Dennis Trillo’s nostalgic post showing him and his son Calix inside a car goes viral

• Dennis Trillo shared a sentimental photo series comparing his car trips with son Calix from 2014 to 2026
• After years of being the passenger, 18-year-old Calix is seen officially taking over the driver’s seat in the latest family update
• The post garnered over 42,000 reactions within hours, with fans praising the duo's enduring bond and Calix’s growth
• The milestone comes as Calix prepares for college life, following his recent success in both competitive fencing and professional modeling

There is a specific kind of bittersweetness that only a parent can truly understand—the moment you realize the child you once buckled into a car seat is now the one checking the rearview mirror and stepping on the gas.

For Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo, that realization became a viral moment of reflection this first week of January 2026.

Taking to social media, the Sanggang-Dikit FR star shared a moving four-photo collage that served as a time machine for his followers.

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The images, spanning from 2014 to 2016, depict a younger Dennis in the driver’s seat, with his eldest son, Calix Andreas, appearing as a small, wide-eyed passenger.

The snapshots capture the quiet, everyday intimacy of father-son road trips—moments that, at the time, likely felt permanent.

However, the final frame in the 2026 update tells a different story. In a striking role reversal, a grown-up Calix, now 18 and an incoming college freshman, confidently grips the steering wheel.

Dennis, looking every bit the proud but pensive father, now sits in the passenger side, finally along for the ride.

"Bilis nga naman talaga ng panahon," Dennis mused in his caption, a sentiment that resonated with tens of thousands of fans who have watched the young man grow up through the years.

Calix, Dennis's son with former partner Carlene Aguilar, has been making headlines recently for more than just his driving skills.

In late 2025, the young athlete bagged a gold medal in a fencing competition and successfully auditioned for a high-profile modeling gig, notably choosing to line up like any other hopeful rather than using his famous last name for a shortcut.

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As Dennis continues to balance his demanding career with his role in a successful blended family alongside wife Jennylyn Mercado, these photos serve as a visceral reminder of life’s shifting gears.

While Dennis may no longer be the one navigating the physical road for his son, his presence in the passenger seat proves that while the roles change, the bond remains the ultimate constant.

Widely regarded as the "Kapuso Drama King," Dennis Trillo (born Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho) has spent over two decades cementing his status as one of the most versatile and technically gifted actors in Philippine cinema and television. His career is defined by a willingness to take on groundbreaking roles—from his award-winning portrayal of a transgender spy in Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita to his iconic performance in the country’s first gay-themed primetime drama, My Husband’s Lover. In 2025, Trillo reached a new professional pinnacle, being named Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for his performance in the film Green Bones. This international recognition solidified his reputation for professional excellence and discipline, qualities that have kept him at the forefront of the industry for more than 20 years without the need for manufactured scandals.

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Recently, the Kapuso actor also sparked a massive online discussion by reacting to the resolution of the "missing bride" case with a sharp call for governmental accountability. Following the discovery of Sherra de Juan in Pangasinan, Trillo took to Facebook to ask who would be held responsible next, suggesting that the same energy used to find the bride should be applied to tracking down stolen taxpayer money. The actor’s "real talk" specifically alluded to the controversies surrounding major DPWH flood control projects and the slow pace of arrests involving high-profile embezzlement. Fans noted that this post solidifies Trillo’s new reputation as a courageous celebrity voice, shifting from his traditionally private persona to that of an active advocate for national transparency.

In early December of last year, Dennis secured the prestigious Movie Actor of the Year award for his masterful performance in the thriller Green Bones, sharing the honor with veteran Aga Muhlach. The ceremony also celebrated a new generation of stars, with Will Ashley being named New Movie Actor of the Year for his compelling role as Enzo in the political drama Balota. Industry icons Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo were formally crowned Takilya King and Queen in recognition of the historic ₱1.6 billion global success of Hello, Love, Again. Beyond acting, the film Green Bones dominated the night’s technical categories, with National Artist Ricky Lee and Anj Atienza taking home the trophy for Movie Screenwriter of the Year.

Source: KAMI.com.gh