Claudine Barretto made sure to show her love and appreciation for her sister Gretchen who turned 52 on March 6.
Sharing photos with her "idol" and "advisor," the Optimum Star penned a short but sweet birthday message for her on Instagram.
"To my Ate, my advisor, friend, & idol, happy, happy birthday 🎁 I thank God first of all for you. As a wife, mother, daughter, & friend. May u continue to allow God to use u as an instrument for the many who need & have none. Again, it's a privilege to be your sister. I luv u so much my Ate. @gretchen_barretto 🙏❤️🤗🎂🎁🥰♥️😇😇" Claudine wrote in the caption.
On Instagram Stories today, March 7, Gretchen shared clips of her opening gifts from her friends and family together with partner Tonyboy Cojuangco and their daughter Dominique. Their daughter's fiance Michael Hearn was also present.


Just last month, Gretchen took to Instagram to mark her 28th anniversary with Tonyboy with a sweet video montage.
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