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A TIMELINE: The beginning and end of the ‘LizQuen’ love team

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Former celebrity couple Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, collectively known as LizQuen, was one of the most celebrated Kapamilya love teams of their generation. Their undeniable chemistry onscreen blossomed into a real-life romance, winning the hearts of fans worldwide. But after nearly a decade together, Liza recently confirmed that they have parted ways.</p><p> Here’s a look back at the beautiful timeline of LizQuen:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Start of LizQuen </strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Liza and Enrique first worked together on the film <em>She’s The One</em>, where they played second leads to Dingdong Dantes and Bea Alonzo. Their characters were best friends, with one secretly harboring romantic feelings for the other.</p><p>In the <em>Can I Come In?</em> podcast, Liza recalled their very first meeting inside a dressing room at the ABS-CBN studios, where Enrique greeted her with a simple “hi.” She admitted that she found him cute, but at the time, she wasn’t thinking about romance. </p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DwudlqFxmGE" title="Extended Scenes of LizQuen in &#x27;She&#x27;s The One&#x27; | &#x27;She&#x27;s The One&#x27;" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div> </div><p>What she didn’t know then was that Enrique had already requested to work with her specifically, signaling the start of what would become one of the most beloved pairings in local showbiz.</p><p>“I think, in hindsight, I fell in love with him, but I think I was suppressing it the whole time because he was already an established actor, I was just up and coming at the time,” she added.</p><div> <strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJOQRjLLmOj/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%3A1597969.5%2C%22ls%22%3A61969.09999999404%2C%22le%22%3A61975.59999999404%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="613" 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>The Birth of a Love team in &#x27;Forevermore&#x27;</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The official launch of LizQuen as a love team came with the teleserye <em>Forevermore.</em> Liza played Agnes, a strawberry farmer’s daughter, while Enrique took on the role of Xander, a rebellious hotel heir.</p><p>The series became a nationwide hit, skyrocketing their popularity and cementing their pairing as the next big Kapamilya love team. Beyond the cameras, <em>Forevermore</em> also marked the beginning of their real-life romance, which quietly blossomed while the project was being filmed.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pG3ezyeGHFI" title="FOREVERMORE Full Trailer" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>The Box Office Hits and Rising Fame</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Following the success of <em>Forevermore, </em>LizQuen made their big-screen debut as lead stars. They headlined <em>Just The Way You Are</em>, an adaptation of the Wattpad novel <em>The Bet,</em> and <em>Everyday I Love You</em> with Gerald Anderson. Both films were commercial successes, grossing over ₱100 million each.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0gyF-JP5gks" title="Just The Way You Are Movie Highlights | iWant Free Movies" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Their undeniable chemistry made them one of the most in-demand pairs in the industry, and they were honored with the Box Office Entertainment Award for Most Popular Love Team, solidifying their status as rising stars.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SWhYUF6MCTM" title="Everyday, I Love You Official Trailer | Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil | Everyday, I Love You" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>The Peak of Success</strong> </div><div><br/></div><p>LizQuen reached the peak of their careers with back-to-back blockbuster films. In 2017, they starred in <em>My Exs and Whys</em>, which grossed nearly ₱400 million, and in 2019, they followed it up with <em>Alone/Together</em>, which earned over ₱370 million at the box office.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FPushAlerts%2Fvideos%2F2715566175150481%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=476&amp;t=0" width="476" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div> </div><p>On television, they frontlined teleseryes such as <em>Dolce Amore</em> and <em>Bagani</em>. Their 2020 series, <em>Make It With You</em>, was unfortunately cut short due to the pandemic and the ABS-CBN shutdown.</p><div> </div><div><strong>The confirmation of LizQuen</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>In 2019, after years of speculation, LizQuen finally confirmed on <em>Gandang Gabi Vice</em> that they were indeed a real-life couple. The revelation thrilled fans, who had long hoped that their reel-to-real love story was true.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FABSCBNnetwork%2Fvideos%2F562414500836216%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=476&amp;t=0" width="476" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>In the<em> Can I Come In?</em> Podcast, Liza shared that with the love she received from Enrique and her fans, it was the time she felt she was not alone</p><p>“I think the first time that I felt truly worthy of love was when I was starting gaining fans, through my acting and my career. It was also my love team partner or my career partner.”