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2024 RECAP: Celebrities who got engaged in 2024

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>These celebrities took their relationships to the next level by announcing their engagements in 2024. From surprise proposals to long-awaited commitments, here are some local celebrities who got engaged last year.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo</strong></div><p>Celebrity couple Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo had a post-Valentine&#x27;s surprise when they announced their engagement on February 20. Ria shared a couple photos of herself and Zanjoe and her engagement ring.</p><p>“Forever sounds good 🤍💍,” the Kapamilya actress wrote, which Zanjoe replied, “And tastes even better ❤.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-52" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3jey6ovtIX/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A52%2C%22os%22%3A19833569.9%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-52" 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><p>The couple have known each other since working together on the ABS-CBN drama <em>My Dear Heart</em> in 2017 and became good friends. They later on confirmed that they were dating following months of romance rumors surrounding the two in January 2023.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/2/20/ria-atayde-and-zanjoe-marudo-are-now-engaged-1237" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo are now engaged</strong><strong> </strong></a></div><p>Ria and Zanjoe eventually tied the knot the following month and welcomed their first son in September.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/22/sylvia-sanchez-happy-for-daughter-ria-atayde-s-engagement-1618" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Sylvia Sanchez happy for daughter Ria Atayde&#x27;s engagement</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Leila Alcasid and Curtismith</strong></div><p>Leila Alcasid received a special anniversary gift from her partner, indie singer and rapper Curtismith, when he proposed to her in September. The couple happily shared the news, showing off Leila&#x27;s engagement ring.</p><p>Leila&#x27;s father, OPM singer and songwriter Ogie Alcasid, also expressed his excitement for their new journey.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-53" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAf0JiUpNG_/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A53%2C%22os%22%3A19834809.099999998%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-53" 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><p>Leila first confirmed her relationship with Curtismith (real name Mito Fabie) in a 2019 interview with PUSH, where she revealed that he was the first Filipino man she had ever dated. Before getting engaged, Leila and Mito chose to live together during the pandemic.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2019/6/28/fresh-scoops/exclusive-leila-alcasid-confirms-she-is-dating-si-37461" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Leila Alcasid confirms she is dating singer Curtismith</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/30/look-leila-alcasid-is-now-engaged-to-curtismith-1034" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Leila Alcasid is now engaged to Curtismith</strong></a><strong>  </strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Ryan Bang and Paola Huyong</strong></div><p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/itsshowtime" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong>It’s Showtime</strong></em></a> Ryan Bang took his relationship with non-showbiz girlfriend Paola Huyong to the next level by proposing to her on June 29. This came eight months after they publicly announced their relationship in October 2023.</p><p>Ryan shared a vlog of the surprise proposal, where he chose Paolo&#x27;s coffee shop as the location.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-57" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C8x7T6gPHgW/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A57%2C%22os%22%3A19956463.099999998%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-57" 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><p>&quot;Siyempre sobra ako kinabahan. Grabe tibok ng puso ko. Birthday ng Kuya niya. Yung last year kasi June 20, may na-upload kami vlog sa Pop-up store niya. Ngayon may coffee shop siya, baby niya. First store, I wanted to propose there. Kunware nag vlo-vlog. Closing spiels ako, siya. Tas habang nag spiels ako— lumuhod na ako. Pag harap niya may singsing na &#x27;to,&quot; Ryan recalled.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/29/ryan-bang-and-girlfriend-paola-huyong-are-engaged-1038" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ryan Bang and girlfriend Paola Huyong are engaged</strong></a></div><p>Ryan’s fellow noontime show hosts then congratulated him on embarking a new journey, especially his &quot;mommy&quot; Vice Ganda who turned emotional for Ryan.</p><p>Ryan also hopes to hold their wedding in the Philippines and in Korea.