TIMELINE: Mark Herras and Nicole Donesa's lovely relationship
For Kapuso stars Mark Herras and Nicole Donesa, what started out as a simple friendship turned into an unlikely romance.
The celebrity couple first became acquainted through the GMA afternoon drama 'Bihag' and became close colleagues turned friends. As they started hanging out more and posting photos together on social media, netizens started shipping the two. Later on, they confirmed they are officially in a relationship in August 2019. Almost a year after, the lovers got engaged.
"Just when I thought the world was ending, a miracle happened. Life is a beautiful and short blessing, and I can't wait to spend the rest of this life with you @herrasmarkangeloofficial, in any way we possibly can. Thank you, God," Nicole said about their engagement.
In September 2020, the couple revealed that they were expecting their first child. Mark announced the new blessing in their lives through their YouTube channel. The pair also had a bright, nature-themed maternity photoshoot in October 2020.
In December 2020, Mark and Nicole revealed in a virtual gender reveal that their Baby Corky is a boy.
Take a look at their relationship timeline below.
Friendship
In April 2019, Mark Herras and Nicole Donesa became co-stars in the GMA drama 'Bihag,' where the former played the role of Larry and the latter portrayed the character of Martha.
Partners
They're each other's best partner. Nicole wrote on Instagram in a past post, 'Sometimes I wonder how you put up with me. Then I remember, I put up with you as well. So, we are even...I love you grumpybear."
Birthday
Mark and Nicole showed charity as a couple when they prepared food for coronavirus frontliners during Nicole's birthday in May 2020.
Pregnancy
In September 2020, the couple excitedly revealed that they're expecting their first child as Nicole is five months pregnant.
Birth
Mark Herras captured this shot of Nicole with newborn Baby Corky right after childbirth on January 31, 2021. Congratulations, Mark and Nicole!
Civil wedding
Mark Herras and Nicole Donesa tied the knot in a civil wedding ceremony on September 8, 2021, presided by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.
First birthday
For Corky's first birthday, Mark and Nicole threw him an "Average Joe Jr." birthday pary, in reference to a dance song which Mark popularized early in his career.
Family photo by the beach
Mark Herras and family posed for their first family portrait by the beach. This photo was taken as soon as Mark arrived from 36 days of lock-in taping of 'Artikulo 247.'
