Many might have forgotten that Boy 2 Quizon and Rufa Mae Quinto dated at one point in their lives. At the presscon of the primetime series 'Coffee Prince' in 2012, Boy 2 revealed that he and former 'Bubble Gang' co-star Rufa Mae became a couple years ago. But the relationship didn't last long and Boy 2 thought that they were better off as friends.
He said, “Kung naging kami, in a way, it's something na hindi namin pinlano. Pero we're better as friends.” Similarly, Rufa Mae said in a past interview, "Oo, naging kami talaga, pero we're better off as friends.
" Among the many ex-lovers-turned-friends in showbiz are Manilyn Reynes and Keempee de Leon. The two dated during their younger years and became a loveteam. Though they broke up due to jealousy issues, they remain civil with each other and have even worked together again onscreen.
Manilyn said in a past interview from her 'Once Upon A Kiss' press launch, “Kapag nagkikita kami niyan, like sa Eat Bulaga, hindi puwedeng hindi kami magkuwentuhan niyan. Kumustahan lang tungkol sa buhay-buhay. Mas madalas naming pag-usapan ay ang mga anak namin.
” Before meeting their now spouses, Troy Montero and Nikki Valdez were once a couple. The two were in a relationship for seven months before breaking up. Neither one of them gave the reason for their breakup but their 10-year age gap might have put a lot of pressure on their relationship.
Derek Ramsay and Solenn Heussaff dated for four years before they broke up. They worked together after nine years for the film 'Love is Blind' and remained in good terms. Solenn said during the film's press con, "It's not like we would call each other and meet for coffee," she said.
"When I said yes to this movie, I didn't know he would be my leading man. But still, I am happy." Diego Loyzaga and Sofia Andrews were a love team before admitting they were in a relationship.
The two never publicly announced they were dating. In 2018, Diego spilled the tea and said Sofia is actually dating someone else. Sofia clarified the situation and revealed she and Diego actually dated, but separated and remained civil.
Jake Cuenca and Lovi Poe dated privately between 2011 to 2013 though the couple didn't publicly reveal when they dated or when they broke up. In Lovi's press con for film 'Sana Dati'' in 2013, she said, pertaining to her past relationship with Jake, “Things happen for a reason. Siguro, we grew separate ways and we both want separate things.
" Enrique Gil and Coleen Garcia dated from 2010 to 2011. Coleen said the relationship was more of a puppy love since they were both young. "We were always with out families, we were neighbors pa.
" Former professional basketball player JC Intal and actress Carla Abellana dated during their younger. James Reid and singer Ericka Villongco dated for three years before breakup up in 2014. Though the breakup was initially complicated, they later on became civil.
Before she was even crowned Miss World 2013, Megan Young used to date former Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball player Nico Salva. Gab Valenciano and Rachelle Ann Go dated from 2008 to 2009. In an interview with PEP, Gab admitted he did verbally abuse Rachelle Ann, "I'm not denying that maybe yes, I did really abuse her kasi, siyempre, minsan pag nagagalit ka, you tend to say things dahil galit ka and it's both parties.
Siguro all I can say right now is that, let's just the drop the whole issue na lang, it's been how many months na rin and I'm very happy now, I'm happy." JC De Vera and Michelle Madrigal were an item when Michelle was just starting out in showbiz.The pair broke up in 2008.
JC said in an interview with PEP that his breakup with Michelle hurt him the most, "Sa mga naging karelasyon ko, si Michelle ang masasabi kong pinakamatindi. Lahat ng pag-aalaga ay ibinigay ko sa kanya noong kami pa. Pero siguro nga hindi pa sapat 'yon and maybe we were not meant to be talaga," he said.
Rocco Nacino and Sheena Halili revealed they were dating in 2011 and later called it quits in 2013. In a past press interview, Sheena said she and Rocco were too different that's why it didn't work out. “Ayoko talagang magsalita.
Ayokong makasakit. Pero talagang ano, e..
. may mga bagay na magkaiba kayo. So, iba yung gusto ko, iba yung values ko--magkaiba talaga.
Gusto ko kasi pag nakipag-relationship ako, sana yun na, ganun. So, kaya hindi ko agad..
