Today, February 25, marks the 35th year of the historic EDSA People Power Revolution that toppled the 20-year rule of then President Ferdinand Marcos.
The bloodless revolution restored democracy in the country, with Corazon “Cory” Aquino - widow of slain opposition leader, Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. - officially assuming the presidency exactly on this date.
It was, to say the least, a new beginning for the country.
Meanwhile, 1986 also was the year when some of our favorite Kapuso stars were born.
They are part of the so-called “EDSA babies” or people who were born on that pivotal year in our country's history.
Part of the “EDSA babies” are actually some of our favorite Kapuso stars!
In celebration of the anniversary of the People Power Revolution, we present the Kapuso artists who were born in 1986.
The Mars Pa More co-host was born on June 29, 1986.
Iya was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and is the youngest of three siblings. She is married to fellow Kapuso and Biyahe ni Drew host, Drew Arellano.
They have three kids, namely, Antonio Primo, Alonzo Leon, and Alana Lauren.
Mark Angelo Santos Herras was born on December 14, 1986.
Mark gained fame after winning GMA-7's reality talent competition, StarStruck, in 2004. He was crowned as the show's first Ultimate Male Survivor.
The 34-year-old actor and his fiancée, actress Nicole Donesa, recently welcomed their first child whom they named, Mark Fernando.
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana was born on June 12, 1986.
The Love of My Life star is the daughter of actor Rey “PJ” Abellana and actress Rea Reyes.
She is the granddaughter of veteran actress, Delia Razon.
Carla's first showbiz break was in 2009 after she top-billed GMA-7's remake of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda.
Katrina was born on January 4, 1986.
Katrina's foray into show business was made possible after she joined the reality talent competition, StarStruck, in 2003. She was part of the show's first batch alongside Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado, Yasmien Kurdi, and Cristine Reyes.
The two-time FHM Philippines Most Sexiest Woman was recently seen in the drama series, Prima Donnas, which wrapped up last February 19.
Dion Joseph Ignacio was born on March 28, 1986
The public first knew Dion as one of the contestants in StarStruck in 2003.
Since then, the 34-year-old actor has appeared in various TV series produced by the Kapuso network.
He is also a skilled musician and could play the guitar and bass. Dion used to play rhythm guitar for Philia - the rock band fronted by actress Arci Munoz.
Jan Michael Silverio Tan, more known in showbiz as Mike Tan, was born on December 31, 1986.
Mike emerged as the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality talent competition, StarStruck, in 2004.
A Kapuso throughout his career, Mike has appeared in many GMA-7 series including Captain Barbell: Ang Pagbabalik, Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit, Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka, Pamilya Roces, and Kara Mia, among many others.