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Lovely Abella reveals why her husband Benj Manalo had to undergo surgery

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>Last May 28, actress Lovely Abella shared a health update on her husband Benj Manalo, as she posted a photo of them in the hospital, with the latter lying unconscious in a hospital bed. Lovely thanked her followers in her latest Instagram post for all the prayers made for her husband’s speedy recovery.</p><p>“Sa panahon ngayon, mapamasaya o mahirap na challenge sa buhay, nagpapasalamat kami kay Lord 🙏🏻 kasi hindi niya ibibigay kung wala kami matututunan at heto yung panahon na mas lalong magiging deeper pa ang Faith namin sa kanya. 🙏🏻 Thank you sa lahat ng Prayers ninyo nasa recovery area na ang asawa ko. 🙏🏻❤️”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKL85XuTTfo/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%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A48222.099999997765%2C%22ls%22%3A47771.89999999851%2C%22le%22%3A47776%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/2/benj-manalo-and-lovely-abella-on-kimpau-tandem-talagang-kinikilig-kami-1310"><strong>READ: Benj Manalo and Lovely Abella on KimPau tandem: ‘Talagang kinikilig kami!’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In the same post, Lovely revealed the reason for Benj’s decision to undergo the procedure this month was so he could recover in time for his daughter Crisha who is turning 18 years this year.</p><p>“Sa mga nagtatanong ACL surgery po ang ginawa sa kanya, medyo namadali ang proseso kasi gusto niya gumaling agad para maisayaw niya ang anak niya sa Debut.❤️ Dad Benj Manalo super proud kami sa yo, andito lang kami para alagaan at mahalin ka ❤️ Excited kami sa mga travels at fitness journey natin 💪 Doc Eufemio at sa buong team maraming maraming salamat po sa napakabilis at pulidong surgery 🙏🏻”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHnpizLzjK4/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%3A137496.19999999925%2C%22ls%22%3A47771.89999999851%2C%22le%22%3A47776%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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> </div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DF_4afcz7kj/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%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A137512.69999999925%2C%22ls%22%3A47771.89999999851%2C%22le%22%3A47776%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHdUWQ_znWk/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%3A137528.30000000075%2C%22ls%22%3A47771.89999999851%2C%22le%22%3A47776%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="612" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Earlier this year, Benj and Lovely got the chance to play a couple onscreen again as part of the cast of Paulo Avelino and Kim Chiu’s Star Cinema project <em>My Love Will Make You Disappear. </em></p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKFH2InvcVV/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%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A63603.39999999851%2C%22ls%22%3A47771.89999999851%2C%22le%22%3A47776%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="638" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Last May 25, Benj posted a photo with his eldest son Nathan after attending the latter’s high school graduation ceremony at the Ateneo de Manila University. He also included a snapshot with Lovely and the rest of their children enjoying Nathan’s graduation dinner later that day.</p><p>He wrote, “To my first born son @iamnathanm_ congratulations! Another milestone, another chapter in your life. I am so excited for whats ahead of you, how God will mold you to be a better person everyday. College can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, but i know you can do it, because you have God beside you. Whatever it is that you want to pursue, always remember that I am, we are all here for you. Cheering and celebrating all small and big wins. I am so proud of you, your growth, maturity your grit. Everything. I am blessed to have you in my life :) i love you so much. Congratulations, we are all here for you. Lets go kuya Nathan! Wohoo praise God for this milestone. :) love you nak!”</p><p>Benj and Lovely got married in 2021 after dating for more than five years. The couple welcomed their son Liam Emmanuel in 2023. Their older children Nathan and Crisha are both from previous relationships. </p>

<p>Actress Lovely Abella shares the touching reason her husband Benj Manalo decided to push through with a surgical procedure earlier this month.</p>

Actress Lovely Abella shares the touching reason her husband Benj Manalo decided to push through with a surgical procedure earlier this month.