Kris Bernal celebrates daughter Hailee Lucca’s first birthday

Kris Bernal’s daughter Hailee Lucca is now one year old!

On Instagram, the celebrity mom shared an Instagram Reel of her adorable moments with her little girl alongside a heartfelt birthday message.

“And, just like that my baby is ONE! Happy 1st Birthday, my #LittleSunshine, Hailee Lucca,” Kris began in the caption and tagged her daughter. 

“I never knew my heart had such capacity 'til the moment you were born! Thank you for making me a 'mama,’” she said.

According to Kris, her daughter is her “heart,” “soul,” the “source of her laughs and tears” and the “best thing” that has happened to her.

“You have taught me patience when frustration was near, and have taught me the power of a 'best friend' that I needed in me,” Kris continued. “All the hugs and kisses in the world will never be enough to show how much I love you.”

Ending her post, Kris expressed her gratitude, love and admiration for her unica hija.

“Thank you for giving me the best year of my life. I love watching your personality develop more everyday and seeing you grow up. You're going to be such a gentle soul, but one who stands her ground!” she ended. 

Hailee is Kris’s panganay with husband Perry Choi whom she married in 2021. They announced the pregnancy in March 2023 and revealed that they will be having a baby girl in April.

They introduced their daughter Hailee Lucca in August last year. She was baptized in June.

The new mom has been open about motherhood being a challenge. In a Fast Talk episode earlier this year, she revealed her postpartum anxiety diagnosis.

"Nahirapan talaga ako mag-adjust pero so far it's getting better," said Kris, who was quick to issue a clarification.

"This doesn't mean I'm not grateful, na hindi ko gusto 'tong journey ko. Ito ang pinakamagandang nangyari sa buhay ko," she said.

On Instagram later on, Kris said motherhood is her favorite era.

— Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News