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LOOK: Gian Magdangal and Lara Maigue officially tie the knot

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

Push Team

<p>Music and theater artists Lara Maigue and Gian Magdangal officially tied the knot on Wednesday, October 8, in a romantic ceremony held at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Alabang Hills, Muntinlupa.</p><div> </div><p>The couple’s friends and colleagues in the music and theater industry shared heartfelt moments from the wedding through Instagram stories, celebrating the union of the two performers.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759973804596gian 1.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759973840076gian 2.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759973873676gian 3.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>“Congratulations (Gian Magdangal) and (Lara Maigue)! Best Wishes! Mabuhay ang bagong kasal! (red heart emoji),” Musician Arman Ferrer said in a caption.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759973904440gian 4.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Theater actor Anthony Rosaldo shared a video of Lara’s bridal entrance, saying: “Such an emotional and heartfelt entrance. You are the most beautiful (Lara Maigue) (bouquet of flowers emoji).”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759973934400gian 5.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Meanwhile, director Paulo Infante posted a photo of Gian looking at his bride walking down the aisle with the caption: “Looked at (Gian Magdangal) at this moment and saw pure happiness!”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759973961777gian 6.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759973995899gian 7.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759974023739gian 8.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/> </strong></div><div> </div><p>Fashion designer Elliza Dawn Aurelio captured Gian’s emotional moment as he took Lara from her parents, saying, “So happy for you @gianmagdangal!! YESSS FINALLY. Seeing you cry today while seeing Lara walk down the aisle makes me so happy you deserve this happiness.”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759974059540gian 9.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Fellow theater actress Gabby Padilla also shared the couple’s kiss outside of the church, captioned: “Mabuhay ang bagong kasal!”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759974108420gian 10.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>In a story shared by Philippine Madrigal Singers, the choral group talked about singing for the couple’s wedding. “Sang today for Lara Maigue and Gian Magdangal’s wedding! Best wishes to our dear friends!”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759974145442gian 11.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>Among the principal sponsors were Carla Guevara Laforteza and Martin Nievera, who gave advice to Gian before the ceremony.</p><p>“Ninong and ninang duties to sermon Geeyan before he walks down the aisle. @martinnievera @gianmagdangal,” Carla posted.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759974176121gian 12.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759974202979gian 13.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Martin also shared a video of himself performing during the wedding reception.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759974247882gian 14.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759974282003gian 15.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>On their special day, the couple released a song they co-wrote, titled “If You Only Knew.”</p><p>“A song released on the most meaningful day of our lives🤍‘If You Only Knew’ — out now. Composed by Gian and Lara Magdangal ✨,” Lara wrote in a post.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPiqXgDD51T/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A4074215.4%2C%22ls%22%3A55674.40000000002%2C%22le%22%3A56136.70000000007%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="901" 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><div><strong> </strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759974373200gian 16.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>In a previous interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN,</strong> the couple shared that they began dating during the pandemic but had already known each other through their work as musical artists. Lara revealed that their love story blossomed thanks to National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, who paired them for a duet during the lockdown.</p><p>Their performance of Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” made them realize not only their musical chemistry but also their compatibility in life.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/9/7/exclusive-gian-magdangal-and-lara-maigue-share-love-story-1038"><strong>READ: EXCLUSIVE: Gian Magdangal and Lara Maigue share love story</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“Parang napagsama kami sa isang duet and then na realize namin na bagay yung boses namin hanggang sa bagay na rin kami,” Lara expressed.</p><p>“When I met Lara, I know her as a really good singer and gusto mo siyang maka duet dahil sa skill niya. Isang [factor din] is yung songwriting [skills niya]–– dun talaga kami nagkasundo. I think one of my favorite duets are these songs that we’ve written together,” Gian shared.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjTfFXgWzJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A4149570.8000000003%2C%22ls%22%3A55674.40000000002%2C%22le%22%3A56136.70000000007%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>Beyond their shared passion for music, Gian and Lara said their relationship also grew through meaningful conversations and shared love for food.</p><p>Back in July this year, the couple announced their engagement on their social media accounts with Lara showing off her engagement ring.</p><p>Their principal sponsors also included Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Ogie Alcasid, who hosted a despedida de soltera for the couple last September.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPLXD2XEp1d/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A4241479.699999999%2C%22ls%22%3A55674.40000000002%2C%22le%22%3A56136.70000000007%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="885" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>“To our dearest Ninong @ogiealcasid and Ninang @reginevalcasid — thank you for such a beautiful evening celebrating our soon-to-be married life 🤍 We are beyond grateful to have you as role models of love and a happy marriage, and for being such a big part of our journey. We love you both dearly!” Lara said.</p><div> </div><div><strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FABSCBNnetwork%2Fvideos%2F1034139095018552%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></strong></div><div><strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FABSCBNnetwork%2Fvideos%2F1005149091403587%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div>

<p>Gian Magdangal and Lara Maigue’s wedding was attended by family and friends from the industry.</p>

Gian Magdangal and Lara Maigue’s wedding was attended by family and friends from the industry.