Curious how your showbiz idols look before they got extra sexy?
Breakout star David Licauco is basking in the limelight with his effective performance as Fidel in the hit primetime series 'Maria Clara at Ibarra.' But have you ever wondered what he was like as a kid?
Meanwhile, fans of 'Bubble Gang' heartthrob Kokoy de Santos are smitten with his charming aura. Aside from his good looks, he also has a buff body, making him one of the hottest actors being managed by Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
What's more, he still has this cute signature smile, the same smile that made him such an adorable baby!
Time to do a bit of time travel and check out these cool throwback photos of your favorite idols, before they got their drool-worthy bodies in this gallery.
What did Kapuso hottie Rayver Cruz look like before he had six-pack abs?
With his killer looks and insane dance moves, girls can’t help but scream his name, when they watch him in ‘Eat Bulaga.’
Derrick is ready to shed off his teenybopper image for more mature and sexy roles. The Kapuso actor was also included in the elite list of Cosmo Hunks in 2015.
With his buff physique, Derrick made it to the elite list of Cosmo Hunks in 2015.
OMG! Carl Guevara is such a cutie!
Carl won the model search ‘Be Bench.’ He was also casted in several Kapuso shows like ‘Bantatay,’ ‘Last Prince’ and ‘My Beloved.’
The cute bro of Kapuso sexy siren Solenn Heussaff
Erwan is one of the most popular celebrity chefs in the Philippines.
A look at an 18 year-old version of commercial model/actor Mark Elardo McMahon, when he was still living in Scotland
Mark earned his big break in showbiz when he was cast in 'Eat Bulaga's Kalye-serye' as Dr. Tan-ning in August 2015.
Jake Ejercito is the son of Former President and action star Joseph Estrada. He appeared in the kalye-serye as Yaya Dub's (played by Maine Mendoza) classmate.
Jake Ejercito is the son of Former President and action star Joseph Estrada.
Fans get kilig upon seeing the teenage photos of multi-awarded actor and host Dingdong Dantes .
Dingdong Dantes is happily married to Marian Rivera and a proud father to Zia and Baby Ziggy.
Kapuso actor Benjamin Alves was already a cutie back when he was still in kindergarten.
Aww! That look from little Dion will melt anyone’s heart.
Dion is a graduate of the pioneer reality-based artista search competition 'StarStruck.'
Who would have thought that the young kid wearing the white cap will become one of the top male actors in the Kapuso Network?
Mike makes sure to stay healthy to help him prepare for the long hours of tapings.
Kristoffer Martin has gone a long way from his 'totoy' days.
The young Kapuso leading man worked hard to achieve his body.
Check out Mikael Daez's cute photo when he was a kid. How time flies!
Mikael is the perfect beach buddy for any summer outing
Moreno hottie Zanjoe Marudo is among the most in demand leading men in showbiz right now. But did you know that before pursuing his acting career, he wanted to become a PBA player?
Check out Zanjoe's throwback photo when he was still playing for the San Sebastian Stags for the NCAA junior men's basketball division in 1999.
Check out this awesome throwback photo of chinito heartthrob, David Licauco, when he was just a little munchkin.
Filipino-Czech hottie David Semerad posted a throwback photo of him and his twin brother Anthony when they were just 15 years old. David and Semrad are both professional basketball players in the PBA. Anthony plays for TNT KaTropa while David is part of the roster of SanMiguel Beermen.
David's successful transition from modeling to acting landed him a spot as one most promising talents of the Kapuso network.
Who would have thought that this cute skater would become the pride of the Philippines? Michael Christian Martinez became the first Southeast Asian to qualify in the Sochi Winter Olympics back in 2014.
An ice skater with a smoking hot body!
Have you ever wondered how Paolo Ballesteros looked during his bagets days?
OPM star and concert performer Mark Bautista has moved on from his 'boy next door image' to being one of the sexiest performers in local showbiz.
We can't wait to see more of Mark's sexy Instagram selfies.
TV/ movie actor Piolo Pascual delighted his more one million followers on Instagram, when he shared his old photo back when he was skinny.
Piolo's tranformation into a hunk is #LIT.
Which of these two versions of Asia's Multimedia star Alden Richards do you want to add to cart?
We need more of this mirror selfie from Oppa Alden.
Versatile TV-drama actor Royce Cabrera is already a certified cutie before entering show business.
The future looks brighter for Royce after inking a contract with broadcast giant, GMA 7, in 2020.
If there's one thing that didn't change, 'Pepito Manaloto' actor Kokoy de Santos is still a certified cutie after all these years.
