Kris Aquino has hogged the headlines for various reasons over the years.
Curiously, the former presidential daughter always seems to find a way to be talked about - even if she's not actively seeking attention.
This is especially true as of late after Kris became social media darling yet again with the proliferation of her old pictures online beginning with TikTok.
Netizens were gushing on the young Kris, with many comparing her looks to the Korean superstars of today.
We're sure Kris, who has an on-off relationship with social media, wouldn't mind getting this kind of public attention.
If anything, it only proved why Kris and showbiz gravitated toward each other.
Take a look at some of Kris Aquino's adorable throwback pictures in this gallery.
This video of a young Kris prompted a netizen to say, “Okay, I'm in love with this young Kris Aquino, ghad she's so pretty tila amoy baby Johnson ha ha ha ha.”
Some netizens compared Kris's younger looks to Korean superstars of today including Bae Suzy, Kim Hyeon-soo, and BLACKPINK's Jisoo.
Innately charming, the camera was fond of Kris even at a young age.
Kris would pass for a K-drama or K-pop star in her younger years.
Kris's high school yearbook also reemerged as of late.
The description of Kris as written on the yearbook included “forgetful,” “perpetual dieter,” “has a new crush every week,” and “hardly studies but manages to get good grades.”
Kris, despite her young age, gamely participated in campaign rallies to help draw support for her father and his political party.
Little Krissy with her mom and future Philippine president, Corazon “Cory” Aquino.
Kris with her father, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.
Kris's girl-next-door looks made her perfect for showbiz.
Kris (middle) grew up before the public eye owing to her family's affiliation with politics.
Kris, who accompanied her late mom Cory to an interview with American news anchor Sam Donaldson, talked about how his late father Ninoy Aquino was as a dad.
As the president's daughter, Kris got invited to various international engagements including a Japanese show.
In the late '80s, Kris started her showbiz career and started appearing in movies and television programs like the longest-running noontime show 'Eat Bulaga.'
At an early age, Kris has already graced magazine covers and she looked ethereal.
Despite coming from a highly political family, the young Kris chose to veer away from politics and get herself into the colorful world of showbiz. She started appearing on different television shows and not long after, her career peaked.
During the late '80s through the early '90s, Kris was often seen wearing eyeglasses. Even then, she sports it like a premier fashion trend.