Kapamilya actress Ruffa Gutierrez took to social media her message for her younger daughter Venice Bektas, who will be starting her new journey as a college student.

On her Instagram page, the celebrity mom shared some snaps she had with her daughter before sending her off to Texas, United States of America.

“Today, my youngest daughter, @venicebektas, will spread her wings and begin a new chapter in her life as a university student. 📚💫✏️,” Ruffa wrote.

Ruffa then shared how hard it is for her to send her another daughter away, but will support and cheer her on even from afar.

“Saying goodbye is sooo difficult! I’ve been ugly crying for an hour now but I know that you will be chasing your dreams while forging new friendships. 💫,” she added.

Ruffa went on: “Be a good girl, focus, study hard and always pray. I love you!! 💕 @loringabriella , please be a caring ate and visit Venice when you have time. 🙏🏻, #SadButProudMom #EmptyNester 🥺😫😳.”

Venice then replied, “i love you!!!! i will keep safe always.”

“will miss you so much my fav housemate 🩷.”

Ruffa remarked in the comment section, “@venicebektas be a good girllll 🥰🥺😘”

“@venicebektas I love you my cutie curly sueeeee. ❤️.”

In her Instagram stories, Ruffa also shared some moments she had with Venice.

“MY BABY GIRL @VENICEBEKTAS IS OFF TO UNIVERSITY! (pile of books emoji, pencil emoji, book emoji, USA flag emoji),” she wrote.

“CRYING OUR EYES OUT & LOCKED IN A DEEP EMBRACE AS WE ALL GO OUR SEPARATE WAYS FOR NOW,” Ruffa wrote in a photo of herself and her daughters hugging each other.

As per the actress, her eldest, Lorin Gabriella Bektas, is also heading back to California while she will travel to Toronto, Canada.

Her ex-husband, Yilmaz Bektas, also penned a message to Venice, who would be a college freshman.

“They said that what is far from the eye is also far from the heart. I said she is already in my heart doesn’t matter how much far from me,” he captioned.

“I wish you success and happiness in your upcoming university life. (three red hearts emojis),” he added in another story.

Ruffa’s brothers, Mond and Richard Gutierrez also wished their niece a great adventure in her college life.

“We will miss you Venice, stay safe and be good always ❤️❤️❤️,” Richard said.

Mond expressed, “So proud of her! ♥️♥️♥️.”

Celebrity friends also extended their support for Ruffa’s youngest.

“Aww we will miss you here Venice! Hugs beautiful ladies! ❤️❤️❤️😘,” actress Sunshine Cruz commented.

Tim Yap said, “Venice!!!!!!! All love on your next chapter ♥️♥️♥️.”

Former actress Donita Rose then sympathized with Ruffa, saying, “Awww…I know that feeling. Praying for comfort for you sis.”

Ruffa previously sent off Lorin who moved to Malibu, California to pursue her college studies at Pepperdine University in 2021.

"You’ve made us so proud as we’ve watched you grow up to be the beautiful, smart, hardworking young lady you are now. Continue to persevere and live a life of purpose, service, and leadership. Focus on your studies. We love you so much and we will be missing you every single day," she wrote in a previous post.

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