While most people associate February 14th with romance and traditional symbols like red roses and heart-shaped chocolates, for some, Valentine’s Day is also a special day as it is their birthday, adding extra significance to the date.
Here are some personalities, both local and foreign, who will be blowing out their birthday candles alongside lovers celebrating Hearts Day.
Juan Ponce Enrile – The current Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, former Senate President, and former Defense secretary will be marking his centennial year today. Born in 1924, the venerable politician has been used in memes and jokes by Filipinos on aging, longevity, and even immortality.
Enrile is living proof that age doesn’t matter when it comes to work, as he just finished a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday as one of President Marcos’ top advisers.
Heart Evangelista – The fashion icon, social media celebrity, actress, and wife to Senator Francis Escudero celebrates her 38th birthday today.
Heart has made appearances at renowned fashion events, has been featured on the covers of international magazines, and has partnered with well-known brands. She recently opened up about being ready to be a mother, which her longtime fans are hoping will finally come true.
Kris Aquino – Born in 1971, the “Queen of All Media” is turning 53 this year and will celebrate her birthday with her kids in the United States.
Kris has been constantly updating her fans and followers about her health issues. Last month, the TV host shared that her health woes has become more complex, as she began to exhibit many symptoms of the autoimmune disease lupus. Her ardent followers wish Kris to be finally healed from these issues.
Donna Cruz – Celebrating her 47th birthday this year, Donna Cruz’s artistic journey began when she was 13. She had already won singing competitions and landed a coveted spot in the Eat Bulaga!’s Little Miss Philippines pageant.
Her 1991 self-titled debut album, featuring hits like “Kapag Tumibok ang Puso” and “Rain,” solidified her status as a pop music icon.
John Prats – From his debut in 1992 as a child star to multifaceted performer, John Prats has carved a unique path in the Philippine entertainment industry.
Now turning 40 years old, John has decided to pursue musical directing after being given the opportunity to direct Moira de la Torre’s “Tagpuan” concert in 2018.
Paul Lee – Born in 1989, Paul John Dalistan Lee first began his basketball journey when he was a freshman in high school in San Sebastian College-Recoletos and was discovered during the school’s intramurals.
Lee evolved into a star guard in the Philippine Basketball Association, currently playing for the Magnolia Hotshots. Curiously, he came to the club after being traded for Kris Aquino’s ex-husband, James Yap.
Danai Gurira – Best known for her role as Okoye in the “Black Panther” films, the actress, playwright, and activist will be turning 46.
More than being one of the stars of “The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Lived,” Gurira revealed that she was involved in the writing process of one of episodes of the series.
Rob Thomas – The lead singer of Matchbox Twenty and solo artist is known for his soulful vocals and romantic ballads. Celebrating his 52nd birthday, Rob is the voice behind the band’s hit songs “Unwell” and “If You’re Gone”.
Freddie Highmore – Known for his notable role as Dr. Shaun Murphy of the American medical drama TV series, “The Good Doctor”, Highmore will be celebrating his 32nd birthday this 2024. Highmore has married Klarissa Munz, who was his schoolmate at Cambridge University.
Michael Bloomberg – The American businessman, politician, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Bloomberg business empire is listed as the seventh richest person in the world, with $94.5 billion net worth, according to Forbes.