From cute cheeks to stunning abs
Rodjun is one of the most talented kiddie stars in the '90s and he is one of the hosts of '5 and Up.'
Now, despite juggling his showbiz career, sports apparel business and being a father, Rodjun keeps an active lifestyle and is considered by many as one of the hottest celebrity dads right now.
Sportscaster and model Vince Velasco uploaded his cute baby photo wearing a Chicago Bulls-inspired basketball jersey.
Those washboard abs of Vince was no overnight success. Need a lot of motivation and discipline to get that ripped body.
Raymond Gutierrez is one adorable child star together with his twin brother Richard.
After struggling with his weight, Raymond surprised everyone with his body transformation. An inspiring story for everyone wanting to reach their body goals.
Here's a little throwback of Ruru Madrid during his days competing on 'Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break.'
Now, Ruru is definitely leading-man material and regarded as the Kapuso Primetime Action Hero.
Here's a cute throwback photo from former 'La Vendetta' actor Joseph Marco.
Joseph has established himself as one of the most-sought after leading men and models in show business.
Polo Ravales delighted his followers on Instagram by posting a throwback photo of himself when he was young.
A proud dad to his son Yatrick Paul with fitness coach Paulyn Quiza, the former 'Magkaagaw' actor can give other young stars a run for their money, since he has maintained his sexy physique.
Singer Ronnie Liang wears many hats. Aside from his music career, the former 'Pinoy Dream Academy' finalist is a licensed pilot and Army reservist, too.
With so many commitments, Ronnie devotes ample time to keeping himself fit so he can take on his duties well.
In May 2019, mestizo hunk Fino Herrero uploaded on Instagram an old photo when he was a kid. Fino wrote in the caption, “Throwback muna. #coolkid #vivastoniño.”
Maintaining his insane body is no easy feat. Aside from working out in the gym, Fino also stays active by joining an obstacle course race.
Sparkada hunk Vince Maristela was feeling a bit emotional when he captioned his old photo on Instagram. The 'Hating Kapatid' star said that this young boy (referring to him) is proud of Tristan - his character in the rom-com series.
Definitely, one of the “baes” to watch for in show business
Filipino-Portuguese hottie Yasser Marta is the talk of the town after it was revealed in 2023 that he is one of the latest endorsers of clothing giant Bench.
Yasser exudes confidence just wearing underwear for a photoshoot inspired by an auto mechanic shop.
In March 2021, the Sparkle actor uploaded a young photo of himself together with his mother to mark her birthday.
Raheel Bhyria's old childhood photos will spark joy to anyone who sees it!
Now, Raheel is one of the promising leading men being groomed by Sparkle. He is one of the main cast members in the upcoming soap 'Never Say Die.'
CJ Navato was a child star and has appeared in the kiddie gag show 'Goin Bulilit.'
CJ, who will turn 28 in September 2024, recently flexed his buff physique. According to CJ, this transformation was a tough one. He posted on Instagram, “Coming into this, I didn't know what to expect. I remember almost crying through the workouts, pushing myself further than I ever have before, and then looking at myself in the mirror and seeing only minimal results. Everyday, I kept telling myself to just keep going.”
In March 2024, Sparkle hunk Ahron Villena posted a carousel of photos of his life when he was just a kid. He definitely already had the heartthrob looks even at a young age.
Teejay is a home grown Kapuso talent and was part of the teen-oriented show 'Tween Hearts' and 'Walang Tulugan', hosted by the late showbiz icon Kuya German 'Germs' Moreno.
Now, the 31-year-old actor is one of the hottest talents being co-managed by Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Teejay even graced the catwalk of the much-awaited 'Bench: Body of Work' event last March 2025.
Model- entrepreneur Brandon Espiritu gave his Instagram followers a sneak-peek of how he looked when he was just a kid.
This Sparkle hunk reigned supreme during the Mister Supranational competition in Poland, where he placed second runner-up.
This Fil-British cutie was one of the promising housemates in the hit reality show 'Pinoy Big Brother.' Kobie Brown is embarking on a new journey as a Kapuso after signing a contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center in 2026.
Kobie Brown earns praise from netizens saying “so fine naman” after sharing a photo of his fit body just in time for the summer.
Beauty King Dom Corilla posted in 2019 a cute shot of him taken 10 years before. Dom is the first Filipino winner of the Mister Global 2024 title. He then dabbled in the world of acting via the Metro Manila Film Fest entry 'Rekonek', wherein he got to work with Sparkle stars Kelvin Miranda, Mavy Legaspi, Cassy Legaspi, Kokoy de Santos, and Angel Guardian.
In 2026, Dom competed in the iconic fitness competition Century Tuna Superbods.