Actress Liza Soberano met her 22-year-old Portuguese-Filipino half-brother who came to the Philippines from the United States last week.
John is the son of Liza’s father, John Castillo Soberano, with a Portuguese woman.
On the other hand, Liza’s mother is Jacqulyn Elizabeth Hanley who is an American woman.
Liza first met John when she went to the US for Christmas last year, according to PEP.ph.
The actress’ talent manager, Ogie Diaz took to Facebook to share some photos of the siblings’ reunion.
“Andito si John para makapiling si Liza at ang pamilya nito. Close na close na agad ang dalawa,” Diaz wrote.
The older John was also happy to see his son who he last saw when he was only 6 months old.
“Kauuwi lang dito ni John sa request na rin ng ama niya na pinagkuhaan niya ng pangalan. Tuwang-tuwa si Daddy John, dahil when he left US, huling kita niya kay younger John ay 6 months old. Kaya ang ama ay ninanamnam ang presensiya ng anak bago ito lumipad sa US in April,” Diaz added.
The talent manager also shared that John has already met his half-sister’s boyfriend, Enrique Gil.
“Actually, na-meet na rin John si Enrique Gil at tingin ko kahapon sa tsikahan nila ay close na din sila,” Diaz said.
Liza was born in California and was raised by her maternal grandparents. She then moved to Manila when she was only 10 to live with his father.
She has other younger brothers, namely Justin David, Dustin and Jaden.
