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Iza Calzado shares daughter Deia’s 'very first birthday celebration with friends'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Kapamilya actress Iza Calzado recently celebrated a memorable milestone—her daughter Deia Amihan’s third birthday surrounded by the special people in their lives.</p><div> </div><p>On her social media page, Iza shared photos from Deia’s birthday party, attended by family and close friends.</p><div> </div><p>“A little party play date to celebrate Deia’s 3rd birthday 🤍Planned just two days before, on a sweet Monday afternoon,” Iza wrote. “Our very first birthday with her friends. May she be blessed with the kindest, most loving circle in this lifetime.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUNmb_Ficq1/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%3A125993%2C%22ls%22%3A125345.29999998212%2C%22le%22%3A125646.19999998808%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>The actress expressed gratitude for her circle of friends, who helped make her daughter’s birthday extra special. </p><div> </div><p>“I’m constantly reminded how lucky I am to have such incredible friends, a list that keeps growing deeper and more meaningful now that I’m a mother,” she stated.</p><div> </div><p>She also acknowledged those who contributed to organizing the celebration, adding: “With so much gratitude, I want to thank and honor a few friends who helped make this day possible: @lexi__edit @ela_vargas @nicole_dpcharpentier @mikelariosa_mua @ayafernandez_ Thank you for helping me mount this little celebration. It truly takes a village 🤍.”</p><div> </div><p>“So grateful as well to those who took the time to celebrate with us. We wish we could have made it bigger, but this mama is learning to be practical and save that for the day Deia actually asks for a big party 😂🙏🏽🥰,” she continued.</p><div> </div><p>She also thanked those who sent their warm wishes and greetings for Deia, noting: “To everyone who remembered and sent birthday greetings through socials, thank you. Your love and well wishes truly mean so much to our family.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTC_e2FCQLX/embed/captioned/?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%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A126012.69999998808%2C%22ls%22%3A125345.29999998212%2C%22le%22%3A125646.19999998808%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1075" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>She concluded her post with gratitude to God: “Lastly, thank You Lord, for Deia Amihan. Life is infinitely more meaningful, joyful, and beautiful with her light in our lives.”</p><div> </div><p>Earlier, on January 26, Iza penned a touching message for her daughter who just turned 3 years old.</p><div> </div><p>“Three years ago, you came into our lives. A gift. A blessing. Our little miracle. A beautiful testament of God’s endless love. 🤍 You are our greatest teacher, the glue that holds our home together, the ultimate boss 😌, and our guiding North Star. ⭐ Your presence alone makes everything feel more meaningful, more vibrant, more alive,” Iza expressed.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DT9_IUECbcs/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%3A126029.69999998808%2C%22ls%22%3A125345.29999998212%2C%22le%22%3A125646.19999998808%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" 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><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/10/iza-calzado-pens-letter-to-daughter-deia-on-international-women-s-day-1147"><strong>READ: Iza Calzado pens letter to daughter Deia on International Women’s Day</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>She went on: “From being our tiny spark of hope to filling our everyday with so much light and color, you are pure magic. ✨🌈 P.S. Ngayon pa lang, nang aagaw ka na kay Mama and Dada ng eksena. Ikaw na talaga ang bida! 🎬💫 We are so proud to be the major supporting characters in your story 😜💙.”</p><div> </div><p>Iza and her British-American businessman-husband Ben first met in 2011 at a magazine launch event where Iza was the host. After six years of dating, they tied the knot in December 2018 in a beach wedding ceremony in Palawan. The couple welcomed their daughter, Deia Amihan, on January 26, 2023.</p>