Actress and singer Vina Morales took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter Ceana’s Coachella-themed 16th birthday party, affectionately dubbed “Ceachella.”
Despite the limited time to prepare, Vina shared that the party was a huge success, thanks to the help of close friends, classmates, and party organizers.
“Made sure @ceanaml ‘s 16th Ceachella Coachella-themed bday party was a success ✨🎉, even with such short prep time! Grateful to all her classmates and close friends who made it so memorable and DJ @xylooo_ for the great music(video at #19 ) .🎶 🎼🎡,” Vina wrote.
She also thanked the suppliers who helped make the celebration extra special.
“Huge thanks to our amazing friends like @_illospartytrays and @carlitoscateringph for the sweet gesture of sending delicious food for her special day 🥰❤️ , appreciate you all. Thank you also ms @lhanie_jose , @nhot_4_u for the yummy cupcakes!” Vina added. “To my dear friend Deiz @styledbydeiz and your team thank you for transforming our space into a true Coachella vibe, your styling was amazing.🤩 Special shoutout to sis @charissetinionp and Timothy of @niceprintphoto for capturing these precious moments so beautifully.✨”
She also gave a shout-out to the mothers of Ceana’s friends who stayed to help supervise.
“Thank you to all the mommies who helped look after the kids the whole night 😫😆and to @studiolavine for the fun Photo Booth,” she added.
In another post, Vina proudly shared that Ceana styled her own birthday outfits. She also reminisced how they once dressed up together but now Ceana already knew how to style herself.
“Ceachella Coachella 16th themed bday party of @ceanaml 🥰✨🎉 Grateful for everyone. Happiest bday anak! 🥰❤️ Ceana’s got her own style now and I’ve officially been fired as her stylist! 😆 haha. I used to love twinning and dressing her up but now I just sit back and admire her fashion choices 🥳😃,” Vina expressed.
On April 25, Ceana’s actual birthday, Vina penned a heartfelt message to her daughter as she turned another year older.
“To my sweet 16 @ceanaml 🩷, you’ve grown into such a loving, respectful, and kind young lady. I’m so proud of all that you’ve become especially how you continue to excel in school and always make it to the honors list. Just remember, mommy and the whole family are always here for you 🩷 we love you so much,” the actress-singer expressed.
Vina promised to give Ceana a special birthday celebration, even on short notice, stating: “I’ll do my best to put together a fun birthday celebration with your friends, even on short notice! It’ll be special because it’s your day and you get to spend it with close friends. I just wish the rest of the family were here to celebrate too but we’ll make up for it when they return from the US.”
“Happiest birthday, anak. I love you deeply. Keep praying and always keep the faith. ❤️🙏🥰 #april25”
Vina also looked back on her and Ceana’s old photos together as she expressed her love and appreciation for her daughter.
“My baby is not so baby anymore 🥰🩷Happy Sweet 16th my @ceanaml 🩷! I pray every day for your bright future and your safety always. Keep on shining anak ✨. I love you so much. Mommy is always here, always and forever. 🩷🥰 Happiest bday again! 🎉.”
Before the party, the mother-daughter duo shared a memorable snorkeling experience in Dumaguete, where they swam with sea turtles for the first time.
“Snorkeling and our first time swimming with sea turtles (the pawikans) in Apo Island with my @ceanaml who is turning sweet 16 in a few hours, I love you anak ☺️🩷 What a dream! Crystal waters, vibrant marine life and the warmest people. So grateful for this unforgettable experience! 🩷🙏,” Vina shared as she thanked the locals for keeping the beauty of the place and protecting the marine life.
In previous interviews, Vina has often spoken proudly of Ceana's maturity and kind heart.
“Kasing tangkad ko na siya. I’m so proud of her kasi she’s growing up to be a kind person. Mabait na bata. Walang problemang binibigay sa akin,” she shared.
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Ceana is Vina’s child with ex-boyfriend Cedric Lee.