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2025 RECAP: Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Dionela, and other stars who got engaged this year

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>The year 2025 was filled with romantic milestones as Filipino and international celebrities publicly celebrated engagements that marked new chapters in their lives. </p><div> </div><p>From global pop icons to beloved local stars and digital creators, these personalities proved that love stories, whether lived in the spotlight or shared quietly, continue to captivate audiences.</p><div> </div><p>Here’s a recap of the celebrities whose engagements made headlines in 2025.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Tom Holland and Zendaya</strong></div><p><em>Spider-Man</em> co-stars and real-life couple Tom Holland and Zendaya reportedly took a new step in their relationship, sparking media reports in January 2025. After years of maintaining privacy, US outlets shared that the couple was engaged, confirmed by a person close to the couple. The announcement delighted fans worldwide, although the couple themselves did not immediately confirm the news.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CeRFBGPrNq8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A5747195.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="582" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/1/6/zendaya-and-tom-holland-are-engaged-us-media-0621"><strong>READ: Zendaya and Tom Holland engaged: US media</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Paolo Benjamin Guico and Maria Rachel</strong></div><p>Ben&amp;Ben frontman Paolo Benjamin Guico announced his engagement to Maria Rachel early in the year. Paolo previously revealed his relationship in 2023, hinting that a special someone inspired some of his band’s songs.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/1/23/paolo-benjamin-guico-of-ben-ben-gets-engaged-0929"><strong>READ: Paolo Benjamin Guico of Ben&amp;Ben gets engaged</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSCd4k_Erb1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A5747210.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="548" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Dua Lipa and Callum Turner</strong></div><p>International pop star Dua Lipa confirmed her engagement to British actor Callum Turner in June. In an interview with <em>British Vogue</em>, the Grammy-winning singer revealed the exciting news highlighting the engagement ring custom-made for her after seeking advice from her sister and her best friends.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/6/13/dua-lipa-announces-engagement-with-actor-callum-turner-1041"><strong>READ: Dua Lipa announces engagement with actor Callum Turner</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIRVfyJN-OF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A5747222.799999952%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="719" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce</strong></div><p>Global superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce announced their engagement on August 27. Taylor shared in an interview that Travis played a key role in designing her engagement ring, showing thoughtfulness that fans admired.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/3/taylor-swift-reveals-travis-kelce-s-role-in-designing-her-engagement-ring-2227"><strong>READ: Taylor Swift reveals Travis Kelce&#x27;s role in designing her engagement ring</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/8/27/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-are-now-engaged-0804"><strong>READ: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are now engaged</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DN02niAXMM-/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A5748383.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="548" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Kiara Takahashi and Ben Gunter</strong></div><p>Kapamilya actress Kiara Takahashi celebrated her engagement in November 2025 to her partner, professional rugby player Ben Gunter. Starting a new chapter in her life, Kiara shared heartwarming photos from Ben’s proposal, which took place on the lot where they will build their dream house in Gunma, Japan.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/11/13/kiara-takahashi-and-ben-gunter-are-now-engaged-1551"><strong>READ: Kiara Takahashi and Ben Gunter are now engaged</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ82eDAE7fz/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A5748486.600000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Dionela and Meizy Mendoza</strong></div><p>Singer and songwriter Dionela turned the first night of his “The Grace Tour Manila” concert into an emotional milestone as he proposed to his girlfriend, Meizy Mendoza, in November. Dionela previously shared the meaning behind the line &quot;Loving you saved me&quot; from his OPM hit &quot;Marilag&quot;, saying it was actually dedicated to his girlfriend who saved him with mental health struggles in 2022 when he lost his passion for music.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/11/22/dionela-and-girlfriend-meizy-are-now-engaged-1120"><strong>READ: Dionela and girlfriend Meizy Mendoza are now engaged</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRZIKOrgTU1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A5748785.799999952%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="590" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Rei Germar and Miguel Romulo</strong></div><p>Content creator and entrepreneur Rei Germar also joined the list of stars who got engaged in 2025. Rei’s engagement announcement drew enthusiastic reactions from her online community as she and her “best friend” Miguel Romulo start a new chapter in their lives.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/7/content-creator-rei-germar-engaged-to-long-time-beau-miguel-romulo-1754"><strong>READ: Content creator Rei Germar engaged to long-time beau Miguel Romulo</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSbtTVfjxCE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A5749137.700000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Baninay Bautista and Bont Oropel</strong></div><p>Closing the year on a high note, <em>Pinoy Big Brother</em> alum Baninay Bautista announced her engagement to partner-content creator Bont Bryan Oropel. On her Instagram page, Baninay shared snapshots of their engagement which happened in Paris, France.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/3/baninay-bautista-and-bont-bryan-oropel-are-now-engaged-2208"><strong>READ: Baninay Bautista and Bont Bryan Oropel are now engaged</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRzJo65kxph/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A5749398.100000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" 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><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Albie Casiño and Michellina</strong></div><p>Actor Albie Casiño proposed to his partner Michellina in December during an intimate gathering with family. He shared the news on social media alongside a photo of their one-year-old son, Roman Andrew.</p><div> </div><div><a href="http://abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/22/albie-casi-o-and-non-showbiz-girlfriend-michelina-are-now-engaged-0845"><strong>READ: Albie Casiño and non-showbiz girlfriend Michelina are now engaged</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthestallion.albiecasino%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02VtD7WPscaT1FJyf9HgxLYoHtaEZ75tNtW9KZmc6M9KtGDm4bHMbD1WLcwCYKn8XCl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="619" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><p><strong><strong></strong></strong>These celebrities turned 2025 a little sweeter sharing stories of engagements that captured hearts and sparked celebrations both online and off.<strong></strong><strong><strong></strong></strong><br/></p>

<p>From global superstars to beloved local icons and content creators, 2025 became a year of “yes” moments as celebrities shared engagement stories.</p>

From global superstars to beloved local icons and content creators, 2025 became a year of “yes” moments as celebrities shared engagement stories.