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Ellen Adarna and John Lloyd Cruz's partner Isabel Santos trade sweet messages online

By Mark Joseph F. Carreon
Published June 6, 2026 6:33 PM PHT

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Ellen Adarna and Isabel Santos


Ellen Adarna to John Lloyd Cruz's partner, Isabel Santos: “The best stepmom.”

Actress Ellen Adarna recently took to Instagram to express her genuine appreciation for Isabel Santos, the current partner of her ex-partner, the renowned actor John Lloyd Cruz.

In her Instagram story, Ellen shared a heartwarming photo of herself and Isabel. The two women were seen sitting side-by-side on a bed, radiating positivity and sporting full, warm smiles.

In the text overlay of her Instagram story, the actress described Isabel as the “best step mom,” admitting that she even cried over her.

Ellen also expressed her love for Isabel, while playfully joking about the fact that Isabel was actually topless in the photo they took.

“Eh yung iniyakan kita for being the best stepmom mahal kita!” Ellen wrote.

“Nakahubad ka pa haahahahahh,” she jokingly added.

Isabel later reposted the heartwarming story on her own profile, returning the love with a sweet reply to Ellen's message.

“Love youuu, thank you for being a friend and everyday textmate,” Isabel wrote.

Source: isabelreyessantos

Ellen, Isabel, and John Lloyd were spotted soaking up the sun in Boracay, enjoying a beach getaway alongside a group of friends.

Source: farrahphernalia via maria.elena.adarna

As co-parents to their son Elias, Ellen frequently applauds John Lloyd for always stepping up as a supportive and hands-on dad.

Fans are also anticipating a potential on-screen reunion after the duo was spotted in a meeting with top GMA Network executives last April.

Related Gallery: Ellen Adarna enjoys beach getaway with kids, John Lloyd Cruz, Isabel Santos