Philippine Showbiz Today PST Vol 13 NO 01 | Page 11

Jan . 22-Feb . 7 , 2015 11
January 8 - 21 , 2018
Philippine Showbiz Today

Jan . 22-Feb . 7 , 2015 11

Celebrity weddings just around the corner

everal Filipino celebrities

Sconsider 2018 as signalling the start of a new journey even some months down the line .

Here are some of those who have either announced their plan or many people expect them to marry this year :
Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia
They got engaged in December 2016 .
“ This year was definitely an eye-opener for me . So many lessons learned , situations to grow from and planning for my road to forever with this wonderful , sexy , magnificent , smart , gorgeous , not perfect but almost , fiancé ! Doesn ’ t matter where we are as long as we both know for a fact that God will never forsake us and with you by my side nothing is impossible ! We will be married this year arriving and that ’ s around the corner . I can ’ t thank God enough ! Happy New Year my love , happy New Year to everyone . Much love . Cheers to a reset button for all of us !” his caption read .
Coleen also shared how ready they are for 2018 , both for highs or lows . She ’ s counting the days ’ till she becomes his wife .
Maxene Magalona and Rob Mananquil
Will it be this year for them ? What ’ s for sure is that they will marry in the Philippines , Maxene said .
“ February 2017 . Definitely the highlight of my year . The man of my dreams asked me to marry him and I said yes ! Yes to a lifetime of laughter , happiness and holding hands through all the ups and downs . To be able to find the person who will love and accept you for all that you are and choose to stick by your side no matter what truly is a blessing . Thank you for a beautiful 2017 , my darling Robby ! Can ’ t wait to spend 2018 and all my years with you !” her caption reads .
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez
The 24-year-old actress revealed in a previous interview that it will happen after she gives birth to their second child . Sarah is now six months pregnant and expected to give birth in April . after the 5th season of their reality show “ It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez ”.
Richard , who has been together with Sarah for several years now , popped the question during their vacation in Switzerland .
Rachelle Ann Go and Martin Spies
The Filipina singer-thespian Rachelle Ann Go will ring the bell
soon with her boyfriend , New Yorkbased-businessman Martin Spies . He proposed to her in Boracay in September 2017 .
Rachelle said : “ I just prayed for this on my 31st birthday and just like that this happened . What an amazing God we have . Thank you Father God for this man . A man who loves you first . I still cannot believe this !!”
Although Rachelle is busy as one of the cast in the West End production of the acclaimed hiphop musical “ Hamilton ,” the couple still have time for each other .
In fact , Martin visited Rachelle last November as seen in the actress ’ post on her Instagram account where her fiancé holds a bouquet of flowers . Last Dec . 23 , she also posted a photo of them inside Victoria Palace Theatre after the run of “ Hamilton .”
Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle
The highlight of 2017 for Iza Calzado is her engagement with British entrepreneur Ben Wintle , her boyfriend of five years .
Iza revealed in interviews that they will wed this year though not in the early part as she needs to finish soap and movie .
On her Instagram account , Iza looked back on what had happened to her last year .
“ Here ’ s to a lifetime of ugly cries because of how good you are to me . 2018 will be our best year yet !” read her message meant for Ben . KC Montero and Stephanie Dods
Host-actor KC Montero also asked her girlfriend Stephanie Dods ’ hand in marriage in Truckee , California on Christmas Day .
The couple who have been together for more than two years walked up a hill of Tahoe Donner to get a scenic view .
The 39-year-old host announced the engagement by posting a series of photos on his Instagram account .
In his first of three posts is a photo of them standing on a hill . The second showed him down on one knee with a caption : “ 12 / 25 / 17 and then I asked her
a question .” And , lastly , a selfie of them where the diamond ring could be seen attached with a caption of “ 12 / 25 / 17 and she said YES .”
Christian Bautista and Kat Ramnani
Singer-actor Christian Bautista will have an intimate wedding with non-showbiz girlfriend Kat Ramnani .
Christian posted on his Instagram account in 2017 a photo of them where Kat could be seen showing off her engagement ring . The caption read : “ She said yes .”
In a previous interview of Bulletin Entertainment with Christian , he said there are still no update regarding her wedding as “ wala pang details , we ’ re still planning pa .”
Sunshine Garcia and Alex Castro
Sexbomb dancer-actress
Sunshine Garcia got engaged to singer-actor Alex Castro last Dec . 18 .
They have been together for more than two years when Alex proposed to Sunshine in front of their families and friends .
“’ Yung inakala ko na lagi na lang ako magiging audience kada may mag pro-propose at ikakasal . ’ Yung malapit ko ng tanggapin sa sarili ko na baka hindi para sa akin ang ganitong klaseng love story … Hanggang sa dumating ka at binago mo ’ yun … Binigyan mo ako ng isang magandang kwento ng love story … Thank you for loving me , thank you sa pagtupad ng promise mo … Thank you at binalik mo ang pangarap ko na muntik ko ng kalimutan … I love you hubby .. I love you so much !,” her captioned to their photo where Sunshine looked teary-eyed as she proudly showed off her engagement ring .
Nikki Valdez and Luis Garcia
It was indeed a merry Christmas for singer-actress Nikki Valdez who then got betrothed to Luis Garcia .
The 38-year-old actress posted an after photo of the proposal where it showed her hugging her soon-to-be-husband together with some of their family and friends who were all part of the surprise – holding letters that spelled out “ Will you marry me ?” and “ Yes daw !”
The singer-actress expressed her appreciation to her fiancé for making the day her most memorable Christmas ever .
“ Truly a blessed night that happened on the most wonderful time of the year with the most special people in our lives !!! Thank youuuuuu @ hoyluisito for making this a December to remember . I LOVE YOU FOREVER and EVER !!! # WeveOnlyJustVIGAN # CHRISTmas2017 ,” her caption reads .
Luis popped the question to Nikki on Christmas Eve . The proposal happened on the historic Calle Crisologo in Vigan , Ilocos Sur . ●
- S . M . Bernardino , MB