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Kuya Kim Atienza and Iya Villania reunite with former TV show co-hosts

By Kristine Kang
Published April 3, 2024 5:47 PM PHT

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Kim Atienza, Iya Villania, Donita Rose, and Rica Peralejo


Kuya Kim Atienza on his friendship with Iya Villania, Donita Rose, and Rica Peralejo: "We have stayed friends to this date!"

Marking another wonderful day, TV personalities Kuya Kim Atienza, Iya Villania, Donita Rose, and Rica Peralejo finally reunited after several years since their old hosting gig on the morning show Umagang Kay Ganda for a friendly meet-up at a cafe in Manila.

The TiktoClock host took to Instagram to share their long-awaited reunion with the caption "15 years ago, we saw each other and worked in the wee hours of the morning every single day. We have stayed friends to this date!"

The photos captured not only the stars but also their family members, who joined in the joyous reunion.

Kuya Kim also shared throwback pictures of their time as hosts of the morning program, showing them in their iconic cute pajamas.

Adding to the flashback moment, Iya's old photo was included as well, revealing her younger and cuter self.

A post shared by Kuya Kim (@kuyakim_atienza)

Feeling nostalgic, Iya commented, "Sana I was able to catch all of you on UKG!" earning friendly replies from Kim and Rica.

Other former co-hosts Bernadette Sembrano-Aguinaldo and Margie Cabanayan-Natividad also commented on Kuya Kim's post, expressing hopes of joining their next reunion together.

Kim replied as well "Tara let's organize it na. I miss you guys too."

Photo by: @kuyakim_atienza IG

Currently, Kuya Kim hosts GMA's variety show TiktoClock together with Pokwang, Rabiya Mateo, Faith Da Silva, and Jayson Gainza. He also appears on Dapat Alam Mo!

Meanwhile, Donita Rose recently returned to the Philippines with happy life updates, including her marriage to Felson Palad.

The former TV host and actress participated in the game show Family Feud with her family and was interviewed on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.

Rica Peralejo currently engages as a public figure, known for her family content on her YouTube channel and podcast program Anything Goes with the Bonis.