</p><p>“When I started working with my love team, that was the first time that I truly felt like I wasn&#x27;t alone. Through my love team, I gained a lifelong best friend, my first love.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FABSCBNnetwork%2Fvideos%2F472339427050090%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div> </div><p>After they publicly confirmed their relationship, Liza shared that it felt freeing. She admitted it seemed pointless to keep denying it since they were always seen together. At the same time, she felt torn in wanting fans to enjoy the kilig and imagine them as a couple, but also knowing the truth was already obvious. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FPushAlerts%2Fvideos%2F267066000886994%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>The shifting of paths</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>In 2022, both stars began to explore individual opportunities. Liza ventured into Hollywood, signing with James Reid’s Careless Music, while Enrique stepped away from showbiz temporarily before making his comeback in 2023.</p><p>Though their careers began to drift in different directions, they continued to speak fondly of one another in interviews. They weren’t seen together as often, but the love and support they expressed publicly reassured fans that they remained strong.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Ftvpatrol.abscbn%2Fvideos%2F415421353836273%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>The rumors of a split</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Speculation about their breakup first emerged in 2023 when the couple was rarely spotted together. Enrique addressed the rumors, clarifying that they were “just busy” with their individual projects but were supportive of one another.</p><p>Liza, for her part, praised Enrique for producing his own project and admitted that while they “rarely saw each other,” they still found time to catch up. Despite their reassurances, the absence of their public appearances fueled ongoing speculation.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJn-cQXrtkT/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%3A1598013.5%2C%22ls%22%3A61969.09999999404%2C%22le%22%3A61975.59999999404%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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>However, the rumors gained more traction in 2024. Enrique attended the Philippine premiere of Liza’s Hollywood debut film <em>Lisa Frankenstein,</em> but she did not make an appearance. Similarly, Liza was unable to attend Enrique’s comeback film <em>I Am Not Big Bird.</em></p><p>In July, Liza left Careless, and rumors linking her to one of the company’s ex-executives further stirred speculation. Though Enrique continued to leave sweet messages on her social media, including an “I love you” comment on TikTok, fans noticed the growing distance between them.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ5BTATLzo2/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%3A1598031%2C%22ls%22%3A61969.09999999404%2C%22le%22%3A61975.59999999404%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>The end of LizQuen</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>In August 2025, Liza finally ended years of speculation by confirming on <em>Can I Come In?</em> that she and Enrique had broken up almost three years ago. She revealed that Enrique had initially requested to keep the breakup private, and she agreed, admitting that she herself wasn’t ready to face the reality of their separation.</p><p>She also confessed that she had felt unhappy in the relationship a year before they parted ways but avoided confronting the issues out of fear. Despite that, she described their breakup as “beautiful,” filled with love and respect.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z4uJCqFz03w" title="Liza Soberano: Mind Your F**king Business!" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>She also admitted that after almost a decade of being together, she thought that they would end up getting married soon.</p><p>“When I broke up with him, I would say that it was such a beautiful breakup because it was still full of love.,” she added. “It was so hard for me to actually break up with him because I love him. I still love him as a person.”</p><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/8/14/liza-soberano-reveals-why-she-and-enrique-gil-kept-their-breakup-private-0926"><strong>READ: Liza Soberano reveals why she and Enrique Gil kept their breakup private: &#x27;I also didn&#x27;t want it to be real&#x27;</strong></a><strong></strong><br/></div><div> </div><p>“When I look back at our time together, I just see good moments all the time. I think of him as like a childhood best friend. It’s just so beautiful.”</p><p>As of this writing, Enrique has yet to release a statement about their split.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dKx1Sy9R-7c" title="BALIKAN: Love story nina Liza Soberano at Enrique Gil tumagal ng ilang taon | TV Patrol" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div> </div><p>From <em>Forevermore</em> to their box office hits, LizQuen created unforgettable kilig moments that defined a generation of fans.</p>

<p>Look back on the beautiful journey of Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil as reel to real partners.</p>

Look back on the beautiful journey of Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil as reel to real partners.