Rich Asuncion's birthday wish: 'For the world to be better and find its way to the end of this global pandemic'

Missing StarStruck alumna Rich Asuncion?

Well, the beautiful mom of Bela Brie Mudie is currently staying in Australia for now amidst this COVID-19 pandemic still ravaging the world.

But despite the gloom brought about by this highly-contagious disease, Rich wants to spread good vibes online.

The celebrity mom marked her 32nd birthday last week and shared some highlights of her simple celebration with Bela and husband Filipino-Australian Benjamin Mudie.

In her Instagram post, Rich shared her birthday wish, which is to finally see the end of this horrible pandemic.

“Got my partner visa approved a few days before my birthday. What an amazing present! I feel truly blessed beyond measure. And with my precious ones by my side, I couldn't really ask for anything more but for the world to be better and find its way to the end of this global pandemic.

“I wish for everyone's health and safety back home, most especially my family. Thanks for all your well-wishes!️ Heaps of love!

The former 2009 Binibining Pilipinas first runner-up also decided to spend time on the beach on her special day to relax.

“No better way for an island girl to spend her birthday but on the beach.

“P.S. Wag n'yo na ko tanungin kung anong tinatakpan ko jan.”

Several celebrities also greeted Rich on her birthday including her Ika-6 Na Utos co-star Mike Tan, Sheena Halili, and Maricris Garcia.

The Kapuso actress tied the knot with Benjamin in Australia in May 2018 and gave birth to Bela on December 3 of the same year.

While living in Australia, Rich Asuncion decided to find work there and she shared on Instagram in June 2020 that she is now a waitress.

Rich revealed it took some time before she could find work in the country.

“Simulan natin ang post na ito nang masaya. Napakasaya ko ngayong araw dahil natanggap ko na ang una kong sweldo...at sa wakas ay 'di na ako nalulugmok sa lungkot.

“Malaking bagay 'to dahil sa panahon ngayon ang hirap humanap ng dahilan para sumaya. Lalo pa at nag-adjust pa lang ako dito sa Australia.

“Tagal ko rin naghanap ng work. Kailangan mo 'yun dito dahil 'pag sa bahay ka lang mas lalo kang malulungkot. Marami naman kasing opportunities dito basta 'di ka lang mapili. So 'yun na nga, dahil 'di na ako nagpaka-choosy, sinubukan ko na ang pagwi-waitress. Casual job at a restaurant,”

She added that despite what's happening in the world right now, she would rather look for the silver lining through all of this.

“My point here is, I know most of us will need to adjust to a new/different life after this pandemic. And that's not all that bad. To be able to survive through this is already a blessing. As hard as it may seem, look for the silver lining. Hold on and say I am still a champion.

“Be grateful because some people have lost more than you already have. Sa ngayon ay tanggap ko na at masaya na ko sa bago kong buhay kasama ang aking pamilya,”