Pele steals spotlight from showbiz parents

Jolina Magdangal and Mark Escueta’s son, a natural for the camera

THREE- YEAR- OLD Pele Iñigo Escueta with his wavy locks and big brown eyes stole the spotlight from his famous parents—TV star Jolina Magdangal and Rivermaya band member Mark Escueta—at their endorsement event for a baby diaper brand.

All over the couch as his parents gave an interview, he was also ready with thumbs-up signs and adorable smiles whenever he saw a camera within view.

Unable to resist their son’s antics, the showbiz couple had to laugh and acknowledge that Pele is indeed in his very entertaining stage of “terrible threes.” His development is also on fast track.

“He’s always been an observant boy especially with his surroundings but nowadays, nagugulat na lang kami na may mga words or phrases siyang sasabihin, which we never taught him or Three-year- old Pele with parents Jolina even used in speaking and Mark Escueta to him,” marveled his music man mama’,” Magdangal gushed. dad. “If he hears a song once, he re“We must have done something members it and sings to it even with really good to deserve this kind of different words for the lyrics.” love. This experience is not only

As for Pele’s doting mom, she making us better parents but better shared, “He used to just play in people,” echoed Escueta. one place pero ngayon takbo Asked whether they Pele will na siya ng takbo kaya talagang soon do more showbiz appearkatulong ko itong Super Twins ances, the pair replied that it is too Easy Wear Baby Pants to make early to tell. sure he’s dry and comfortable, “Ilang taon pa siguro,” smiled and hindi matanggal ang diaper his ever-colorful mom. niya!” she added laughing.

The changes in Pele are a source of joy for his parents, especially since they have seen a very loving side to their son.

“Our journey as parents only makes us feel blessed everyday. All all the patience, lahat napapalitan ng saya when you see him smile. Especially when he says, ‘I love you