While it can be really challenging to wake up and go to church, especially when attending the Dawn Masses, many still strive to complete it since aside from being a tradition, it is believed that the wishes of those who are able to complete the novena will come true.
Because of how busy they can be during this time of the year, celebrities find it impossible to commit to this tradition. Nonetheless, they still have desires in their hearts that they hope to be fulfilled—and they shared those with ABS-CBN Studios in this exclusive video!
There are some who uttered wishes for themselves, particularly when it comes to their health, career, happiness, and peace of mind, while most of them offered their wishes for their loved ones, other people, the Philippines, and the world.
As parents, “Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 4” celebrity performer Rufa Mae Quinto, former “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” actor McCoy de Leon, “Unmarry” star Angelica Panganiban, and “Pinoy Big Brother” host Bianca Gonzalez all wish for good health for themselves and for the important people in their lives.
Just when we thought that they already have everything in life because of the successes they’ve been reaping with regard to their careers, BINI’s Jhoanna Robles and BGYO’s Gelo Rivera both express their desires to provide their respective families a house that they can call their own. BGYO members JL Torreliza, Akira Morishita, and Nate Porcalla, on the other hand, aspire to be able to achieve continuous success in their careers as a group and as individual artists.
With all the heartbreaking, enraging, and revolting happenings in our country, many of our favorite Kapamilya are praying for a better Philippines. One of them is Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, who has been so vocal about her sentiments with regard to current events. Richard Gutierrez calls for unity among Filipinos, while RK Bagatsing and Matt Evans hope for the end of corruption here in our country. Queen of Filipino Soap Opera Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, meanwhile, imparted that she actually has a lot of wishes, and one of them is for people not to lose hope despite everything that has been happening in the country and in their personal lives. She stated, “I hope that hope remains because doon tayo makakakita ng bagong bukas.”
In connection with this, other celebrities wish for each one of us to have peace, as well as our country and the world. Kapamilya actress Jane de Leon, Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla, “Sins of the Father” cast members Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Shaina Magdayao, JC De Vera, and Jerald Napoles are among those who wish for this. JM Ibarra hopes for the same, while his loveteam partner, Fyang Smith, yearns for happiness.
Speaking of happiness, “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” star Carlo Aquino wishes for all kids and families to be happy this Christmas. His co-star, Enchong Dee, meanwhile, desires for every Filipino to receive the love and care they truly deserve.
Afraid that her wish might be jinxed once she discloses it, Asia’s Superstar Kathryn Bernardo simply said that it’s definitely not just for her but for everyone. Dimples Romana, also had a selfless wish, which is for the prayers of the people she has been praying for to come true.
Rising heartthrobs KD Estrada and Robbie Jaworski both conveyed eloquence and sincerity in sharing their respective Christmas wishes. For KD, he hopes that everyone has a good Christmas and finds their peace, as well as remains positive in spite of all the negative things happening in the country at present and stays grateful for whatever we have. Robbie, on the other hand, wishes that people will spread love, joy, and hope during this season and for us to lift each other up rather than bring anyone down.
Whether we get to complete the Simbang Gabi or not, for sure, God will grant the desires of our hearts in His own time and in His own ways because of His unconditional love for us, which is being personified by none other than Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas, Kapamilya!