Social media has allowed showbiz fans to witness the beautiful moments between celebrity parents and their kids.
Some celebrity kids are highly visible on social media, as they can't help but stand out because of the great genes they've inherited from their parents. As these celebrity kids gain their own following at a young age, fans can't help but think that it's only a matter of time before they follow in their famous parents' footsteps.
However, despite the promise of fame, fortune and other fleeting showbiz trappings, other celebrity kids choose to stay away from the limelight.
PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) gives a rundown of some of today's good-looking celebrity kids who may be destined to be tomorrow's big stars.
JAKOB PORTUNAK
Celebrity parent/s: Ina Raymundo and Brian Portunak
Jakob has set the internet abuzz with his good looks and towering height.
The 17-year-old international athlete is Ina Raymundo’s second child with her Canadian-Ukrainian husband, Brian Poturnak.
Jakob is currently a D1 college baseball player for Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the U.S.
D1 stands for Division I—the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the U.S.
READ: Ina Raymundo's son Jakob Portunak wooed online by netizens
ANDRES MUHLACH
Celebrity parent/s: Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales
Andres Muhlach clearly inherited his charm from his father, Aga Muhlach. The dashing 20-year-old college student has modelled for brands and appeared in some television commercials.
Currently, Andres is enrolled as a sophomore at a university in Spain.
READ: Andres Muhlach off to Spain for college studies
ATASHA MUHLACH
Celebrity parent/s: Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales
Like mother, like daughter. Andres' beautiful twin sister, Atasha Muhlach has often been praised for having the beauty-queen looks of her mom, Charlene Gonzales.
The 20-year-old college student posts picturesque portraits and fashion photos on her Instagram. She is currently pursuing a business degree in a university in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Fans of the Muhlach twins have long been looking forward to them following in the footsteps of their parents. Atasha and Andres did show interest in joining showbiz after doing several endorsements with their parents.
But Aga and Charlene are firm in their decision for their kids to finish their studies first before they give showbiz a chance.
In a previous interview, Charlene said, "Siguro pagdating ng panahon, after they finished [school], they decide... It will be their decision."
READ: Netizens think Atasha Muhlach has what it takes to be Miss Universe
MAGUI FORD PLANAS
Celebrity parent/s: Karla Estrada and Mike Planas
Margaret Fiona Ford Planas, more popularly known as Magui, is Karla Estrada's daughter with her ex-partner, former Quezon City Councilor Mike Planas.
Most fans believe that Magui has what it takes to be the next big star, just like her older brother Daniel Padilla. Aside from playing the guitar and piano, Magui can write her own songs, too!
Magui is now bound for Australia to study college at the University of Melbourne.
READ MORE: Magui Ford Planas has what it takes to be an artista; does she want to be one?
TRISTAN DRACO VENERACION
Celebrity parent/s: Ian Veneracion and Pam Gallardo
Tristan Draco Veneracion surely has the makings of a heartthrob.
After all, he is the son of actor Ian Veneracion with his non-showbiz wife Pam Gallardo Veneracion.
He also shares his dad's interests in motorbiking, hiking, sailing, and snowboarding.
Currently, Tristan is pursuing Legal Management at De La Salle University.
READ MORE: Ian Veneracion's son Draco is Internet's latest crush
HUGO SOTTO
Celebrity parent/s: Gian Sotto and Joy Woolbright
Without a doubt, this mestizo from the Sotto clan is also a future heartthrob!
Hugo is the eldest son of Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto and his wife Joy Woolbright.
In the vlog of Ciara Sotto, who happens to be Hugo's aunt, Joy shared that Hugo started home-schooling in 2020.
Hugo's hobbies include singing and playing the guitar.
READ MORE: What Joy Sotto constantly tells four sons about girls
MARTHENA JICKAIN
Celebrity parent/s: Aiko Melendez and Martin Jickain
Marthena Jickain is Aiko Melendez’s pretty and sporty daughter with her second husband, Martin Jickain.
The 15-year-old high school student is a volleyball player at Saint Pedro Poveda College.
READ MORE: Aiko Melendez, Ina Raymundo's photo with kids gets cute reactions from netizens
ABRAHAM LAWYER
Celebrity parent/s: Melanie Marquez and Adam Lawyer
Melanie Marquez proves that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Her son, Abraham Lawyer, is currently following in her footsteps in the modelling scene while also competing in tennis tournaments here and abroad.
Abe has also started doing runway shows and photoshoots.
He is set to go to Wimbledon juniors soon.
READ MORE: Have you seen Melanie Marquez's youngest son? C-U-T-I-E!
MIKAELA YLLANA
Celebrity parent/s: Anjo Yllana and Jacqui Manzano
Mikaela Yllana, more popularly known as Mika, has a huge following on Instagram. The 23-year-old model is the charming daughter of Anjo Yllana and Jacqui Manzano.
She studied at Miriam College High School and graduated with a degree in Management, Major in Communications Technology at Ateneo de Manila University.
MARELA TORRE
Celebrity parent/s: Gary Estrada and Bernadette Allyson
Garielle Bernice Ejercito, or Icee, is the eldest daughter of actors Gary Estrada and Bernadette Allyson.
In her interview with GMA-7's now-defunct daytime talk show Sarap Diva, Icee said she's open to following the footsteps of her parents in showbiz. But she would like to finish her education first.
Icee is now in her second year in college. She finished her senior high school education at Reedley International School in 2020.