The Love Life of Niño Muhlach’s Father
ALEX MUHLACH – The 82-year-old father of Niño Muhlach is currently in a relationship with a 30-year-old woman. Their significant age gap, spanning 52 years, has drawn attention to their love story.
Their relationship has surpassed the notable age difference between Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas and his wife, Atty. Angelica Chua, who has a 48-year gap. Mandanas is 80 years old, while Chua is 32.
However, Alex and Mae Fortaleza, his girlfriend, have exceeded this gap, with Alex being 52 years older than Mae. They’ve been together since 2014, and Alex will celebrate his 82nd birthday on June 9, 2024, while Mae will turn 30 in the same year.
In an interview with Cabinet Files of PEP.ph, Alex expressed, “Ten years na kami ni Mae at 52 years lang ang agwat ng aming edad.” Niño, Alex’s son, also shared that his father’s happiness is his priority, and he admires Mae for her dedication.
Niño, along with his sons Sandro and Alonzo, appeared on Boy Abunda’s show, Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, on June 3, 2024. He became emotional when discussing his father, expressing his deep love and gratitude towards Alex.
Alex played a significant role in Niño’s successful showbiz career, starting from the age of three. With Alex’s financial expertise, they established D’Wonder Films, producing blockbuster movies featuring Niño as the Child Wonder.
Alex ensured Niño’s financial security by placing his earnings into a trust fund. This allowed Niño to lead a comfortable lifestyle, owning properties like El Niño Apartelle on N. Domingo Street and the renowned Muhlach Ensaymada.
Meanwhile, Niño Muhlach is an actor and former child star who gained fame for his roles in numerous Filipino films during the 1970s and 1980s. He started his acting career at a very young age and became one of the most prominent child actors in Philippine cinema history. Muhlach’s charm and talent made him a household name, earning him the nickname “Child Wonder.”