Kathryn Bernardo marks 28th birthday as Lancome's first Filipino ambassador

MANILA, Philippines — Actress Kathryn Bernardo celebrated her 28th birthday by confirming she is the first-ever Philippine ambassador of French cosmetics company Lancome.

Kathryn posted on her Instagram account a promo video of herself showing different items in the brand's Idôle line.

"Don't let anyone tell you that you’re not allowed to redefine who you are. Everyone's a work in progress. Here's to you — because you can be your own Idôle," Kathryn wrote in the post's caption.

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The actress ended the caption thanking the brand for welcoming her as its first ambassador from the Philippines.

Among those congratulating Kathryn on her latest milestone as well as sending birthday greetings were Melissa Ricks, Aiko Melendez, and her mother Min Bernardo.

Kathryn joins a line-up of global brand ambassadors that includes Zendaya, Hoyeon Jung, Julia Roberts, Penelope Cruz, Amanda Seyfried, and Lily Collins.

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