The birthday girl, Zia, with her gift from pop star Olivia Rodrigo.

Olivia Rodrigo, the chart-topping singer-songwriter, has a knack for connecting with her fans—and this time, her thoughtful gesture left Zia, the 9-year-old daughter of Filipino actress Marian Rivera, utterly delighted. For Zia’s birthday, Rodrigo sent her an exclusive Guts World Tour merchandise box containing a personalized letter, a T-shirt, and a tumbler. Rivera shared the moment on social media, showing Zia unwrapping the surprise with a mix of awe and tears. "Ate Z is so happy with your gift," Rivera wrote, adding her gratitude for Rodrigo's kindness. "No wonder so many people admire and love you." In a video accompanying the post, Zia radiated joy, declaring, "I love you so much," as she beamed at the camera. Watch it here The birthday girl even embraced her inner pop star for her big day, channeling her idol with a mini "concert" performance. This isn’t Zia’s first magical moment with Rodrigo. During Rodrigo's Guts tour stop in the Philippines, Zia attended the concert with her mom. Rivera recounted how Zia excitedly claimed that Olivia "said hi" during the performance. ICA/Expat Media
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