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Nikki Gil celebrates academic milestone after defending thesis: ‘Proof to myself that I can still do hard things’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Former actress and host Nikki Gil proved to herself that she can still ace her studies after she defended her thesis.</p><p>In a carousel of photos posted on her social media page, Nikki gave followers a glimpse into her thesis journey, reflecting on the hard work behind the achievement.</p><p>“A little proud of this one 🥹🙏🏼 Proof to myself that I can still do hard things. 😆 Last time I used this part of my brain was 17 years ago lol,” she first wrote.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Da8JEUoE1Pd/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A1085920.5%2C%22ls%22%3A60095.100000000035%2C%22le%22%3A60458.79999999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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><p>The former MYX VJ also expressed her gratitude to the mentors and friends who guided her throughout the process.</p><p>“So grateful to my thesis advisers for encouraging me to write about something I genuinely care about. And to @roberta815, @patch_feliciano_uy and T. Jojo Nepomuceno (thank you @johannacbuhay for the intro!) for so generously sharing their time, expertise and insight. 💕,” she added.</p><p>She also thanked her family and support system for helping her balance school and motherhood, saying: “To my village, thank you for keeping everything together while I disappeared into this. 😅 And through all of it, thank You, Lord. 🙏🏼 Nearing the finish line! 🥹.”</p><p>Among the photos Nikki shared were candid moments of her working on her thesis while spending time with her daughter, Maddie, as well as a lighthearted snap featuring her husband, BJ Albert.</p><p>“Her royal highness keeping me company while I worked 👑,” Nikki said, referring to her daughter playing beside her.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block" width="660"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784424813333SnapInsta.to_751125595_18610345654021868_1949436186246853032_n.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="660"/><span class="fr-inner">nikkigil / Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>She also joked about rehearsing her presentation with her husband, saying: “Mock defense with my super strict panelist. Hirap bolahin 🤪.”</p><div> </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:500px;display:block" width="500"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784424759074SnapInsta.to_743288804_18610345699021868_8669147604867198880_n.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="500"/><span class="fr-inner">nikkigil / Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/11/22/nikki-gil-marks-10th-wedding-anniversary-with-bj-albert-1152"><strong><u>READ: Nikki Gil marks 10th wedding anniversary with BJ Albert</u></strong></a></div><div> </div><p>The post also revealed that Nikki is completing her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at SoFA Design Institute. Her thesis focuses on designing ADHD-appropriate classrooms.</p><p>Fans and netizens filled the comments section with congratulatory messages, praising Nikki for returning to school while balancing family life and her career.</p><p>“Grabeee nakakabilib one of my fav childhood myx vj (still jam to your songs rin hehe) congratulations VJ Nikki indeed na beauty and brains 💓💓”</p><p>“Oh wow, this is amazing! Congratulations, Nikki! 💥”</p><p>“Congrats, Ate Nix!!! So proud and happy for youuuu. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJDwtXGyAvS/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A736153.3%2C%22ls%22%3A60095.100000000035%2C%22le%22%3A60458.79999999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="822" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/14/nikki-gil-shares-daughter-in-recovery-after-being-diagnosed-with-kawasaki-disease-1118"><strong>READ: Nikki Gil shares daughter in recovery after being diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Nikki first earned her degree in English Literature from Ateneo de Manila University in 2009.</p><p>In 2016, it was reported that she pursued a second degree in Interior Design at the Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID), following in the footsteps of her mother, who also graduated from the institution.</p>