Networks couldn’t stop the love between these couples. Despite working in competing networks, these lovebirds continue to inspire a lot of people with their longstanding relationships tested by time and controversies.
Here is a list of Kapamilya and Kapuso Lovers for 2021:
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo
Judy Ann and Ryan met on the set of Krystala in 2004. They kept their relationship hidden from prying eyes. Then, on April 28, 2009, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at San Juan de Nepomuceno Church in San Juan, Batangas.
Ryan transferred to the Kapuso Network, becoming a staple host in Eat Bulaga. Judy Ann, on the other hand, remained the Kapamilya network’s top talents.
Despite having different networks, the two remained one of the country’s power couples with their three kids, Yohan, Lucho, and Luna.
Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde
Maine and Arjo met on the set of Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles in 2018. Rumors of their relationship surfaced after the media spotted the two in a restaurant.
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It wasn’t until March 2019 when the two finally confirmed their relationship. Later that year, the couple revealed that their first anniversary is December 21, 2019. The two have since been supporting each other in their relationship and career.
Mika De La Cruz and Nash Aguas
Both were initially Kapamilya talents at a young age. The two developed a connection to which Mika’s family objected. The two parted ways in their teenage years. ABS-CBN groomed Nash as a top Kapamilya talent, while Mika transferred to the Kapuso network to focus on her career with GMA Network.
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In 2017, the two met again, rekindling their past and a year after, the young stars officially became a couple.
Chynna Ortaleza and Kean Cipriano
Chynna and Kean initially met in 2003. However, it was ten years after their fated meeting that their friendship began.
Kean is the lead vocalist of the band Callalily. He also appeared in ABS-CBN shows such as Your Face Sounds Familiar, Dolce Amore, and I Can See Your Voice.
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As for Chynna, she had been a loyal Kapuso talent since 2001.
However, as fates would have it, in 2013, Kean appeared in an episode of Wagas as Chynna’s on-screen partner. Two years later, the two began dating.
Then, in 2016, the couple had their daughter Stellar, followed by their son Salem three years after.
The couple had a civil ceremony in 2015 and a church wedding in 2017.
Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco
Melai and Jason’s love story blossomed right before the public eyes. Both are alumni of Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up edition, fans followed their relationship closely.
After exiting the PBB house, the two became Kapamilya talents. The couple continued with the relationship. Had their first child and tied the knot in 2013.
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However, in 2016, Melai and Jason confirmed their separation. Thankfully, the two reconciled the same year and have been together ever since.
Then, in 2017, Jason transferred to the Kapuso network. Despite working in different networks, the two maintained their relationship and even went on to have their second daughter. The couple recently renewed their vows in Melai’s morning talk show.
Suzi Entrata and Paolo Abrera
Suzi and Paolo met through the sports and lifestyle show Gameplan. The two tied the knot back in 2001 and remained in a healthy, loving relationship.
Suzi became a well-known and staple host of the Kapuso morning program, Unang Hirit. Paolo, on the other hand, remained with ABS-CBN as a lifestyle host on ANC.
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The couple has three daughters, Leona, Jade, and Nella.
Janine Gutierrez and Rayver Cruz
Janine and Rayver is the recent addition to this list. Janine revealed that they met in 2004 and had an instant connection. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that the two started dating.
Rayver has been in the Kapamilya Network for 18 years before he transferred to GMA7 in 2018. Janine, on the other hand, has been with the GMA Network since 2012. The two worked in the same network for more than two years. Then in 2021, Janine confirmed her transfer to ABS-CBN.
Despite the difference in the network, the couple remains supportive of each other. In a recent interview, Janine revealed that Rayver introduced her to the cast of ASAP Natin ‘To upon her transfer.