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Sophie Albert, Vin Abrenica, show support for daughter Ava’s gymnastics competition: 'She was so zen'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Celebrity couple Sophie Albert and Vin Abrenica proudly celebrated a milestone in their daughter Avianna’s life.</p><p>In their latest vlog, Sophie and Vin shared their joy as their eldest daughter, Avianna — whom they affectionately call Ava — competed in her first-ever gymnastics competition.</p><p>“Today is a very very special day,” Sophie began. “It’s Ava’s first gymnastics competition. We’re getting her ready and this is a huge parenting milestone.”</p><div><strong></strong> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FCrVQ612tlQ" title="Ava won silver in gymnastics, what happened to Ginger  | Familia Abrenica" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><p>Sophie shared how she gave Ava an encouraging pep talk before the competition, reminding her to stay strong and have fun, no matter what happens during her routine.</p><p>“Remember in your last practice, you fell down and then you got back up and you just continue to do it, remember that? That’s what you gonna do later if ever you fall, you just stand up again and just continue doing it and I’ll be clapping for you,” the proud mom told her daughter.</p><p>With her parents cheering her on from the sidelines, Ava performed with confidence, ultimately taking home four silver medals. The couple was overjoyed.</p><p>“I just wanna say na I’m so proud of Avianna. She got 4 silver medals. Mark this date na babalakin ko itong araw na ito na watching this vlog. Kailan lang siya nagsimula ng gymnastics, tapos may ganito na siyang awards, sarap lang. Nakakaproud!” Vin said.</p><p>The vlog showed touching moments of the couple supporting Ava as she performed, with Vin sharing how emotional and nervous they both were in the crowd.</p><p>“Kabado kami. Si Sophie, kapag dadating na sa (harap) si Avianna, sisigaw siya ng ‘Go, Avianna!’ Kahit sobrang dami ng tao, kami, on top of our voice, sisigaw lang,” Vin shared.</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsxTstxvbEH/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%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A450541.00000000023%2C%22ls%22%3A449057.19999999995%2C%22le%22%3A449743.59999999986%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><strong></strong></div><p>He also praised Ava’s calm demeanor during her bar routine, adding “She was so good at the bars, yung slowly. She was so zen. Everybody is loud, everybody is performing and siya zen lang.”</p><p>Even when Ava forgot part of her solo routine, Vin noted that she was able to handle the setback well.</p><p>“May part lang doon na solo performance na nakalimutan niya yung routine niya na I found it so cute. I remember she looked at us and we were smiling and she just went on,” he expressed.</p><p>One of the most heartfelt moments came after the competition when Ava asked her mom, “Mommy, is it okay I just got silver medals?” </p><p>Vin recalled the wise words of Sophie to their daughter. “Nakakaproud lang si Sophie kasi sabi niya, ‘The medals don’t matter, love. Did you have fun? That’s what matters, love. As long as you have fun, we are all happy,” he said.</p><p>Vin reflected on that moment, saying, “Every day I’m learning from her. Seeing those moments, parang may nahi-heal siya na parte ng buhay mo,. You don&#x27;t need to prove anything. You are enough. It doesn’t matter anuman ang outcome ng performance. What matters is magkakasama tayo doon, yung journey natin doon, if you have fun, okay na iyon, masaya tayong lahat. I am so proud of you both, Mommy (Sophie) and Ava.”</p><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CsNi5L1PFNp/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%3A480213.90000000014%2C%22ls%22%3A449057.19999999995%2C%22le%22%3A449743.59999999986%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><p>The vlog also included snippets of their daily life: a playdate with Sophie’s best friend and their daughters learning ballet together, a gym date in Baler, and Ava helping out with household chores.</p>

<p><b>Sophie Albert, Vin Abrenica proudly share their daughter's recent achievement.</b></p>

Sophie Albert, Vin Abrenica proudly share their daughter's recent achievement.