Singer Zsa Zsa Padilla is celebrating her 48th birthday today. The Divine Diva, as she is sometimes called, has had a hard time of it in the past year because her partner, Dolphy, has been in and out of the hospital, but despite this, she remains positive. She also continues to have a flourishing career in showbiz: she starred in high-rating teleserye Budoy, which ended earlier this year, and she regularly appears on variety show ASAP.

What do we love about this formidable woman? Scroll through the gallery to find out!


(All photos courtesy of PEP.ph)