Hands down, the showbiz newsmakers of the year are the Barrettos—Gretchen, Marjorie, Claudine and Julia—plus the other people directly or indirectly involved with their imbroglios and brouhahas like Gerald Anderson, Atong Ang, Lolit Solis and many more. Much was written about them that I wasn’t able to give much attention to the many “positives” for 2019—specifically in the romance department.
Many showbiz personalities found love, got engaged or tied the knot this year. Flooding my timelines recently are longtime couple Dianne Medina and Rodjun Cruz as they finally got married. They moved into their house soon after but no signs of a honeymoon yet, as Dianne kept posting that she is still busy with work. Hope the lovebirds get to find the time to settle and relax and enjoy a trip together.
Also, longtime bachelor Vhong Navarro got hitched in Osaka with his non-showbiz girlfriend Tanya Bautista. Many of his It’s Showtime family were there to support the comedian and even the “hibernating” actor John Lloyd Cruz made the trip. I heard he was there with his son but Ellen Adarna wasn’t there, confirming their split.
But this column is not about breakups but hook-ups. Perhaps one of the most controversial is the one of Jomari Yllana and Priscilla Almeda. Yup. It is as if we’re in the ’90s again during the Guwapings days. The two are back in each other’s arms, suprising everyone including their own now ex-partners.
Anyway, announcing their engagement this year are couples Gwen Zamora and David Semerad, JayR and Mica, but the two that made the most noise in 2019 are Angel Locsin and Neil Arce’s engagement and Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli’s. The boys really liked their gals that they decided to put a ring on it. Beyonce would be so proud.
Sending all the love to these couples. Hope you can send some back to this writer for 2020.
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