Grace Tanfelix just revealed a very cute detail about her son, Miguel Tanfelix. In a world where celebrities' love lives are one of the juiciest bits of news we could get in a day, Mommy Grace shared that Miguel's first heartbreak was Barbie Forteza.
Yup, in case this is brand new information for everyone, Miguel and Barbie once dated. It was during their adolescent years but it sure left a mark on Miguel—or Miggy as Mommy Grace fondly calls him—and Mommy Grace. To this day, Miguel's first heartbreak remains a warm memory between the mother-son duo.
While speaking to Toni Gonzaga in a recent interview, Mommy Grace and Miguel talked about life before and after Miggy's stardom and Mommy Grace becoming a social media sensation.
The conversation touched on the Kapuso star's experience with love. "Natatawa ako 'yung unang heartbreak niya. Ah, si Barbie Forteza pala. Batang-bata pa talaga siya 'nun. 15? 16?" the content creator mom began as she recalled seeing Miguel cry over his very first breakup.
"Naalala ko nagkasalubong kami sa hagdan, sabi niya, 'Mommy nag-break na kami...' Sabi ko, 'Ah talaga. Awww,' gumanon lang ako," she narrated.
"Tapos umiyak ako," Miguel continued as he laughed at the memory. As one of his first relationships, the experience definitely taught him a lot about how to handle relationships.
Mommy Grace's ultimate advice for him? It's the classic but timelessly true advice for any couple out there. "Mag-enjoy lang kayo. Gawin niyo lang inspiration 'yung isa't isa," Mommy Grace stated.
Miguel Tanfelix's career
Believe it or not, the nation has been following Miguel's growth through the years. After all, he's a child star and he's one of GMA Network's homegrown talents. ICYDK, he started his journey to becoming a celebrity at five years old.
In the interview, Mommy Grace disclosed that she made sure to support Miguel's dreams no matter what—even if it took accompanying Miguel to his auditions while being pregnant at the time.
"Nagulat na lang ako sa kanya, naghuhugas ako ng plato noon eh," Mommy Grace recounted as if it happened just yesterday. She shared how Miguel asked her to come to her to audition for Starstruck Kids. "Tapos sabi ko pa sa kanya, 'Naku anak, alam ko 'pag mga ganyan, mahaba ang pila.' Eh buntis ako noon sa bunso ko... ano talaga siya, 'Mommy sige na...' Siya talaga ang gustong mag-artista."
It paid off though. Miguel went on to star in remarkable series like Mulawin and Majika. At the time, these fantasy series were GMA Network's representative works and were placed on primetime. Years later, Miguel bagged the lead role in the teleserye Niño.
In 2023, he also starred in the live adaptation of Voltes V: Legacy along with his now-girlfriend, Ysabel Ortega. At present, Miguel is also one of the lead casts for GMA's teen series, Batang Riles.
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