Jake Cuenca, may sweet na birthday greeting para kay Rabiya Mateo

• Actor Jake Cuenca penned a heartfelt birthday greeting for beauty queen and actress Rabiya Mateo on Instagram, expressing how proud he is of the woman she is becoming
• Jake shared a nine-slide photo carousel featuring sweet moments from their dinner date
• Setting the post to 1D's Little Things, Jake hoped he made her special day even brighter
• Kapuso actor Alden Richards was among the celebrities who liked the sweet birthday tribute

Kapamilya actor Jake Cuenca made sure Rabiya Mateo felt deeply cherished on her birthday.

Taking to his verified Instagram account @juancarloscuenca, the actor uploaded a nine-photo carousel offering fans a glimpse into how they celebrated Rabiya's big day.

Set to One Direction's hit song Little Things, the post opened with an intimate snapshot of the two holding hands while seated side-by-side, followed by a close-up selfie of them leaning in together.

In his caption, Jake shared his wish to make her birthday memorable:

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"It’s always the little things that make life special. I hope I made your day just a little more special you, @rabiyamatteo. ❤️‍🔥"

Going beyond simple birthday wishes, Jake expressed deep admiration for Rabiya’s personal growth and wished her an abundance of joy in the year ahead:

"HBD, Rabiya. I’m so proud of the woman you are and all that you’re becoming. I hope this year brings you more reasons to smile, more moments of peace, and all the happiness your heart deserves."

He capped off his message with a sweet declaration of love and unwavering support: "I love you, and I’ll always be rooting for you."

The rest of the carousel captured highlights from their celebration—from fine dining dishes like lobster paired with refreshing green cocktails, to cozy moments at home playing with an adorable light-coated puppy. One slide also showed Rabiya beaming brightly while seated next to a large white Rimowa shopping bag, before ending with a stylish black-and-white portrait of the pair smiling together at a bar.

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The post quickly caught the attention of netizens and celebrity friends alike, with Alden Richards (@aldenrichards02) among those who liked the upload. Fans flooded the comments section with birthday greetings for Rabiya, gushing over Jake's thoughtful words and sweet gestures.

Rabiya Mateo first gained national recognition after winning Miss Universe Philippines 2020, proudly representing Iloilo City before competing on the global Miss Universe stage. Following her pageant career, she moved into acting, television, and endorsements, steadily building a name for herself in showbiz. Along the way, she has spoken openly about self-love, perseverance, and mental health, becoming an advocate for emotional wellness. Her honesty about her personal struggles has earned her respect from many supporters.

As previously reported by KAMI, Rabiya Mateo opened up about her childhood dream of becoming a doctor. The beauty queen explained why she chose Physical Therapy as her pre-med course. She confessed that her role as a breadwinner initially hindered her from pursuing medicine. However, the actress emphasized that "money and fame are not everything in life."

Meanwhile, Rabiya Mateo honestly rated herself a "7" in terms of being okay. During her guesting at DJ Chacha's podcast, she considers herself a "work in progress." According to Rabiya, she still needs her medication and consultation with her doctor from time to time. In her own terms, Rabiya also wants to be the "best version" of herself when the right person arrives in her life.

Source: KAMI.com.gh