Maricar De Mesa is iconic for her roles in Philippine television as she portrays characters who are bold, fierce, and intimidating.
But behind the camera, she is a cheerful and kind mom, who will do anything for her beloved daughter, Alianna Sky.
Despite her busy schedule as a seasoned actress and caring mother, Maricar still makes sure to give time for herself by usually travelling to different places, locally and internationally.
Recently, the Kapuso star enjoyed her end of the year adventures in Hongkong, Japan, and Singapore.
Every trip she had in these countries were filled with discoveries in the countries' culture, food, and sceneries.
Check out her sweet and picture-perfect travel photos:
Celebrating her birthday a day ahead, Maricar and her daughter Aliana enjoyed their date together in the two-star Michelin restaurant, Tin Lung Heen. Located in the famous hotel, Ritz-Carlton, the mother-daughter duo enjoyed the scenery of Hongkong with a delicious classy meal.
Discovering the beauty of Hongkong, Maricar De Mesa and Alianna Sky explored the different sceneries and amazing local cuisines of the country. In her Instagram post, the Sparkle star captioned, "No matter the view, I want to see it with you [Alianna]..." She also included her photos with Alianna riding the cable car and trying new fresh-cooked cuisines.
What is a Hongkong trip without Disneyland? As part of her birthday plans, Maricar took her daughter to the happiest place on earth where they had fun creating memories together. From enjoying rides and meeting Disney characters, the caring mother couldn't help but smile as she saw her daughter enjoying every minute of their first magical trip in Disneyland.
After eating a hearty meal, the Kapuso star enjoyed her cup of coffee while appreciating Japan's beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji. Aside from this photo, Maricar also shared some mouthwatering cuisine pictures that she tried during the second day of her trip. She even captioned her post "Day2. Eat what makes you happy."
Every moment in Disney parks is pure fun and magical. Maricar approved that idea as she enjoyed Tokyo Disney Sea during her third day in Japan. Despite it being a rainy day, the Kapuso actress still had a fun time exploring the park with good food and scenery.
Ginza is famous for its well packed boutiques and sushi bars as it was labeled as one of Tokyo's top shopping districts. As a food lover and tourist, Maricar didn't miss the opportunity to visit the place where she explored other delicious foods, especially Japan's seafood cuisines. The Kapuso star captioned her pictures "Day3. Miso happy." Besides eating, Maricar also enjoyed her walk along the aesthetic streets of Tokyo.
Traveling abroad is also a chance to wear your dream outfits that are especially inspired by East-Asian dramas like Korea, Japan, and China. In a posted reel, Maricar also shared her OOTD, wearing a knitted black and white coat jacket with matching tennis black skirt and calf-pointed boots. To complete the look, she also paired it with her stylish Chanel bag.
As a food lover, Maricar didn't have a second thought but visited Tsukiji market to explore Japan's different delicious street foods. From tasty sushis to fresh sweetened fruits, Maricar enjoyed her food adventure as she even said "I love you so Matcha, Tokyo," in her post.
Wearing a comfortable set of clothes, Kapuso star Maricar looked stylish in her streetwear outfit, matching it with chic sunglasses and cool white shoes.
Visiting for an event, the seasoned Kapuso actress also took time to explore the wonders of the country, Singapore. Besides appreciating the view, Maricar also tried discovering cuisines in the two-star Michelin restaurant, Waku Ghin.