It's always fun and refreshing to see local stars and personalities fangirl/fanboy over meeting their international idols.
Sharon Cuneta, Gabbi Garcia, Heart Evangelista, Catriona Gray, and Michael V. are among those who proved that celebrities also experience being starstruck whenever they see their idols.
Just like ordinary people, they also have their fangirling and fanboying moments that they will never forget.
Check out this list of local celebrities who got the opportunity to meet their international idols:
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray reunited with US R&B singer Ne-Yo at his concert in Manila on January 23. She was among the lucky fans who got the chance to interact with her idol. The beauty queen even showcased her iconic 'Lava Walk' on the stage as Ne-Yo performs his famous song 'Miss Independent.'
Actress Dolly de Leon took to Instagram to share some of her photos with her fellow talented international actors at the Golden Globes 2023 where she earned a nomination for the Best Supporting Actress award for her amazing work in the film “Triangle of Sadness.” She took photos with Jennifer Coolidge and Cate Blanchett.
Cassy Legaspi took a photo together with Korean-American rapstar Jessi during her concert in Manila in 2022.
Mark Feehily, a vocal group member, noticed that Yasmien Kurdi was at Westlife's "The Wild Dreams Tour" concert in Manila and started following her on Instagram when she posted a video from the event.
Beauty queen-actress Ariella Arida couldn't help but gush over Korean actor Ji Chang-wook during his fan meet in Manila in November 2022.
Liza Soberano is the happiest girl in the world when she met Jennie and Lisa of South Korean girl group BLACKPINK. On Instagram, the Filipina actress posted a snap together with the two and wrote, “I'm the happiest girl.”
Gerald Anderson took a selfie together with tennis champion Roger Federer while shooting with Kylie Padilla for their film 'Unravel.'
In 2022, Kapuso actress and beauty queen Herlene Budol met Nawat Itsaragrisil, the President of Miss Grand International organization.
Singer-songwriter Reese Lansangan got a chance to see in Japan the singer of the hit song "Call Me, Maybe," Carly Rae Jepsen. She even gave her a copy of her album, 'Time Well Spent.'
In 2018, Gabbi Garcia flew to Japan to meet American supermodel Gigi Hadid for a Maybelline event.
Fans of Heart went crazy over her encounter with South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo at the gala of the luxury jewelry brand Chaumet in Paris.
Award-winning actress Nadine Lustre and internet sensation Bretman Rock's fans were happy to see their idols in one frame where they can be seen enjoying their museum visit.
Maureen Wroblewitz was all smiles when she met and got a chance to take a snap with Canadian singer Shawn Mendes during his concert at Mall of Asia Arena in 2019.
Kapuso Comedy Genius Michael V. proudly shared on his social media accounts his encounter with Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. aka Ironman.
Vicki Belo recently posted on Instagram a video of David Foster and his wife Katharine McPhee jamming on her piano at her house. , "Just a casual Friday at home-- @davidfoster and @katharinefoster jamming with our #piano,” she captioned in her post.
Kapuso news personality Lyn Ching fulfilled every girl's fantasy when she had a personal encounter with Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt.
Swifties! Did you know that Julia Baretto got a chance to take a snap with Taylor Swift during her RED Tour 2014 in Manila?
Kapuso star Mikael Daez got the chance to interview the star of "How I Met Your Mother," Neil Patrick Harris, in New York in January 2017.
On Instagram, Louise delos Reyes recalled getting starstruck when she finally met Selena Gomez in person and wrote "Totoo rin po pala talaga yung salitang starstruck! Na hindi mo alam kung ano ang sasabihin mo tapos parang gusto mong magsalita ng something pero nahihiya ka."
'You're My Foreignoy' contestant Richard Juan gets up close with Korean star Ji Chang-wook at the 16th Asian Film Awards.
Team Kramer was one of the few who met the famous British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran before his concert at the SM MOA Arena in 2018.
Celebrity couple Solenn Heusaff and Nico Bolzico got to meet 'Thor' actor Chris Hemsworth in an event in Singapore.
On Instagram, Derek Ramsay shared a throwback photo with 'High School Musical' star Zac Efron and wrote, “Throwback to when I met and played golf with Zac Efron.”
In January 2015, power couple Jinkee and Manny Pacquiao had the privilege to have dinner with Prince Harry in The Goring, a historic luxury hotel in London, United Kingdom.
Andrea Brillantes was such a lucky fan girl when she met international superstar Ariana Grande in 2015.
Megastar Sharon Cuneta was a very happy SHAWOL when she had the opportunity to meet and even chat a bit with SHINee's Taemin.
Kapuso siblings Rodjun and Rayver Cruz had the chance to see Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth in person at the media conference of his film Extraction 2 last June 2023.
In August 2023, Melai Cantiveros had netizens saying “sana all” after meeting and posing for a photo with Korean actor Do Ji-han.