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LOOK: Celebrities who bloomed when puberty struck

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Bianca Umali

Then: A TV commercial model at 2 years old

Now: One of the best female lead stars of GMA Network.

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Paolo Ballesteros

Then: Paolo Ballesteros's look during his "tukmol" days

Now: 'Eat Bulaga' Dabarkad since 2001

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Jillian Ward

Then: Introduced by GMA Network through 'Trudis Liit'
Now: She is part of the hit GMA Afternoon Prime series 'Prima Donnas.'

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Dindin Llarena

Then: Finalist in 'Eat Bulaga's Little Miss Philippines
Now: A wife and mom based abroad

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Tom Taus

Then: Prince Cedie of the 1996 film
Now: Pursuing a musical career as a DJ

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Paul Salas

Then: 'StarStruck Kids' finalist in 2004
Now: Now one of the hunky young actors on GMA Network.

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Camille Prats

Then: Princess Sarah in the 1995 film 'Sarah Ang Munting Prinsesa'
Now: Kapuso actress, host, and mom

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Angelica Panganiban

Then: Part of '90s youth-oriented show 'Ang TV'
Now: An artist for TV and films

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Bea Binene

Then: 'StarStruck Kids' finalist in 2004

Now: A versatile actress

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Miguel Tanfelix

Then: 'StarStruck Kids' finalist and Pagaspas of 'Mulawin' in 2004

Now: He will soon be part of the much-awaited live action series 'Voltes V: Legacy.'

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Serena Dalrymple

Then: Face of a popular fast food commercial
Now: Works as a Sourcing Analyst at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles, California

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Mona Louise Rey

Then: Became popular when she portrayed the role of Jennifer in 'Munting Heredera'

Now: A YouTuber!

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Kurt Perez

Then: 'StarStruck Kids' Ultimate Male Survivor in 2004
Now: A student based in Australia

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Ella Guevara

Then: 'StarStruck Kids' finalist in 2004
Now: An active volunteer of a non-profit organization

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Ella Cruz

Then: First seen on TV via Kapuso show 'Majika'
Now: Popularly known as an actor-dancer

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Renz Valerio

Then: First appeared on TV via Kapuso series 'Love to Love'

Now: Now a gym buff

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Sam Bumatay

Then: 'StarStruck Kids' Ultimate Female Survivor in 2004
Now: College student at University of Santo Tomas

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Isabelle De Leon

Then: Duday of 'Daddy Di Do Du'
Now: An actress and a singer. She was also crowned as Miss Multinational PH in 2019.

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Gabbi Garcia

Then: A commercial model and a young participant of beauty contests

Now: A lead actress, singer, and TV host

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Mikee Quintos

Then: A talented socialite who knows how to sing and play the guitar, ukulele, and piano

Now: A lead actress and a singer

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Kate Valdez

Then: She was predicted to become an actress so she tried joining school plays and modeling

Now: A TV actress and performer

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Klea Pineda

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Kris Bernal

Then: A standout in 'StarStruck IV' who was paired with hunk actor Aljur Abrenica

Now: A full-fledged actress who has made her mark in showbiz

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Rodjun Cruz

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Dianne Medina

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Maine Mendoza

Then: Cute girl

Now: One of the most popular stars in Philippine showbiz

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Alden Richards

Then: Adorable boy

Now: One of the brightest stars of GMA

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Kyline Alcantara

Then: Promising child star

Now: A versatile Kapuso actress and singer-performer

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  Yasmien Kurdi

Then: Yasmien Kurdi grew up in Kuwait. She was born to a Lebanese father and a Filipino mother. Now: One of the most talented actresses in GMA Network and is set to appear in the Philippine adaptation of Korean series 'Start-Up.'

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Max Collins

Then: Max started modelling at a young age and graced the cover of several magazines. Now: Former 'Bubble Gang' babe and a talented TV and movie actress.

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Rabiya Mateo

Then: "Darling of the Year" during her high school days

Now: Rabiya was crowned as "Miss Universe Philippines 2020" and now a host of TiktoClock.

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Mavy Legaspi

Then: Growing up as a cute baby boy in a family of actors.

Now: Young Kapuso heartthrob making his fans go crazy with his pogi photos on Instagram!