Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 Best Actor Cedrick Juan took to social media to share a heartfelt message for his now-wife, actress Kate Alejandrino, following their recent wedding.
On his Instagram page, Cedrick expressed his joy in fulfilling a promise to bring back the smile he once dreamed of seeing in Kate's eyes.
“Mahal… Masaya akong maibalik sa iyong mga mata ang pinangarap ko lang noong nagsimula tayo. Ngunit alam kong hindi ito natatapos sa pagiisang dibdib. Tuloy-tuloy na pagsisikap dapat ito, kung pumalya man ay babalikan ko ulit ang mga rason kung bakit ako nangarap,” Cedrick said.
Marking a new chapter in their relationship, Cedrick looked forward to their journey as a married couple.
“Panibagong yugto ito ng ating buhay. Ang yugtong mas nagpabuklod sa ating pagsasama, pagkakaibigan at pagmamahalan. Saksi ang ating mga pamilya, kaibigan, ang Diyos at uniberso sa pagiisang dibdib natin,” he wrote.
He also reflected on the realities of marriage, acknowledging that challenges may come, but he remains committed to facing them together.
“Habang buhay na bigayan, suyuan, aso’t-pusang argumento at hindi pagkakasunduan. Pero pipiliin ko pa ding ikaw ang makasamang magresolba,” he added.
Cedrick expressed gratitude for Kate’s love, which has helped him grow and become more honest about his emotions.
“Ang klase ng pagmamahal mo ang nagudyok sa akin na mas pagbutihin pa ang pagiging tao ko. Ang huwag matakot magsalita ng tunay na nararamdaman, masakit man o magiging masaya man. Ang mahalaga ay totoo sa sarili at pakay,” he stated.
“Salamat sa pagtanggap, sa inspirasyong mas maging sigurado sa salita at galaw, sa pagyakap sa klase ng pagmamahal na kaya kong ibigay at sa pag-oo na maging katuwang habang buhay,” he added.
Concluding his message, Cedrick promised his love to Kate, saying, “Pipiliin ka araw-araw, Pagtatrabahuhan bawat saglit at Mamahalin ka bawat yugto ng ating buhay.”
Alongside his message, Cedrick shared wedding photos and a touching video of him gazing lovingly at Kate as she walked down the aisle.
Kate playfully responded in the comments, saying, “Kaya pala ang tagal mo sa banyo. :) Mahal na mahal kita!”
Cedrick and Kate tied the knot on February 25 in an intimate outdoor ceremony attended by close friends and loved ones. The wedding came just days after they announced their engagement.
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Among the guests were notable stars and theater personalities, including Dolly de Leon, Jane Oineza and RJ Bagatsing, Anna Luna, Jojit Lorenzo, Donna Cariaga, Rania Lindayag, TJ Valderrama, Kat Galang, Jal Galang, Hershey Neri, Brian Sy, Gomburza director Pepe Diokno, and Kate’s brother, Senior High actor Tommy Alejandrino.
Actor and comedian Pepe Herrera, who was also present, shared his happiness for the couple.
“Yesterday, my friend and godmother of Pepito got married to a guy most people know as best actor Padre Jose Burgos. Pero para sa akin, matagal ko na gusto maging kaibigan at makatrabaho si Cedrick kasi magkasundo ang mga adbokasiya namin. So thank you Kate, I got my wish granted also hehe,” he wrote.
Cedrick publicly introduced Kate as his girlfriend on New Year’s Day, expressing his appreciation for her presence in his life.
“Bago matapos ang unang araw ng taon na ito, gusto ko lang magpasalamat sayo. Sa mga bagay na itinuturo mo sa akin araw-araw, kung paano maging sigurado sa bawat desisyon na kailangan gawin sa buhay,” Cedrick said.
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“Hiling ko ang mas malalim pa na pagkilala, tiwala at pagpili sa isa’t-isa araw-araw. Salamat aking katuwang sa buhay. Mahal na mahal kita Kaitin. 😘,” he continued.