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Marjorie Barretto graduates from college at 51: 'It's never too late'

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Marjorie Barretto fulfilled her dream of graduating from college at the age of 51.</p><p>The actress took to social media to reflect on her journey leading to her graduation</p><p>&quot;At 51 years old, I finally wore this cap and gown. 🎓 For years, finishing college was a dream tucked away — paused for show business, raising children, public service, business, and building a life. But God never forgot. In His perfect time, He gave me the courage to return, the strength to push through, and the joy of crossing this finish line,&quot; she remarked in an Instagram post. </p><p>On the highlight of her graduation, Marjorie shared that it was having her family witnessed this milestone in her life. &quot;The sweetest part? My children were there to witness it — taking my photos and videos, handing me flowers and gifts. A moment so surreal, a full circle moment,&quot; she said.  </p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNR-qhJvJ2x/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNR-qhJvJ2x/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%3A577217.700000003%2C%22ls%22%3A121385.5%2C%22le%22%3A121389.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" 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><br/></div><p>The actress expressed her gratitude to her university and to her friend, Ruffa Gutierrez, for helping her achieve this dream.  </p><p>&quot;I want to thank Philippine Women’s University @mypwu_official for opening your doors and making this chapter possible. I also want to thank my dear friend @iloveruffag for starting this journey for so many of us — she graduated first, lovingly encouraged me to go back to college, and always reminded me that I could do it,&quot; she stated.</p><p>She also thanked her loved ones saying, &quot;To my loved ones who inspired me, pushed me, and talked me out of my panic and anxieties — thank you from the bottom of my heart.&quot;</p><p>She concluded her post with this reminder, stating: &quot;And to those my age who still carry dreams in their hearts: it’s never too late, and you are never too old, to realize the dreams God placed in you.&quot;</p><p>Coincidentally, Marjorie&#x27;s son, Leon Barretto, also graduated in the same year as the actress.</p><p>Leon took to social media to reflect on sharing this milestone with his mom. &quot;Not a lot of people can say they graduated college the same year as their mom. it’s really never too late—congratulations, mom! truly an inspiration to my siblings and me ♥️🎓 #2025graduates,&quot; he said in an Instagram post. </p>