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MANILA, Philippines — Ahead of her actual birthday on Monday, March 3, Maine Mendoza celebrated turning 30 with a fun early 2000s-themed party.
Maine Mendoza channels Jenna Rink from the ‘13 Going on 30’ movie for her early 2000s-themed party. PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/PAULEENLUNASOTTO
Instagram Stories from her industry and non-showbiz friends showed Mendoza channeling Jennifer Garner's beloved character, Jenna Rink, in the 2004 movie, "13 Going on 30."
The party, held at Uma Nota in Bonifacio Global City, gathered Mendoza's family and friends from both inside and outside the entertainment industry. Among them were her "Eat Bulaga" co-hosts Vico Sotto and wife Pauleen Luna, Tito Sotto, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Miles Ocampo, Jose Manalo, Allan K, as well as celebrities Oyo Sotto and wife Kristine Hermosa, Maja Salvador and Ciara Sotto, among many others. Her former onscreen partner, Alden Richards, was also present.
The Atayde family also joined the celebration, headed by Mendoza's husband — actor and Congressman Arjo Atayde — along with her sister-in-law Gela.
Gela Atayde and Maine Mendoza PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/ATAYDEGELA
The party gathered Mendoza’s family and friends from both inside and outside the entertainment industry. PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/CHICHI_RITA25
With ‘Eat Bulaga’ co-host Vic Sotto and his wife Pauleen Luna PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/PAULEENLUNASOTTO
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Meanwhile, on March 3, Mendoza shared artistic photos from her birthday shoot, simply captioning them, "Hello 30!"
Mendoza started in showbiz in 2015 as one of the new talents on "Eat Bulaga." A viral internet personality before joining the noontime show, she skyrocketed to fame as half of the accidental love team AlDub with Richards. She later established herself as a respected host, actress, and comedian, earning admiration for her charm and authenticity.
