GMA Logo Ellen Adarna, Elias Modesto Cruz
PHOTO COURTESY: maria.elena.adarna (Instagram)
Celebrity Life

Ellen Adarna and son Elias spend time in Japan

By Dianne Mariano
Published March 10, 2026 1:37 PM PHT

Around GMA

Around GMA

NUP: No talks with Sandro Marcos, Bojie Dy on Sara Duterte impeachment
Rocco Nacino and Melissa Gohing welcome second baby
GTV airs the NCAA Season 101 Cheerleading Competition this Thursday

Article Inside Page


Showbiz News

Ellen Adarna, Elias Modesto Cruz


Mom of two Ellen Adarna is having a great time with her son, Elias, in Sapporo, Japan.

Ellen Adarna and her child, Elias Modesto Cruz, recently jetted off to Japan and the former shared a glimpse of their fun adventure on social media.

As seen on the celebrity mom's Instagram post, she and her son are enjoying the winter breeze in Sapporo.

She wrote, "1 Day in Sapporo. Awake 2AM. Dead by 5PM. Good Night!"

A post shared by Maria Elena Adarna (@maria.elena.adarna)

As seen on her Instagram story posts, Ellen and Elias explored the beauty of Sapporo and indulged in delicious Japanese meals like onigiri and sashimi.

Prior to their Japan trip, Ellen went on a beach getaway with her children, Elias and liana, at a luxury resort located in Palawan. They were with Ellen's former partner and Elias' dad, actor John Lloyd Cruz, and his girlfriend, artist Isabel Santos.

In her post, Ellen thanked the couple for inviting them on a five-day getaway on the beach.

"The vacation we all needed. Cleansed by the sea and blood moon and far away from all the noise of the world. Thank you @_idancruz and @isabelreyesantos for inviting us on this 5-day getaway in paradise with only one day's notice! To many more memories like this," she wrote.

A post shared by Maria Elena Adarna (@maria.elena.adarna)

Aside from Elias, Ellen's daughter, Liana, is her child with her husband, Derek Ramsay.

Related Gallery: Ellen Adarna's tender moments with kids Elias and Liana