Actor Seth Fedelin took to Instagram on Monday to share a touching appreciation post for his on-screen partner, Francine Diaz, who celebrated her birthday.

In a lengthy post, Fedelin uploaded a carousel of photos of himself and Diaz, writing:

“Maligayang kaarawan sa taong malapit sa puso ko. Ngayon mas naririnig, nararamdaman at nakikita ko na kung ano tunay mong nararamdaman. Sa ginagawa at ginagalawan nating mundo natuklasan ko ang kagandahan at hangarin ng puso mo.”

(Happy birthday to the person close to my heart. Now I hear, feel and see more of what you truly feel. In the world we live and work in, I have discovered the beauty and desires of your heart.)

Fedelin expressed gratitude for Diaz’s selfless care and support, highlighting the deep connection they share.

“Thank you for everything, at higit sa lahat sa mga araw na nagtatanong ka kung kamusta ako, para sa akin malalim yun. Hindi natin akalain na dadalhin tayo dito, hindi madali ang mga pinagdaan at pagdadaanan pero isa lang masasabi ko, ‘Hindi mo lang ako kasama sa kasiyahan.’”

(Thank you for everything, and above all, on the days when you ask how I am, for me that is deep. We never thought that it would bring us here, the things we have been through and will go through are not easy but I can only say one thing, ‘I'm not just with you during times of joy.')

He also shared his wishes for Diaz as she turned another year older:

“Kaligayahan, kapayapaan, at mabuting kalusugan ang tanging hiling ko sa Diyos para sa’yo. Kapag dumating ang araw na natutupad mo ang mga pangarap mo, isa ako sa unang papalakpak. Marami kaming nagmamahal sa’yo.”

(Happiness, peace, and good health are my only wishes to God for you. When the day comes that you fulfill your dreams, I will be one of the first to applaud. We love you so much.)

Diaz and Fedelin recently starred in the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival entry My Future You, where their tandem was widely praised.

Fedelin earned the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award for his performance in the film.