Ellen Adarna shows support for ex John Lloyd Cruz and son Elias’ first endorsement together

Actress Ellen Adarna expressed her support for her son Elias and her former partner, actor John Lloyd Cruz, following their first endorsement together for a medicine brand.

Sharing the video of John Lloyd and Elias for Biogesic on social media, Ellen took the opportunity to recognize the actor for being a caring and hands-on father to their son since day one.

“To the co-parent @johnlloydcruz83 who wouldn’t even let me change a single diaper while I was recovering from childbirth, and who has always been so hands-on and present in Elias’ life,” the actress wrote.

For Ellen, seeing the same caring nature in their son makes her happy: “It makes me so happy to see that same caring and nurturing nature in our son. ❤️.”

With Elias now joining his father in delivering the medicine brand’s popular “Ingat!” catchphrase, Ellen also joked that she might soon be hearing it from both of them.

“Baka sabay-sabay na ninyo akong pagasabihan ng ‘Ingat!’ LOL! 🤣,” she joked.

Last week, John Lloyd surprised fans and netizens when he shared his latest endorsement video, in which he opened up about how becoming a father changed his life.

“John Lloyd po. Nagbabalik. May ikukuwento sana ako sa inyo tungkol sa tao na nagbago ng buhay ko. Ang tinutukoy ko po ay ang favorite blessing ko, si Elias,” he said, as the video featured clips and photos of their moments together through the years.

The actor shared how fatherhood changed his perspective and made him more mindful of his decisions, with Elias becoming his priority.

“Ganoon ho talaga kapag tatay ka na. Lahat ng bagay, lahat ng desisyon, iingatan mo. Siya ang priority pero inaalagaan pa rin niya ako,” he added, along with clips and photos of John Lloyd and Elias in the past years.

John Lloyd also shared how Elias continues to be a source of strength, especially when work leaves him tired. “Kapag napapagod ako sa trabaho, napupuyat. Minsan sumasakit ang ulo ko.  Nakasunod na yan agad sa akin, kakamustahin ako.”

The father and son also looked back on one of their trips to Korea, where Elias fell ill after their outdoor adventures.

“Mahilig ho kasi kami magoutdoor adventure ng anak ko. Beach, camping, skiing. Pero yung last ski trip namin, medyo tumodo po kami noong last day. Kaya itong bata, nilagnat,” he recalled.

Fortunately, the actor was able to take care of Elias until he felt better. The video ended with a sweet exchange between the two, as John Lloyd passed on his familiar catchphrase to his son.

“Nak, work na muna ako ah,” John Lloyd told Elias to which he replied “Ingat!”

Ellen has also previously shared on Instagram Stories how John Lloyd remains a constant and present father in their son’s life.

“John Lloyd is always Elias’s father figure because he’s present. Elias is very in love with John Lloyd. They have a very close relationship,” the actress said. “Elias is very in love with his father.”