IN PHOTOS: Reel to real life couples of Philippine television
There are several on-screen couples in Philippine showbiz who have amazed us. But then, there are also couples whose love interest seem to merge in real life as well.
Fortunately for some, these couples not only used to share great chemistry on the set, but it also continued when the cameras stopped rolling.
From patok na patok love teams to real-life romances, these then and now couples brought our favorite teleseryes and films to life.
Let's have a look at those tinsel town duos.
Elmo Magalona and Janine Gutierrez
From siblings in 'Together Forever' to a winning love team in 'Villa Quintana,' Elmo Magalona and Janine Gutierrez became inseparable since then. They also breathed life to Ikay and Hiro in their second show as a couple and love team in 'More Than Words.' Unfortunately, the lovely couple broke up in late 2016.
Drew Arellano and lya Villania
'Pag nagsimula bang magkaibigan, friendzoned ka na for life? This is not the case for Drew Arellano and Iya Villania who surprised and inspired the world with their 10-year relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend—before getting married in 2014—after playing Gilbert and Sydney in the hit barkada show 'Click.'
Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati
Captivating couple Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati started out as lead stars in the romantic drama series 'Makapiling Kang Muli' not knowing their reel turned real-life romance would bear them the joy of their lives, Zion. The couple are now engaged and have recently welcomed their second child, Baby Kai.
Bea Binene and Jake Vargas
Young Kapuso couple JaBea were cast mates in Carlo J. Caparas' 'Joaquin Bordado' and eventually became an official love team in 'Cielo de Angelina.' Their love blossomed in 'Tween Hearts' where they publicly made their relationship official. Unfortunately, Jake and Bea broke up in 2015 due to "lack of time."
Lovi Poe and Rocco Nacino
Kapuso lead stars Lovi Poe and Rocco Nacino may have made their relationship official in 2014 during a special episode of 'StarTalk'--months after their suspicious European trip--but their romance was years in the making from 'Mistaken Identity' to 'Yesterday's Bride' and 'Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas.' They shocked the industry when their romance fizzled on the latter part of 2015 due to a reason they want to keep private among themselves.
Janno Gibbs and Manilyn Reynes
My BFF's Janno Gibbs and Manilyn Reynes may have been the hit love team in the '80s, even becoming a real-life couple, but they parted ways--nurturing their own families while remaining friends.
Lotlot de Leon and Monching Gutierrez
Janine Gutierrez's celebrity parents Lotlot de Leon and Monching Gutierrez were a popular love team in the '80s, later on getting married and having four beautiful children.
Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez
Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez's characters in the controversial and radical drama series
'My Husband's Lover' may have not ended up together but they finally succeeded in 'My Destiny,' also finally making their reel romance real, publicly professing their relationship status to the public. They got engaged in October 2020 and tied the knot in 2022.
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo
In 2004, actors Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos met while filming for a drama series. They made their relationship official after months of speculation and wed in a secret ceremony. They are now parents to three wonderful children Johanna Louise, Juan Luis and Juana Luisa.
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera
Who would forget the fated romance of the Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and Primetime Queen Marian Rivera? From Sergio Santibañez and MariMar Perez in the unforgettable series 'MariMar' to beloved husband and wife, their love story was written in the stars. Their marriage in 2014 has been blessed with a daughter, Maria Letizia Dantes, who was born in November 2015, and a son, Jose Sixto IV, who was born in April 2019.
Arthur Solinap and Rochelle Pangilinan
Actors, entrepreneurs, and lovebirds Arthur Solinap and Rochelle Pangilinan met while filming for the top-rating series 'Daisy Siete.' Now, Mr. and Mrs. Solinap own a business together and constantly thrive in their own television projects.
Kim Chiu and Xian Lim
The team up of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim dubbed as "KimXi" started in 2011 via a romantic-comedy TV series. Months after, Xian admitted that he is courting his love team partner, and that they are "exclusively dating" in 2013. This 2018, they acknowledge their love for each other, and later on admitted that they're in a relationship.
Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil
LizQuen started the trend on "forever." At the set of their hit Primetime series, the two were isolated in the mountains of Baguio City where they got to develop their trust on each other while opening up their life stories. They can't be seen with anyone else; hence, they are "exclusive."
Inah de Belen and Jake Vargas
Inah and Jake first worked together in the Kapuso soap 'Oh My Mama.' Since then they have been inseparable and have been posting kilig photos on their social media accounts. They appeared in the Kapuso drama 'Ika-5 Utos.'
Christopher Roxas and Gladys Reyes
Christopher Roxas and Gladys Reyes first met on the set of a teleserye. At the time, she found her co-star to be childish but was eventually drawn by his bad-boy charms. Christopher then courted the actress, and after five months, the actor became Glady's first and last boyfriend.
