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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider How Pinoy celebrities spent Christmas 2016

How Pinoy celebrities spent Christmas 2016

Published Jun 30, 2020 03:40 pm
There is no better way to enjoy the birth of Jesus just like every other Filipino at home with the presence of family. Pinoy celebrities celebrated Christmas with their loved ones, and showed off their Christmas house decorations and fancy matching Christmas outfits. Anne Curtis Photo courtesy of Anne Curtis' Instagram | Manila Bulletin

Filipino-Australian actress Anne Curtis celebrates the Christmas season with her family.

Photo courtesy of Angelica Panganiban's Instagram | Manila Bulletin

Filipino-American actress Angelica Panganiban pauses for a quick snap of her cooking for her family. In matching hoodies she poses with her cousins.

Photo courtesy of Marlo Mortel's Instagram | Manila Bulletin

Be Careful with My Heart’s Marlo Mortel decides to spend Christmas day with no plans at all as his parents lay sound asleep in bed. Marlo captions the photo, “It's already Christmas and my parents are just sleeping! Actually we have no plans. ‘No noche buena,’ ‘No gift giving,’ but the fact that the 3 of us are all together is the best Christmas gift I can ever have.”

Alyanna Martinez Photo courtesy of Alyanna Martinez's Instagram | Manila Bulletin

After her winter wedding dream, Alyanna Martinez, along with the Macams, the Martinez, and the Cojuangcos, celebrate Christmas in San Francisco California. The families looking snug in their matching pajamas, reindeer headbands and Santa's hats pose for a very chilly Christmas in the San Francisco snow.

Photo courtesy of Vhong Navarro's Instagram | Manila Bulletin

Showtime’s Vhong Navarro spends his Christmas simply with his family... and dogs.

Pia Photo courtesy of GMA Network Miss Universe

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach spends her Christmas differently this year, with her friends on ice! Pia tries out ice skating for the very first time with Miss USA Deshauna Barber and Miss Teen USA Karlie Hay. Video posted at @missuniverse Instagram account.

Photo courtesy of Isabel Oli-Prats' Instagram | Manila Bulletin

Filipina model and actress spends Christmas with her husband, John Prats and her daughter, Feather Prats. The Christmas themed photo shows Isabel and her adorable baby girl in matching dresses.

Jake Ejercito Photo courtesy of Jake Ejercito's Instagram | Manila Bulletin

Jake Ejercito shows his unconditional fatherly love this Christmas with his 5-year old sweetheart, Ellie.

Joey de Leon Photo courtesy of Joey De Leon's Instagram | Manila Bulletin

Spanish-Filipino comedian, actor and television presenter Joey de Leon spends the holidays with his family this year.

Kim Photo courtesy of Kim Chiu's Instagram | Manila Bulletin

Kim Chiu posts a groupie on Instagram captioning “Last night was super fun! Ayos! Salamat sa inyo for coming kahit medyo biglaan! Merry Christmas everyone from us!” Kim Chiu enjoyed a simple Christmas with her friends and family.

(Vanessa Wright)

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