On March 3, Maine Mendoza, aka Yaya Dub, turned 23. She celebrated with her family, “Eat Bulaga” family, showbiz and non-showbiz friends. But the fun did not stop there. She held a legendary “How I Met Your Mother” themed party on March 11. Family, friends, and some supporters got to enjoy a legen-wait-for-it-dary night with the birthday girl. From yellow umbrellas to a “How I Met Your Mother” screening, Nicomaine Mendoza had an epic night.
Maine Mendoza rose to fame as Yaya Dub on the noontime show Eat Bulaga. She initially embodied a funny, over-acting, but quiet maid of Wally Bayola’s Lola Nidora. Her career skyrocketed when she met her love team partner, Alden Richards. Aside from her hosting gig on “Eat Bulaga,” she’s now also an actress for GMA.
7 Things That Happened On Maine Mendoza’s 23rd Birthday Celebration
1.She suited up
Embodying the resident playboy, Barney Stinson, Maine dressed to impress in a snazzy suit.
2. Reunited and recreated
Present in her HIMYM-themed party were her high school friends. One of them, Katrina Nicolas, posted on her Instagram story the high school graduation photo and their recreated, new, and improved photo. Luckily, a fan screenshot and posted the photos.
3. Partied in a limousine
Maine and some friends took the party outside to a limo, minus the driver Ranjit.
4. Her cake was New York and The Playbook
Even her cake was extra. With the Playbook, in reference to Barney’s Playbook, as a base, the silhouette of the city of New York decorated her cake.
5. She sang
She is a woman of many talents. So to entertain her guests, she graced them with her voice.
6. People enjoyed the photobooth
Who wouldn’t take advantage of the free photobooth?
7.HIMYM screening
Finally, the night wouldn’t be complete without the actual show.
8. Gave self-love
A week before the party, on her actual birthday, she posted on her Instagram a photo of herself. With it was an inspiring and wishful message for herself, too.
Eat Bulaga Celebration
In true Eat Bulaga tradition, Yaya Dub performed for the people on the streets during the “Juan For All and All For Juan” segment.