Bianca Umali highlights friendship with Barbie Forteza on her birthday
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Bianca Umali made sure Barbie Forteza felt her love and appreciation on her special day.
Bianca Umali marked Barbie Forteza's birthday this year with a heartfelt letter and an appreciation for their wonderful friendship.
The Sang'gre star said she wanted to greet the Kapuso Primetime Princess last, not because she forgot, but because she wanted Barbie to feel special until the end of the day.
“Ako ang huling babati hindi dahil nakalimutan, kundi dahil gusto kong sa dulo, maramdaman mong espesyal ka… kasi totoo, mahal kita, Barbie,” Bianca mused.
Bianca took a trip down memory lane as she shared Barbie's first-ever video on her video camera while they were in Canada, which she said was the “place where it all officially started for us.”
“I never thought we would have this kind of friendship -- yung tahimik pero totoo, hindi kailangang ipangalandakan palagi pero ang sarap lasapin… lalo na kapag tayong dalawa lang ang nakakaalam kung gaano ito kahalaga,” Bianca said.
The Sparkle star continued, “Please know that I'm always here for you -- no matter what. As a sister, a friend, and a quiet protector. I love you, Neng.”
Barbie, meanwhile, penned her appreciation for Bianca in the comments section of the birthday post and called Bianca her “queen.”
“Aaaahhhh talaga paiiyakain mo ako, ganooonn??? I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! You are my queen, @bianxa,” Barbie said.
Last year, Bianca and Barbie were among the Kapuso stars who traveled to Canada for the “Sparkle Goes to Canada” tour, where they had the chance to bond together.
In a previous Instagram post, Barbie even likened their friendship to that of Monica and Rachel of the popular '90s sitcom Friends.
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