Jessy Mendiola's recent trip to Japan doubled as a reunion with her older sister Pamela Martinez, whom the actress referred to as "Ate Pampuy."
On Instagram, the Kapamilya star posted their photo, and captioned, "Finally got to see my ate after 5 years!!! Sobrang na-miss ko siya! Sobrang bilis ng panahon, huling naalala ko dalaga ka pa. Ngayon, mommy and wife ka na! Love you, ate Pampuy!
"I’m so glad you moved to Okinawa, mas malapit ka na sa 'min! P.S. ganda mo pa din kahit (sabi mo) haggard ka na sa motherhood lols!"
Netizens, including celebrities, instantly noticed that Ate Pampuy's mestiza features.
Lea Salonga remarked, "Ka guapa!!! Both of you!!!"
Anne Curtis commented, "Pretty girls."
Here's another photo of the sisters at the Sunabe Seawall, a surfing arena.
Jessy also got to introduce her boyfriend Luis Manzano to Ate Pampuy.
Together with Pamela's husband Rich Martinez and their baby Jaz, the group went to Nago Pineapple Park.
Prior to this, Ate Pampuy and her family were based in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
Meanwhile, Jessy also did some sightseeing with Luis.
Here's a photo of the couple taken at the Okinawa American Village, an entertainment complex.
The actress' sweet caption was, "You light up my world."