12 estranged showbiz couples: Where are they now?
These celebrities fell in love, got married, and soon after called it quits.
Benjie and Jackie
Benjie Paras and Jackie Forster recently made headlines after the latter took to Instagram her grievances. The couple tied the knot in 1994 and was blessed with Andre and Kobe. They annulled their marriage after less than a decade.
Liz Almoro
In 2014, it was confirmed that Liz tied the knot with former Kapuso actor Victor Aliwalas.
Willie Revillame
Willie hosts his high-rating variety-game show program 'Wowowin' and it's set to celebrate its second anniversary this May.
Willie and Liz
Willie Revillame and Liz Almoro got married in 2005 via a civil ceremony officiated by Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto. Two years later, the former beauty queen filed a complaint of violence and harassment against the talk show host.
Liezl Sicangco
Liezl now resides in Australia. She maintains a good relationship with her daughter Kylie Padilla.
Robin Padilla
The Bad Boy of Philippine Movies married Mariel Rodriguez in 2010.
Robin and Liezl
Robin Padilla and Liezl Sicangco were just a bit over the 10-year mark when they got divorced in 2009.
Dennis Padilla
Less than a month before his Julia turned 18, Dennis seemed to have settled his rift with celebrity daughter.
Dennis and Marjorie
Dennis Padilla and Marjorie Barretto tied the knot in 1997, but the actress petitioned for an annulment before they even celebrated their 10th anniversary. They recently made headlines when their daughter Julia attempted to drop her father’s surname.
Mary Christine Jolly
Mary Christine withdrew her complaints against Derek for the sake of their son Austin. It is alleged that the model is now happily in a relationship as well.
Derek Ramsay
Derek Ramsay admitted to be attracted to Kapuso actress Jennylyn Mercado. He however prefers not to be involved with another celebrity and is now dating a non-showbiz girl.
Derek and Mary Christine
It was a shock when Mary Christine Jolly came out to reveal she and hunk actor Derek Ramsay had a civil wedding in 2002. Though their romance was short-lived, they were blessed with a son.
Sunshine Cruz
Sunshine has moved on from her annulment, and is now in a romantic relationship with Ara Mina's half-brother Macky Mathay. They were recently spotted vacationing in sunny Brunei.
Cesar Montano
Cesar is an avid supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte who appointed him as the the Department of Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer.
Cesar and Sunshine
Actor-director Cesar Montano married Sunshine Cruz in 2000. Despite having three beautiful daughters, they had their marriage annulled and it was granted in 2013.
Claudine Barretto
Claudine has custody of her children with the actor. She spends time working out and bonding with them before returning to the small screen.
Raymart Santiago
Despite marital woes with his estranged wife, the Kapuso actor visits daughter Sabina and son Santino and takes them out.
Raymart and Claudine
Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto got married twice, in a civil ceremony in 2004 and a garden wedding in Tagaytay in 2006. Issues of deception, drug use, and battery rose in their household that led to their separation.
Jackie Forster
Jackie Forster is happily married to her Dutch husband, Michel Franken with whom she has three adorable kids Jared, Caleigh, and Yohan.
Benjie Paras
The cager-actor is now happily married to Lyxen Diomampo. They have two sons named Sam and Riley.
Regine and Lander
Regine Tolentino and Lander Vera-Perez recently made headlines when the former confirmed that they have been separated since 2015. The ex-couple was married for 18 years and have two daughters, Reigne and Reigen.
Regine Tolentino
In an interview, Regine said they're still making the separation process legal and admitted that she has already moved on.
Lander Vera-Perez
Meanwhile, Lander hasn't released his statement yet after Regine broke the sad news.
Aiko and Jomari
Aiko Melendez and Jomari Yllana's got married in 2000 and their marriage lasted for three years.
Jomari Yllana
After their breakup, Jomari remained good friends with his ex-wife and regularly sees his son, Andrei Yllana.
Aiko Melendez
Last April, Aiko introduced her new Iranian boyfriend, Shahin Alimirzapour, via Instagram.
Sunshine and Timothy
Sunshine Dizon and Timothy Tan tied the knot in 2010. However, they seemed to be the recent talk of the town as the Kapuso actress took to Instagram their marital problems. Sunshine claimed that Timothy has been allegedly having an extramarital affair for almost a year now.
Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine dropped the charges she filed against her estranged husband to protect her kids Doreen and Anton. She starred in the high-rating GMA Afternoon Prime soap 'Ika-6 Na Utos' which mirrored her real-life marital woes.
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Sharon and Gabby
Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion's on-screen partnership progressed into a real-life relationship, but nine years later, their marriage was annulled. The former couple has a lovely 32-year-old daughter, KC Concepcion, who is also an actress and singer.
Gabby Concepcion
The 80's heartthrob is still a sought-after leading man up to this year. He starred in the high-rating afternoon drama series 'Ika-6 Na Utos' as Rome, the estranged pilot husband of Kapuso star Sunshine Dizon.
Sharon Cuneta
Three years after her annulment with former husband, Megastar Sharon Cuneta married politician Francis Pangilinan with whom she has two daughters, Frankie and Miel, and an adopted son, Miguel.
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Kris Aquino and James Yap
James family
In 2012, the basketball superstar introduced her Italian girlfriend Michela Cazzola. Four years later, they welcomed their firstborn Michael James, and just recently, baby girl Francesca Michelle.