Ever wonder what happened to commercial model/TV host/actress Nancy Castiglione?
Nancy was once part of several TV shows and series on GMA Network.
She is best remembered as the co-host of Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes in the first season of reality-based artista search 'StarStruck,' when Mark Herras and Jennylyn Mercado were hailed as the Ultimate Male and Female Survivor, respectively.
Another notable project Nancy was the top-rating telefantasya series Encantadia (2005), starring Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, and Diana Zubiri.
Nancy was also introduced as a recording artist named Nancy Jane, launching her self-titled debut album in 2008.
In an interview with PEP.Ph in 2010, Nancy mentioned that she's a mother of twin boys, Matteo and Joaquin.
Where is she now? Why didn't our favorite Muyak from 'Encantadia' return to showbiz?
Find out the life of actress-model Nancy Castiglione after leaving the limelight in this gallery.
Do you still remember the moment when Nancy Castiglione, together with Dingdong Dantes, announced the names of Mark Herras and Jennylyn Mercado as the winners of the first edition of 'StarStruck?'
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Nancy portrayed the lambana Muyak in 'Encantadia' and 'Etheria.' In the 2016 requel of the telefantasya, the role was given to 'StarStruck' alumna Klea Pineda.
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What happened to Nancy after leaving showbiz after so many years?
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A quick search on social media showed that the former actress-model is now living with her family in the Monitoba, Canadian, based on her Facebook profile.
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Nancy has found a great partner in life with Ritchie Bautista. In her heartwarming birthday message for Ritchie on Instagram in April 2019, she commended him for being a wonderful stepfather to her twin boys. She posted, “FINE AT 39!! I saw how you loved me and the boys first... I witnessed you becoming an INCREDIBLE stepdad. I saw you as my rock when we experienced loss & cancer... I see how well you father our little daughter. I witness your love for your family & mine.” The biological father of Nancy's twin boys: Matteo and Joaquin is businessman Nacho Dominguez.
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Nancy and Ritchie already have a daughter named Riley Brooke, who was born in 2015.
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After leaving showbiz, Nancy found a new role as a mother of three amazing kids.
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Nancy is focused on keeping herself healthy by regularly working out.
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It looks like Nancy Castiglione has found a fountain of youth in Canada. #LookingYoung
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Aside from her adorable kids, Nancy is a proud furmom to Jerry, too!
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Before the global COVID-19 pandemic, Nancy and Ritchie were able to enjoy a sweet Valentine's date by watching a theater performance last February.
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Nancy's family is a big fan of the outdoors.
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Horseback riding with Mommy Nancy and Riley Brooke.
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Enjoying the winter season with the Bautista kids.
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Did someone call Elsa? There's so much snow around!
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It's good to see that Nancy Castiglione is living the good life surrounded by her whole family in Canada. We wish you all the best, Muyak!
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Nancy marked a new milestone for her youngest Riley last 2021. The six-year-old kid entered Grade One in September 2021.
This mom is still youthful at 41.
Nancy Castiglione had a difficult 2021. Aside from losing a job, she also lost a dear family member. In her Instagram post, she reflected on her journey as a mom.
She posted, “Lost a job I was passionate about, struggled with adjusting to being a mom to 'tweens', and lost my favorite uncle... All while struggling to navigate myself and my family through this pandemic like everyone else.”
“It has been a master class in mental health, a conditioning of the soul and a
deep-dive into figuring out how to achieve a more aligned and purposeful life. I channeled all of the negative feelings I was overwhelmed with, and decided to try and turn them into something positive. I quietly pulled strength from all the resources available to me.
“My family, my squad (who are also family), mentors and colleagues and most importantly ME. I turned inward and spent a lot of time in my head until I figured things out. Then I took action. Action creates momentum.”
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