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Jhong Hilario marks 50th birthday on 'Showtime'

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Reyma Deveza

ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA -- Actor-host Jhong Hilario celebrated his 50th birthday on ABS-CBN’s noontime program “It’s Showtime” on Tuesday, where he shared a wish for strength and hope amid life’s challenges.</p><p>&quot;Wish ko sana maging matatag pa tayo sa lahat ng mga darating na sakuna. Lahat tayo, actually hindi lang ako, pamilya ko, tayong lahat, ang madlang people, sana maging matatag tayo sa lahat ng mga hamon sa buhay. Kung tag-ulan ngayon ay mayroon ng rainbow sa ating buhay. Ang importante ay mayroon tayong nilu-look forward na pag-asa &#x27;yan ang wish ko,&quot; Hilario said.</p><p>He added: &quot;Hindi ka masaya kapag alam mong may mga problema &#x27;yung pamilya mo, mga kasama mo. Lahat tayo sana maging makulay ang mga susunod na araw.&quot;</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db4xaSJzycA/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A16802035.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1035" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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>For his birthday, Hilario also requested to his fans and viewers to watch his film &quot;Hand of God,&quot; which is an entry to this year&#x27;s Cinemalaya Film Festival.</p><p>Hilario also teased that he is preparing for a birthday number on &quot;Showtime.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Pinagdahahandaan natin &#x27;yan -- at 50,&quot; Hilario said.</p><p>Co-hosts Vhong Navarro, Kim Chiu, and Karylle all wished Hilario a good health, long life and  more blessings.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Db4n4DJEs8L/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A16648542.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" 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><p>Meanwhile, photos of Hilario&#x27;s birthday celebration with his family and loved ones were shared by his daughter, Sarina, in a social media post.</p><p>&quot;Happy Birthday to our Sample King, Our Golden Boy! 👑✨Special thanks to the Hilario siblings for organizing this surprise celebration for Jhong and making this milestone extra special!&quot; part of the caption read.</p><p>Hilario, a former member of the dance group Streetboys, is also recognized for his acting skills. He&#x27;s known for his roles on screen including the series &quot;Mara Clara&quot; and the classic film &quot;Muro Ami.&quot;</p><p>Currently, Hilario is also part of the hit primetime series &quot;Sigabo.&quot;  </p>

<p>Actor-host Jhong Hilario marked his 50th birtthday on ABS-CBN's noontime program "It's Showtime."</p>

Actor-host Jhong Hilario marked his 50th birtthday on ABS-CBN's noontime program "It's Showtime."