Maine Mendoza couldn’t help but shed tears after her fellow Dabarkads organized a bridal shower for her on E.A.T. on Saturday.
During the noontime show’s Da Bar segment, the bride-to-be, clad in white dress, sat on a white chair as her co-hosts prepared special performances for her.
Maine also received gifts and heartwarming messages from the TVJ trio — Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon — and the rest of Dabarkads hosts.
“Sa pagkakataong ito, alam naming ready ka na sa pinapangarap mong kwentong iyong iyo.
“Handa ka na simula ng iyong habang panahon,” said a part of TVJ’s message that made Maine tear up.
“Sobrang blessed ko po na dito po ako dinala ni Lord. Parang hanggang ngayon hindi pa rin po ako makapaniwala na nandito po ako at deserving po ako maging Dabarkads,” said Maine in between sobs.
She added, “Pero sa araw-araw na kasama po kayo, lagi niyo pong pinaparamdam sa akin na parte po ako dito. Maraming salamat po. At alam ko po na masayang masaya po kayo para sa akin at mahal na mahal niyo po ako at ramdam na ramdam ko po ‘yun.”
The 28-year-old actess continued to express her gratitude in an Instagram post, writing: “Napaka saya ng puso ko. I am so blessed and I am truly grateful. Maraming salamat sa lahat, Lord. Maraming salamat sa pagtanggap at sa pagmamahal, dabarkads. Mula noon hanggang ngayon. 14344!”
Maine first gained popularity after her Dubsmash videos went viral. She eventually starred as “Yaya Dub” on Eat Bulaga’s “Kalyeserye” segment, which led to the birth of her then phenomenal team-up with Alden Richards.
The actress got engaged to longtime boyfriend Arjo Atayde in July 2022. The couple is expected to tie the knot later this month.
