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Valeen Montenegro marries non-showbiz partner

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Peter Andrew Acierto

<p dir="ltr">Comedienne-actress Valeen Montenegro tied the knot with her non-showbiz partner, Riel Manuel, last Friday, January 12.</p><p dir="ltr">Several of the actress’ friends in the industry witnessed the intimate wedding. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2CgtMIhrWr/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1318965.900000006%2C%22ls%22%3A934878.2000000179%2C%22le%22%3A935482.2000000179%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="985" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Valeen’s wedding was held at Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Makati City.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2016/1/20/fresh-scoops/valeen-montenegros-camp-denies-she-is-involved-in--93877"><strong>READ: Valeen Montenegro’s camp denies she is involved in Ciara Sotto-Jojo Oconer separation</strong></a></div><p>Celebrity friends uploaded various clips on their Instagram Stories to commemorate the life-changing moment for Valeen and her partner. </p><p dir="ltr">Actress Carla Abellana expressed how happy she was to see her showbiz friend tying the knot.</p><p>“Oh Val, I can&#x27;t even begin to express how absolutely happy I am for you and Riel,” she wrote.</p><p>Valeen wore an elegant white off-shoulder gown, which was adorned with beads. </p><p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, Riel wore a classic suit and tie which was a perfect fit for him.</p><p dir="ltr">The Kapuso personality also reposted several of her friends’ Instagram Stories, giving her fans a glimpse of her wedding and after-party. </p><p dir="ltr">Apart from Carla, other celebrities such as Mavy Legaspi, Ashley Rivera, Michael V., and Ina Feleo were present in the festivities.</p><p>“Briiiiideeeee I’m so happy for you and Riel, [I love you] both,” Ina shared.</p><p>Meanwhile, fans of the actress congratulated them for sealing the deal. </p><p dir="ltr">In the comment section of her posts, netizens sent their well-wishes to the newlyweds.</p><p>Prior to their wedding day, Valeen shared various photos and clips from their Bali trip. </p><p dir="ltr">The newlyweds enjoyed a little vacation in Bali days before they tied the knot.</p><p>“366 days with you this year.. but in a couple of days.. locked in FOREVER NA BWAHAHAHAHAHA,” Valeen teased.</p><p>It was back in November 2022 when the couple announced their engagement. </p><p dir="ltr">The proposal of Riel went viral on social media after Valeen jumped endlessly when the former popped the question.</p><p>The two started dating in 2018.</p><p dir="ltr">Valeen started her career in ABS-CBN as part of the Kapamilya network&#x27;s talent management arm, Star Magic. </p><p dir="ltr">She then moved to GMA Network in 2015, where she rose to prominence for her stint in the long-running gag show <em>Bubble Gang</em>. </p>

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Published Jan 14, 2024 09:23 PM PHT

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