Marjorie Barretto, son Leon graduate from college in same year

In a truly inspiring turn of events, veteran actress Marjorie Barretto and her son, Leon Barretto, are celebrating a remarkable shared milestone this year: both have graduated from college! This unique achievement showcases that dedication knows no age limits.

At 51 years young, Marjorie proudly received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts from Philippine Women’s University on Tuesday, August 12. Her daughters, Dani and Claudia, alongside Leon, wasted no time in sharing their immense pride and inspiration for their mom's perseverance via heartwarming social media posts.

Adding to the family's academic success, Leon himself is set to earn his degree from the University of Asia and the Pacific this very August. He lightheartedly pointed out the rare synchronicity, sharing joyful photos of him and his mother in their graduation caps and gowns, a testament to their parallel educational journeys.

Beyond her recent academic triumph, Marjorie Barretto is a well-known figure, a former actress and politician, and a devoted mother to five children: Dani, Julia, Claudia, Leon, and Erich. While her recent bid for 1st district representative of Caloocan City in the midterm elections did not result in a win, her latest accomplishment certainly highlights a different kind of victory.