– Dingdong Dantes revealed why could not attend his daughter Zia Dantes’ swimming competition days ago
– The actor had to promote his ‘Royal Blood’ show in Davao during Zia’s competition day
– Nonetheless, Dingdong said that regardless of the result, he will always be proud of Zia’s passion for the sport
– He also advised his daughter to always remember the effort and support she gets from her mom, Marian Rivera
Dingdong Dantes recently took to his Instagram account to share an emotional message addressed to his 7-year-old daughter, Letizia, fondly known as Zia. The heartwarming post accompanied a series of photos capturing Zia’s dedication and skill during a practice session.
The heartfelt post revolved around Zia’s participation days ago in the 13th Speedo Jumpstart Novice Carnival, a swim competition for young athletes. Despite the challenges posed by a late-night taping for his show “Royal Blood,” Dingdong was determined to be present for his daughter’s practice and capture the remarkable dive on camera.
Dingdong Dantes explains to Zia why he coudn’t attend her swimming competition @dongdantesSource: Instagram
The Kapuso star praised the progress Zia has made since her initial competitions and extended his commendations to the dedicated team at the Bert Lozada Swimming School, particularly her coaches, Angelo and Miguel. In the midst of his work commitments, Dingdong expressed regret that he would miss the competition but assured Zia of his unwavering pride in her efforts. According to Dingdong, he had to promote the ‘Royal Blood’ show in Davao during Zia’s competition.
The actor’s heartfelt message didn’t just focus on swimming prowess; it touched on life lessons as well. He encouraged Zia to embrace the water’s hold as a metaphor for life’s challenges, emphasizing that every stroke symbolizes commitment and resilience. The celebrity daddy urged her to push forward, to continue swimming, and to let determination guide her toward greatness.
Furthermore, Dingdo also took the opportunity to acknowledge his wife, Marian Rivera, who has been a constant pillar of support and guidance for Zia, just as she has been for him. The post concluded with a playful note, highlighting Rivera’s role as Zia’s “lucky charm.”
Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes, popularly known as Marian Rivera, is a famous Pinay , philanthropist, endorser, and TV host. She was born on August 12, 1984. Marian rose to stardom after playing the role of Marimar and also the role of superheroine Darna.
In a previous report by , Marian Rivera and Zia Dantes’ heartwarming video together is making the rounds on social media. The video shows the celebrity mom and kid dancing to “What It Is” by Doechii. In the caption, Marian revealed that it was Zia who wanted them to do the said dance craze. The mother-daughter duo’s lovely video immediately gained millions of views and numerous positive comments.
Earlier, Marian and Dingdong’s adorable son Sixto his fourth birthday. Sixto and his loved ones marked the special day at a fun Pinocchio-themed party. KAMI learned that on her Instagram feed, the actress shared several heartwarming photos giving glimpses of the event. Meanwhile, Dingdong took to the comments section and thanked his wife for arranging everything.
