Although many celebrities have found their love in show business, some couples still go on separate ways after being in a relationship for quite some time.
They may have broken up for different reasons, but some are still not closing their doors on a possible reconciliation, like Kapuso stars Jeric Gonzales and Rabiya Mateo.
Jeric and Rabiya worked together in an episode of ‘Wish Ko Lang’ where Rabiya made her acting debut after representing the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2020 pageant. In the said episode, Jeric portrayed her love interest.
Although they had broken up after confirming their relationship on Instagram, the two remained friends.
But unfortunately, not all who experienced heartbreak leave the door open for a possible reconciliation as some have already found new partners.
Look back at these celebrity breakups that made headlines and shocked the public.
Kit Thompson and Ana Jalandoni
Kit Thompson and Ana Jalandoni revealed their relationship to the public in December 2021 through an Instagram post. After a few months, the two made headlines when Ana said Kit detained her in a hotel in Tagaytay City.
Kiefer Ravena and Alyssa Valdez
Just after the 31st Southeast Asian Games, news broke out that the Phenoms of Philippine sports Kiefer Ravena and Alyssa Valdez had broken up after six years of dating. The two represented the Philippines in the regional meet in basketball and volleyball, respectively.
On Valentine’s Day in 2019, singer-songwriter JK Labajo called model-turned-host-turned-beauty queen Maureen Wroblewitz his “buwan,” an allude to his hit song. After three years, the two split amicably.
Aljur Abrenica and Kylie Padilla first dated in 2011 until they separated in 2014. They gave love a second chance in September 2016 and married in January 2017. However, according to Kylie’s father, Robin Padilla, the two separated in 2021 due to a third party.
After four years, Rayver Cruz and Janine Gutierrez ended their relationship in October 2021. Although no explanation was given, several sources made it clear that no third party was involved.
In September 2018, Kapuso stars Benjamin Alves and Julie Anne San Jose admitted they were already in a two-year relationship. However, just after a few months, Julie Anne confirmed that she had broken up with Benjamin.
Skusta Clee and Zeinab Harake
After an on-again, off-again relationship with rapper Skusta Clee, or Daryl Ruiz in real life, Zeinab Harake gave birth to their daughter Bia in May 2021. A year later, Zeinab revealed that they broke up again after Skusta confessed to cheating on her. She also had a miscarriage of what could have been their second child.
In October 2021, ‘The Queen of All Media’ Kris Aquino announced that she and Mel Sarmiento, a former cabinet member of Kris’ older brother Noynoy Aquino’s government, were set to tie the knot. However, after a few months, Kris announced that they had called it quits because of her deteriorating health due to an incurable autoimmune condition.
Carlo Aquino and Trina Candaza
Carlo Aquino and Trina Candaza started their relationship in 2019 and welcomed their only daughter on September 8, 2020. In January 2022, Trina posted a cryptic Facebook post hinting at a possible third party. After a few months, Carlo confirmed they had gone their separate ways.
Jason Hernandez and Moira Dela Torre
In April 2022, fans noticed that singer Moira Dela Torre deleted her photos with Jason Hernandez three years after they got married. She also dropped Jason’s last name from her Facebook profile which fueled separation rumors about the two. Then, in May 2022, Jason admitted to cheating on Moira.
After eight years of dating, actor Joem Bascon and vlogger Crisha Uy made headlines in late 2019 when rumors surfaced that they had called it quits. Then, in January 2020, Crisha said Joem “fell out of love.”
Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana
Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana’s separation was one of the most heartbreaking celebrity breakups. Before getting married in October 2021, Tom and Carla had been dating for seven years. Unfortunately, after three months of getting married, the couple was rumored to have separated. In June 2022, Tom, through his manager, shared that he had already filed for a divorce.
Gerald Anderson and Bea Alonzo
Gerald Anderson and Bea Alonzo first dated in 2010, although they broke up shortly after that. In 2018, the two became a couple again, but their second romance was short-lived. In an interview, Bea said that she and Gerald “did not break up,” and the actor “just started not talking” to her.
After six years of dating, Derek Ramsay confirmed that he and model Joanne Villablanca have decided to end their relationship. Although Derek kept mum about the reason for their breakup, Joanne posted a cryptic post on Facebook that alluded to cheating and infidelity.
