Moms and Dads

Celebrity Moms Looking Good in Their 50s and 60s

by Kevyn Gohu
July 7, 2023

These celebrity moms are proving that age is nothing but a number!

We all aspire to age gracefully. Sometimes, the secret to stopping the clock is via a healthy lifestyle. Balancing work, diet, and exercise, as well as family and social life can have profound effects on our overall well-being. And these celebrity moms are proof that equal attention to these factors works. Here are celebrity moms in their 50s and 60s who are rocking the look.

1. Tweetie De Leon

Tweetie De Leon recently celebrated her son, Alfonso’s graduation. She also runs her own business, TDLG Designs, featuring an array of beach accessories and statement pieces. Tweetie graduated from UP with a degree in Philosophy.

2. Dawn Zulueta

Dawn Zulueta has two kids: 14-year-old Ayisha and 17-year-old Jacobo. The celebrity mom is often spotted enjoying the arts, such as watching her daughter perform in ballet or the sunset scenery at the beach. She also attends yoga sessions with friends. As a celebrity, she won two Best Actress awards from the 1993 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Dawn Zulueta is part Palestinian from her grandfather, George Antonio Salman.

3. Jackie Lou Blanco

A fitspo mom even in her 50s, Jackie Lou Blanco shared with Modern Parenting her secrets and motivations for working out and staying fit even as she gets older. She also hosts shows often and is quite decorated as an actress, even starring in a few sitcoms with her mom: composer and actress Pilita Corrales.

She has three adult children: Kenneth, Rikki Mae, and Arabella.

4. Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

Prima ballerina and Ballet Manila Directress Lisa Macuja-Elizalde still retains her grace and poise even in her late 50s. During her younger years, she truly wished to be a ballet dancer and learned the Russian Vaganova method, becoming part of the renowned Kirov Ballet Dance Troupe.

Lately, she’s been planning shows in the Aliw Theater, including the latest one: Ibong Adarna.

5. Alice Dixson

Beauty pageant title holder and celebrity mom Alice Dixson is well-known for her roles in Viva Films favorites such as Hanggang Saan, Hanggang Kailan (1993), Sa Isang Sulok ng Pangarap (1994), Pangako ng Kahapon (1994), Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko (1995) and the star-studded action movie, Silakbo (1995). She once posed for FHM in its December 2013 issue at 44 years old, making her the eldest cover for the magazine.

Alice became a mother at 50 years old via surrogacy. Some of her Instagram posts often discuss how to help people understand one another. She is also half-American, half-Filipino.

6. Apples Aberin

Lifestyle mom Apples Aberin still rocks classic styles even in her 50s, winning Best Dressed in the 2023 MEGA Ball. She is also an advocate for #supportlocal, working with the Department of Tourism Promotions Board.

7. Lucy Torres-Gomez

Even with the heavy work as Mayor of Ormoc, Lucy Torres-Gomez handles the stress with grace. She graduated with a degree in Business Management from UP Cebu and is capable of speaking three languages: Cebuano, Tagalog, and English. She is the mom of 2023 UAAP Fencing champion, Juliana.

8. Eula Valdes

Eula Valdes (although the internet spells her name Eula Valdez) is best known for her role as Amor Powers from the 2000s sitcom Pangako Sa’Yo with celebrity parents Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, and Jean Garcia. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies from the University of Santo Tomas and was a varsity volleyball player.

She’s also the maternal granddaughter of renowned painter, Fernando Amorsolo.

9. Jean Garcia

The country’s “Ultimate Kontrabida” Jean Garcia earned her fame for her amazing performances as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version of Pangako Sa ‘Yo and as Miss Minchin in the live-action remake of Sarah Ang Munting Prinsesa in 1995. She’s the proud mother of three, including Dirty Linen actress and video content creator Jennica Garcia and dancer Kotaro Shimizu.

10. Gretchen Barretto

In her early 50s, Gretchen Barretto balances her life in both showbiz, society, and philanthropy. Ever since her Instagram got hacked, celebrity and society mom Gretchen Barretto has been lying low on social media. Her daughter, Dominique, has been helping her get it back. She does, however, still attend social gatherings.

11. Lea Salonga

Tony Award winner Lea Salonga can still belt notes even in her early 50s! Besides her performance in Miss Saigon as Kim, she also played Eponine in Les Miserables’ 10th anniversary. She eventually found an understudy and soon took on the role of Fantine, performing in the Broadway title’s 25th anniversary.

Currently, she is doing another broadway production: Here Lies Love.

12. Vilma Santos-Recto

Former governor of Batangas Vilma Santos-Recto is currently enjoying her new role: as a grandmother to Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola’s daughter, Rosie! She also does a lot of short reels and vlogs, showing that even as she approaches her 70s, she’s still got it!

13. Sharon Cuneta

Celebrity mom of three Sharon Cuneta still works in the entertainment industry. Sharon and her husband, Kiko, travel every so often with their most notable one being in Japan to celebrate their wedding anniversary. She’s currently working on a project with Alden Richards — A Mother and A Son’s Story. She’s also reportedly a big fan of the K-Pop group, SHINEE.

14. Maricel Soriano

Taking on occasional hosting gigs, celebrity mom of two Maricel Soriano has become a YouTuber! She creates a variety of vlogs and videos, especially those that involve slice-of-life moments and food. Currently, her YouTube channel has around 245,000 subscribers.

15. Pops Fernandez

Co-parenting with singer Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez is also a singer in her own right. Her song, Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang, has earned over 11.5 M plays on Spotify. She even helped Martin Nievera with their latest organization, SOFA (Sing Out For Autism) which was inspired by Martin’s son, Santino.

Enjoying life in the 50s and 60s!

When the kids are all grown up, sometimes we ask ourselves, “What do we do now?” These celebrity moms show that there’s still a life and an identity beyond being parents. As the children leave the nest, it’s time for us to reclaim the identity we once had without them. It may be a little strange at first but there’s no better time than the present!