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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753402059227Elisse, McCoy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>McCoy de Leon and Elisse Joson. Elisse Joson/Instagram. </div><div> </div>MANILA — Actress Elisse Joson on Friday confirmed breakup with her long-time partner McCoy de Leon.“My biggest dream in life has always been to build a family I could call mine. A home,” Elisse said in a Facebook reel.“But now, we&#x27;re learning to let go,” she added.  The former couple, dubbed as “McLisse,” first sparked a romantic connection in 2016 when they met as housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7. They broke up in 2018 and reconciled in 2021.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/10/20/mccoy-de-leon-opens-up-about-past-relationship-with-elisse-joson">Mccoy de Leon opens up about past relationship with Elisse Joson</a></div>They have one daughter, Felize.“And letting go doesn’t mean we failed. Because what we had was real. And it gave us the greatest gift.. Our Felize,” she said.Elisse assured that they remain committed to being present for their daughter’s life despite falling apart as a couple.“No matter how life changes, we will always belong to her. Her mommy. Her daddy. Her family. That will never ever change.”The actress also asked the public &quot;for kindness and respect as this story, and how it’s remembered, may one day shape what our daughter believes about love, family, and letting go.&quot;&quot;Thank you for holding space for our story. This is us, stepping into a new chapter with love, respect, and no regrets,&quot; she said. Elisse, in 2023, played the role of Sophie Madrigales in the hit drama series “Dirty Linen,” and Hilary G. Abiog in “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso.”  McCoy, meanwhile, plays David Dimaguiba in PFJ’s Batang Quiapo.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/05/22/elisse-mccoy-open-up-about-challenges-in-relationship">Elisse Joson, Mccoy de Leon open up about challenges in their relationship</a></div>

“My biggest dream in life has always been to build a family I could call mine. A home... But now, we're learning to let go,” Elisse said in a Facebook reel.

“My biggest dream in life has always been to build a family I could call mine. A home... But now, we're learning to let go ,” Elisse said in a Facebook reel.

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Elisse Joson confirms breakup with longtime partner McCoy de Leon

Marilyn Cahatol,

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Published July 25, 2025 08:19 AM PHT

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Updated July 25, 2025 09:10 AM PHT

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