Carlo Aquino and Angelica Panganiban were in a relationship for six years, from 200-2006. In 2018, the two made headlines when they reunited in the movie ‘Exes Baggage.’ Rumors sparked that the two got reconciled because they were still going out even after the promotion of their film. However, come the new year, Angelica unfollowed Carlo on Instagram and posted cryptic tweets about feeling heartbroken.
After being together for more than six years, model/TV host Clint Bondad and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray have mutually decided to end their relationship. Although Clint initially said that the breakup was what they both needed at that point in their life, Clint later on posted cryptic Instagram posts, including his message to actor Sam Milby, then-boyfriend of Catriona and now her fiancé.
Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil
In 2013, Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil called it quits after being in a relationship for five years. In an interview with a lifestyle magazine, Nikki hinted that a third party was the reason for their breakup. However, Billy denied that a third party was involved and declared they broke up because he felt “lost” and “confused.”
In February 2022, actors Diego Loyzaga and Barbie Imperial broke up after he traveled to the United States alone. Initially, the two broke up on good terms, but after Diego talked about his past relationship with Barbie, she refuted his claims on Instagram.
Jake Cuenca and Kylie Versoza
After working together in two shows, Kapamilya stars Jake Cuenca, and Kylie Versoza confirmed their relationship in September 2019. After three years, Kylie posted a cryptic tweet that sparked breakup rumors, which Jake confirmed later.
Alwyn Uytingco and Jennica Garcia
In 2014, Alwyn Uytingco and Jennica Garcia got married, and for five years, Jennica became focused on being a mom to their two children, Mori and Severina. However, in 2021, reports broke that the two had separated.
Scottie Thompson and Pau Fajardo
The public was shocked when reports came out that professional basketball player Scottie Thompson married Jinky Serrano after being engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Pau Fajardo, on New Year’s Day in 2021.
Markus Paterson and Janella Salvador
In June 2022, rumors sparked about the possible breakup of celebrity couple Markus Paterson and Janella Salvador after the public noticed that the two had not posted pictures with each other. Although Janella initially said that everything was fine between them, she confirmed the rumors when she revealed that she was a “single mom” to their son, Jude.
Jimuel Pacquiao and Heaven Peralejo
In March 2019, Jimuel Pacquiao and Heaven Peralejo admitted their relationship. However, after a few months, the two unfollowed each other on Instagram, and issues about Heaven being a “gold digger” floated. The two then cleared the air that all the rumors were false, and Heaven did not ask for money from Jimuel’s father, Manny Pacquiao.
Nico Fowler and Arianne Bautista
Although they did not have an admission of their relationship, the news between model/actor Nico Fowler and Kapuso actress Arianne Bautista made headlines when she made public his infidelity.
Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista
After 19 years of marriage, celebrity couple Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista shocked the public when they announced that they were separating in a joint statement issued on an entertainment website. The couple has five children – Abijah, Seki, Bo, Merel, and Yuwela.
Jericho Rosales and Heart Evangelista
Jericho Rosales and Heart Evangelista were in a relationship until they broke up in 2008. Heart said their breakup was not because of her parents, as the public had speculated.
Zanjoe Marudo and Bea Alonzo
In October 2011, Zanjoe Marudo and Bea Alonzo admitted to being in a relationship. However, after over four years, Zanjoe confirmed on national TV that they had broken up.
Kris Lawrence and Katrina Halili
Kris Lawrence and Katrina Halili had a relationship for five years until they broke up in 2014. Currently, the two remain on good terms for their daughter, Katie.
In 2016, Timothy Tan confirmed in a ’24 Oras’ report that his six-year marriage with Sunshine Dizon had ended. Speculation about the reason for the separation was that Timothy had an affair with another woman.
Marlon Stockinger and Pia Wurtzbach
After three years of dating, race car driver Marlon Stockinger and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach broke up in September 2019, as confirmed by Pia’s business manager Rikka Infantado.
Actress/beauty queen Winwyn Marquez confirmed on Valentine’s Day 2019 that she was already single. She was in a relationship with Kapuso actor Mark Herras for about two years.
Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu
Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu became a love team and became famous when they joined a reality gameshow in 2006. However, after four years of a “special relationship,” they ended whatever it was between them.
James Yap and Kris Aquino
James Yap and Kris Aquino were married for five years before they officially separated in 2010. After two years, the marriage was declared null and void.
Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado
In 2011, Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado confirmed that they were dating. Unfortunately, after two years, Luis confirmed that he and Jennylyn were already separated.
Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban
In an interview in 2013, Angelica Panganiban revealed that her relationship with actor Derek Ramsay ended in a phone call. The two started dating in 2006 and shared a home for most of the time until they broke up in 2012.
John Lloyd Cruz and Angelica Panganiban
After being together for over three years, John Lloyd Cruz and Angelica Panganiban called it quits when he said in an interview that he was “very much single.”
Luis Manzano and Angel Locsin
After his two-year relationship with Angel Locsin, Luis Manzano reconciled with his former girlfriend Angel Locsin in 2014. However, their second chance in love did not last long, as the two broke up in 2016.
Jake Cuenca and Sarah Grace Kelley
After an on-again, off-again relationship, Jake Cuenca confirmed in October 2016 that he and Sarah Grace Kelley had called it quits for the final time.
Axel Torres and AJ Raval
Axel Torres and AJ Raval had been in a relationship for a year when they broke up. According to AJ, one of the reasons why they broke up was her decision to star in sexy films.
Joao Constancia and Sue Ramirez
In August 2019, Sue Ramirez confirmed that she broke up with singer Joao Constancia, citing some “differences” with her ex-boyfriend. They were together for two years.
Arjo Atayde and Sammie Rimando
Arjo Atayde and Sammie Rimando had been in a relationship for over a year before quitting in November 2018.
Robi Domingo and Gretchen Ho
After five years of dating, Robi Domingo and Gretchen Ho announced they were no longer a couple in March 2017.
Michael Pangilinan and Erin Ocampo
Singer Michael Pangilinan and actress Erin Ocampo used to be in a relationship, and it produced their son, Kiel. Although the two separated, they remained friends for Kiel.
Phil Younghusband and Angel Locsin
Phil Younghusband and Angel Locsin dated for over a year before they confirmed their separation. Angel denied that a third party was involved.
Cesar Montano and Sunshine Cruz
After 13 years, Cesar Montano and Sunshine Cruz’s marriage got annulled in 2018. However, the two have remained friends since then.
Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion
Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion had been in a relationship for over a year when they broke up in 2011.
Iñigo Pascual and Kelley Day
In November 2016, Iñigo Pascual admitted that he and Kelley Day were exclusively dating. Unfortunately, after a few months, Iñigo confirmed their breakup.
Steven Silva and Diva Monteleba
After four years, ‘StarStruck’ batchmates Steven Silva and Diva Montelaba had decided to call it quits. However, in an interview a few years after their breakup, Diva shared that it was Steven, her first boyfriend, who initiated the breakup.
In November 2019, Rhian Ramos confirmed her relationship with Israeli Amit Borsok. However, less than a year after her confirmation, she announced that she and Amit had called it quits.
Sef Cadayona and Andrea Torres didn’t make their relationship official until Sef confirmed their breakup.
Louie Pedroso and Mikee Quintos
Louie Pedroso and Mikee Quintos had a relationship before they entered show business. However, after three years, Mikee confirmed that her almost three years relationship with Louie had ended.
Aly Borromeo and KC Concepcion
In 2016, professional football player Aly Borromeo and KC Concepcion admitted their relationship. However, after two years, the two broke up.
Tommy Esguerra and Miho Nishida
Tommy Esguerra and Miho Nishida became the talk of the town when he asked her to become his girlfriend on live television. However, in April 2017, the talent management handling the career of the two announced that the couple had decided to part ways.
Sebastian Castro and Ryan Chua
After four years, actor/vlogger Sebastian Castro and broadcast journalist Ryan Chua broke up.
In February 2019, actress Nathalie Hart gave birth to her daughter Penelope in Sydney, Australia. In December of the same year, Nathalie confirmed that she and the father of her daughter, Indian businessman Mayank Sharma, had called it quits.
Although they didn’t confirm, rumors about the breakup of actress Ryza Cenon and boyfriend Cholo Barretto started in December 2018. However, only in February 2019 did Ryza confirm she was already single.
Christian Bautista and Rachelle Ann Go
Singers Christian Bautista and Rachelle Ann Go had a two-year relationship before they broke up in 2007.
Will Devaughn and Roxanne Barcelo
Model/actor Will Devaughn had been in a relationship with actress Roxanne Barcelo for four years until their breakup in December 2017.
