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Maja Salvador, Rambo Nuñez Celebrate Maria’s 1st Birthday

It was a dreamy hot-air balloon-themed celebration.
Hanna Panoringan

by Hanna Panoringan

Published on Jun 23, 2025

Instagram/ @maja

Maja Salvador and her husband Rambo Nuñez went all out to celebrate their daughter Maria’s first birthday. Born on May 31, 2024, Maria recently celebrated with a dreamy hot-air balloon-themed party at the Blue Leaf Events Pavilion.


Also read: Maja Shares Birthing Story: 30-Hour Labor, 12 Hours No Epidural

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Up, Up, and Away: Hot-Air Balloon Birthday

Maja gave fans a glimpse of the celebration through Instagram photos.


In one post, she thanked Cocoon Studio PH and Raconteur Films for documenting the special day. “Really thankful for @cocoonstudioph and @raconteurfilmsph for always capturing our family milestones #Maria1st,” she wrote.

She also gave a shoutout to all the suppliers, from event organizer Party Station Philippines to the caterers, stylists, and other vendors who helped bring the celebration to life.


“The hot-air balloon setup Maria dreamed of! Thank you, @partystationphils, for bringing it to life for her 1st birthday,” wrote Maja.

The venue was transformed into a pastel wonderland with soft hues of pink, blue, and peach. Balloon installations floated overhead, paired with cloud-like decorations and delicate floral arrangements. The setup created a dreamy, sky-inspired atmosphere that was both playful and elegant.

Outside the venue, a large pastel hot-air balloon became the highlight. It came in soft pink, blue, and cream, complete with a cute basket underneath and cloud props all around. It looked straight out of a storybook and made the perfect photo spot for guests.


The celebration appeared to be intimate, attended only by close friends and family.

Baby Maria, whose full name is Maria Reanna Andres Nuñez, looked adorable in a light-colored dress and a dainty headband. Born in Canada, this was her first public celebration. However, the family chose not to reveal her face, something the public has been curious and excited about.

Since becoming a mother, Maja has chosen to keep her daughter’s life private, sharing only glimpses and moments without showing Maria’s full face. At the birthday celebration, guests respected the couple’s wishes by not posting any close-up photos of the birthday girl.

In a past interview, Maja said she wants to protect her daughter from possible bashing at a young age. She also shared her concerns about the risks of posting photos online, especially with the rise of AI, worrying that her daughter’s pictures could be misused.

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Hanna Panoringan

Hanna is a News Desk Writer at Smart Parenting, covering parenting, health, culture, and more. Off the clock, she’s likely people-watching at a café or park, matcha latte in hand.

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