Joey de Leon marks his birthday with heartfelt tribute to late mother
- Joey de Leon celebrated his birthday with a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, Emma
- The “Eat Bulaga” host shared a photo holding a pillow printed with an old picture of them together and expressed gratitude and love for her
- He explained that he included his mother in his birthday greeting since she would have turned 100 this year and emphasized that a person’s birthday should also be a celebration of the one who gave birth
- The post drew warm reactions from fans and celebrities, who praised his touching message and reminder to honor parents
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Veteran television host and comedian Joey de Leon marked his birthday with a heartfelt message dedicated not only to himself but also to his mother, Emma.
Source: Instagram
In a touching Instagram post, Joey shared a photo of himself holding a pillow printed with an old photograph of his mother and his younger self as a baby. Alongside the image, he wrote a heartfelt message of love and gratitude for his late mother, whom he fondly called “Mama Emma.”
“Happy Birthday to me and my Mama Emma! I love you Ma and thanks for everything!” Joey wrote.
He went on to explain the reason behind the joint birthday greeting, revealing that his mother’s actual birth date was different but equally meaningful. “Sa mga nagtataka, my mom’s actual birthday is on March 31. She was born in 1925 kaya 100 years old na sya ngayon, special ‘di ba? Kaya isinama ko sya sa pagbati,” he shared.
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Joey also reflected on the bond between a mother and child, emphasizing that a person’s birthday should also be a celebration of the one who gave birth. “At saka hindi ba dapat pag birthday ng isang tao, binabati din yung nagpaanak sa kanya? Hindi ka naman magbe-birthday kung wala ermats mo!” he added.
The post received warm reactions and greetings from followers and celebrities alike. Many netizens also expressed admiration for Joey’s message, calling it a beautiful reminder of gratitude toward parents.
Known for his humor and wit, Joey’s post carried both affection and insight, showing a softer and more sentimental side of the long-time entertainer.
Joey de Leon is an iconic actor, comedian, and television host in the Philippines. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic, and Joey and has made several comedy movies and TV shows. Joey is also best known for being a pioneer host of the longest-running noontime show in the country, “Eat Bulaga,” which premiered on July 30, 1979.
As previously reported by KAMI, Keempee De Leon was a guest in "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda." One of the things that he openly talked about was his reconciliation with his father, Joey De Leon. He said that it happened in His perfect time on Father's Day. As Keempee was talking about the wonderful moment, he could not help the tears from falling down.
In another report, Joey De Leon flaunted his birthday gift for Maine Mendoza on social media last March. He posted on Instagram a photo of the present, which is a painting. The veteran comedian said it is his “self portrait with a touch of Yaya Dub.” Maine took to the comments section and thanked the “Eat Bulaga” pioneer host.
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