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LOOK: Kiara Takahashi and Ben Gunter gets married

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<div><span style="background-color:transparent">Professional rugby player Ben Gunter took to social media to share exciting news as he and partner <em>Pinoy Big Brother Otso</em> Kiara Takahashi tied the knot.</span></div><p>In a post on his Instagram page, right before welcoming 2026, Ben expressed how thankful he was for another year, particularly because it marked his marriage to Kiara.</p><p>“2025 - a year I will never forget. The year I married my beautiful fiancée (who said long-distance never works),” Ben said alongside photos of them as a couple.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DS7dxvbk3QJ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A4785537.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1139" 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><br/></div><p>He thanked Kiara for giving him a wonderful life together as he expressed his love for the actress.</p><p>“But my biggest thank you of all goes to you, _kiaratakahashi. Thank you for giving me a life I never thought I deserved. Mahal kita,” he stated.</p><p>The athlete also commemorated the year as they welcomed their newest bundle of joy, Sekai Leon, noting how their life has changed ever since.</p><p>“The year my big boy was born and changed my world forever. My life has completely transformed, and I couldn&#x27;t be more thankful or blessed to be where I am today. I wish everyone a safe and happy New Year,” he expressed.</p><p>Kiara then commented: “Married my bestie!! Love you and our boy so much!!”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DS2VnKnk1pD/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A4785552.900000006%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1067" 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>In February of the same year, Kiara made their romance Instagram-official by posting a video compilation commemorating their first anniversary together. Months later, in August, she revealed her pregnancy through an emotional video, openly documenting her journey into motherhood on social media.</p><p>“Remember what we always say? That kind of family that we don’t grow up in, the one we always wanted to be and hope for, now we have the chance to do it for ourselves,” Kiara said in the video.</p><p>She later posted moments from their gender reveal celebration, where the couple announced they were expecting a baby boy. In November, Ben proposed to Kiara in a meaningful setting — the very place where they plan to build their dream home.</p><div><iframe width="874" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PKF0MR_klUE" title="Kiara Takahashi and partner Ben on their pregnancy: &quot;We&#x27;re both excited and happy&quot; | PUSH TV" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/11/13/kiara-takahashi-and-ben-gunter-are-now-engaged-1551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ:Kiara Takahashi and Ben Gunter are now engaged</strong></a></div><p>Just a month after their engagement, the couple welcomed their son, Sekai Leon. Takahashi marked the occasion with a heartfelt message dedicated to her newborn.</p><p>“To my world, my Sekai, the moment I heard you cry, everything shifted. My life quietly rearranged itself around you. Reshaped my soul in an instant. The pain, the waiting, the uncertainty… it all led me to you. In the most, darkest moment of my life seeking for answers and purpose, you came. Healed parts of me I didn’t even know were hurting. You are the most beautiful little soul I’ve ever witnessed,” Kiara said.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSsFZuHk83m/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A4785561.200000018%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1005" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" 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>Kiara is currently staying in Japan with Ben. Kiara shared that she is currently taking a break from showbiz to focus on this new chapter in her life.</p><p>“Everything is just on pause and that pause is such a beautiful pause because it’s an amazing experience as a woman. I’m just very excited for the new chapter and when I come back, it will still be me but a grown me. I feel like I can take all of that experience as a mom to my work and share that to other people,” she expressed.</p>

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LOOK: Kiara Takahashi and Ben Gunter get married

Nikka Sabio,

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Published January 04, 2026 06:45 PM PHT

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Updated January 05, 2026 12:21 AM PHT

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