Long before celebrities like James Reid, Daniel Padilla, and Enrique Gil made girls squeal and became household names, there were ’90s heartthrobs that drove girls just as crazy. Matinee idols have been a showbiz thing as far back as the ’80s. If you’re a part of that generation, relive your favorite kilig moments as a teenager with this list of 10 ’90s matinee idols.
10Danilo Barrios
Danilo Barrios starred to some of the biggest programs and movies like the Spirit Warriors, Yamashita: The Tiger’s Treasures, Magnifico, Dekada ’70, Lastikman and a lot more; he first gained popularity by being a member of Streetboys together with some of his co-members Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro.
His tandem with Camille Prats during Gimik became a big hit to the people. However, in 2011 he decided to quit showbiz to start his own family and business.