Actor Daniel Padilla featured rumored girlfriend Kaila Estrada in a recent social media post that quickly drew attention online.
On May 30, Daniel surprised followers after uploading a series of photos on Instagram, offering snapshots of his personal and professional life. The carousel of photos featured moments of the actor spending time on the golf course with family and friends, scenes from work, and glimpses of his hangouts.
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Among those included in the post were his sisters Magui and Lella, cousin Jordan, and his mother Karla Estrada, alongside other people close to him.
“There is no ifs, woulds, coulds, shoulds. It's just is. And we just are,” Daniel wrote in the caption.
While the collection of photos reflected various moments from Daniel’s life, one particular image became the talk of social media. Included in the series was a candid photo of Kaila Estrada, seated in a golf cart and smiling directly at the camera as Daniel captured the moment.
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The post immediately sparked excitement among fans, especially amid months of dating speculation surrounding the two stars.
Daniel and Kaila have long been rumored to be in a relationship after working together on the ABS-CBN action series Incognito. Although neither has publicly confirmed nor denied the status of their relationship, the pair has frequently made headlines for appearing together at several personal occasions over the past months.
Their social media interactions have also drawn attention, particularly when they posted in their Instagram Stories and attended each other’s intimate birthday celebrations.
During Daniel’s birthday gathering in late April, Kaila shared a photo of herself hugging the actor while Justin Bieber’s “EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH” played in the background, adding to the growing kilig among supporters.
What made Daniel’s latest upload even more significant for many fans was that it marked the first time he had included Kaila in a post on his Instagram account.
Adding to the excitement, Kaila also made her first comment on Daniel’s post.
In the comment section, Kaila’s half-brother Luigi Muhlach wrote: “Yung isa panay gallery 🤣” to which both Daniel and Kaila replied with laughing reactions, with the actress writing: “@muhlachluigi 😂”
Though the pair has remained private about their relationship, Daniel previously addressed public curiosity during an interview on Are You G?, where he expressed his wish to keep things away from intense scrutiny.
“Huwag niyo na muna kaming kulitin, just let it be. Hayaan na lang nating mangyari ang mga bagay. And again, ayoko siyang maging showbiz eh. Well 'di pa rin naman maiiwasan 'di ba pero may choice pa rin naman ako, 'di ba?” Daniel said.
Amid continued speculation, both families have also shared supportive sentiments. Daniel’s mother Karla and Kaila’s mother Janice De Belen have previously expressed hopes centered on the happiness and well-being of their children.