Claudine Barretto gets sentimental as son Santino turns 18

• Claudine Barretto’s beloved son, Santino, has recently turned 18
• The actress marked the special milestone by sharing a heartfelt post dedicated to the birthday celebrant
• Along with a reel displaying lovely photos of the two of them, Claudine wrote a love-filled letter to her son, whom she described as a true gentleman
• She also looked back on the day she gave birth to Santino and described him as a blessing she will never give up on

Claudine Barretto’s son Santino has officially turned 18! The celebrity mom marked the special day with a heartfelt post dedicated to the birthday celebrant.

On her Instagram page, Claudine shared a reel displaying a montage of photos showing their heartwarming bond throughout the years.

Alongside the nostalgic reel, the veteran actress penned a message filled with love and pride.

“Dear Saint, Happy 18th birthday! Time flew so fast! Your Ate Sab and I are a bit emotional now that you really are a man and an adult,” Claudine began her sentimental letter.

She then expressed how proud she is of Santino’s growth into manhood.

“I am so blessed to know that you have grown into a true gentleman. The way you treat people most especially women is something I take pride in.”

Claudine likewise recalled the moment she gave birth to Santino, calling it the day God blessed her with the man she would always hold close and never stop loving.

“July 19, 2007 at 7:44am, God gave me the man that I will forever love and never give up on.”

Furthermore, the actress expressed her deep gratitude to Santino: “Thank you for being my son, above all thank you for being you! Theres nothing in this world that I wont do for you. I love you so much Santino!”

“Please continue to hold my hand and kiss mommy!” she affectionately concluded her letter.

See her post below:

Claudine Barretto is a renowned Filipino actress. She began her career at a young age and over the years, has become a prominent presence in Philippine television, starring in popular sitcoms like "Home Along Da Riles" and "Palibhasa Lalake." She achieved widespread acclaim as a lead in major soap operas such as "Saan Ka Man Naroroon" — where she notably played triplets — and "Marina." Beyond acting, she has ventured into entrepreneurship and has been involved in philanthropy. In her personal life, she was once married to Raymart Santiago but they eventually got annulled.

Claudine Barretto’s daughter Sab has just turned 21 on June 21. The actress marked the occasion with a heartwarming message on Instagram. Alongside lovely photos of them, Clau reiterated her love for Sab who, first made her a mother. The celebrity mom also affectionately expressed that Sab will forever be her “number 1.”

Earlier, Claudine Barretto treated her social media followers to a post featuring Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, the youngest daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte. On her Instagram page on June 8, Claudine gave a glimpse of her recent video call with Kitty. In the caption, Claudine also penned a short yet sweet note about Kitty.

Source: KAMI.com.gh