'24 Oras' anchors, Judy Ann Santos and more greet Iya Villania on her birthday
Today, June 29, 'Mars Pa More' host Iya Villania-Arellano celebrates her 35th birthday.
Yesterday, she had a star-studded birthday celebration on 'Mars Pa More,' where her co-anchors on '24 Oras' greeted her virtually.
First to greet Iya was 'Wish Ko Lang' host, Vicky Morales.
“Iya, miss na namin ang pa-catering mo gabi-gabi rito sa 24 Oras. Si Iya kasi ang official supplier namin ng chichirya, kakanin, tsokolate at iba pa, 'pag mahaba ang mga commercial break namin.
“Pero ang pinaka nami-miss ko sa birthday girl natin ay ang kanyang positive energy na parati niyang bitbit sa set.
“And of course, her kindness sa lahat ng tao, anuman ang estado nila sa buhay.
“Happy birthday, Iya. I hope you get spoiled today by Drew and your kids.”
Iya Villania during her birthday celebration on Mars Pa More/ Source: Mars Pa More
'Magpakailanman' host, Mel Tiangco, then gave a heartfelt message that she ended on a funny note.
“Happy birthday to you, Iya. Traditionally, 'pag birthday, siyempre magbibigay ka ng mga birthday wishes.
“But because you are a person who has everything, hindi kita iwi-wish, kung hindi ang sasabihin ko stay beautiful inside and out. Stay fulfilled professionally and as a mother to Primo, to Leon and to Alana, and as a wife to Drew.
“Stay happy, stay active, stay healthy. Be what you are always.
“And finally, I wish that all your prayers will be answered prayers all the rest of your life.
“Happy birthday. Halika na. Trabaho ka na dito.”
'Imbestigador' host, Mike Enriquez, on the other hand, had a short but sweet birthday message for Iya.
“Hello, Iya. Happy, happy birthday. Wishing you more happiness, more success, more power, more good health, more blessings, more everything. Happy birthday.”
Judy Ann Santos greets Iya Villania a happy birthday / Source: Mars Pa More
Aside from her '24 Oras' co-anchors, Iya was also greeted virtually by her closest celebrity friends. One of them was actress and TV host, Judy Ann Santos.
“Hey, super mama. Happy birthday to you, my dear Iya,” Judy Ann said. “Talaga alam mo kasi birthday mo, nag-ayos talaga ko. Kailangan presentable ako 'pag binati kita. (chuckles) But seriously, happy birthday. I am grateful for you for the kind of person that you are.”
Judy Ann, who is also a mom of three like Iya, then talked about what she appreciates most about the birthday girl.
“Bilib na bilib ako how inspiring you are, kung paano mo nai-inspire ang mga mommies to get fit, to be positive, to just enjoy life being a mom and just taking care of yourself.
“Thank you for being a good friend and miss na miss ko na kayong mga panties. I hope to see you soon and to hug you, and the kids, and give my love to your mom.
“Happy birthday and enjoy your yin yang. I love you. Happy birthday.”
Drew Arellano and Ryan Agoncillo / Source: Mars Pa More
Judy Ann's husband and 'Eat Bulaga' Dabarkads, Ryan Agoncillo, was also present virtually during Iya's birthday bash on 'Mars Pa More.'
He was on a video call with Iya's husband, Drew Arellano, and his birthday message for Iya was really intriguing.
Ryan told Iya, “Happy birthday and congratulations dahil ah…tama ba, Drew, 'yung kinuwento mo na ate na si Duday?”
Drew then replied, “Hindi ko rin alam eh.”
This got Iya's co-host Camille Prats and Hannah Olives of Session Road excited and curious.
So, Camille asked, “Mars, may announcement ka ba? I-announce mo na!”
But Iya quickly clarified, “Wala akong announcement, mars.”
Actor Jericho Rosales also made an appearance on the video call.
Ryan and Drew teased him for being the cause of delay and called him “the late Jericho Rosales” as he was introduced.
Jericho then entered the frame and even did a birthday dance for Iya.
He said, “I love you, guys. I'm sorry. I know it's your birthday but I love these guys. Happy birthday!”
After which, Drew gave a sweet message to his wife, Iya.
“You know, you're the best person that I know. But more than that, you're really just the best mother to the kids and that's why I really appreciate you.”
Watch the touching birthday greetings of Iya's other celebrity friends Suzi Entrata and Paolo Valenciano, as well as Iya's kids, her mom, and her sisters Rhoda and Sheila Villania on the 'Mars Pa More' video above.
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