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Sylvia Sanchez celebrates birthday with friends, colleagues at Cannes

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Actress and producer Sylvia Sanchez had an unforgettable birthday celebration this year as she marked the occasion with friends and fellow producers while attending the 78th Cannes Film Festival.</p><p>On her personal social media page, Sylvia shared her gratitude for the outpouring of birthday greetings she received.</p><p>“To everyone who sent birthday greetings—maraming maraming salamat. I’ve been trying to reply to each message, one by one, but truth be told… I got overwhelmed, in the most beautiful way. My heart is full. I feel so loved,&quot; Sylvia wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4c6Y2Sp5N/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%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A3775948.1999999993%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="770" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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>What made the celebration even more special, Sylvia revealed, was that her birthday coincided with her walk on the Cannes red carpet, a dream come true for her.</p><p>“Truth is, I got caught up in the whirlwind of Cannes—and what a dream that has been. To walk the red carpet here, sa Cannes, is something every actor, director, and producer dreams of. To experience it on my birthday? Surreal. Truly, one of the best birthdays I’ve ever had as our film Renoir is included in Cannes’ Main Competition,” she expressed.</p><p>She also shared the joy of celebrating her birthday with people who share her passion for filmmaking.</p><p>“I was so happy to spend my birthday with friends, colleagues, and fellow co-producers of <em>Renoir </em>and other foreign films—both the ones we’ve done and the ones we’ve yet to create. Indeed, it was truly amazing to celebrate with people who share the same passion and dreams,” she stated.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJzcrHXBH95/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%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A3797858.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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>Sylvia then extended her heartfelt thanks to her husband, her children, and the many blessings she has received.</p><p>“Thank you, Lord, for this blessing. Thank you to everyone who remembered me. Thank you, husband Art—my love, my rock—for your steady and quiet strength, for always supporting me in everything. And to my kids—Arjo and Maine, Ria and Z, Gela, and Xavi—thank you for always being my source of joy, inspiration, and unconditional love,” she penned.</p><p>She concluded her message with a note of joyful reflection, saying, “Late man ang post na ito, hindi naman huli ang pasasalamat. Ang sarap maging masaya!! From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ❤️❤️❤️.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJzl0FuhDNP/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%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A3816314.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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>Earlier this week, Sylvia graced the red carpet of the prestigious international festival as part of Nathan Studios, her production company, which co-produced <em>Renoir</em>—one of the films selected for Cannes’ Main Competition.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/20/sylvia-sanchez-graces-cannes-film-festival-red-carpet-1321"><strong>READ: Sylvia Sanchez graces Cannes Film Festival red carpet</strong></a></div><p>According to a report by ABS-CBN News, Renoir, Sylvia’s Japanese film co-produced with Filipino producer Alemberg Ang, received a standing ovation at its Cannes screening.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/19/-renoir-produced-by-sylvia-sanchez-alemberg-ang-gets-standing-ovation-at-cannes-0932"><strong>READ: ‘Renoir,’ produced by Sylvia Sanchez, Alemberg Ang, gets standing ovation at Cannes</strong></a></div><p>In a previous interview before flying to France, Sylvia expressed her disbelief and excitement over the film’s inclusion in the 2025 Cannes competition slate.</p><p>Directed by Chie Hayakawa,<em> Renoir</em> is a poignant meditation on a pivotal summer in the life of 11-year-old Fuki (a stunning performance by newcomer Yui Suzuki) as she copes with her father’s battle with cancer, her mother’s quiet anxiety, and her own chronic loneliness.</p><p>Set in suburban Tokyo in 1987, the film unfolds at a gentle pace, with editor Anne Klotz using direct but subtle transitions to immerse viewers in Fuki’s world.</p><p><em>Renoir</em> is a multi-national collaboration between Japan’s Happinet Studios, France’s Ici et Là Productions, Singapore’s Akanga Film Asia, Indonesia’s Kawan Kawan Media, and the Philippines’ Daluyong Studio and Nathan Studios.</p>

<p><b>Sylvia Sanchez is grateful for a memorable birthday experience at Cannes.</b></p>