MANILA, Philippines — Former child star Renz Valerio has marked another academic milestone as he is set to graduate magna cum laude in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management from Our Lady of Fatima University in Antipolo City.
The “Inagaw na Bituin” actor shared the good news on Instagram on Sunday, March 18.
In the said post showing his graduation photos, Valerio said he is also an Academic Excellence Awardee and a recipient of the Best in Marketing Research, crediting his parents’ words of wisdom for such achievements.
“Tapusin mo pagaaral mo, yan lang ang hindi mananakaw sa’yo. Kapag hindi ka na artista, ‘yan ang panghahawakan mo para hindi ka maliitin ng kahit na sino,” the 20-year-old actor wrote on the caption, quoting his parents.
“Mahirap pagsabayin ang pagaartista at ang pagaaral. Sa schedule, focus, physical and emotional commitment, energy, mental challenges. If only you guys knew. Pero I won’t let that stop me from achieving the things that the Lord has for me,” he added.
Aside from his parents, Valerio also dedicated this success to his sister Mika, girlfriend Jo-anne, relatives, and mentors for helping him out throughout his college ride.
“To my friends, my relatives, my mentors… thank you,” he said.
“A chapter has ended. Here’s to many more to come. Moving forward,” he ended.
In October 2017, Valerio shared a copy of his grades for the first semester of his junior year in college wherein he received the highest grades in all of his subjects.
He also graduated from High School in 2015 with five academic recognitions.
Congratulations, Renz! /je