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She got the gold—and our hearts!
With the country still on a high after weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’ historic Olympic bout during last night’s 55-kg event during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, social media has been abuzz with nothing but love. And that goes for the showbiz world as well.
Here are just a few celebs who’ve shined the spotlight on the country’s first-ever Olympic gold winner and certified icon, Hidilyn Diaz. Truly well-deserved!
Angel Locsin
Lucky Angel
Gary Valenciano
Charo Santos
Lea Salonga
The most emotional part was hearing our National Anthem being played. Nic and I stood, hands on hearts, and cried. Mabuhay ka, @Diaz_Hidilyn! pic.twitter.com/hUQdY4obeM
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) July 26, 2021
Anne Curtis
Nakakaiyak! What a proud moment for the Philippines! Thank you @diaz_hidilyn 🥇 I’m sure you’ve sparked a fire in little girls, in fact, in all children across the country that with hard work & dedication they can fulfill their biggest dreams! MARAMING SALAMAT 🇵🇭 https://t.co/fngaqBWmaj
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) July 26, 2021
Agot Isidro
Our first Olympic GOLD!!!! 🏅
— Agot Isidro (@agot_isidro) July 26, 2021
Idol ka, Hidilyn Diaz! 🇵🇭❤️
Iza Calzado
Jodi Sta. Maria
Enchong Dee
Janine Gutierrez
Hidilyn Diaz winning the first ever gold medal for the Philippines is the hero we need on SONA day
— JANINE ✨ (@janinegutierrez) July 26, 2021
Antoinette Jadaone
WAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! PILIPINAS!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/OwlDzvxt4V
— Tonette, Tonette (@tonetjadaone) July 26, 2021
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