MANILA, Philippines – Fans of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, collectively known as “KathNiel,” were thrilled by a heartwarming reunion between their “child” in a fictional series and the iconic couple. The moment unfolded during a surprise segment that left viewers nostalgic and emotional.
The buzz started when the two appeared on a live event promoting a film project. To everyone’s surprise, a special guest was brought on stage—child star Adrianne Villaflor, who played the role of their son in the hit teleserye “Pangako Sa’Yo.” The reunion, which was unexpected, became an emotional highlight of the event.
Daniel warmly embraced Adrianne, who is now all grown up, while Kathryn expressed how happy she was to see him again after so many years. “Grabe, ang laki mo na! Ang tagal na nung last natin magkatrabaho. Naiiyak ako,” Kathryn said, visibly emotional. (“Wow, you’ve grown so much! It’s been so long since we worked together. I’m about to cry.”)
The trio reminisced about their time on set, sharing stories of how they bonded during filming. Daniel joked about how Adrianne used to be shy and playful, saying, “Noon, takot ka pa kay Direk, tapos ngayon ang tangkad mo na! Parang hindi na kita anak!” (“Back then, you were scared of the director, and now you’re so tall! It feels like you’re no longer my kid!”)
Fans watching online flooded social media with comments about how the reunion brought back fond memories of the KathNiel series that defined an era. Many also praised Kathryn and Daniel for maintaining their charm and humility despite their continued success.
But the drama didn’t stop there. Kathryn addressed a light-hearted controversy involving her collaboration with Alden Richards in the hit movie Hello, Love, Goodbye. Fans had speculated about lingering tensions between Alden and Daniel, but Kathryn cleared the air.
The reunion and Kathryn’s explanation became a trending topic, once again proving the enduring star power of KathNiel and their ability to capture fans’ hearts with every appearance. Fans are now hoping for a project that will bring together Kathryn, Daniel, and their former “son” Adrianne on-screen once again.
