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Here’s why Kiray Celis requested a ₱1-million engagement ring from Stephan Estopia

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Kiray Celis opened up why she requested for a ₱1 million engagement ring from longtime partner Stephan Estopia.</p><p>In an interview with Julius Babao for his YouTube vlog, Kiray candidly shared that her specific request was one of the reasons it took time for Stephan to propose.</p><p>&quot;Kaya rin di matuluy-tuloy &#x27;yung pagyaya niya sa akin kasi sabi ko ang minimum ko ng singsing, isang milyon,&quot; she revealed.</p><p>Asked why she set such a high amount for a ring, the actress-entrepreneur explained: &quot;Kapag nagyaya ka magpakasal kailangan isang milyon ang minimum ng singsing kasi kapag nangangailangan tayo siyempre eh di ibenta ko &#x27;yung singsing.&quot;</p><p>She added: &quot;Pero totoo di ba o pag wala tayong makain, eh di itong singsing. Hindi naman sa ibe-benta ko pero parang in case of emergency kumbaga kung anong mangyari.&quot;</p><p>Kiray also emphasized her role as her family’s breadwinner, citing personal experiences that made her realize the importance of being financially prepared.</p><p>&quot;Two years ago nawalan ako ng sister-in-law  pero nung time na &#x27;yun kakabili ko lang ng sasakyan. Ang mahal pala bumili ng lupa pang patay. Ang mahal bumili na kabaong. Alam mo &#x27;yun parang dun ko na-realize na ang dami ko pa palang kailangan asikasuhin sa mga bagay na hindi ko hawak na mga pangyayari,&quot; she said.</p><p>Kiray went on: &quot;Siyempre as a breadwinner nag-iisip ako ng future siyempre kung ano mangyari, baka mangyari &#x27;to, na huwag naman sana &#x27;yung bad, pero kumbaga may backup. Hindi kami &#x27;yung zero na mangungutang di ba?&quot;</p><p>Stephan proposed to Kiray with a three-carat diamond ring.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-29" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DItRjvpSZ_x/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A29%2C%22os%22%3A12524543.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A46601.89999997616%2C%22le%22%3A46613.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-29" 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;--darkreader-inline-bgimage:initial;--darkreader-inline-bgcolor:var(--darkreader-background-ffffff, #181a1b);--darkreader-inline-border-top:var(--darkreader-border-dbdbdb, #3a3f41);--darkreader-inline-border-right:var(--darkreader-border-dbdbdb, #3a3f41);--darkreader-inline-border-bottom:var(--darkreader-border-dbdbdb, #3a3f41);--darkreader-inline-border-left:var(--darkreader-border-dbdbdb, #3a3f41);--darkreader-inline-boxshadow:none" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage="" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor="" data-darkreader-inline-border-top="" data-darkreader-inline-border-right="" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom="" data-darkreader-inline-border-left="" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=""></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>In the same interview, Kiray shared some details about her upcoming wedding to Stephan. The actress relayed that their wedding will happen this year in Manila.</p><p>Kiray shared that she has already finalized her list of godparents and bridesmaids. &quot;Actually inuna ko pa nga ninong, ninang, bridesmaid ko, ganyan, kasi sinecure ko na lalo na very intimate lang &#x27;to,&quot; she relayed. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/9/kiray-celis-shares-details-about-upcoming-wedding-to-stephan-estopia-1003"><strong>READ: Kiray Celis shares details about upcoming wedding to Stephan Estopia</strong></a></div><p>The actress highlighted that she wants the wedding to remain personal, opting for a guest list made up of close friends and family.</p><p>&quot;Tinanong ako ng wedding coordinator ko kung gusto ko ba star-studded. Siyempre trending ka kapag star-studded,&quot; she said. &quot;Pero iniisip ko na lang gusto ko ka-close ko lang talaga, &#x27;yung mga mahal ko lang talaga na kilala ako, kilala [si Stephan], para masarap lang hindi &#x27;yung kailangang may asikasuhin ka. Parang ano lang talaga, sobrang close, tropa-tropa lang talaga &#x27;yung nandun.&quot;</p>