Kathryn Bernardo and Nadine Lustre thrilled fans with a rare moment together as they posed for a photo at a private party on September 4. The viral picture shows the two actresses smiling and embracing, much to the delight of their supporters. In a video from the event, Lustre is seen fixing Bernardo’s hair before they pose for more photos.
Despite both being ABS-CBN stars, Bernardo and Lustre have had limited interactions over the years. Their recent Instagram follow of each other after the photo trended online further fueled excitement among fans.
The two actresses were once at the center of fandom wars due to their respective love teams—Bernardo with Daniel Padilla and Lustre with James Reid. However, this recent interaction has netizens hopeful for a budding friendship between these Philippine showbiz icons.
Fans have long campaigned for the pair to collaborate on a project. In February, director Sigrid Bernardo expressed interest in casting them for a remake of T-bird at Ako, a 1982 classic that originally starred Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor. Lustre reacted positively, saying she would be up for the challenge.