Cai Cortez finally finishes college: 20 years in the making

Celebrity mom Cai Cortez was over the moon after she graduated from University of Makati and earned a degree in political science.

The 38-year-old actress celebrated the milestone via her Instagram page on Wednesday, Aug. 5, showing glimpses of her graduation ceremony held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

“[Twenty] years in the making,” she exclaimed in the caption.

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She addressed her parents, veteran actor Rez Cortez and Candy, “Sana proud kayo kahit it took this long to give you a diploma.”

Cai also expressed her gratitude to the university for offering programs that provide opportunities for working individuals like her to complete their education.

“Officially a Bachelor of Science Political Science Major in Local Government Administration graduate,” she added.

Among those who celebrated Cai’s achievement with her were her fellow celebrities Dingdong Dantes, Eugene Domingo, Maxene Magalona, and Sanya Lopez, who congratulated the actress via the comments section.

Cai, who has been in the show business since 2009, has starred in numerous films and TV shows including “English Only, Please,” “Comedy Island Philippines,” “Song of the Fireflies,” and “Ika-6 na Utos.” She was also in the Kapuso TV series “First Yaya” headlined by Lopez and veteran actor Gabby Concepcion.

Aside from being an actress, Cai is a mother to her two children. She shares her children with her estranged foreigner husband Wissem Rkhami. /edv