Reel- and real-life couple Miles Ocampo and Elijah Canlas. Screenshots from Miles Ocampo’s Instagram page
Miles Ocampo showed her appreciation for her boyfriend, actor Elijah Canlas by compiling several of their moments together for his 23rd birthday.
In the Instagram video posted on Wednesday, Aug. 16, the “Paano ang Pangako?” co-stars sent kilig feels to their supporters, as they displayed their off-screen chemistry in several clips.
Among the heartwarming moments the 26-year-old actress shared were clips of the pair strolling along the beach, braving a roller-coaster-like ride, laughing together, and Canlas keeping his girlfriend company in the hospital.
Earlier this year, Ocampo revealed that she underwent thyroidectomy after being diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma. In her appreciation post, following the operation, she thanked her boyfriend “for being my strongest support.”
In her post’s caption, the actress-TV host declared that her partner is her “biggest blessing.”
“My bestfriend. My biggest blessing. I love you with all my heart, my love. Happy happy birthday, my buggy butbut. [emoji],” wrote Ocampo, who is part of the upcoming Nuel Naval feature “A Mother and Son’s Story.”
On his Instagram Stories, the birthday boy reposted the video compilation, and expressed his gratitude toward his girlfriend. “[T]hank you, my buggy. for every day. for every moment. for the love, strength, and peace. I love you — today and always, my love,” wrote the “Suntok sa Buwan” actor.
Screenshot of Elijah Canlas’ Instagram Story
The award-winning actor, who also got to celebrate his birthday on the set of the upcoming Kapamilya series “Senior High,” was missing how his late brother JM would make him “feel special” on his birthday.
On his Instagram Stories, Canlas posted a photo with his younger cousins who went with him when he visited JM’s grave.
“We visited you again today, JM. Here’s a photo of me with Vielle and Raizen. They still call you their favorite cousin ’till now. Vielle still texts you every day. We miss you so much,” he told his younger brother.
Screenshot of Elijah Canlas’ Instagram Story
His older brother, Jerom, also took to his Instagram Stories to extend his birthday shout-out to his “Gameboys” co-star.
“Lagi’t laging andito para sa’yo, Jelo. Lagi’t laging pinagmamalaki ka. Lagi’t laging ipagtatanggol at ipaglalaban ka. Salamat sa pagiging ikaw. Salamat sa tapang, talino, at pag-ibig. Mahal na mahal kita, Jelo. Lakas at inspirasyon ka ni kuya. Walang mas hihigit sa’yo at kay JM. Sa marami pang lilikhain at [pagsubok na] susuungin nang magkasama. Ikaw at ako — at si JM sa langit. Maligayang kaarawan, mahal kong Jelo! [emoji],” expressed Jerom, who would also assure his brother that JM is celebrating with him in heaven.
(Will always be here for you, Jelo. I’m always proud of you. Will always defend and fight for you. Thank you for being you. Thank you for the bravery, intelligence, and love. I love you so much, Jelo. You’re my strength and inspiration. Nothing compares to you and JM. To more creations and difficulties we’ll face together. You and I — and JM in heaven. Happy birthday, my beloved Jelo!)
Screenshot of Jerom Canlas’ Instagram Story
Canlas confirmed in an interview with Ogie Diaz that he and Ocampo have been a couple since 2021. They recently acted together in the Kapamilya series “The Iron Heart.” EDV