There are instances in showbiz that love is the founding basis rather than blood.
So, to celebrate Mother’s day, we have compiled a list of Filipino celebrity couples that have adopted children.
Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan
Other than having Frankie and Miel, Sharon and Kiko added Miguel Samuel Mateo, the only boy in their family. He was formally introduced to the public back in 2012 when he was three years old.
Sharon also has a daughter with former husband, actor Gabby Concepcion, actress KC Concepcion.
Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Boy Sotto
Though having three biological children named, Ondrea Bliss, Kaleb Hanns, and Marvic Valentin, Kristin, and Oyo added Kristian Daniel, or Kiel to their growing family.
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo
Prior to having Lucho and Luna with husband Ryan, Judy Ann Santos adopted her first daughter, Yohan Lois. The actress also did not keep Yohan’s adoption a secret as she made her aware as early as four years old.
Susan Roces and Fernando Poe Jr.
Susan Roces and late actor, Fernando Poe Jr. But adopted Sen. Grace Poe. But before she became one of them, the lawmaker was first fostered by Sayong Militar in 1968 then haciendera Tessie Ledesma Valencia.
Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor
Nora and her former husband Christopher had adopted actresses Lotlot and Matet. They also had two other adopted children named, Kiko, and Kenneth. The two also had one biological son, actor Ian de Leon.
LJ Moreno and Jimmy Alapag
Actress LJ Moreno and husband, PBA star Jimmy Alapag adopted their son Ian. But what’s interesting is that Moreno and Alapag adopted their son days before discovering that they were pregnant with their first biological child, Keona.
Claudine Baretto and former husband Raymart Santiago
Claudine had two adopted children, Sabina and Quia. In 2019, she adopted Noah, her fourth son, since Claudine and Raymart had a biological child, Santino.
Zsa Zsa Padilla and Dolphy Quizon
Nicole is the adopted child of Zsa Zsa and Dolphy. Though she was fostered, Nicole is a legitimate daughter of the two as Dolphy went through legal processes to make her a valid and constitutional part of the family.
Ai-Ai delas Alas
Comedienne Ai-Ai has tried adopting children but to no avail. However, back in 2011, she introduced Seth Andre or Sean, her third adopted child. According to her, Sean was given by her stylist named May.
