Househelps or yayas and personal assistants make the hectic life of celebrities a lot lighter, and there's no better way to repay their service than through acts of kindness and love.
In the Philippines, we've seen how local celebrities were able to build deep relationships with their yayas and PAs. They treat each other as part of their respective families and that is truly admirable and quite special.
Some celebrities even go the extra mile to show how much they value them by showering them with wonderful gifts and sweet gestures.
Alongside her makeup artist for 27 years, Marife, Vicki Belo rewarded her PA for 15 years, Millet, a shopping spree in Milan, Italy for her long years of service.
Valeen Montenegro, on the other hand, made her two loyal yayas part of her wedding entourage as flower girls.
Take a look at this gallery to see how stars have expressed their appreciation toward the people who have been assisting and taking care of them for years.
Anne Curtis treats her personal assistant for more than two decades, Mary Ann Ontay, as an honorary family member.
Mark Herras gifted their house helpers, Kuya Noel and Ate Angel, a new pair of shoes as a thank you for taking care of him, his wife Nicole Donesa, and their son Corky.
Ellen Adarna has a special friendship with her personal assistant, Jessa Baguio, who also works as her son, Elias's nanny. As seen on Ellen's Instagram Stories, Jessa is not just a helper to her boss, but also the celebrity's partner in crime and workout buddy. Jessa also joins them during their family trips here and abroad.
Kapuso hunk Derek Ramsay penned a heartfelt birthday message for his loving yaya Jean Kaye on her birthday on August 25, saying, “'Wag mong kalimutan na mahal na mahal kita. Parte ka ng buhay ko at ayokong mawala ka.”
Alden Richards' relationship with his personal assistant Mama Tenten Mendoza is truly admirable. Mama Tenten has been with Alden even before he shot to superstardom via the Kalyeserye phenomenon. To give back to Mama Tenten, Alden brought him to France in 2017.
Loreta Benitez or Yaya Luring took care of Megastar Sharon Cuneta for 40 years until her death in December 2009. She was 83 years old.
Premier actor Piolo Pascual and his longtime personal assistant Hatima Marcampo aka Moi Bien's relationship is truly quite special. Piolo supported her acting career 100%!
Yaya Luning is the proud yaya of actress Isabelle Daza for more than three decades. She's been with the actress since day one even now that Isabelle has her own family.
In one of the "Eat Bulaga: Bawal Judgemental" episodes, Yaya Luning shared that because of Isabelle, she was able to visit and travel to many places like America, Europe, Korea, Turkey, and Paris.
Cassy Legaspi considers her Yaya Cora a mother figure and her best friend. Yaya Cora has been taking care of the Kapuso star since she was born.
Judy Ann Santos said that her Nanay Binay is the rock of her family. The actress got heartbroken when the latter passed away in January 2017. Nanay Binay was 69 years old.
Scarlet Snow Belo's Yaya Anita had been with the Belos for at least nine years. She first worked for Hayden Kho then for Dr. Vicki Belo, and eventually took care of their daughter. In 2020, Scarlet bid her emotional goodbye to Yaya Anita as she needed to go back to her province to be with her daughter. In 2021, Yaya Anita surprised Scarlet when she came back to Manila after one year of not seeing each other.
Working for Vicki Belo has wonderful perks, including traveling abroad. In a vlog, the celebrity dermatologist's PA, Millet, revealed she has joined her boss' trips in the USA, France, Italy, UK, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong.
Bincai Luntayao took care of the Aquinos for more than 10 years and her hard work had been rewarded with love and appreciation from Kris, Josh, and Bimby. On her birthday, Kris gave Yaya Bincai a Tiffany necklace as a present. In a video Kris uploaded on Facebook on March 21, 2021, Kris said Bincai "walked away" but clarified that there's no bad blood between them.
Valeen Montenegro made sure her two loyal yayas were part of her wedding entourage when she tied the knot with her non-showbiz boyfriend Riel Manuel in January 2024.
