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Martin Nievera 'hard launches’ relationship with partner Anj Del Rosario on ASAP stage

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<p>OPM icon Martin Nievera officially introduced his real-life partner, Anj Del Rosario, on national television.</p><p>In the February 9 episode of the longest-running musical variety show <em>ASAP</em>, Anj gamely joined Martin in singing Captain &amp; Tennille’s &quot;Love Will Keep Us Together.&quot;</p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABUF_WWTC1au2SgJ&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><p>After the Valentine-inspired opening number, his ASAP co-hosts lightheartedly congratulated the music icon.</p><p>Darren Espanto teased, “Hard launch. Grabe!”</p><div><br/></div><p>“Sobrang sweet!” Janinse Gutierrez added.</p><div><br/></div><p>Martin excitedly introduced Anj to the rest of the ASAP celebrities and to the world.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Maybe you don’t know who Anj is, but this is the love of my life. It’s about time you all met her,” the singer proudly shared.</p><p>He also thanked Anj for being part of the production number with him.</p><p>“Thank you so much for helping us with this (production) number,” Martin expressed.</p><p>The Filipino hitmaker also serenaded Anj with a sweet message from his own song, &quot;Each Day With You.&quot;</p><p>Martin went on, “Each day with you becomes a Valentine.”</p><p>Anj has always shown unwavering support for Martin&#x27;s career, including his concert with his ex-wife, Pops Fernandez.</p><p>People in the media also know how helpful she is behind the scenes, with Martin even asking Anj for advice on things happening or needed on set.</p><p>In a 2024 interview, Martin openly shared that he’s very open about his plans to marry Anj. He also thanked her for being so understanding with him raising children from his previous relationships.</p><p>Aside from Martin and Anj, several other ASAP mainstays brought their partners onstage, including Gary Valenciano and his wife, Angeli Pangilinan.</p><p>The singer, known as Mr. Pure Energy, told Angeli, “It’s not easy to live with an artist, but when an artist feels cared for every day, that’s Valentine’s for me.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla also shared the stage with her partner, Conrad Onglao, and talked about his love languages.</p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;I really like your daily affirmations, whether it’s a caress, nice words, or sometimes, as a bonus, a surprise gift. Ang sweet, sweet niya. Thank you very much for your love,” Zsa Zsa shared.</p><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, pop rock superstar Yeng Constantino shared some advice on how she and her partner, Yan Asuncion, have managed to make their relationship last.</p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Isa talaga sa ginagawa namin everyday para everyday Valentine’s. Alam niyo, effective to ha, 20-second hug everyday,” the singer-songwriter shared.</p><div><br/></div><p>The ASAP episode also featured some of the hottest team-ups in showbiz, including the iconic &#x27;90s tandem of Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal, the new-gen love team of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, as well as Pinoy Big Brother stars JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith.</p><div><br/></div><p>—By Jemuel Tandoc</p>

<p>OPM icon Martin Nievera officially introduces his real-life partner, Anj Del Rosario, in the February 9 episode of the variety show ASAP.</p>

OPM icon Martin Nievera officially introduces his real-life partner, Anj Del Rosario, in the February 9 episode of the variety show ASAP.