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/7/2/ryan-bang-hopes-to-hold-wedding-with-paola-huyong-in-the-philippines-and-korea-1042" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ryan Bang hopes to hold wedding with Paola Huyong in the Philippines and Korea</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Edgar Allan Guzman and Shaira Diaz</strong></div><p>Celebrity couple Edgar Allan Guzman and Shaira Diaz surprised fans in 2024 by revealing their engagement, which actually took place on December 25, 2021.</p><p>In February 2024, the couple shared that they had kept their engagement a secret for nearly three years, choosing to announce the news now. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-58" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Y59Yjy-76/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A58%2C%22os%22%3A19956489.4%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-58" 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><p>Edgar Allan, also known as EA, explained that he respected Shaira’s decision to wait for the &quot;right time&quot; to go public.</p><p>“I respect Shaira a lot. So nirespect ko lang yung time niya, so I know na kapag nagpropose ako baka mag-no siya sa akin pero naniwala ako sa pagmamahal niya and alam niya na kapag nagpropose ako sa kaniya at nag-yes siya, I’m willing to wait,” the actor said.</p><p>Shaira further explained, “Kasi sa totoo lang ngayon ko lang nafeel na ready na ready na ako. Ready na ako gumawa ng pamilya in the future, makasama siya habang buhay. So, sobrang ready na ako. Gusto ko na ipagsigawan sa mundo kung gaano kami nagmamahal, kung gaano ko siya kamahal.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/2/16/edgar-allan-guzman-and-shaira-diaz-are-engaged-1518" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Edgar Allan Guzman and Shaira Diaz are engaged</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Zeinab Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr.</strong></div><p>Content creator Zeinab Harake and basketball player Bobby Ray Parks Jr. surprised fans with their engagement announcement on July 7.</p><p>In a heartfelt vlog, Bobby proposed to Zeinab in front of their family and friends, including her two children, Lucas and Bia.</p><p>&quot;I am truly blessed to call you my best friend, my lover, and my biggest supporter and I hope that you feel the same way towards me,&quot; the basketball player expressed. “You and the kids are my home and I can&#x27;t imagine life without y&#x27;all. With that I brought all of our friends, family, and loved ones here today to bear witness and ask you one thing. Zeinab Harake, would you make me the happiest man in the world? Will you marry me?&quot; he added.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-59" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9H313hyqtQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A59%2C%22os%22%3A19956505.9%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-59" 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><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/7/8/zeinab-harake-and-ray-parks-jr-are-engaged-1248" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks Jr. are engaged</strong></a></div><p>Zeinab also shared her thoughts on their dream wedding, saying, &quot;Actually ako ang dream wedding ko is kung gaano naging kabongga ang proposal, ayaw ko naman na ganun ka-bongga, gusto ko ano lang &#x27;yung mararamdaman natin &#x27;yung pagiging intimate nung love mas mangingibabaw kaysa &#x27;yung dami ng tao.”</p><p>The couple also revealed that they are planning their wedding for 2025.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/7/14/zeinab-harake-on-her-dream-wedding-gusto-ko-simple-lang-1101" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Zeinab Harake on her dream wedding: &#x27;Gusto ko simple lang&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Jerald Napoles and Kim Molina</strong></div><p>Celebrity couple Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles reached a new milestone in their relationship by officially getting engaged. Jerald proposed to Kim on August 11 at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City, where their love story began a decade ago.</p><p>Jerald recreated the set of the theater play <em>Rak of Aegis,</em> where they first met and fell in love. Family and close friends from both the theater and television industry were present for the intimate proposal.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-63" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-i7eATzrtb/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A63%2C%22os%22%3A20073937.599999998%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-63" 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><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/12/look-kim-molina-and-jerald-napoles-are-now-engaged-947" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles are now engaged</strong></a></div><p>In a podcast, Jerald revealed that he had four failed attempts at proposing to Kim before finally perfecting his plan to ask for her hand in marriage.