Yilmaz Bektas and Ruffa Gutierrez
Yilmaz Bektas and Ruffa Gutierrez got married in 2003, but it was a “mutual decision” to separate in May 2007.
Ogie Alcasid and Michelle Van Eimeren
In 1996, Ogie Alcasid got married to Michelle Van Eimeren. After seven years, Michelle migrated to Australia with their children, Leila and Sarah. In 2007, Ogie announced that he and Michelle had separated.
Ariel Rivera and Regine Velasquez
Ariel Rivera and Regine Velasquez had a brief relationship in 1995 before they broke up, and Ariel reconciled with Gelli de Belen.
Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez got married in 1986. However, Pop filed for an annulment after 13 years of marriage.
Dennis Padilla and Marjorie Barretto
After almost a decade, Marjorie Barretto filed an annulment to nullify her marriage with Dennis Padilla. The two declined to reveal the reason for their separation but insisted that “no third party was involved.”
.jpg)
Edu Manzano and Maricel Soriano
Edu Manzano and Maricel Soriano had a secret marriage in 1989, which was annulled three years later.
Jojo Oconer and Ciara Sotto
Before their fifth wedding anniversary, Ciara Sotto left her husband, Jojo Oconer, over cheating allegations.
Cedric Lee and Vina Morales
In 2009, Vina Morales and Cedric Lee, the father of her daughter Ceana, separated. Vina filed a case against Cedric for allegedly violating his visitation rights. According to Vina, Cedric only had a chance to visit Ceana every Saturday, but their daughter stayed with him for nine days.
In an episode of the podcast ‘Good Times with Mo,’ Donita Rose confirmed that she was already separated from her husband, Eric Villarama.
Rustom Padilla and Carmina Villarroel
Rustom Padilla and Carmina Villarroel’s love team was among the most loved in the ’90s. The two got married in 1994 but, unfortunately, separated in 1996.
Jolo Revilla and Jodi Sta. Maria
In 2012, Jolo Revilla and Jodi Sta. Maria admitted that they were officially a couple. After four years, news broke up that the two had broken up, but in 2017, rumors again circulated that the two were back together. However, in 2018, Jolo confirmed that he and Jodi had separated again.
Tommy Esguerra and Kelley Day
After dating Iñigo Pascual, Kelley Day had a relationship with Tommy Esguerra. However, she confirmed that she and Tommy broke up after two years.
Jay Contreras and Sarah Abad
On what would have been a celebration, fans were shocked when Jay Contreras’s Mother’s Day greeting to his wife, Sarah Abad, seemingly alluded to their breakup. Days after, Sarah confirmed they had separated but remained friends and co-parents to their children, Kidlat Caio and Isla Euan.
Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta
In 1984, Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta, two of the biggest stars of their generation, had a secret wedding, followed by a highly-publicized church wedding. However, their marriage did not last long, as they separated in 1987.
Kirk and Kathleen
It came as a shock that on May 10, 2023, Fil-German model Kirk Bondad confirmed on Instagram that he and Miss Eco International 2022 winner Kathleen Paton have broken up.
Still, the Mister World Philippines 2022 assured everyone that it was a “mutual decision.” Kirk stated, “I wanted to take a moment to address my recent breakup with Kath. We both decided to end our relationship two months ago, and I’m happy to say that it was a mutual and mature decision.”
Ashley and Mayor Mark
Sparkle actress Ashley Ortega opened up about her split with Lucena City Mayor Mark Alcala, which happened in 2022. Ashley told in an interview with Boy Abunda that their “lack of communication and connection” were the reason why they decided to part ways.
“Siguro Tito Boy, naging busy kami sa work, and siguro isa sa mga naging problem was ‘yung distance. He was in the province. He was the newly elected mayor, I was busy with work, kakatapos ko lang ng Widow’s Web no’n and then I started training for Hearts On Ice sa skating so medyo nawala siguro ‘yung connection and communication,”
Arron and Jane
Hunk actor Arron Villaflor opened up about his breakup in 2017 with former Darna actress Jane de Leon. In a report by PEP.Ph, Arron stated that they parted ways due to “personal reasons.”
Arron also reiterated that he wishes his ex-flame all the success. He told PEP, “Happy ako para sa kanya. Hopefully, mag-succeed siya.”
