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Here are five things Michael de Mesa loves about his 65th birthday

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>Michael de Mesa celebrated his 65th birthday on Saturday, May 24, by spending time with the people closest to his heart — his family.  </p><p> In an Instagram post on Sunday, May 25, Michael listed the five things he loved the most about his birthday celebration.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKD7b9mSMU7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKD7b9mSMU7/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%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A7025945.2%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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>“A few of my favorite moments from my birthday yesterday,” he captioned his post.  </p><p> First on the list was his creatively crafted birthday cake, which he described as a “super cool cake.”  </p><p> “It’s me on the cake! It was super moist and so, so good,” he said.  </p><p> “Thank you for making it extra special and personal,” he added, expressing his gratitude to the people behind it. </p><p> Michael also included the food on the list, saying “every bite was delicious.” </p><p> He also expressed his appreciation for the vibe that the venue offered: “The cozy setup made it even more special. (A) perfect spot to celebrate.” </p><p> The actor also cherished the moment he spent with his grandchildren during his birthday, therefore including it on the list.  </p><p> “Being surrounded by my grandkids. Nothing brings more joy than having them close on my birthday,” he wrote over a photo of his five grandchildren. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/1/julie-eigenmann-and-michael-de-mesa-visit-their-new-lot-in-batangas-1613"><strong>READ: Julie Eigenmann and Michael de Mesa visit their new lot in Batangas</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>The fourth on the list was close to the third one: the sweet notes he received from them.  </p><p> “These sweet little notes from my grandkids melted my heart,” he said. “I’ll be keeping these forever.” </p><p>Completing the list was his family’s presence on his special day.  </p><p> Michael shared two photos of his big family at his simple celebration. including the patriarch Eddie de Mesa and the matriarch Rosemarie Gil.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/25/michael-de-mesa-on-mother-rosemarie-gil-s-kontrabida-energy-she-never-lost-it-1508"><strong>READ: Michael de Mesa on mother Rosemarie Gil’s kontrabida energy: ‘She never lost it’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“Having my whole family with me,” he wrote. “Celebrating with the people I love the most, that’s what made the day truly unforgettable.” </p><p> In his post’s caption, Michael thanked the Divine Creator for the gift of life.  </p><p> “Thank the Lord for another year,” he expressed. “Grateful for the love, the laughs, and the little things that made this birthday so special.”</p><p> Michael’s post was flooded with several birthday greetings and wishes, some of which were from his fellow celebrities including Janno Gibs, Ana Roces, Yasser Mata, Adrian Alandy, and Eula Valdez.</p>

<p>Michael de Mesa is full of gratitude as he celebrates 65 years of life with his family. </p>

Michael de Mesa is full of gratitude as he celebrates 65 years of life with his family.