From family photoshoots to heartwarming reunions: How Pinoy celebrities spent Christmas 2025

By John Patrick Magno Ranara Published Dec 25, 2025 4:21 pm

Christmas in the Philippines is always a spectacle—but when celebrities are involved, it becomes even more festive.

From sparkling family gatherings to jet-setting holidays and low-key nights at home, Filipino stars are once again giving fans a glimpse of how they celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Here’s a look at how these celebrities are spending Christmas 2025.

Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto
Pauleen Luna / Instagram

It looks like celebrity couple Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto spent Christmas Eve in their home. In a post, they can be seen posing for a photo with their Christmas tree with all sorts of fun ornaments, including cute, stuffed reindeers. 

"Goofing around on Christmas Eve! We love you Jesus!" Pauleen wrote in the caption.

Janine Gutierrez
Janine Gutierrez / Instagram

Janine Gutierrez celebrated the holidays by expressing her gratitude to the Gawad Tanglaw awards after they honored her with Best Actress for her mystery drama series Dirty Linen.

"I'm so grateful to be part of a project that is timeless and still being recognized years later. I'm so grateful to everyone who supported it and my sweetest fans for making me feel loved every day. I love you! Thank you! Merry Christmas, everyone!" she wrote.

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes
Marian Rivera / Instagram

Kapuso power couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes were seen enjoying a cozy celebration with their children, Zia and Sixto, complete with festive decorations and plenty of smiles.

"This season reminds us that even in a world filled with noise, we hold on to hope—for better days, and a future built on kindness, truth, and compassion," Marian wrote.

"May love, laughter, and light find their way into your home all year long. Merry Christmas and Happy 2026," she added.

Kim Atienza
Kim Atienza / Instagram

Christmas was a little emotional for Kim Atienza as he took the time to honor his daughter Emman, who passed away in October at the age of 19.

"This was the last photo of all of us together last Christmas Eve. How we miss you dearest Emmansky," he wrote.

"Thank you, Jesus, for being born to us amidst suffering and grief. Thank you for the 19 years of Emman. We always trust your plan. Thank you to all our friends for being with us at our darkest moment," he continued.

Jinkee Pacquiao

Jinkee Pacquiao took her holiday celebration abroad. In an Instagram post, she can be seen posing in front of the famous Burj Al Arab building in Dubai.

She also shared a snap with her son Israel in front of a humongous Christmas tree.

"Merry Christmas!" she captioned her post.

Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano
Jessy Mendiola / Instagram

Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano also marked Christmas with a warm and intimate celebration, spending the occasion with their daughter Rosie in front of their pink-themed decorations.

"May your Christmas be filled with happiness, love, and peace. Happy holidays from our family to yours!" Jessy captioned her post.

Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado / Instagram

Celebrity couple Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado opted for an adorable holiday-themed photoshoot featuring their blended family.

Dennis and Jennylyn, along with their kids Dylan Jade, Calix Andreas Ho (from Dennis' previous relationship with Carlene Aguilar), and Alex Jazz (from Jennylyn's previous relationship with Patrick Garcia), posed inside a life-sized grid of wooden boxes for their holiday portrait.

Each of them occupied their own festive nook, dressed in matching red and white outfits, creating a playful and heartwarming scene that celebrates their family bond.

"Wishing you HO‑liday joy and peace from our family to yours," Jennylyn wrote.

Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta / Instagram

Like the true fur parent that she is, Sharon Cuneta spent Christmas showering love and attention on her beloved dogs.

"Baby girls—all nine of them. Baby boys sleep separately, and they were in their temporary room na (we separate the males from the female furbabies) so we’ll take pics together another time," the Megastar wrote in her post.

"Chaos whenever we come home to them! (Cookie, Twinkie, Suki, Lili, Bella, Pixie, Halle, Pippi, Daisy!)" she added.

Ruffa Gutierrez
Ruffa Gutierrez / Instagram

Ruffa Gutierrez had a chance to bond with her daughters Lorin and Venice as they returned home from their schools abroad.

"I always look forward to the holidays when my daughters come home from university in the States. The house suddenly buzzes with so much energy!" the actress captioned her post.

"Wishing you all a Merry Christmas filled with love and gratitude, from our family to yours," she continued.

Andi Eigenmann
Andi Eigenmann / Instagram

Andi Eigenmann also showed that Christmas is best spent with the people close to your heart as she shared pictures of herself soaking up the holiday spirit with her partner Philmar Alipayo and their children Lilo, Koa, and Ellie (whom Andi shares with Jake Ejercito).

"Creating Christmas magic is for them. Merry Christmas everyone!" she wrote.