Aiko Melendez and her daughter Marthena. Image: Instagram/@aikomelendez
Aiko Melendez was ecstatic as she shared that her 16-year-old daughter Marthena completed a course in law in a summer school in Oxford, England.
The actress-politician gave a glimpse of what appears to be a completion ceremony held at Somerville College, a constituent college of the University of Oxford, via her Instagram page on Saturday, July 8.
“Congratulations on graduating! You are an achiever. You make me so proud of being your mother!” Aiko addressed her daughter. “We are all rooting for you, my dear Mimi.”
“Mama’s sleepless and tireless night over taping and shootings is all so worth it. And if Mama AIKO would have to do tons of work just to send you to all the best schools, I would, without a doubt!” she added.
Aiko advised Marthena to “never get tired of learning,” as the actress looked forward to her daughter reaching other milestones.
“I can proudly say soon we have a future lawyer in the family. This is just the beginning of beautiful things to come,” Aiko stated. “PS! Teary-eyed mama here.”
Fellow celebrities Ogie Diaz, Vina Morales and Sylvia Sanchez were among those who rejoiced with Aiko over Marthena’s achievement.
Image: Instagram/@aikomelendez
Image: Instagram/@aikomelendez
Image: Instagram/@aikomelendez
Aiko has two children—Andrei and Marthena, who is her child with former model-actor Martin Jickain. Andrei, 24, is her son with actor Jomari Yllana.
Aiko is currently in a relationship with politician Jay Khonghun. /ra