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Kapamilya Snaps: These famous January babies ushered in 2024 with joyful birthday celebrations

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>January marks the beginning of every year. But for some, it isn’t only New Year which they celebrate this month, but also their birthdays. Just like the celebrities in this Kapamilya Snaps feature, who welcomed 2024 and the new chapter of their lives by having fantastic birthday celebrations.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Francine Diaz started “Chapter 20” with a black-and-white photoshoot</strong></div><p>As she stepped into the first year of her second decade in this world by having a black-and-white photoshoot, which she shared on Instagram. She captioned one of the carousels of snaps that she posted, “<em>Never felt better.</em>”</p><p>On her birthday last January 27, the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen"><em><strong><u>Dirty Linen</u></strong></em></a> actress treated her fans with an awesome gift, which is her song collaboration with South Korean heartthrob Seo In-guk titled, “<em>My Love</em>.”</p><div> </div><div><strong>Xyriel Manabat received a birthday salubong surprise from her boyfriend</strong></div><p><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/seniorhigh2023"><em><strong><u>Senior High</u></strong></em></a> star Xyriel also turned 20 last January 27. She received a <em>kilig</em> surprise from her non-showbiz boyfriend Nathaniel Toledo, who prepared a simple yet lovely birthday <em>salubong </em>for her.</p><p>“Love thank you for making sure u give ur very best para magkaron ako ng gantong birthday!!!! [sic]” she wrote in the lengthy and emotional caption of the reel she posted.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Vhong Navarro had a simple celebration as he turned 47</strong></div><p>For his 47<sup>th</sup> birthday last January 4, he opted for a simple celebration with his family and his <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong> </em></a>family. At home, he was treated to a savory cake with salmon and caviar.</p><p>Meanwhile, Vhong received a three-tiered colorful cake and warm wishes from his <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong></em></a> family. And before his birth month ended, he got the <em>madlang </em>people thrilled with <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/videos/vhong-may-mga-espesyal-na-bisita-sa-kanyang-birthday-performance-sa-its-showtime-357763"><em><strong><u>his exhilarating birthday production number alongside his “Kanto Boys”</u></strong></em></a>  fellow members Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, as well as Pepe Herrera and Joshua Garcia.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Catriona Gray was surprised with an intimate party by her family and friends</strong></div><p>On her milestone 30<sup>th</sup> birthday last January 6, Catriona was surprised by her beloved family and friends with an intimate party. She posted a few photos taken from the fete and wrote in the caption, “feeling so so loved. Thank you everyone who made this surprise celebration / debut / birthday sooo special.”</p><p>Prior to her birthday, the Miss Universe 2018 once again hosted a fundraiser for Smile Train Philippines, an organization that offers free cleft care to children around the world.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Elisse Joson had a double celebration for her 28</strong><strong><sup>th</sup></strong><strong> birthday</strong></div><p>Also celebrating her birthday every July 6, Elisse didn’t just have one, but two celebrations this year. First was through her Japan trip with her reel-and-real-life partner McCoy de Leon and their daughter Felize, wherein they surprised her with a birthday cake, a birthday card, and a birthday song from their little one.</p><p>The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/paraiso2023/"><em><strong><u>Pira-Pirasong Paraiso</u></strong></em></a> star then received a fantastic birthday surprise from her closest family and friends a week after her birthday. Among the attendees were her mom and celebrity friends Alexa Ilacad, Michelle Vito, Claire Ruiz, and Erin Ocampo.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Piolo Pascual received a short yet sweet tribute from his <em>unico hijo </em></strong><strong>Iñigo</strong></div><p>We may not know how he celebrated his 47<sup>th</sup> birthday last January 12, but what we’re sure of was he was filled with love that day. In fact, his son Iñigo posted a birthday tribute for the “<em>Ultimate Heartthrob</em>” on IG by sharing a few snaps of him and of them together. He captioned it, “<em>Happy Birthday Pa! Miss you so much and miss all of our crazy inside jokes. sometimes I get confused if I’m younger or if you are. Love you always</em>!”</p><div> </div><div><strong>Jugs Jugueta treated us with awesome performances for his birthday</strong></div><p>As he turned a year older last January 21, Jugs celebrated it by not only having one, but two performances. A day before his special day, he was joined by his band, The Itchyworms, for his production number on <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong></em></a>. The following day, they were part of the Sinulog Festival celebration in Cebu.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Nikki Valdez received a heartwarming dedication from her husband Luis Garcia</strong></div><p>For her 45<sup>th</sup> birthday last January 25, Nikki received a heartwarming dedication from her beloved husband Luis Garcia. He posted four of her most beautiful photos and captioned it, “<em>Life is beautiful because of you! Thank you for you. I love you so so much!!! Happy Birthday My Love</em>!”</p><div> </div><div><strong>Ritz Azul marked her milestone 30<sup>th</sup></strong><strong> birthday with family and friends</strong></div><p>Born in 1994, Ritz has now entered the “<em>30s Club”</em> after hitting her milestone birthday last January 11. Instead of throwing a lavish fete, she apparently chose to have a simple and intimate celebration with her closest family and friends, as seen in the reel she posted on IG a few days ago.</p><p>In her quite lengthy caption, the actress wrote, “<em>Really grateful for everything. I feel so loved and blessed. Thank God. Be happy and share the love</em>.”</p><p>Were you able to greet these famous January babies on their birthdays, Kapamilya?</p>

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