A wave of nostalgia and warmth swept over netizens as they witnessed the marriage of Goin’ Bulilit alums Nash Aguas and Mika Dela Cruz.
Read: Nash Aguas, Mika dela Cruz tie the knot in Tagaytay
This sentimental moment was especially heart-stirring for Mika’s sister, Angelika Dela Cruz.
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AN ATE'S LOVE
On May 18, 2024, Nash and Mika tied the knot at Adriano's Events Place and Prayer Garden in Tagaytay City, marking the culmination of their 6-year relationship with a lifetime commitment.
Angelika, who eagerly witnessed Mika walked down the aisle, was visibly emotional in a video montage, bursting into tears as her younger sister appeared at the steps.
In an Instagram post, Angelika expressed her adoration for the couple, simply writing, "I love you both [emojis]."
In a 2018 interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Mika shared that of all her suitors it was only Nash who was permitted to court her when she turned 18.
And it took Nash a year before she finally agreed to be her boyfriend back in 2018.
Read: Mika dela Cruz admits being courted by Nash Aguas
Despite being born almost 17 years apart, Angelika and Mika share a close bond, owing to their mutual exposure to the entertainment industry.
Their last joint project was on GMA-7's Dear Uge show, where they appeared alongside Kapuso hunk Gil Cuerva.
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ANGELIKA'S OVERPROTECTIVE WAYS
Mika has always been appreciative of how Angelika stood as her third parent throughout her whole life.
"Ramdam na ramdam ko," she told the press at the grand media conference of Meant to Be at Victoria Sports, EDSA, on January 3, 2017.
"Eighteen years ang agwat namin so, parang puwede na niya kong maging anak, e," she said of Angelika.
"Wala, iba ang pag-aalaga niya sa akin, iba ang pagiging protective niya sa akin."
On whether she felt restricted of her big sister's overprotective tendencies, she revealed, "Hindi naman po, inspired naman po ako. Okey rin naman po sa kanila yung inspirasyon lang."
She related: "Si Ate, ang palaging sinasabi niya lang sa akin, just be yourself.
"Kasi palagi akong kinakabahan, palagi akong, 'Baka hindi ako magustuhan. Baka hindi matuwa sa akin. Baka hindi ma-appreciate ang talent ko.'
"Pero sa kanya naman, 'Just be yourself.'
"Kung makita nila kung paano ka sa totoong buhay, magugustuhan ka nila. At saka, focus, yun ang palagi nilang sinasabi sa akin.
"Huwag kang matakot sa kahit ano, basta focus ka sa trabaho mo at huwag kang makikinig sa ibang tao, yun po."
When Mika turned 23 on December 9, 2021, Angelika referred to her with the endearing title as her best friend.
She wrote, "Little sisters may drive you crazy when you're young, but the older you get the more you realize they are the best ‘best’ friend you can ever have. I LOVE YOU."
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