Love teams? Even better. These are your real life married couples.
They say finding and keeping love is hard to find in show business. And in some ways, it’s true. The price of living a public life is having your affairs out in the open, causing a strain in your relationship. But if you’re lucky, it’s also where you can also find true and lasting love. Here are some of the celebrities you can take inspiration from.
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Bianca Gonzalez & JC Intal – 10 years
Although the couple both studied in Ateneo, the two formally met years after through a tita who served as their matchmaker. Bianca has always been transparent on how she was during her past relationships, from her blog to her online interviews. As a self-acknowledged “giver” in the past, she found herself a man willing to give her the love, care, and respect that she deserves.
Marian Rivera & Dingdong Dantes – 10 years
The reel to real magic had its own effect with Marian and Dingdong. It took two series adaptations, Marimar and Dyesebel, for them to start their own real love story. This year, they will be entering a new decade into their married life.
Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi – 11 years
While marriage is the ideal mark of a partnership, time and experience are the true essence of commitment. In the case of Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi, they had lived a married life long before made it official with a wedding. While the surprise wedding sealed the deal for them, the couple have their twins Mavy and Cassy as the ultimate mark of their partnership.
Melai Cantiveros & Jason Francisco – 11 years
If there are couples who go from reel to real, there are those who go from real to realer. That’s the case of PBB housemates Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco. Since their confession inside the bahay ni Kuya, they were thoughtful of the possibilities outside their reality show bubble. Keeping it as real as it gets, the couple’s love story is anchored on brutal honesty, tough love, and deep care for each other.
Regine Velasquez & Ogie Alcasid – 13 years
Music is a language lovers speak, and Regine and Ogie can attest to that. Friendship and deep appreciation for the craft were the foundations of their eventual romance, which is now almost 14 years since their marriage. In several interviews, the couple would constantly talk about one another. Sometimes, either of the two would even be on the brink of tears. Indeed, they had a way of understanding each other through any language, but music most especially.
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo – 15 years
The relationship of Judy Ann and Ryan has always been public, not denied by the two when asked. Though their love story has been out for everyone to know, there are little moments that they value and cherish, only retold by Ryan in his anecdotes for his wife. As they celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary this 2024, they are a living proof that at the core of each partnership, there is really only the two of you amidst the noise of the world.
Charlene Gonzales and Aga Muhlach – 23 years
Indeed, this couple is a living proof of the phrase, “When you know, you know.” From their whirlwind romance of getting engaged before going on their first date, they prove that love grows so much more for two people who are growing individually.
Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres – 25 years
“I’m going to marry your daughter.” These were the words Richard Gomez said to the parents of Lucy Torres when he asked for her hand in marriage. 25 years since their marriage, the couple’s fondness for each other has grown over the years, as captured by sharing sweet messages for each other in their posts.
Featured Image: JUDY ANN SANTOS and MARIAN RIVERA (via Instagram)
