Kathryn Bernardo celebrated her mother Min’s birthday with an emotional open letter, acknowledging the challenges in their relationship while expressing gratitude for their deep bond.
The actress shared heartfelt words alongside a series of old and recent photos with her mom on her Instagram page last Sunday, January 5.
“They say you can’t choose your family, but if I had the chance, I’d still choose you to be my mom—over and over again,” Kathryn wrote.
Acknowledging Imperfect Moments
Kathryn candidly admitted that their relationship has had its share of “lots of fights and misunderstandings,” but emphasized how those moments strengthened their connection.
“It’s the imperfect moments that made us stronger. They made me love you even more,” she added.
She also credited her mom as a major influence on the person she is today, writing:
“Your happiness will always be my happiness.”
Kathryn playfully described herself as Min’s “most kulit and stressful bunso (youngest child)” to close her heartfelt message.
Birthday Celebration
Min gave fans a glimpse of her intimate birthday party held at their new home. The gathering was attended by notable celebrities including Maja Salvador, Dimples Romana, and ABS-CBN executive Cory Vidanes.
“Grateful for another year spent with all of the wonderful people that surround us,” Min captioned her Instagram post.
Fans praised Kathryn for her loving tribute, underscoring the strength of their mother-daughter relationship despite its imperfections.