MANILA, Philippines – Fans of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, collectively known as “KathNiel,” were thrilled with the exciting reunion of their “son” in a fictional series and the iconic couple. The moment took place in a surprise segment that left viewers nostalgic and emotional.
The buzz started when the two appeared at a live event promoting a film project. To everyone’s surprise, a special guest was brought on stage—child star Adrianne Villaflor, who played their daughter in the hit teleserye “Pangako Sa’Yo .” The reunion, which was unexpected, became the emotional highlight of the event.
Daniel warmly hugged Adrianne, who is now an adult, while Kathryn expressed how happy she was to see her again after so many years. “Wow, you’re so big! It’s been a long time since we last worked together. I’m crying,” Kathryn said, visibly emotional. ( “Wow, you’re so big! It’s been a long time since we last worked together. I’m about to cry.” )
The trio reminisced about their time on set, sharing stories of how they bonded while making the film. Daniel joked about how Adrianne used to be shy and playful, saying, “Noon, takot ka pa kay Direk, tapos ngangan ang tangkad mo na! Parang hindi na kita anak!” ( “Noon, takot ka sa direktor, tapos ngangan ang tangkad mo na! Parang hindi na kita anak!” )
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 minor controversy she and Alden Richards were involved in during the hit movie Hello, Love, Goodbye . Fans speculated about the long-standing tension between Alden and Daniel, but Kathryn cleared the air.
“We’ve all gotten over that. Alden and I have an incredible working relationship, and Daniel has always been supportive. There’s really no issue. It’s nice to see people appreciating the movie and our craft,” Kathryn explained, putting an end to rumors.
The reunion and Kathryn’s explanation became a trending topic, proving once again KathNiel’s enduring star power and their ability to capture the hearts of fans with every appearance. Fans are now anticipating a project that will reunite
