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8 Celebrities Who Grew Up With Strict Parents

By The Visayas Journal

8 Celebrities Who Grew Up With Strict Parents

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6. Gretchen Ho

As a kid, volleyball superstar and TV host Gretchen Ho grew up in a junk food-free house where meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables were only served. One time, young Gretchen couldn’t help herself and sneaked one for herself.

What happened when Mrs. Ho learned about this? Well, she recalled that being fed with sili as a punishment ain’t such a sweet memory!

Photo Source: @gretchenho | Instagram