Gene Padilla has taken to social media to share a heartfelt birthday greeting for Claudine Barretto.

  Gene Padilla dedicates heartfelt birthday message to Claudine Barretto (@genepadillaaaa)
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It is worth mentioning that the veteran actress celebrated her 49th birthday on Sunday, July 20.

Celebrating her special day, Gene shared a warm message for Claudine, whom he fondly considers a sister.

In a sweet social media post, the veteran comedian shared a heartwarming clip showing him with Claudine and affectionately greeted her in the caption.

“Happy Happy Birthday to my sister… Clau,” the actor wrote.

He went on to convey his earnest wishes for the birthday celebrant.

“Wish you all the best, good health and more blessings to come! God bless you,” Gene lovingly penned.

Meanwhile, Clau made sure to show her appreciation by heading to the comments section, where she replied to Gene’s sweet message.

“Thank you kuya,” she commented, accompanied by a red heart emoji.

The warm exchange between Gene and Claudine served as a touching reflection of the deep and affectionate bond they share.

Gene Padilla is the brother of Dennis Padilla, ex-husband of Marjorie Barretto. He is the son of the late comedian Dencio Padilla. Over the years, he has been featured in numerous films and television series, showcasing his versatility as a performer.

Claudine Barretto, on the other hand, 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.

As previously reported, 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.

In another report, 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.” Meanwhile, on her account, Sab shared a set of photos giving a glimpse of her fun birthday celebration with her loved ones.