Janine Gutierrez turned a year older in a different country!
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Despite the thrill and adventure of traveling to another country on her birthday, Janine shared with her followers that she was emotional as she was reminded of her late grandmother, Pilita Corrales.
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“I could hear mamita’s voice in my head singing happy birthday and it just hit me. She would always sing happy birthday in her full singing voice and it just kept playing in my head and I really couldn’t stop crying over my seafood like a baby. I don’t know what happened. But I guess that’s grief,” she wrote in an Instagram post, sharing that she felt emotional while having dinner with boyfriend Jericho Rosales on the day before her birthday.
Despite the wave of emotions she felt and the tough year she endured, the actress was filled with gratitude to everyone who showered her with love and support.
“It’s been the toughest year but I’m just filled with gratitude for everyone who’s held mine and my family’s hand throughout everything. I’m so grateful for another year and for all the blessings. I’m so grateful for my family and echo and my friends and my work families and all of you who’ve been there. I’m so grateful for this trip. it turned out amazing,” she said.
“Hindi na ko umiyak (I stopped crying). Life is beautiful, just keep showing up. Thank you guys ily (I love you). Thank you for all the greetings,” she concluded her post.
Meanwhile, in a separate Instagram post, the 36-year-old actress showed followers a glimpse of how her last day in South Africa went by.
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“Thanks for the great time, Africa. You are so beautiful,” she captioned her post.
Here are photos from Janine Gutierrez’s memorable birthday trip in South Africa:
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Photo: Janine Gutierrez/Instagram
Photo: Janine Gutierrez/Instagram
Photo: Janine Gutierrez/Instagram
Photo: Janine Gutierrez/Instagram
Photo: Janine Gutierrez/Instagram
Photo: Janine Gutierrez/Instagram
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