Kindness is one of the things that makes the world a beautiful and joyful place. A simple act of kindness can spread hope, joy, and peace to others.
Beyond the glitz and glamour of show business, many celebrities are using their platforms to champion a deeper cause. From heartwarming acts of charity to powerful moments of support for important causes, these stars have shown that celebrity status can be a powerful tool for positive change.
Here’s a look at the celebrities who have made kindness a priority in 2024:
Marian Rivera
Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is not only beautiful on the outside but also with a big heart. She’s known for her generosity, often going out of her way to help those in need, such as preparing and donating supplies for typhoon victims. The actress is also a dedicated partner to various charitable organizations, including Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity.
Dingdong Dantes
Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes truly embraced his duty as a navy reservist. He used his position to support the country, including visiting evacuation centers to provide donations.
Michelle Dee
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee actively promotes her advocacies with kindness. One of her recent acts of generosity is donating her Voice for Change Challenge prize to the Autism Society of the Philippines. Michelle also showed love and support for all, including the LGBTQ+ community, by posting a heartfelt message for Pride Month celebrations.
Heart Evangelista
Global Fashion Icon Heart Evangelista is also known for her generous side, willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She also visited an evacuation center in Marikina to distribute donations to typhoon victims. The Kapuso actress even sells her hand-painted Hermès bag to fund the projects of Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. (SSFI).
Gabby Eigenmann
Kapuso star Gabby Eigenmann shared a heartwarming moment with a young K-pop fan of the popular boy group EXO. Moved by the fan’s story about wanting to attend a concert, Gabby made the dream come true by treating the child to Doh Kyung-soo’s fan concert.
Carla Abellana
Carla Abellana is not only known for her versatile acting but also her compassionate heart for animals. She has long been an advocate for animal rights and actively participates in donation drives. During Typhoon Kristine, Carla used her platform to raise awareness and support for animals in need of rescue and donations.
Bianca Umali
New-gen Sang’gre Bianca Umali was also actively involved in various initiatives aimed at making the world a better place, particularly for children. Earlier this year, Bianca led a community visit for the children of World Vision Philippines in Barangay Molinet, Laurel, Batangas. She spent time bonding with the kids by reading them a story and engaging in a planting activity together.
SB19
Like their dedicated A’TIN fans, P-pop group SB19 also used their platform to support Filipinos during times of calamity. The group, along with their company 1Z Entertainment, teamed up with fans for a donation drive to help those affected by Typhoon Kristine.
Kyline Alcantara and Kobe Paras
Celebrity couple Kyline Alcantara and Kobe Paras received praise for their hands-on efforts to help victims of Tropical Storm Kristine. They traveled to Albay, Bicol, where they personally distributed donations to those affected by the storm.
Rhian Ramos and Sam Verzosa
Celebrity couple Rhian Ramos and Sam Verzosa celebrated a double achievement after completing the 42-kilometer New York City Marathon. Their participation, however, held a deeper significance as they dedicated their run to Smile Train, a charity supporting children with clefts. Besides that, Rhian also participated in Manila’s clean-up drive after super typhoon Carina.
