Flight crew member ecstatic over encounter with Angelina Jolie

Filipino flight crew member Ken Ortega was on cloud nine after getting the opportunity to meet Hollywood star Angelina Jolie while she was on a flight to the Philippines for the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit.

Ortega narrated their encounter through his social media pages, saying the American actress and humanitarian even granted his request for an autograph.

“DID THAT JUST HAPPEN?! Still processing the fact that Angelina Jolie became a passenger on a flight I was in! Thank you for flying with us, Ms. Angelina Jolie! It was a privilege to have you onboard!” he said, showing a photo of his phone with Jolie’s signature.

“GUYSSS! GRABEEE. Ang ganda niya in person, same in TV and movies,” he exclaimed. “Mabait and very graceful when moving. Also, she maintained complete eye contact when I talked to her while I tried my best to act normal.”

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Ortega said he almost cried during their interaction, describing the flight as one he would never forget. The Filipino fan further noted that he did not ask for a photo to respect Jolie’s personal space.

Jolie was in the Philippines to attend the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit where she was one of the featured speakers. /ra