Gab Valenciano (left) with father Gary Valenciano (Image: Instagram/@garyvalenciano)
Gab Valenciano expressed nothing but love and gratitude to his father, Gary Valenciano, as he sent his birthday greetings to the latter via an Instagram yesterday, Aug. 6.
Gab gave fans an idea of how his father raised him as an entertainer and as a person by looking back at some of their performances through the years, including one from when he was still a child.
“Happy Birthday, Papa. Dad, this video speaks for itself. Through the years, you have inspired me to be the best I can be not just as a performer, but as a person who loves God, loves his family and simply chooses to do what is right,” Gab said.
At the start of the eight-minute video, a supportive Gary can be seen hyping up his sons Gab and Paolo as they dance on stage.
“Thank you for allowing me to fly with my own wings,” Gab emphasized. “It has been an honor sharing the stage with you and I am incredibly proud to be your son.”
“You will always and forever be my hero and someone I aspire to be. Happy happy birthday, Papa. I love you and thank you for always choosing us. For always putting us first. And for simply being my dad,” he added.
Gary, also known as Mr. Pure Energy, spent his 57th birthday yesterday with family in California in the United States. He shared also via Instagram that he had a fun trip with his daughter Kiana at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
Gary also shared with fans that he is spending his first time at a California beach today, Aug. 7, through an Instagram video made earlier today.
“Just a short update as to what I’m doing here now. I feel for you Philippines. My heart goes out to all of you who are in the middle of yet another lockdown,” Gary said.
“May the good Lord keep you and shelter you from whatever variant is out there. God bless you all… God bless us,” the OPM icon added. /ra
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