2024 was a whirlwind year for celebrity romance, with breakups, revelations, and surprising new pairings dominating headlines.
While some stars proudly hard-launched their relationships, others left fans guessing with unconfirmed rumors and cryptic social media posts. Let’s dive into the love lives of some of the most talked-about celebrities of the year.
Hard-Launched Love Stories:
Xian Lim and Iris Lee. Actor Xian Lim and film producer Iris Lee confirmed their relationship in May. Xian first spoke about their romance in a magazine interview before sharing sweet moments on Instagram, including trips to Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Pampanga. Despite their busy schedules, the couple appears to make time for each other, with Iris often sharing glimpses of their adventures on social media.
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JM de Guzman and Donnalyn Bartolome. Content creator Donnalyn Bartolome surprised fans in June when she announced her relationship with actor JM de Guzman. The two first met in 2022 but only started dating officially last year. Donnalyn’s heartfelt posts, including one celebrating JM’s birthday in October, gave fans a glimpse of their love story, which includes sweet promises and shared travels. JM has also been a regular presence in Donnalyn’s vlogs, much to the delight of their supporters.
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Jericho Rosales and Janine Gutierrez. Jericho Rosales and Janine Gutierrez confirmed their relationship in August, sharing that their romance blossomed during script readings for their ABS-CBN teleserye, Lavender Fields. Their chemistry quickly transitioned off-screen, and the couple has since shared several memorable moments, including a trip to Japan and a sweet appearance at the ABS-CBN Christmas Special.
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Kiefer Ravena and Diana Mackey. Basketball star Kiefer Ravena and beauty queen Diana Mackey hard-launched their relationship in October with a surprise engagement in Japan. Diana proudly showed off her diamond ring on Instagram, while Kiefer described the month as “an October to remember.” The pair had only recently gone public with their relationship, making the engagement announcement even more special.
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Kobe Paras and Kyline Alcantara. Athlete Kobe Paras confirmed his relationship with actress Kyline Alcantara in November, following months of speculation. The couple, often spotted together at events and relief efforts, has been candid about their budding romance. Kobe even spent Christmas with Kyline’s family and plans to introduce her to his own in California next year.
Sue Ramirez and Dominic Roque. Actors Sue Ramirez and Dominic Roque closed the year with a bang by confirming their relationship in December. After being spotted together in Siargao in November, the couple finally admitted they are dating. Both expressed happiness about getting to know each other better, and they have already been seen mingling with each other’s friends and family.
@shorts.videos03 JUDY ANN SANTOS!Gustong gusto si SUE RAMIREZ para kay DOMINIC ROQUE?! #tiktok #viral #tiktokviral #viraltiktok
Kris Aquino and Her Makati Doctor. Kris Aquino revealed in June that she had found love with a Filipino doctor based in Makati. Returning to the Philippines in September after two years of medical treatment in the U.S., Kris shared that her new relationship has brought her much-needed happiness and support.
Tom Rodriguez and His Non-Showbiz Partner. After a tumultuous divorce, actor Tom Rodriguez found love again with a non-showbiz partner in the U.S. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Korben, in July. Tom shared the news in November, expressing his desire to keep their private life away from the public eye.
@lionheartv Hindi itinatago ni @Tom Rodriguez na mayroon na siyang isang baby boy! #HuwagMoAkongIwan #TomRodriguez #EntertainmentNewsPH #TiktokTainmentPH #BestOfTiktokPH #NewsPH #LionhearTV #RAWRNation
Romances Still Under Wraps:
While some stars were open about their relationships, others kept their love lives under wraps, leaving fans eagerly waiting for confirmations.
Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino. The on-screen chemistry between Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino has sparked rumors of a real-life romance since their pairing in Linlang and the Filipino adaptation of What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim. With an upcoming movie together in 2025, fans are hoping for more than just professional sparks.
Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. The reunion of Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards in Hello, Love, Again rekindled rumors of a budding romance. Fans speculate that the two, whose families were reportedly introduced this year, are more than just friends. However, both stars remain tight-lipped about their relationship status.
Barbie Imperial and Richard Gutierrez. Actor Richard Gutierrez and actress Barbie Imperial have been linked since May. While neither has confirmed the rumors, talent manager Ogie Diaz shared insights into their exclusive dating status, leaving fans excited for what’s to come.
@showbizbroadcast Aktwal na paglantad nina Barbie Imperial at Richard Gutierrez na Sweet together sa South Korea! Panoorin barbieimperial richardgutierrez
Whether hard-launched or kept under wraps, love was undeniably in the air in 2024. As the year comes to a close, fans look forward to more milestones and surprises from these celebrity couples in 2025.
