Being a stepmom is not always as evil as what we see in movies and fairytales.
Take, for example, Miss Universe 1999 first runner-up Miriam Quiambao, who became an “instant mom” when she married Ardy Roberto in March 2014.
Ardy, a businessman and author, has a son named Joshua with his late wife and Miriam gladly takes up the role of being a second mother.
In an interview with asianparent.com, the former beauty queen shared what she learned about being a stepmom to Joshua. Miriam explained, “I learned to set aside my own selfishness and learned how to share my time, resources, and to be sensitive to others' needs.”
Here are some celebrities who show being a mother and family is more than just blood.
Camille Prats acts as a doting mother to VJ Yambao's son, the same way VJ is a hands-on father to Camille's son, Nathan.
Camille has taken VJ's son, Ice, much as her own.
The two daughters of Ogie Alcasid and Michelle Van Eimeren, Leila and Sarah, look up to Regine Velasquez like their own mother.
Aside from being a stepmom to Leila and Sarah, Regine couldn't help but be a stage mom to Ogie and Michelle's firstborn.
WATCH: Regine Velasquez, stage mom raw sa pag-aartista ni Leila Alcasid?
Michela Cazzola and James Yap started their own family when Michael James was born in 2016.
Michela is very welcoming towards Bimby, James's son with Kris Aquino.
Aside from being a mother to their twins Atasha and Andres, Charlene Gonzalez is a mother figure for Aga Muhlach's son with Janice de Belen
The beauty queen-turned-actress maintains a good relationship with Luigi and his family.
John Estrada already has four children with Janice de Belen when he and Priscilla Meirelles got married in 2011.
The Brazilian model and beauty queen grew fond of John's children, Ina, Moira, Kyla, and Yuan.
When Korina Sanchez married Mar Roxas in 2009, the former senator already had a teenage son.
Korina does her best to be present and involved in Paolo Roxas's life.
Erika Padilla wore the hat of a mom upon marrying professional basketball coach and retired player Jeffrey Cariaso.
Erika is also affectionate towards Jeffrey's four children with ex-wife, Michelle.
Jules Ledesma had been widowed when he and Assunta de Rossi tied the knot in 2002.
Assunta very well took on the role of a mother for Cristina and Julio Carlos.
Iwa Moto is very welcoming towards Thirdy, Panfilo "Pampi" Lacson Jr's son with ex-partner Jodi Sta. Maria.
Last May, Iwa Moto and Panfilo "Pampi" Lacson Jr. celebrated their ninth anniversary. Iwa and Pampi already have a daughter together named Eve Lacson, and they welcomed their second child Caleb Jiro Lacson on January 21, 2021.
Mommy Miriam is an incredible mother to her three sons: Joshua, Elijah, and Ziki. Joshua is the son of Ardy Roberto with the late Margot “Tingting” Pelaez Linsangan.
Seasoned TV and movie actress Sandy Andolong is a doting stepmom to Christopher de Leon's children with Nora Aunor. Nora and Christopher have a biological son named Ian de Leon and they have four adopted kids namely Lotlot de Leon, Matet de Leon, Kenneth de Leon, and Kiko de Leon.
The Seed of Love actress Valerie Concepcion happily shared on May 13 that she's pregnant with her first child with husband Francis Sunga, whom she married in 2019.
For those who didn't know, Valerie is also a doting stepmom to Francis's daughter from a previous relationship. In addition, Heather Fiona is the biological child of the actress with her ex-beau Jeremy Carag.
For those who didn't know, when Kathleen Hermosa married her husband Carl Miko Santos in June 2023, he already has a son named Guian from a previous relationship.
Kathleen expressed her thoughts about being a stepmom to Carl's son.
She said, “ Scary but why not. I am about to become a mom. Will do my best. I am confident. He will equip me to be a good mother. Basta only on the positive side. And let us not worry about things that are not even there yet. I am happy I get to experience this in my lifetime. Thank you Lord Jesus.”
Kapuso star Jennylyn Mercado tied the knot with Dennis Trillo on November 15, 2021. Since then, they've built a happy family with their sons, Alex Jazz, Calix, and daughter Dylan.
Jennylyn Mercado lovingly treats Calix as her own, even though he is Dennis Trillo's son with former partner Carlene Aguilar. Likewise, Dennis embraces Jennylyn's son, Alex Jazz, as his own.
Heart Evangelista happily tied the knot with Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero in 2015 and celebrated their love once again with a vow renewal ceremony in 2024.
Although Heart Evangelista doesn't have children with Chiz Escudero, she proudly embraces her role as a fun and loving stepmom to his twins, Chesi and Quino. She admitted it was challenging in the beginning of their relationship to fit in, but over time, she found her place.
Mariel Padilla became a stepmom to several grown children when she married actor politician Robin Padilla.
One of Robin's daughters Kylie Padilla recently admitted that she goes to Mariel for help when she has problems. Kylie also shared that Mariel is one of her confidants.
Robin's eldest daughter Camille Orosa credits Mariel for bringing their blended family closer to one another.
Social media was buzzing after news broke out that the stepson of former 'Mulawin' actress Angel Locsin, named Joaquin Arce, in July 2025 inked a management contract with a talent management agency.
In an exclusive interview with PEP.PH, Joaquin expressed his gratitude to his stepmom Angel Locsin for her support as he starts a new chapter in his young career.
"I'm so grateful to her. Even if, kahit stepmom ko siya, fan din ako."
Niel Arce's son turned 18 last May 2025.