Ruffa Gutierrez says her 'temporary goodbye' to Venice as she starts college in the US
Around GMA
Around GMA
Flash floods kill 20 in Afghanistan, 100 missing, authorities say Tips for collectors of toys, cards, or anything that sparks joy New Era of Romance: why the Philippines is evolving into a world-class wedding destinationArticle Inside Page
Showbiz News
Ruffa Gutierrez's youngest daughter Venice Bektas is off to start a new journey as a university student!
Ruffa Gutierrez's daughter Venice Bektas recently left the Philippines to start a new chapter in her life in the US.
Ruffa couldn't help but become emotional as her youngest child gears up to start college in another country.
On Instagram, the celebrity mom uploaded some photos that were taken before Venice's flight.
Ruffa captioned her post, “Today, my youngest daughter [Venice Bektas] will spread her wings and begin a new chapter in her life as a university student.”
She continued, “Saying goodbye is so difficult! I've been ugly crying… but I know that you will be chasing your dreams while forging new friendships.”
Ruffa also left some sweet reminders for Venice: “Be a good girl, study hard, and always pray. I love you."
The actress and former beauty queen also wrote a message and request to her eldest daughter, Lorin Bektas.
“[Lorin], please be a caring ate and visit Venice when you have time” she wrote.
Ruffa ended her post with the hashtags, “#SadButProudMom, #EmptyNester [sad emojis].”
Meanwhile, Lorin is currently studying at Pepperdine University in California, while Venice will be going to start college in Texas.
Lorin and Venice are Ruffa's daughters with her former partner Yilmaz Bektas.
Related Gallery: Ruffa Gutierrez's sweetest moments with daughters Lorin and Venice
Bektas