Kapuso actor Martin del Rosario and his Yaya Dina played together in the December 2, 2017 episode of 'Celebrity Bluff.'
Carla Abellana expressed her appreciation for the industry and dedication of her personal assistant, Anna Autor. An excerpt of her message read, “Wag na wag mo ako iiwan dahil hindi ko alam kung ano gagawin ko kapag wala ka.”
Kris Bernal's personal assistant, Ate Glecy, is her nanay-nanayan since she entered show business.
On Instagram, former actress Rica Peralejo wrote an appreciation message for their kasambahay, Daday, who is with their family for 50 years already. She said, "Hirap na ding makahanap ng mga taong katulad niya, who is like family and has the genuine heart to serve."
On Twitter, Maine Mendoza expressed her gratitude to Yaya Pepe for taking care of their family. She said, "Maraming salamat sa walang sawang pag-aaruga sa pamilya Mendoza. Mahal na mahal ka namin at hinding hindi ka namin pababayaan!"
Also in celebration of International Women's Day, Lovi Poe posted a heartfelt message for her Ate Vina. "You've got 2 beautiful, amazing children yet you still choose to give me a piece of your heart," she wrote.
On International Women's Day, Kapuso host Drew Arellano honored the two women who help him and wife Iya VIllania in taking care of Primo.
Yaya Josie has been Ina Raymundo's yaya since she was seven years old. She is the only one Ina trusted to take care of her five kids with Canadian husband Brian Poturnak. Here they are celebrating Yaya Josie's birthday.
Nanay Lina is KC Concepcion's childhood nanny. She has stayed with the actress' family until she passed away in January 2022.
In an episode of Eat Bulaga's "Bawal Judgmental," Julia Clarete introduced her longtime yaya, Jovita, who has been with her family for mother than 40 years. Even is she has a family now, Jovita still stays with Julia, as her son Vince's yaya.
Sylvia Sanchez happily shared with her Instagram followers one of her bonding moments with her kasambahay named Cherry. The actress asked Cherry to sleep with her while her husband Art Atayde was away.
Gerbel Luntayao-Langha or Yaya Gerbel used to be Bimby's yaya. But now she primarily takes care of Josh and accompanies him to all his classes and therapy. Together with her sister Bincai, they take care of the three Aquinos, Josh, Bimby and Kris.
Dimples Romana and her husband, Boyet Ahmee, are very grateful to their househelper, Ate V, who has been with them for 17 years. "Sa totoo, siya talaga ang nanay ng bahay namin kasi most of the time I'm not there," the actress noted. The couple decided to show their appreciation for Ate V by surprising her with her own home. Boyet said, "We always say thank you to her pero it's not enough, e. Kasi yung service niya sa amin, hindi niya kami kapamilya, pero she treats us as [her family]."
Betinna Carlos has been treating Maps Jongaya whom she and her daughter Gummy fondly call Yatch as part of their family. Yatch has been with them for the past five years.
Iza Calzado gave her Yaya Donnaher key to their home to show her utmost trust and appreciation for her care and service especially when the actress fell ill to COVID-19.
Team Kramer helped Yaya Joy rebuild her home in the province in time for Christmas in 2019.
Danica's Ate Angie has been with her since she was a teenager. Their relationship continued even after Danica married and had kids of her own. Fun fact: Ate Angie was the second person to see Danica's engagement ring and also the second person Marc, Danica's husband, spoke to about his plan to propose.
Monette is the personal assistant of 'First Yaya' actress Sanya Lopez. She has been with the actress for about seven years already. Sanya considers Monette as her sister and a best friend. In one of the 'Eat Bulaga' "Bawal Judgemental" episodes, Monette said that she is willing to help Sanya the best that she can.
Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas is thankful for Lenlen, who helped her in taking care of her mother.
Seasoned actor Rey 'PJ' Abellana describe Jie as a responsible, trustworthy, and kind assistant.