. hindi ako agad nakikipag-bofyriend, parang ganun. So, eto na nga, magkaiba lang talaga.
" Oyo Boy Sotto and Nadine dated around 2005 and called it quits not too long after. When asked why the short-lived romance ended, Nadine said in a Showbiz Central interview, "Siguro may third party din na hindi ko alam. "Para sa akin, may mga bagay lang na hindi talaga napagkaintindihan.
Hindi lang napag-usapan nang matino kaya siguro parang tingin niya [Nadine], siguro hindi maganda 'yong closure." Richard Gutierrez and Jewel Mische dated privately before admitting their relationship ended in 2010. Benjamin Alves and 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach dated in 2014 during her pre-Miss Universe days.
He told GMA Network during his 'A1 Ko Sa'Yo' press con. “In 2014, we used to date. Matagal din, most of 2014.
Hindi talaga umabot sa level na naging kami, pero we're still friends. I'm happy for her. Before she joined Binibining Pilipinas, nung nanalo na siya, magkaibigan na kami.
I watched her sa Binibining Pilipinas.” JM de Guzman and Jessy Mendiola were in an on-and-off relationship from 2012 to 2015. Jessy said in a press interview that they remained civil despite the breakup.
"'Wala naman din ako magagawa. If it's not good for the both of us, I'd rather be not in his life for him to be okay." Xian and Erich both starred in a drama back in 2009, where they were paired with each other.
In 2011, Xian said in an interview that he decided to stop wooing the actress, saying, "Wala. Naging busy na lang. Matagal na 'yun.
" Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta dated back in 1991 while filming for their movie "Maging Sino Ka Man" noong 1991. The two also planned on getting married. Sharon said in a past interview, "He talked to my father na hiningi na 'yung kamay ko.
Ang kapal. Hinihintay na lang 'yung annulment ko [laughs]. There was my extended family - my Mama Helen [Gamboa].
“We were dead serious about getting married,” she said. “We were very much in love. Parang nahanap ko na eh 'yung eksakto sa kin.
'Yun pala hindi. Circumstances, bata pa kasi kami. He's a couple of years younger than I am.
Medyo nag-so-sow pa siya ng wild oats niya. I had to hide from everybody how brokenhearted I was because I really loved him very much.” The pair reunited onscreen for several films after their breakup, including 'Unexpectedly Yours' (2017).
Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista and radio DJ Carla Dunareanu dated in 2012 after they met in the international series 'The Kitchen Musical.' They were together for a year before breaking up to focus on their careers. Marvin Agustin and Pauleen Luna dated in 2007 but broke up shortly after due to family conflicts.
Pauleen told 'StalkTalk,' "Sana maintindihan mo yung sitwasyon ko ngayon, and I stand with my parents," KC Montero and Rhian Ramos dated for over a year before parting ways in 2013. The two remained in good terms even after the breakup. John Prats and Bianca Manalo dated briefly before breaking up in 2012.
Bianca said John broke up with her through text and became friends again after working in a drama years later.Ellen Adarna Christian Bautista and fellow singer Rachelle Ann Go dated from 2005 to 2007. The pair even released a cover of the song "We Wanted It All.
" In an episode of 'Toni Talks,' Mommy Grace talked about Miguel Tanfelix's first heartbreak at 14. She recalled the moment, when her son told her about his breakup with Barbie Forteza.Mommy Grace shared, “Talagang batang-bata pa siya noon.
Naaalala ko nagkasalubong kami sa hagdan, sabi niya, 'Mommy, nag-break na kami. Sila ni Barbie nu'n. Natatawa ako.
Ikinuwento ko nga agad sa mother ko, sa biyenan ko," Miguel's mom added..
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Surprising Celebrity Ex-Couples You Didn't Know About

Inside the vibrant world of showbiz are many celebrity friends and couples. The world of entertainment can get pretty small sometimes and getting paired onscreen can lead to feelings developing, so it's no surprise many actors and actresses end up dating each other.However, constantly being in the limelight and the pressure of staying on top can take a toll on relationships, which leads to breakups.Many fans get invested when their idols start dating and also feel the heartbreak and frustration and take lessons into their own lives.Take a look at these celebrity couples who shared a romantic connection but broke up: