Nadine Samonte set to make a fashion debut in Milan and Paris

More and more Filipinos are making their mark as fashion influencers, and one of them is actress Nadine Samonte.

On social media, Nadine expressed her excitement after being chosen to walk for a Filipino fashion designer in an upcoming show in Milan, followed by another in Paris.

According to the actress, the opportunity comes at the perfect time as she celebrates her 37th birthday.

"Turning 37 tomorrow and I feel so blessed. Grabe blessings this year. First, thank You, Lord alam nya kung ano ang nasa puso ko, and isang pangarap ang matutupad sa mismong birthday ko," she wrote.

("So many blessings this year. First, thank you, Lord, you know what is in my heart, and one of my dreams will come true on my very birthday.")

"Tomorrow, I'll be walking here sa Milan for a Filipino designer, and I'll be the finale — can you imagine??? Grabe, as in grabe, nakakaiyak sa sobrang gandang opportunity! And not only that, on March 9, I'll be in Paris to walk again — and finale again!" she excitedly announced.

("Tomorrow, I'll be walking here in Milan for a Filipino designer, and I'll be the finale — can you imagine??? It's overwhelming, truly overwhelming! It makes me want to cry because it's such a beautiful opportunity! And not only that, on March 9, I'll be in Paris to walk again — and as the finale again.")

For Samonte, this is the best birthday gift she has ever received.

"Best birthday gift ever. I might not be lucky sa ibang bagay, pero I'm so lucky to have this opportunity and to have my family supporting me all the way," she said.

("Best birthday gift ever. I might not be lucky in other things, but I'm so lucky to have this opportunity and to have my family supporting me all the way.")

The actress also expressed her gratitude to her husband and her team for supporting her in this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

"Thank you, Love @rboy_chua, sa pagsama sa akin at sa pagsuporta sa journey kong ito. Yes, tuloy-tuloy na ang pagpapayat — kailangan hehe! Baka anytime this year, it might happen again. Salamat sa lahat ng bumabati at salamat sa lahat ng babati. Love to all."

("Thank you, Love @rboy_chua, for accompanying me and supporting me on this journey. Yes, the weight loss continues — I need to! Hehe! It might happen again anytime this year. Thank you to everyone who has greeted me and to those who will. Love to all.")

Italy, as it turns out, isn't Nadine's only stop.

She is set to head to Paris, France, for another fashion show on 9 March.