Paul Christian Ocampo

Ciara Sotto on celebrating 45th birthday: 'For 45 years of life, growth, and quiet sunshine'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Singer and actress Ciara Sotto recently celebrated her 45th birthday surrounded by family and close friends. Taking to social media, Ciara shared stunning photos from her birthday shoot, which featured a vibrant sunflower theme.</p><p>“Grateful and blessed for 45 years of life, growth, and quiet sunshine. Still learning… still blooming. 🌞🌻🤗🫶🏽💛,” she wrote.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLl8i2VRztb/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A14062634.299999997%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><p>The celebration was an intimate gathering attended by Ciara’s loved ones, including her parents, veteran actor and politician Tito Sotto and actress Helen Gamboa, who were seen singing along to the birthday song for their daughter.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547450941Ciarra-Birthday-6.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547495526Ciarra-Birthday-18.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547531159Ciarra-Birthday-11.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547558941Ciarra-Birthday-12.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547609681Ciarra-Birthday-13.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547638946Ciarra-Birthday-14.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547658659Ciarra-Birthday-15.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547822105Ciarra-Birthday-16.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547843020Ciarra-Birthday-17.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547873021Ciarra-Birthday-19.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Also spotted at the event were actresses Pauleen Luna, Maine Mendoza, and Danica Sotto-Pingris, who each shared their sweet birthday tributes to Ciara.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547908801Ciarra-Birthday-7.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547929860Ciarra-Birthday-8.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Maine posted a photo of the two of them with a heartfelt message: “happy birthday to this beautiful woman who ages like fine wine (yellow heart emoji) i always got your back, just as you always have mine.(sunflower emoji) i love you, @pinaypole!” which Ciara responded, “Thank you my baby sister (yellow heart emoji).</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547958760Ciarra-Birthday-2.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Pauleen joined in with a mirror selfie taken during one of their workout sessions.</p><p>“Happy happy birthday to this ever youthful and fit lady! My spin/movie and food buddy, one of the people i trust the most, you mean so much to me (yellow heart emoji). I pray for the best things in life for you @pinaypole! I love you!” she said.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751547983600Ciarra-Birthday-3.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>She also shared a lighthearted video of themselves applying lipstick with the caption: “I love being random with you! Thank you for being you! @pinaypole HBD!”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751548001899Ciarra-Birthday-4.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Ciara’s cousin, Danica, daughter of Vic Sotto, also took a trip down memory lane as she celebrated her “ate’s” birthday.</p><p>“I thank the Lord for giving me a beautiful Ate. We may not see each other that often but my love for you will never change. You are always there for me. Bata pa tayo you would always look out for me na. Never mo ako iniwan. You are kind, selfless, loyal and dependable. It&#x27;s a blessing to be loved by someone like you,” she wrote. “LOVE YOU! HBD.”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751548261681Ciarra-Birthday-10.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Her brother, Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, penned a short but sweet greeting: “A blessed happy birthday my beautiful baby sister! I love you so much Bruh! @pinaypole”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751548289399Ciarra-Birthday-5.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Other celebrity friends such as actress-host Mariel Padilla, singer-actress Kitkat, and Mrs. Philippines Universe 2025 titleholder Sugar Mercado also sent their warmest wishes.</p><p>“@pinaypole I love you ate ko happy birthday,” Sugar said.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751548351253Ciarra-Birthday-1.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>“Happiest Birthday Love @pinaypole God bless u more always! I love you,” Kitkat wrote.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751548393212Ciarra-Birthday-9.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Mariel also expressed, “Happiest birthday to one of the most beautiful souls i have ever met!!! Love you so much Mhie.”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751548417381IMG_5387.PNG" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/7/3/ciara-sotto-celebrates-turning-43-with-a-photo-shoot-1016" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ciara Sotto celebrates turning 43 with a photo shoot</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/25/22/ciara-sotto-hosts-new-online-series-ciara-tries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ciara Sotto hosts new online series ‘Ciara Tries’</strong></a></div><p>Ciara replied, “Mhieeeeeee! Thank you so much! Always here for you! I love you forever!”</p>