Versatile Kapuso actress Jackie Lou Blanco comes from one of the most popular showbiz clans in the Philippines.
She is the daughter of “Asia's Queen of Songs” Pilita Corrales and Gonzalo Blanco.
Her brother, Ramon Christopher “Monching” Gutierrez was a former matinee idol and his kids with ex-partner Lotlot de Leon, Janine and Diego Gutierrez, have also followed in their footsteps and ventured into showbiz.
It can be recalled that Jackie Lou has sharpened her skills in terms of hosting by doing 'Student Canteen' and 'GMA Super Show' in the past. Some of the alumnae of 'GMA Supershow' include Dawn Zulueta, Gretchen Barretto, and Jean Garcia.
Jackie also served as a long-time co-host of the late German “Kuya Germs” Moreno in 'Walang Tulugan.' She hosted the show with the phenomenal starmaker from 2008 to 2016.
Apart from hosting, she is also well-respected in the industry as an actress and has built a reputation as one of the best kontrabida stars of her generation.
Some of her most notable projects in GMA-7 include 'Destiny Rose' (2015), 'Super Ma'am' (2017), 'Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka' (2018), 'Inagaw na Bituin' (2019), 'Owe My Love' (2021), 'Start-Up PH' (2022), and 'Love Before Sunrise' (2023).
This 2024 is a special year of Miss Jackie Lou, after she marked her 60th birthday in February 2024.
In the decades she spent in showbiz, she has also proven that her beauty and grace are as timeless as her acting.
Let us take you on a trip down memory lane and check out the throwback photos of the one and only Jackie Lou Blanco in this gallery.
Black and white photo of a little Jackie Lou Blanco.
14-year-old Jackie is a certified beach babe.
Jackie Lou Blanco graced the cover of MOD Magazine together with mom Pilita Corrales and brother Monching Gutierrez.
According to the Kapuso actress, the cover on 'Philippine Panorama' was done during her first movie 'My Only Love' in 1981
Oh, Jackie!
Jackie's photo was taken by photographer and cinematographer Romy Vitug.
Check out "Mr. Pure Energy" Gary Valenciano and a young Ian Veneracion.
Jackie Lou looking so perfect wearing a one-piece bikini in this photo with William Martinez.
Jackie Lou was part of the movie 'Misis Mo, Misis Ko' with Ricky Davao, Edu Manzano, and Dina Bonnevie.
Backstage photo during the GMA Super Show
Remembering the late action star Rudy Fernandez
She even won in the Slimmers World Great Bodies Competition before, too.
Jackie Lou Blanco is forever grateful for filming the movie 'My Only Love' with Megastar Sharon Cuneta which happens to be her first movie too. The versatile actress shared, “It was so memorable because it was my first movie and it was made more special kasi dito kami naging close ni Sharon.
I don't remember what we were talking about here. Just both being giddy and having fun. Friends may not see each other for long but the memories and love always remain in their hearts. Miss you, Mama.”
Versatile actress Jackie Lou Blanco commemorated Happy Women's Day last March 2021 by posting this sweet message for her mom Pilita Corrales. “Today and everyday, I celebrate all kinds of women. But most especially my mom @pilitacorrales who took all the hurdles in life and still came out of it not with a bitter heart but with the most selfless and unconditional love!”
Jackie Lou's latest find is this old photo of her with actor, William Martinez.
“I've been going through so many old photos lately. Just love looking back on some fond memories back in the day,” wrote Jackie Lou.
“Here's one with William Martinez for my second movie, “Friends in Love.”
The movie, according to the actress, also starred Sharon Cuneta and was directed by Rowell Santiago.
“Dami ko pang photos. Any throwback requests? Haha,” dared Jackie Lou lightheartedly.
Jackie Lou's children also love posting throwback photos of them with their mom. This picture was uploaded by the actress's daughter, Rikki Mae Davao.
“Nung kaya pa akong buhatin. Love you forever moms,” Rikki Mae wrote on Instagram.
This old family picture was also posted by Rikki Mae on Instagram.
Jackie Lou is pictured here with ex-husband Ricky Davao and their kids Kenneth and Rikki Mae.
The third member of the family, Arabella, was still not born when this photo was taken.
Jackie Lou Blanco shared a magazine shoot she did with Sharon Cuneta as their respective daughters, Ara Davao and Frankie Pangilinan recreated their pictorial.
Jackie Lou Blanco got the vocal prowess of her mom Pilita Corrales. She looks back at her days as a recording artist with a photo of her classic album cover.
When we said Jackie Lou Blanco is a versatile star, we mean it! She slayed on the dance floor, too!
Jackie Lou posted this photo of her taken when she was in first-year high school.
“I remember my Mom had a photo shoot this day that I was part of too,” recalled Jackie Lou, who was 14 years old at the time.
Jackie Lou Blanco shared to her followers the story behind this photo, "[I] was on my way inside Alabang Country Club to shoot for 'My Only Love' then our cinematographer, Romy Vitug said 'Jackie, tumayo ka dyan, ang ganda ng araw na tumatama sa mukha mo.' Then he started taking my photos."
This smile can brighten up anyone's gloomy day.
Jackie Lou and Joel Torre graced the cover of 'Mr & Ms' in September 1984.
This brilliant TV-movie actress is a constant reminder to all of us that age is just a number. Jackie Lou Blanco turned 60 in February 2024.