Miles Ocampo. Images: Instagram/@milesocampo
Just a month after undergoing surgery for papillary thyroid carcinoma, Miles Ocampo is grateful to have a second chance at life as she recently celebrated her 26th birthday.
Ocampo expressed gratitude for her “new year and new life” on her Instagram account on Monday, May 1, as she shared photos of herself smiling while holding a birthday cake.
“Grateful for good health, a new year, and a new life. will make sure to make it a great one [emojis] thank you for the love and greetings, everyone,” she said in the caption.
Former vice president Leni Robredo, author Geloy Concepcion, and fellow celebrities Bianca Umali, Pauleen Luna-Sotto, Michelle Vito, Charlene Gonzales, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Ryan Agoncillo, and Khalil Ramos expressed their delight as Ocampo celebrated her special day in the comments.
Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@milesocampo
Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@milesocampo
In a separate post, Ocampo’s boyfriend, actor Elijah Canlas, took to his personal Instagram page to share that “witnessing [her] growth]” has been inspiring for him.
“Witnessing your growth has been such an inspiration. [I’m] grateful I get to share this journey with you, Camille,” he said, addressing the actress using her real name. Prior to showbiz, Ocampo was born as Camille Tan Hojilla.
“You’re a blessing to this world — and I’m blessed to call you mine. Happy birthday, my love,” he added.
The “Batang Quiapo” star’s post comes a month after revealing on Instagram that she underwent surgery because she had been diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Ocampo shared that she first experienced symptoms around late last year, where she was told to go through thyroidectomy surgery to have her thyroid glands removed. EDV