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/10/4/jerald-napoles-reveals-failed-attempts-at-proposing-to-fianc-kim-molina-1610" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Jerald Napoles reveals failed attempts at proposing to fiancé Kim Molina</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Michele Gumabao and Aldo Panlilio</strong></div><p>Volleyball player Michele Gumabao and her longtime partner Aldo Panlilio are embarking on a new journey after announcing their engagement in August. </p><p>The couple, who have been dating for almost eight years, got engaged in Tokyo, Japan. They have also become each other&#x27;s greatest supporters and cheerleaders.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-64" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-aID41SaaR/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A64%2C%22os%22%3A20073955.7%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-64" 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><p>In a post in November, Michele shared an update that they are currently busy planning their dreaming wedding, saying, “Someday you will find the one who will watch every sunrise with you until the sunset of your life 💛 @aldopanlilio12. Wedding planning is ongoing.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/8/michele-gumabao-is-now-engaged-to-partner-aldo-panlilio-2136" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Michele Gumabao is now engaged to partner Aldo Panlilio</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Katya Santos and Paolo Pillar</strong></div><p>Japan is truly one of the most popular destinations for wedding proposals, as former Viva Hot Babes member Katya Santos and her non-showbiz boyfriend Paolo Pilar announced their engagement in January 2024.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-65" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C1qVIbtv37F/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A65%2C%22os%22%3A20073963.4%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-65" 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><p>Paolo shared photos from the proposal on his social media, featuring the iconic Mt. Fuji in the background and Katya’s daughter, Tala, by their side. The couple first met 20 years ago in Boracay.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/1/4/katya-santos-engaged-na-1334" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Katya Santos, engaged na</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Kiefer Ravena and Diana Mackey</strong></div><p>Basketball player Kiefer Ravena is ready to settle down, as he proposed to his partner, former Pinoy Big Brother housemate and beauty queen Diana Mackey, just days after publicly announcing their relationship.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-68" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB-XYJxyOPs/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A68%2C%22os%22%3A20150139.7%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-68" 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><p>The couple surprised their followers with Kiefer’s proposal during a trip to Japan. According to them, the proposal took place while they were crossing a street. Kiefer knelt down in front of Diana and asked the big question, to which she happily said &quot;yes.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/11/16/kiefer-ravena-says-no-wedding-plans-yet-for-him-and-diana-mackey-842" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Kiefer Ravena says ‘no wedding plans’ yet for him and Diana Mackey</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Louise delos Reyes</strong></div><p>Actress Louise delos Reyes is ending 2024 with exciting news as she and her non-showbiz boyfriend Jino are getting married.</p><p>On her Instagram, Louise shared photos proudly showing off her engagement ring. The proposal seemingly took place at Hilton London Syon Park.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-69" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DD3AAlHt5Bv/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A69%2C%22os%22%3A20151721.9%2C%22ls%22%3A6133205.3%2C%22le%22%3A6133213.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-69" 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><p>Earlier in June, Louise and Jino celebrated their sixth anniversary. In a heartfelt post, Louise expressed her gratitude to Jino.</p><p>“We&#x27;ve been together for six years, and I can&#x27;t wait to see what our future holds. Thank you for being my rock and my wings, for never asking for anything in return, and for always putting me first. You are my best friend, my peace, my heart, my home. I love you. Happy 6th anniversary @jinob08 ♥️,” she wrote.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2024/12/23/louise-delos-reyes-is-now-engaged-1152" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Louise delos Reyes is now engaged</strong></a><strong></strong><br/></div>

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2024 RECAP: Celebrities who got engaged in 2024

Nikka Sabio

Published Jan 01, 2025 09:00 AM PHT

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Updated Jan 06, 2025 02:07 PM PHT

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Ria Atayde

Zanjoe Marudo

Leila Alcasid

Curtismith

Ryan Bang

Paola Huyong

Edgar Allan Guzman

Shaira Diaz

Zeinab Harake

Bobby Ray Parks Jr.

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