first cousins.
'Eat Bulaga' host Paolo Ballesteros is related to versatile actress Eula Valdes. Eula is Paolo's aunt since his lola is the sister of the actress' mother.
In an interview, Mikael Daez said he and Isabelle Daza are cousins.
Zymic Jaranilla is the younger brother of child actor Zaijian.
Iñigo Pascual is Benjamin Alves's cousin since Piolo Pascual is the Kapuso actor's uncle.
According to James Wright in an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, he only found out that fellow singer Christian Bautista is his cousin when he joined showbiz.
Migo Adecer is Chuckie Dreyfus' pamangkin. "His mom and I are second cousins," Chuckie explains.
No network war for Kapuso hottie Bruno Gabriel and Kapamilya actress Sofia Andres. Bruno and Sofia are real-life cousins. In an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, Bruno said that he is close to Sofia even if they don't see each other regularly. He said, “What's funny about Sofia and I is that we're close even though we don't see each other often. We're always there for each other, we always support each other. 'Pag meron s'yang problem, she calls me because she trusts me.”
The Kapuso Primetime King is the uncle of Paul Salas.
Remember the voice behind the theme song “Pangarap Na Bituin” of Kapuso Koreanovela 'Jewel in the Palace?' Well she is none other than Faith Cuneta, the Queen of Asianovela Theme song of the Kapuso Network. A little trivia: Faith is the second cousin of Megastar Sharon Cuneta.
'StarStruck' graduate Nadine Samonte married the son of veteran actress Isabel Rivas in 2013.
Kapamilya-turned-Kapuso Anjo Damiles is related to the veteran TV host/manager Tito Boy Abunda. Tito Boy is the first cousin of Anjo's grandmother.
Sharmaine Arnaiz and Cheska Garcia-Kramer are maternal cousins and they are very close along with their siblings. Cheska has two brothers, actor Patrick and Pichon while Sharmaine has a sister, former actress Bunny Paras.
Former actress/singer Donna Cruz is the first cousin of Sponge Cola's vocalist and guitarist Yael Yuzon.
Queen of All Media Kris Aquino is the cousin of former actress and Asian Games gold medalist Mikee Cojuangco.
Lander Vera-Perez's dad was the stepfather of beauty queen/actress Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach.
In an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, Crystal confirmed that she is indeed related to the TV host/actress Phoemela Baranda. She is in fact the granddaughter of the model/TV host.
Former actor and incumbent Senator Lito Lapid is the father of the Kapuso actress Ysabel Ortega.
Former actor and '90s heartthrob who served as the 22nd mayor of Manila, Isko Moreno is the father of Kapuso star JD Domagoso.
Isabel Rivas is the sister of Dennis Roldan, Marco Gumabao's dad.
'Las Hermanas' star Faith Da Silva shared during an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com that she's related to Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado-Revilla.
She also recalled the moment she met the actress-turned-politician. Faith told GMANetwork.com, “Related kami because of my dad, Dennis Da Silva, pero wala kasi ako masyadong connection sa side ng dad ko. But nung nagkasama kami, hindi ko alam kung nagkasama kami sa taping or sa show, nasabi ko sa kanya, 'Hi! I am Faith Da Silva and I'm the daughter of Dennis Da Silva'.”
“Nagulat siya, nag-hi siya sa akin sabi niya, 'Grabe ang laki mo na'.”
Kapamilya-turned-Kapuso artist Lala Vinzon is the daughter of action star and seasoned actor Roi Vinzon. The singer-actress signed a talent management contract under GMA Artist Center during the 'Signed for Stardom' event.
Newly signed Kapuso talent Julia Pascual is the daughter of Pocholo Pascual, Piolo Pascual's older brother. Aside from being musically inclined, Julia engaged herself in gymnastics and cheer dancing.
Actor and Singer Saviour Ramos is the son of hunk actor Wendell Ramos. Saviour previously starred in BL (boys love) themed series “Unlocked” (2020) and “Happenstance” (2020).
Sparkle Teen Bryce Eusebio is related to Kapamilya host Robi Domingo.
Based on the information given by Sparkle GMA Artist Center, Bryce's mom is the first cousin of Robi.
'It's Showtime' host Teddy Corpuz and broadcaster Niña Corpuz are cousins.
Mojofly drummer Ali Alejandro is the son of the late Rio Diaz and Hajji Alejandro, making him the first cousin of Isabelle Daza whose mom is Gloria Diaz, Rio's sister.
Iza Calzado and Zsa Zsa Padilla are cousins, making the singer's daughter, Karylle, the niece of her 'Encantadia' co-star Iza. But since Iza and Karylle are almost the same age, they treat each other like cousins or sisters.
Ariel Villasanta and Joey De Leon are first cousins. Their mothers are sisters.
Actor and Leyte 4th district representative Richard Gomez is the half-brother of former sexy actress Stella Suarez Jr. a.k.a. Pinky Suarez. They are both children of former sexy star Stella Suarez.
Jericho Rosales is the uncle of former Kapamilya child star John Manalo. The latter was part of the kiddie gag show 'Goin Bulilit.'