– Alden Richards attended Maine Mendoza’s 30th birthday celebration at Uma Nota Manila, along with Eat Bulaga! hosts and the Sotto family

– Maine and Alden’s love team, AlDub, became a massive hit in 2015, but Maine later revealed they were never in a real relationship

– Photos from the party, shared on social media, showed Alden partying with Maine alongside Vic Sotto, Pauleen Luna-Sotto, and other Eat Bulaga! hosts

– Guests enjoyed the celebration, with Maine surrounded by family, friends, and former colleagues

Filipina actress and television host Maine Mendoza celebrated her 30th birthday on March 3 with a party at the Uma Nota Manila restaurant.  The event was attended by close friends and colleagues, including actor Alden Richards, with whom Mendoza shares a significant history. 

Photos from the celebration, shared on Instagram by Chichi Rita and actress Via Antonio, showcased Richards mingling with guests. Notable attendees included “Eat Bulaga” hosts Vic Sotto and his wife Pauleen Luna-Sotto, Jose Manalo, Myles Ocampo, Allan K, and Ryzza Mae Dizon.

Family members such as Vic’s son Oyo Sotto with his wife Kristine Hermosa, and Oyo’s cousin Ciara Sotto, were also present. Actress Maja Salvador also attended the party.

Mendoza and Richards, collectively known as “AlDub,” rose to fame in 2015 through the “Kalyeserye” segment of the noontime show “Eat Bulaga.” Their on-screen chemistry garnered a massive following, leading to various endorsements and projects together.

Currently, Mendoza is married to actor and politician Arjo Atayde. The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary on July 28, 2024, sharing wedding videos and photos to mark the occasion.

Recently, they enjoyed a winter getaway in Hokkaido, Japan, as seen in photos shared by Mendoza. 

The presence of Richards at Mendoza’s birthday celebration highlights the enduring friendship between the two stars, delighting fans who have followed their journey over the years.

Alden Richards, born as Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. on January 2, 1992, is a well-known Kapuso actor, model, and recording artist.

He is recognized as Asia’s Multimedia Star because of his work as a TV host, music artist, endorser, and award-winning actor. Alden is known for being courteous, generous, and kind-hearted, in addition to his talent and successful showbiz career.

He rose to fame as the love team partner of Maine Mendoza but both stars have evolved into individual superstars.

The box office hit “Hello, Love, Again” has reached more than P1.4 billion worldwide. This number was provided by GMA News, and it was garnered from the figures in the global box office.

Its prequel, “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” was the first Filipino film that earned more than P1 billion gross. Aside from the worldwide achievement, it also broke records in Middle East.

Ai-Ai Delas Alas, in one of her recent interviews, talked about Alden Richards. In YouLOL’s Your Honor, Ai-Ai revealed she cried hard in front of the Kapuso actor.

She then recalled what happened back then to Tuesday Vargas and Buboy Villar. After hearing Ai-Ai’s story, Tuesday also asked, “Pero I’m sure nakakutob siya?”