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'Inagaw Na Bituin' star Renz Valerio dedicates diploma to his late mom Epifania Valerio

By Aedrianne Acar

Young Kapuso actor Renz Valerio penned a heartwarming tribute to his late mom, Epifania Valerio, who died last January.

Renz Valerio

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The Inagaw Na Bituin star recently attended the graduation rites of The Our Lady Fatima University at the Philippine International Convention Center.

Renz received the magna cum laude honor as he finished a bachelor's degree in Marketing Management.

In his post, the Kapuso hottie talked about the challenges balancing his school life and his showbiz career.

He shared, “[Four] years na walang tulog sa pagbabalance ng work and school, and today I finally walked across that stage.

“Wala man tulog, aakyat at tatanggap pa din ng award and diploma.️

“Thank You, Lord for guiding me and blessing me with these people who helped me become a better man I am today. All for and through You, Lord!”

Renz also dedicated all his accomplishments to his Mama Epifania.

“Finally made it, Ma. I hope you're happy, proud, and clapping the day away there in Heaven. I love you, Ma.”


Meanwhile, Renz eldest sister named Mikz wrote a sweet congratulatory post for her brother.

“Congratulations to my brother @renzvalerio.. no words can explain how proud i am of you. You deserve more and i can't wait to see you have it all! You are awesome in so many ways and I will ALWAYS be here for you although it seemed that it's always been the other way around.”

“I love u very much and i will do my best to be an nice ate but let's face it I'm more of an 'awesome' than a 'nice' i love you and see you soon. Papa, i love you and see soon po! Missin' the both of u.”

Congratulations and we wished you all the best, Kapuso Renz!

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