You fly all the way to another country, walk into a shop, and there are your old bosses. Kind of stressful for most of us, right? For Bea Alonzo, it was the sweetest surprise.
Photo: Instagram / @beaalonzoWhere did Bea Alonzo meet Charo Santos?
In Guangzhou, China. Bea tagged the location in her Instagram post, which shows her smiling between Olivia Lamasan and Charo Santos inside a store. In her caption, Bea said September is slowly becoming one of her favorite months of the year, with so much happening "from Italy to China." Then came the best part:
Even bumped into Ma'am Charo and Inang in China of all places 😂
She added that the month has been full of "full-circle moments, unexpected reunions, and days that feel a little extra special," and signed off with "Loving this era."
Screenshot: Instagram / @beaalonzoWho are Charo Santos and Olivia Lamasan to Bea?
Charo Santos is a legend. She is the former president and CEO of ABS-CBN and the longtime host of Maalaala Mahal Kita. She led the network during the years Bea became one of its biggest stars.
Olivia Lamasan, fondly called "Inang" in the industry, is one of Star Cinema's most respected directors. She directed Bea and John Lloyd Cruz in The Mistress (2012), one of the movies that made BeaLloyd fans cry all over again.
Why fans are calling it full circle
Bea grew up as a Kapamilya. She moved to GMA in 2021 after spending most of her career with ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. So seeing her hug it out with two of the women who shaped that era of her career gave longtime fans all the feels. No awkwardness, no drama, just love.
And honestly, it is a good reminder for all of us. You can leave a company and still keep the respect and warmth with the people who helped you grow. That is the kind of exit goal we want.
Pokwang was among those who liked the post, and fans flooded the comments asking for a reunion project. Would you watch a new Bea Alonzo movie directed by Inang Olivia? Let us know below.
Quick answers
Where was Bea Alonzo when she met Charo Santos?
In Guangzhou, China. Bea tagged the location in her Instagram post.
Who is Inang in Bea Alonzo's post?
Inang is director Olivia Lamasan of Star Cinema, who directed Bea in The Mistress (2012).
When did Bea Alonzo move to GMA?
Bea Alonzo moved to GMA Network in 2021 after years as a Kapamilya star.
Updated September 16, 2026. Sources and photo credits: Instagram: @beaalonzo | Fashion Pulis. All photos belong to their respective owners.