Check out these famous personalities who surprised showbiz fanatics by keeping their parenthood and children a secret. Discover their intriguing stories in this gallery.
Model-turned-actress Phoemela Baranda embraced motherhood unexpectedly during her teenage years when she welcomed her first child, Kim Nichole. Being only 19 years old during that time, Phoemela concealed her true identity from her daughter, assuming the role of a sibling instead. It wasn't until Kim turned 11 that she uncovered the surprising truth about their relationship.
Phoemela revealed her secret of being a mother when she participated in a reality show in 2013.
In 2013, rumors spread about Sarah Lahbati carrying Richard Gutierrez's child. The celebrity couple neither confirmed nor denied the speculation. However, netizens began to suspect the truth when Sarah departed for Switzerland, putting her showbiz career on hold.
In their reality show 'It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez,' the celebrity couple introduced their son Zion to the world.
Filipino celebrity heartthrob Derek Ramsay learned in 2011 that he is the father of Austin, the son of his estranged wife, Mary Christine Jolly.
To compensate for lost time with his son, Derek went on trips with Austin for some father-son bonding.
Marjorie Barretto is a mother of four: Dani, Julia, Claudia, and Leon. Her eldest daughter, Dani, is her child with Kier Legaspi, while the other three are from her marriage to her ex-husband, Dennis Padilla.
In February 2018, Marjorie revealed she had another child by sharing their pictures on social media. According to reports, Erich is Marjorie's daughter with former Caloocan mayor Atty. Enrico "Recom" Echiverri.
During an interview on Powerhouse in 2014, Aubrey Miles revealed why she chose to keep her son Maurie a secret from the public. She explained that it was during her peak as a sexy star, and she needed to maintain a fresh image to boost her popularity. She stated, "Noong time na 'yun kailangan fresh ka. Mas sisikat ka. Siyempre sa mga endorsements mo, gusto nila single ka, hindi ka mom."
When Aubrey finally revealed the truth about being a mother, she could only feel happiness as she proudly introduced him to everyone. She expressed, "Masaya! Ang dami ko agad na ginawa after nang inamin ko 'yun."
Piolo Pascual introduced his son, Iñigo Pascual, to the public when the latter was already a young man. Initially, Piolo wanted Iñigo to prioritize his studies rather than pursue a career in showbiz.
As Iñigo truly aspired to follow in his father's footsteps and become a celebrity, Piolo eventually agreed to support his son's dream of entering showbiz.
Filipino-Chinese Liz Uy is renowned for her talents and elegance as a celebrity stylist. She is also recognized as part of the glamorous and confident group of women known as the It Girls, with Solenn Heussaff, Georgina Wilson, Anne Curtis-Smith, Bea Soriano Dee, and Isabelle Daza.
On March 16, 2018, Liz announced that she had become a mother to a son named Baby Xavi. In an interview with Preview, the stylist expressed, "Every time I do anything, I think of Xavi first."
In the past, rumors circulated that Ellen Adarna was pregnant with John Lloyd Cruz's child.
On June 19, 2018, photos of Ellen and John Lloyd went viral, showing them visiting a prenatal checkup at Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu. These photos served as evidence, confirming that Ellen was indeed pregnant.