TRIVIA: Showbiz ex-couples who remained good friends
Many ex-celebrity couples showed that even though they decided to part ways, they can still pursue a beautiful friendship.
Chef Jose Sarasola and Maria Ozawa, Rachelle Ann Go and Christian Bautista, and Jennylyn Mercado and Patrick Garcia are just some of the personalities who proved that a good bond with an ex is still possible even after calling it quits.
Know more about their stories and meet other ex-couples who remained good friends in this gallery.
Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla
Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla's romance began in their movie Maging Sino Ka Man in 1991 and almost married each other. Their fans really rooted for the two but ended up finishing their relationship because of an unexpected happening. Sharon and Robin became really good friends after being together and even reunited for a movie in 2017.
Kylie Padilla and Aljur Abrenica
After a year of separation, Kylie Padilla and Aljur Abrenica remained good friends. The actress said it didn't happen overnight, but she was glad that they were finally on good terms. On the podcast 'Updated with Nelson Canlas,' Kylie wished Aljur happiness. “I want him to be happy kasi unang-una siya 'yong tatay …” she said. “We've lived a life together and I never wanna see him as sad as he was when we're married.”
Friendship
Chef Jose and Maria remained good friends after their breakup. According to Chef Jose, "Up to know we're friends pa naman. Hindi naman messy breakup or like hindi naman nag-unfollow sa IG (Instagram) or mag-block sa Facebook, we're still good. It's just really the pandemic that took us apart."
Friendly visit
The Kapuso singer-actor visited Rachelle Ann when she was still in London for 'Miss Saigon'.
Good friends
Kristoffer and Joyce remained good friends and admit that being an ex-couple is an advantage when they are working together.
From romance to friendship
Decades after their relationship ended, Janno and Manilyn still get along with each other.
Proud ex-wife
Princess sent a message for Willie after hearing that her ex-husband is back on TV via 'Wowowin'.
For Jazz
Jennylyn became friends not only with her ex-boyfriend but also with Patrick's wife, Nikka Martinez.
Friends
According to Rhian, it was a "happy breakup" between her and KC. They have remained friends and are both in separate relationships
Movie
Nine years since they broke up, Solenn and Derek starred in the 2015 film 'Love is Blind'
Support
Despite referring to Mark as her first real heartbreak, Claudine has been openly supporting and defending the actor after being released from jail.
Marriage
Herbert proposed marriage for the second time to Kris in 2017, but the Queen of All Media refused, saying she knew they wouldn't make each other happy in the long run. Nonetheless, the two remained friends and can even joke about getting married.
Sweet exchange
KC Concepcion and football star Aly Borromeo have remained friends after their breakup. Recently, netizens noticed the ex-couple's sweet exchange on Instagram.
Greatest love
Four years after their breakup, Heart admitted in an interview that Jericho remains her greatest love despite being linked to other men after their separation. In December 2017, they crossed paths during an exclusive dinner hosted by Rimowa. Interestingly, Jericho's wife, Kim Jones, was also present in that dinner.
Happy June 28
Hindi basta nagtapos ang magandang samahan nina Pops Fernandez at Martin Nievera nang mag-file ng annulment noong 1999. Nananatili silang magkaibigan at mabuting magulang sa kanilang mga anak. Ang mga fans naman nila ay patuloy sa pagse-celebrate ng kanilang anibersaryo tuwing June 28.
Modern family
Modern family ang kanilang setup ngayon dahil naging mabuting magkaibigan ang ex-couple pati na rin ang kanilang mga asawa na sina Regine Velasquez-Alcasid at Mark Morrow.
Rufa Mae's birthday
Erik attended the birthday celebration of his ex-girlfriend in June 2015 .
