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LOOK: Sons of the 90s gwapings are heartthrobs in the making

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LOOK: Sons of the 90s gwapings are heartthrobs in the making

Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructoso and Mark Anthony Fernandez, collectively known as the Gwapings, were the hottest matinee idols of the 90s. Now, their sons are following in their footsteps! Read on to get to know them a bit better

The Gwapings were the hottest “crushes ng bayan” in the 90s. From being on the covers of magazines  to releasing hit movies and launching their own TV show, the trio made all teens and tweens swoon.

Three’s company, but a #Gwapings trio is pure #SquadGoals

Gwapings for #benchtm circa-’90s #BenchLooksBack #TBT pic.twitter.com/SO8cYwPUb9 — BENCH/ (@benchtm) November 12, 2015

Two decades later, all three are now in their 40s but are no less swoon-worthy. Their handsome sons have the makings of being the next Gwapings.

Thanks to Female Network for bringing them more online fame. Let’s get to know them a little bit more!

Frederick Fructoso

The 17-year-old joined the reality talent competition Starstruck in 2015. He made it as far as the top 35 of the show.

Bonding time wt my baby sis ???? pic.twitter.com/24qiZ0CZwZ

— Tres Fructuoso (@suuuperman03) May 14, 2015

Not only is he a doting big brother, he’s also a dog lover.

Missed this little fella ????

A photo posted by Tres Fructuoso (@tresfrux) on Jan 18, 2016 at 7:40am PST

He usually bonds with his dad by chilling and playing video games.

Chillin wt my dad ????

A photo posted by Tres Fructuoso (@tresfrux) on Dec 6, 2015 at 3:31am PST

Next page: Get to know Grae Fernandez a bit better

The 15-year-old is slowly making his way in showbiz. He’s appeared in various shows on ABS-CBN, such as Bagito, Luv U, and Pangako Sa ‘Yo.

My dad????

A photo posted by Grae Cameron G. Fernandez (@graefernandez) on Aug 30, 2016 at 5:35am PDT

He’s also guested in games shows such as Family Feud.

Family Feud taping yesterday. #styledbypatrickpleno

A photo posted by Grae Cameron G. Fernandez (@graefernandez) on Jul 12, 2016 at 10:14pm PDT

He’s also shown a talent in singing, being part of Star Magic’s boy band Gimme-5

A photo posted by Grae Cameron G. Fernandez (@graefernandez) on Aug 13, 2016 at 10:00pm PDT

Next page: Get to know Andre Yllana a bit more!

The son of Jomari Yllana with Aiko Melendez is now 17 and has been a part of Star Magic’s crop of young talents.

A photo posted by Andre Yllana (@andreyllana) on Jul 29, 2016 at 5:39am PDT

He had to put his showbiz career on hold, however, to focus on his studies. He’s currently a senior in high school.

Always happy to be with my greatest idol,Dad ????

A photo posted by Andre Yllana (@andreyllana) on Dec 27, 2015 at 8:21am PST

Despite the fact that his parents’ marriage didn’t work out, Andre and his younger sister Marthena remain close to their dad, Jomari.

A photo posted by Jomari Yllana (@jomariyllana) on Dec 24, 2015 at 5:03pm PST

READ: 12 Awesome celebrity kids who inherited their parents’ good looks and talent

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