Kapamilya actress Dimples Romana took to Instagram to greet her best friend Angel Locsin a happy 40th birthday with a touching throwback from their memorable 2019 trip to Rome.
In her post on April 23, Dimples shared a photo of them with the ASAP family in Vatican City during a special work trip six years ago. For Dimples, that moment wasn’t just a travel highlight — it was also a cherished time spent with her “ultimate favorite birthday girl.”
“Rome 2019. A bit of throwback for the time when I got to visit the Vatican, our @asapofficial family brought me here,” she wrote.
“Forever grateful for this special time getting to hear the holy Mass in Rome and also spending time with my fave people and my ultimate favorite birthday girl.
Happy birthday to my bestfriend @therealangellocsin. Love youuuu, Mars,” Dimples added.
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Though Angel has remained largely out of the public eye in recent years, her fans flooded Dimples’ post with greetings, birthday wishes, and fond memories of the actress, who many still call the real-life ‘Darna’.
Comments ranged from expressions of longing — “We miss you, Ate Angel!” — to admiration for her beauty and humility. Others thanked Dimples for reminding them of Angel’s warmth and grace, even during her time away from the limelight.
Angel, who has kept a low profile on social media and showbiz engagements, has yet to make a public appearance or statement about her birthday. Her last online update was when she recovered her hacked X (formerly Twitter) account earlier this year.
Despite her absence, it’s clear that Angel continues to be deeply loved and remembered — especially by her closest friends like Dimples, whose post was more than just a birthday greeting. It was a celebration of enduring friendship, shared faith, and a reminder that real connections thrive even in silence.
Happy birthday, Angel Locsin — and cheers to your beautiful friendship with Dimples that continues to inspire!
