LOOK: Kilig celebrity engagement we witnessed this 2022
With the easing of restrictions due to the lower number of COVID-19 cases as of late, it's not surprising that many couples including celebrities are considering tying the knot to finally fulfill their dream wedding.
And with the first quarter of 2022 is any indication, we can expect some of the grandest wedding ceremonies in the coming months with several showbiz couples getting engaged.
Joining the growing list of newly-engaged couples are long-time partners Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero.
Who could forget also about the twin news that PBA cager Sol Mercado and Sandra Lemonon shared to the public that aside from their upcoming wedding, they are also expecting a baby.
Take a look at some of the sweetest engagement we witnessed so far this year in this gallery.
Sandra and Sol
Former beauty queen and model Sandra Lemonon has found her prince charming in PBA cager Sol Mercado. The couple got engaged in March 2022.
Baby Mercado
After sharing what happened to their proposal, Sol and Sandra announced that they are expecting a baby, too. The basketball star was previously engaged to actress-singer Denise Laurel.
Aubrey and Troy
Both Troy Montero and Aubrey Miles sealed the deal in the island paradise of Boracay, after they revealed to the public on March 23 that they are engaged.
18 years
Future Mr. and Mrs. Montero have been in a relationship for 18 years and they are blessed with three children: Rocket Miller (December 2018), Hunter Cody Miller (October 2008), and Maurice, Aubrey's son with her ex-partner JP Obligacion.
Robert and Cassandra
Another PBA player has decided to take his relationship to another level, after NorthPort Batang Pier star Robert Bolick got engaged with girlfriend Cassandra Yu on the first day of 2022.
Robert's message
Robert penned this sweet message for his future wife: “This is the start of our sweet little story, the part where your page meets mine, no matter where our tale takes us tomorrow, our story will always read. Relationships are not meant to be perfect. They're meant to help you ride through all of life's imperfections with someone who really cares about you. You're that someone for me - I love you my forever @kcassandrita.”
Jeron and Jeanine
Wearing his old DLSU basketball jersey, Jeron Teng proposed to his long-time girlfriend Jeanine Tsoi on March 21 in huge basketball shorts.
Teng couple
Before the grand engagement, Jeron and Jeanine have been in a relationship for five years already.
Steffi Rose Aberasturi
Another beauty queen is also preparing for her special wedding and she's none other than Miss Universe Philippines 2021 2nd runner-up Steffi Rose Aberasturi.
Eight years
Aberasturi got engaged with her non-showbiz boyfriend Karl Arcenas after eight years of being together in January 2022.
Maja and Rambo
'Eat Bulaga' star Maja Salvador say “yes” to new beginnings with longtime boyfriend Rambo Nuñez Ortega in April 2022.
Maja's Engagement
Maja confirmed that she got back together with Rambo in March 2019. But the future Mr. and Mrs. Ortega first dated in 2010.
Pia and Jeremy
We received the most beautiful news in the universe last May 2022, when Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and businessman-model Jeremy Jauncey announced their engagement to the public.
Pia's Engagement
It was back in 2020 when Pia and Jeremy confirmed in an interview with Philippine Tatler that they are a couple. In a Twitter Q&A, the Pinay beauty queen shared that she envisions an intimate wedding ceremony.
Donita Rose engaged
Singer Felson Palad has found a special kind of Rose. It was only in April 2022 when former MTV VJ Donita Rose confirmed her relationship with Felson.
Felson's proposal
A few weeks later, the couple surprised us with the happy news that they are already engaged. Palad described this precious moment on Instagram as nerve-racking, saying, “I had never been so nervous in my life till the day I proposed. I love you @dashofdonita.”
Mirriam Manalo engaged
'The Clash' alumna Mirriam Manalo announced that she got engaged on June 16, 2022. She wrote in her Instagram post, “Waiting is a sign of true love and patience. Anyone can say “I love you” but not everyone can wait and prove it's true.
“My two angels are probably cheering with joy, and They are the most happiest” I said YES
Alodia Gosiengfiao's engagement
Cosplayer, gamer, and endorser Alodia Gosiengfiao is ready to take her relationship with non-showbiz partner Christopher Quimbo to the next stage after announcing her engagement. Source:
Quimbo couple
Alodia shared the news about her engagement in her vlog titled 'A New Journey' last July 23.
Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde
Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza and actor-politician Arjo Atayde are now an engaged couple. The 'Eat Bulaga' host took to social media to announce the good news. She wrote, “Wait, what??? We're engaged?!”
Date
Actor-politician Arjo Atayde popped the question to his girlfriend, Maine Mendoza, on July 28, 2022, exactly nine years after the latter shared her iconic “Arjo cutie” tweet.
John Roa and Raina
John Roa proposed to his longtime girlfriend Raina at the premiere of the music video for song "Natagpuan." The music video coincindentelly also features Raina.
Fan
Raina started out as a fan of John who was doing covers of his song online. Her videos reached him and they started talking online.
Andrei and Pauline
Sports anchor Andrei Felix made sure to give his girlfriend Pauline Verzosa a memorable proposal by doing it in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Paris proposal
Recalling what happened, Andrei shared on Instagram, “October 3, 2022. Around 3:30-4pm. A moment in my life I will never forget. I was anxious. I was terrified. I was excited. I was feeling all kinds of emotions, because after 4 years of being together, I FINALLY had the courage to kneel on one knee and ask the woman of my dreams the question, “Will you marry me?” And thank & praise God, she said “YES LOVE! YES! YES! YES! YES!”
Ejay and Jana
Oriental Mindoro Vice Governor Ejay Falcon and his girlfriend of six years Jana Roxas have both decided to take their relationship to the next level. In August 2022, the actor-turned-politician finally proposed to Jana. The latter joined season 3 of 'StarStruck' in 2006.
Angeline Quinto
In an article by PEP.Ph, the showbiz portal reported that the Kapamilya singer Angeline Quinto confirmed in her US concert that she's engaged to her non-showbiz partner Nonrev Daquina.
Cong Velasquez and Viy Cortez
Cong Velasquez and Viy Cortez are one of the inspiring couple content creators in the Philippines today!
7 years
After seven years of being together, the couple gladly shared to the public that they are now officially engaged.
Zeus Emmanuel
Cong Velasquez and Viy Cortez are currently living a happy life with their adorable son Baby Zeus Emmanuel also known as 'Kidlat.'
Robi Domingo and Maiqui
Did you know that Robi Domingo and his girlfriend Maiqui Pineda were batchmates at the Ateneo de Manila University?
Japan Trip
Prior to the proposal, Robi and Maiqui were in Japan and they even celebrated Halloween in the East Asian country.
Robi's proposal
Showbiz reporter MJ Felipe tweeted on November 4 a video of Robi's proposal to Maiqui that happened at the busy Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan.
