Year in review: Derek Ramsay, Kris Aquino, the Barrettos and other newsmakers of 2019
Look back at the biggest news that made headlines this 2019!
Andrea Torres and Derek Ramsay's relationship
Romance bloomed between Andrea Torres and Derek Ramsay as the two Kapuso stars met and top-billed the GMA drama, “The Better Woman.” They grabbed more attention following Derek's break-up with his girlfriend of five years Joanne Villablanca and when the on-screen love team became a couple in real life.
WATCH: The timeline of Andrea Torres and Derek Ramsay's relationship
Kris Aquino versus Nicko Falci
The year witnessed one of the most melodramatic legal battle, and exchange of tirades and threats as Kris Aquino filed lawsuits against her former business partner, Nicko Falcis concerning her finances. The feud between the two lasted for almost a year but they eventually reached an amicable settlement in October.
MUST-SEE: A timeline of Kris Aquino-Nicko Falcis legal battle
Barretto family feud
Claudine, Marjorie, Gretchen and other members of the Barretto clan made one of the noisiest buzz as old wounds resurfaced at the wake of the patriarch, Miguel Alvir Barretto.
Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde's relationship
Maine Mendoza found love in her real-life Prince Charming, Arjo Atayde this 2019. It was in January when the Kapamilya actor admitted that they were exclusively dating. Meanwhile, Maine opened up about their relationship later in the year.
READ: Maine Mendoza shares about relationship with Arjo Atayde; reveals preferred age to marry
Paolo Ballesteros comes out
While he didn't feel the need to officially come out, Paolo Ballesteros indulged members of the press for the first time about his gender and preference.
READ: Paolo Ballesteros isn't making a big deal about officially coming out
Alex Diaz gets outed
Unlike Paolo Ballesteros's case, Alex Diaz didn't get to first publicly admit that he is bisexual. Instead, he was compelled to do so following his fitness coach's revelation about his true sexual identity. The controversy didn't totally drag down the model-singer's career as he earned support from his colleagues and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Arianne Bautista exposed her cheating ex-boyfriend
Arianne Bautista and Nico Fowler became instant househould names when the former exposed the latter as her cheating ex-boyfriend.
Jim Paredes's scandal
Jim Paredes found himself in a scandalous situation after an old sex video leaked on social media.
Alden Richards - Kathryn Bernardo love team
Alden Richards and Katrhyn Bernardo broke boundaries as well as the internet when the two of the most sought after artists from different networks paired up for the first time. Their love team met an equally resounding success as their movie 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' enjoyed warm and wide reception among movie viewers and critics.
WATCH: Alden Richards ikinuwento ang kaniyang first impression kay Kathryn Bernardo
Maine Mendoza - Carlo Aquino love team
Maine Mendoza and Carlo Aquino also made headlines when they debuted as a love team via the movie 'Isa Pa With Feelings.'
WATCH: Maine Mendoza, nagulat nang malamang magiging leading man niya si Carlo Aquino
Gerald Anderson - Bea Alonzo - Julia Barretto love triangle
Gerald Anderson, Bea Alonzo, and Julia Barretto became a trending topic as they were caught in a love triangle. Bea allegedly claims she was ghosted, Julia denies involvement as the third party, and Gerald brushes off the issue like any other break up.
READ: Julia Barretto denies involvement in Bea Alonzo - Gerald Anderson break up
Catriona Gray Clint Bondad
Hopeless romantics lost one of their #relationshipgoals when Catriona Gray and Clint Bondad called it quits in February 2019. Despite parting ways, the Kapuso actor-model still referred to his ex as “still the most beautiful woman that I have ever met.”
READ: Clint Bondad airs his side on breakup with Catriona Gray: “This is not what we both wanted”
Pia Wurtbzbach Marlon Stockinger break-up
Another beautiful couple headed to splitsville just a few weeks short of the coming new year. Pia Wurtzbach and Marlon Stockinger broke up after three years of on-and-off relationship.
IN PHOTOS: Pia Wurtzbach and Marlon Stockinger's relationship timeline
Marian Rivera - Popoy Caritativo reconciliation
While 2019 was peppered with intrigues and break-ups, the year also saw the reconciliation between Marian Rivera and her former manager Popoy Caritativo.
LOOK: Marian Rivera reunites with former manager Popoy Caritativo
Celebrity pregnancies
The year was also witness to celebrities taking on their new roles as mother and father. Among the stars who got pregnant or gave birth in 2019 include Marin Rivera, Kylie Padila, Andi Eigenmann, Solenn Heusaff, Anne Curtis.
'Descendants of the Sun' Philippine adaptation
Nothing stirred K-drama fans greater than the announcement that the 'Descendants of the Sun' will have a Philippine adaptation. Excitement further built up as people anticipated who will portray who in the remake. The 'DOTS' PH adaptation continues to be a buzz word as teasers began coming out featuring Dingdong Dantes, Jennylyn Mercado, Rocco Nacino, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith.
Aiai Delas Alas drops Ex Battalion
After a little over a year since she began managing the group, Aiai delas Alas dropped Ex Battalion due to unprofessionalism.
TIMELINE: The beginnings and falling out of Aiai Delas Alas and Ex Battalion
