IC Mendoza took to social media to reflect on his showbiz heritage, proudly declaring himself a “nepo baby," but one who values legacy over luxury. “I am such nepo baby: as apo ni Inday, anak ni Dolly, pamangkin ni Letty,” IC wrote on his Facebook post, referencing his iconic family ties in the entertainment industry. “Pero ang namana ko are not luxury cars, bags or even money. What was passed down to me was far more valuable: a good name, a strong reputation, and the legacy that my family built and protected in our industry.” IC is the grandson of the late Inday Badiday (Lourdes Carvajal), hailed as the “Queen of Intrigues” and “Mother of Philippine Showbiz Talk Shows.” He is also the son of entertainment writer Dolly Anne Carvajal and the nephew of respected columnist Letty Celi Carvajal. But while IC acknowledges that his family name gave him an advantage, he emphasizes that he never used it as a shortcut. He shared, “I used that as a foundation, not as a shortcut, but as a stepping stone to carve my own path. Yes, advantage talaga siya, but I've always tried to use it for good. It's a form of social capital that can't be bought, only earned and nurtured.” Now, with his own career as a TV personality, host, and digital content creator, IC said he makes it a point to pay it forward. "Now that I've built something of my own, I make it a point to give back, to open doors, and to help others rise too. Yan ang pamana na never makukurakot at mananakaw.” Ending his post on a heartfelt note, IC proudly owned his identity: “So yes po. Proud to be a nepo baby!” Meanwhile, here are celebrity kids who are now part showbiz personalities: