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Marjorie Barretto celebrates 51st birthday with children: 'I choose to be GRATEFUL and JOYFUL'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>After busy months of campaigning for the midterm elections, actress Marjorie Barretto took time off for a special birthday getaway in Boracay, celebrating her 51st with her beloved family.</p><p> On her social media page, Marjorie expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm messages she received, and the precious time spent with her children.</p><p> “How my 51st birthday started today and how it&#x27;s going so far… 🩷 My heart is full and its only 3:30 in the afternoon. Thank you for sending all your love and messages today,” Marjorie wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ08bRlvxPR/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A8463090.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1410978.6%2C%22le%22%3A1411429.4%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p> She went on: “Thank you to my amazing children for taking me to my happy place, and for spoiling me all the time 🩷 And how do i begin to thank God for giving me all the grace, protection, provision, family, true friends, good health, strength and peace 🙏🏻.”</p><p> As she welcomed another year in her life, Marjorie reflected on her outlook moving forward.</p><p>  “Today as I turn a new page, I choose to be GRATEFUL and JOYFUL everyday for the rest of my life.”</p><p> In the post, she also shared a touching moment with her grandchildren and daughter Julia, who sang her a heartwarming birthday song.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/16/marjorie-barretto-on-losing-the-2025-elections-lumaban-tayo-ng-patas-1654"><strong> READ: Marjorie Barretto on losing the 2025 elections: ‘Lumaban tayo ng patas’</strong></a></div><p><strong> </strong>Her children Julia, Leon, Claudia, Dani, and Erich also shared sweet birthday messages for their mom across their social media platforms.</p><p> Julia posted a photo of Marjorie with a birthday pancake, adding a white heart and birthday cake emoji on her Instagram Story.</p><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747708762924IMG_3645.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><br/></div><p> Marjorie’s youngest daughter, Erich shared a throwback photo of herself with her mom and siblings.</p><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747708805982IMG_3647.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><br/></div><p> Newlywed Claudia, who couldn’t join the family trip, sent a heartfelt message: “Happy birthday mom. You are so loved @marjbarretto.”</p><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747708839385IMG_3646.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><strong> </strong></div><p> Leon shared a cheerful photo of Marjorie, greeting her with, “happy birthday to my beautiful mother (red heart emoji) u deserve all the happiness.”</p><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747708880182IMG_3648.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><br/></div><p> Dani, meanwhile, posted snapshots from a surprise beachside birthday dinner for Marjorie.</p><p> “Surprise birthday dinner for Mom by the beach. ❤️ Happy Birthday to my day one, my lifeline, my momma. 🤗 I love you more than words can ever express. @marjbarretto,” Dani wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ1b6pSzwk4/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A8722070.799999999%2C%22ls%22%3A1410978.6%2C%22le%22%3A1411429.4%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p> In another Instagram Story, Dani shared a photo of Leon dancing with Marjorie and captioned it, “Happy happy birthday, mommy. (red heart emoji and pleading emoji). We love you so much.@marjbarretto”</p><p> Ahead of the celebration, Dani surprised her mom with a special watch as an early birthday and Mother’s Day gift.</p><p> “Advance Happy Birthday, Mom! The Lorelai to my Rory! 🥹❤️ @marjbarretto,” Dani wrote.</p><p> Dani also expressed her deep appreciation to their mom, adding, “It’s always been my life’s mission to give back to my mom. This superwoman has always put us first, chose us every time, never left our side, and fought for us without question. You deserve nothing but the best, Mom.”</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJtX4fGzMo6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A8785554.4%2C%22ls%22%3A1410978.6%2C%22le%22%3A1411429.4%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p> “You can count on us to love you unconditionally, spoil you endlessly, and protect you fiercely. Just like you’ve done for us since the day we were born. I love you more than life itself. ❤️.”</p><p> Marjorie responded lovingly to Dani’s tribute: “Grabe Dani! You spoil me too much! Im so blessed to have you guys! Looove you 🩷🩷🩷🩷.”</p>