Claudine Barretto caps off the year with a new tattoo, revealing it to fans on December 27, 2023 via Instagram.
She got inked by tattoo artist Butch Calderon Jr., who was overjoyed about having her in his studio.
Butch wrote in two subsequent social media posts: “before 2023 ends!! thankyou mam claudine barreto [heart emoji] isang karangalan po na magawan ko kayo” and “hindi ko expected un… dati pinanunuod ko lng ngayon client ko na [heart emoji]”
Symbolic of Japan, the tattoo features Sakura flowers in bloom and the names of Claudine’s four children — Santino, Sabina, Quia, and Noah — in Katakana.
Katakana, one of Japan’s three writing systems, is considered the second easiest to learn after Hiragana, the country’s most basic form of writing.
REACTIONS OF NETIZENS
While Claudine’s new ink received admiration for its artistry, it also sparked mixed reactions.
Some fans appreciated the beautifully crafted body art, while others, with more conservative views, disapproved of the 44-year-old celebrity mom‘s choice.
However, a notable point of discussion arose when keen observers pointed out minor spelling errors in three of the Katakana names.
Netizens noticed that Santino was spelled ‘santeino.’
Regardless, Claudine expressed her happiness and gratitude for the newest addition to her collection of tattoos.
