Andre Paras writes touching letter for stepmom on her birthday

Andre Paras showed his appreciation for stepmother Lyxen Diomampo on her birthday.

The All-Out Sundays mainstay wrote a long letter expressing his gratitude for his mom for taking care of him and raising him as her son through the years.

He began his letter by writing, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM❤️ I want to thank you for being there for me and taking care of me all these years."

Andre continued, "I'm thankful that we were able to live a private and simple life.

He also defended his stepmom from haters, "I hate how people think they know you and say hurtful and mean things.

"It makes you wonder how in the world people come up with these negative things yet we live a private life.

"If you were a bad person who raised me shouldn't I also have a bad reputation and a bad life?

"No, that's because you and dad raised me the way a child should be raised.

He also thanked his stepmom for supporting him and for promising to protect her. Andre also referred to her as his mom.

"I'm 24 and you and dad support me in moving out but I still choose to live under your roof because I don't want to miss waking up to an amazing family.

"No matter what people say against you I'm still here to back you up and protect you.

"I love you and thank you for being my mom."

The Kapuso actor is currently hosting in online show, Shout Out, Andre.

Andre Paras now stars in his own online show, "Shout Out Andre"

In a recent episode, he appeared with Kapuso actress Gabbi Garcia and talked about their earlier days in showbiz.

Gabbi Garcia and Andre Paras reminisce about their projects together