Our favorite Aries just turned 28 years old—and it was such a treat not only for the birthday girl, but for everyone, including us!
Aside from setting the Internet *on fire* with her gorgeous look for her island birthday party, Kathryn Bernardo made rounds online for her star-studded guest list. She had everyone partying all night at the resort which she co-owns with Piolo Pascual—Isla Amara Boutique Resort in El Nido, Palawan.
Wearing a custom white mini dress by her good friend Mark Bumgarner, Kath danced the night away with her friends and her family by her side. Curious about the celebrity guests we spotted at Kath's party? Don't worry because we're here to list 'em down!
LOOK: All The Celebrity Guests We Spotted At Kathryn Bernardo's 28th Birthday Party
1. Alden Richards
We're blessed to see that Joy and Eric have reunited—not in Hong Kong—but in Palawan! Hello, Love, Goodbye star Alden Richards was one of the esteemed guests at Kath's 28th birthday party. Their movie was released in 2019, and it's pretty obvious that Kath has maintained a good friendship with the Kapuso actor through the years.
In case you didn't know, Alden has been very vocal about his desire to work with Kathryn again. In fact, he once divulged that if their film would get a sequel, he'd cancel all his schedules to make time for it.
When asked about his friendship with Kathryn, Alden openly shares that due to their busy schedules they rarely get to talk. However, when they do, the friendship is still there. "Nakakamusta naman natin siya and at the same time naman, 'yung friendship never naman nawala ever since," the actor told ABS-CBN News in an interview.
2. Maymay Entrata
Another Hello, Love, Goodbye star made it to Kath's birthday party! "Amakabogera" singer Maymay Entrata spread her charms and amazing vocals at the party. Both homegrown talents of the Kapamilya network, Kath and Maymay have a shared connection. They also call each other "Bai," a cute nickname!
Fun fact: Even before Maymay became a superstar, she was an avid fan of KathNiel. Kath adores her for that!
3. Lovely Abella
Actress-comedienne Lovely Abella was also present at the party. She also starred in Hello, Love, Goodbye and it was the first time that she worked together with Kathryn. Although they only worked together once for a film, they bonded and created the sweetest friendship. Just this year, Kath attended the christening of Lovely's son as his godmother.
4. Kakai Bautista
Along with Lovely and Maymay, Kakai Bautista was spotted having the best night while celebrating Kath. The two first worked together in Kath's first coming-of-age film, Must Be...Love. After a couple of years, they reunited for another blockbuster film, Hello, Love Goodbye.
5. Arisse De Santos
Of course, one of her ~*bestest friends*~ wouldn't miss the spectacular event! Arisse De Santos flew in and made it just in time for Kath's party in Palawan.
ICYDK, Arisse is currently based in Australia. Just a month ago, Kath went to Australia to spend some time with Arisse, and to watch Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour. It was also a breakthrough moment for Kath as it was her *first-ever* solo trip!
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6. Trina Uytingco
Another best friend of Kath made sure to be there in person. Athlete Trina Uytingco made sure she wouldn't miss one of her most treasured friend's celebrations. Trina has always been supporting Kath every step of the way—from attending the premiere nights of Kath's films, to witnessing Kath's memorable contract-signing last February 2024.
7. Alora Mae Sasam
And of course, we also have Alora Mae Sasam making her way to Palawan just for her good friend Kath. In case you're still curious about why and how Alora and Kath became friends, allow us to give you a brief refresher.
In 2021, Alora called Kathryn her "Christmas savior." Kathryn, like the sweet angel that she is, invited Alora to spend a spectacular Christmas Eve together. "I was okay being alone on Christmas day. Pero sabi niya 'wag... My Christmas savior. Thank you mami! Love you. Regalo mo na sa akin presence mo at ng family mo," Alora said in her IG post. From then on, Alora and Kath have been supporting each other through ups and downs.
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8. Dominic Roque
Dominic Roque was yet another celebrity who made an appearance at Kath's birthday party.
Dominic and Kath's friendship goes a long way back. Even before Dominic and Bea Alonzo traveled together abroad, the actor had enjoyed exploring the world with Kath and her ex-BF Daniel Padilla. Dominic was even tagged as the ~forever third-wheel~ because he would accompany Kath and Daniel most of the time.
Dominic has maintained a close friendship with Kath through the years. Before his engagement to Bea got called off, he took the liberty to tell the media that he would definitely invite Kath to their wedding.
9. Miles Ocampo
Miles Ocampo is Kath's childhood best friend from showbiz. They grew up together and honed their acting chops while supporting each other. Even when the two of them went through rough breakups with their past S.Os, they found themselves hyping each other up!
Fresh from their respective breakups, the girls spent a spectacular night dining out and playing bowling with their other celebrity friends. In a January 2024 post, Miles shared some of their snaps together with Maja Salvador, Loisa Andalio, Alora Sasam, and Joshua Garcia's GF Emilienne Vigier.
10. Joshua Garcia and Emilienne Vigier
As mentioned, Joshua Garcia and his girlfriend Filipina-French golfer Emilienne Vigier attended the birthday bash. In case you're curious, Joshua forged a friendship with Kath along with other Kapamilya actors namely Daniel, Ria Atayde, and Zanjoe Marudo. They've been on trips together before and were known to be a close-knit barkada. Just a few days before Kath's birthday party, she along with Joshua attended Ria and Zanjoe's civil wedding ceremony in Quezon City.
11. Rambo Nunez
We're happy to know that Maja Salvador and Kathryn's closeness extends to the former's husband, Rambo Nunez!
Maja and Rambo are a supportive and sweet ate and kuya to Kath. They were present during the premiere night of Kath's latest film A Very Good Girl—and Maja was one *super duper proud* friend.
Kath was also one of the bridesmaids at Maja and Rambo's majestic wedding in Bali, Indonesia last July 2023.
12. Jericho Rosales
Everyone's favorite heartthrob Jericho Rosales was also spotted enjoying himself during Kath's yacht party in Palawan. As always, Echo looked incredibly good! Mark Bumgarner's creative director Earl Semitara shared a photo of him and Echo via IG story.
Earlier this year, Jericho and Kathryn were spotted out on a late-night jog together. Their photo went viral as netizens clamored for a project starring the two of them. Interestingly, Echo and Kath are game to work together! In fact, Echo has been very vocal about wanting to work with Kath since 2016.
"I really wanna work with her... even Kim [Jones] and I, we really find her beautiful, parang Pinay na maganda. Of course hindi ko na i-explain kung bakit madaming humahanga sa kanya," he said in an interview uploaded by their home talent agency, Star Magic.
Happiest birthday again, Kath! You truly deserve all the love!
