A topless Rafael Rosell surprised Denise Laurel with a birthday cake recently in a special celebration organized for her by the staff of the hit teleserye “Martha Cecilia’s Kristine.”

The 23-year-old actress was busy taping for their show when her leading man led the well-wishers in greeting her a happy birthday. “It was so funny and memorable. It was very sweet,” Denise shared.

Rafael’s surprises didn’t end there as he also bought Denise a nice and relaxing chair she can use during taping. “Sa Bud Brothers pa lang humihirit na siya na ng ‘bili n’yo ‘ko ng upuan. Lapit na birthday ko.’ So I think it’s my duty as her ka-loveteam to fulfill that wish,” explained the hunk actor.

When asked about his sweet gestures for the other half of the most sensual on-screen sweethearts, Rafael said he just wanted to let her know he’s there for her.

“Kung anuman yung plano niya sa birthday niya, sa kanya na ‘yun. I just want her to know na nandito lang ako. I’m just a text away,” he said.

Denise said she is celebrating one of the best birthdays in her life especially because of the success of “Kristine.” The show, despite its late timeslot, remains a must-see for Filipinos who simply can’t sleep without watching the kilig moments and thrilling confrontations in “Kristine.”

Fans of the show and the pocketbook have another reason to be excited because a new character will be introduced this week. The handsome new guy, who will come to Paso De Blas as a visitor of Don Leon, will bring a major change in the relationship of Jewel (Cristine Reyes) and Jaime (Zanjoe Marudo).

This week, Don Leon will also formally introduce Jewel and Emerald as his granddaughters, causing the ire of his daughter Margarita. While happy with their grandfather’s change of heart, Jewel and Emerald are also torn between pleasing their ‘lolo’ and fighting for the men they love.

Don’t miss the exciting developments in the epic TV adaptation of the country’s number one pocketbook series, “Martha Cecilia’s Kristine” from Monday to Friday on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.