Ellen Adarna posts photo with Derek Ramsay's ex Joanne Villablanca: "Hi friend"

• Ellen Adarna shared a friendly selfie with Joanne Villablanca, Derek Ramsay's ex-girlfriend, on Instagram Stories
• Then, Ellen playfully captioned the snap "Hi friend @villablancs"
• Joanne quickly reposted it with "Well, fancy seeing you here"
• Fans are loving the mature and classy vibe between the two beauties

Ellen Adarna just proved that maturity and good vibes win every time.

The 37-year-old actress and mom surprised fans on November 19, 2025, when she posted a sweet selfie with Joanne Villablanca. It's none other than her husband Derek Ramsay's ex-girlfriend.

The former actress shared it on her Instagram Stories.

In the photo, Ellen and Joanne are all smiles, arms around each other in front of an elevator.

Ellen rocks an off-shoulder black top with a colorful scarf tied at the waist, while Joanne keeps it sleek in a black blazer.

Ellen's caption? A simple and thoughtful "Hi friend @villablancs."

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Joanne wasted no time reposting the story on her own account with the reply: "Well, fancy seeing you here!"

The unexpected friendship moment instantly went viral, with screenshots flooding on other social media platforms.

For context, Joanne dated Derek Ramsay for about six years before they split in 2019.

Derek then went public with Ellen Adarna in early 2021, and the couple tied the knot in a dreamy wedding that November.

It's refreshing to see Ellen and Joanne graceful about the past.

Ellen, who recently made headlines with cryptic posts (and later clarifications) about personal matters, seems to be in a positive space.

See Ellen's post below:

Ellen Adarna is a Filipina actress, model, and social media personality known for her candid personality and striking beauty. She first gained fame in showbiz through her roles in various television shows. Beyond her entertainment career, she is well-known for being outspoken and unfiltered on social media. In her personal life, she is married to actor Derek Ramsay. Before this, she was in a high-profile relationship with actor John Lloyd Cruz, with whom she has one son.

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In a previous report by KAMI, Ellen Adarna shared a screenshot of a supposed private chat where Derek Ramsay insists he never cheated on her. In the convo, Derek allegedly tells a netizen: "I didn’t cheat. Never!" and claims Ellen and he separated 6 months ago. Then, the celebrity mom hit back by reposting it with a strong caption: "Push mo yan. Theres your side. Theres my side" The drama comes just a day after Ellen's explosive posts accusing an ex of infidelity, sparking massive online buzz.

Earlier, Ellen Adarna confirmed that Derek Ramsay was sent an invite to their daughter Liana's first birthday party​. She revealed Derek missed the event because he "chose not to go," opting instead to play "frisbee or golf somewhere. According to the former actress, "That's it, he had a choice, we all have a choice." Furthermore, she also revealed who attended Baby Liana's party from Derek's side of the family.

Source: KAMI.com.gh