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WATCH: Zeinab Harake enjoys fun and heartfelt bridal shower organized by friends

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Content creator Zeinab Harake recently enjoyed a fun and emotional bridal shower and bachelorette party ahead of her wedding to B.League’s Impressive Asia Player of the Year, Ray Parks Jr.</p><p> In her latest YouTube vlog, Zeinab shared the surprise “showerolette,” a combined bridal shower and bachelorette party, thoughtfully organized by her close friends led by content creator and singer Donnalyn Bartolome.</p><p> “I’m gonna tell you all about it kasi we are going to do a set up for the Bachelorette and Bridal shower so it will be called Zeinab’s ShoweRolette,” Donnalyn announced as she took over the vlog for the surprise celebration.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong> <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FZeinabVLOG%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0vQfUjaBcsDosjMzTkgfkrnLuc81Z4crb1Hic1pgSQchXECfjYNx2ds5nFzu1vVJrl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="281" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div> </div><p>The event was held at a studio in San Juan, which Donnalyn transformed into two sections for the double surprise. The celebration was attended by Zeinab’s family and closest friends, including content creators Viy Cortez, Jelai Andres, Donnalyn herself, Zeinab’s sister Rana Harake, and Ray’s sister, Cece Parks.</p><p> The first part of the celebration focused on pampering the bride-to-be, treating her to a relaxing manicure, a hair and makeup session, and even a perfume-picking activity.</p><p> “Ito na sis. Unti-unti na natutupad ang mga pangarap mo and I’m so happy for you and kay Ray,” Zeinab’s sister Rana said. “We love you so much, sis!”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGDVFz7yjvc/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%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A2381356.1%2C%22ls%22%3A210412.8999999999%2C%22le%22%3A210419.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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><div><br/></div><p> Ray’s sister Cece also greeted, “Happy almost weddings, sissy! I am so happy that you are going to finally be able to relax for just even a second. I hope your mind is off for at least an hour. You&#x27;ll get to enjoy the best company of your family, your friends, your best friends. I do hope that moving forward to the wedding, everything goes so smoothly, and I just can&#x27;t wait to see you at the aisle. Enjoy and I love you!”</p><p> Viy Cortez also shared a heartfelt message for Zeinab as she embarked on a new journey.</p><p> “Sana [na] surprise ka. Sobrang excited na ako sa wedding mo. Alam ko sa mga ganitong kalapit aligaga na pero isa lang ang sure ko, ikaw ang pinakamagandang bride. Sana maging happy ka. Alam ko naman na perfect ang mapapangasawa kaya alam kong magiging happy ang iyong married life. Next baby na!” she expressed.</p><p> Meanwhile, Jelai Andres said with joy, “Isa ako sa pinaka, pinaka, pinaka, pinaka, pinaka, pinaka masaya kasi nahanap mo na ang the one mo. Sobrang saya ko. I love you!”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong> <iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r7tENJJvXvc" title="BRIDAL SHOWER | ZEINAB HARAKE" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div> </div><p>Ray Parks Jr., who accompanied Zeinab to the venue, also gave a sweet message for his fiancée.</p><p> “I hope you enjoy your bridal shower. You know, you need time to relax. Alam ko medyo stressful na ngayon at palapit na ang araw ng kasal natin, marami kang iniisip kaya hopefully magenjoy ka with your girls,” he expressed.</p><p> “Please know that I love you and I&#x27;m so excited for our special day, honestly. It’s so sweet of everybody to take time out of their busy schedule to show their love to you. I love you so much. Mahal na mahal kita. Enjoy this, enjoy your bridal shower,” he continued.</p><p> As part of the celebration, Zeinab’s bridesmaids brought “special and naughty” gifts for the soon-to-be Mrs. Parks.</p><p> “Thank you girls kasi inaanxiety na ako pero lahat kayo lumapit to comfort me,” Zeinab said.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKda7Dihhtu/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%3A2430137.1%2C%22ls%22%3A210412.8999999999%2C%22le%22%3A210419.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="659" 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><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/30/watch-zeinab-harake-shares-behind-the-scene-video-from-daughter-s-birthday-photoshoot-1432"><strong>READ: WATCH: Zeinab Harake shares behind the scene video from daughter’s birthday photoshoot </strong></a></div><div> </div><p>The night didn’t end there. Zeinab was then led to another area, transformed into a party venue where more guests including Awra Briguela, Riva Quenery, and her glam team awaited her.</p><p> “Ang galing, pasabog! I love you, Ate!” Zeinab said as she welcomed her guests. “Ikakasal na ako! Totoo na talaga siya.”</p><p> She expressed, “Sobrang blessed ako na mga taong naghahanda ng ganitong party for me. I love you guys so much. Alam kong paulit ulit na pero maraming salamat sa inyo. Mahal ko kayo!”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCg0g4EST_5/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%3A2460952.9%2C%22ls%22%3A210412.8999999999%2C%22le%22%3A210419.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="836" 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><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p><strong> </strong>As the intimate celebration came to a close, Zeinab expressed her excitement about finally tying the knot with the love of her life.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/26/zeinab-harake-ray-parks-jr-set-to-wed-within-the-year-2357"><strong>READ: Zeinab Harake, Ray Parks Jr set to wed &#x27;within the year&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/6/3/ray-parks-jr-zeinab-harake-are-now-married-report-1727"><strong>READ: Ray Parks Jr., Zeinab Harake are now married: report</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Earlier in June, media outlets reported that Zeinab and Ray had already tied the knot in a private Christian wedding ceremony in Tagaytay City. Zeinab’s daughter Bia was one of the flower girls, while her son Lucas served as the ring bearer.  The couple has yet to officially confirm the reports as of this writing.</p>

<p>Content creator Zeinab Harake shares glimpse of bridal shower organized by friends.</p>

Content creator Zeinab Harake shares glimpse of bridal shower organized by friends.