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Denise Laurel and Rafael Rosell delight fans with recent reunion: 'Some teams don’t expire'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Actress-host Denise Laurel and <em>The Alibi</em> actor Rafael Rosell recently sent fans into a wave of nostalgia after sharing a sweet reunion video on social media.</p><p>On her Instagram, Denise posted a clip of herself and Rafael warmly hugging and forming a heart with their hands as the two met at the birthday celebration of talent manager Popoy Caritativo of Luminary Talent Management.</p><p>“Some teams don’t expire... they hibernate. Parang Baka may magigising ulit in 2026 ✨ lol dahil sa mga tiktok comments we hear u 🦋,” Denise wrote in a post.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVGObBAgdG9/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%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A3281290.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="858" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Fans were quick to reminisce about the pair’s early 2000s projects, particularly their work in the <em>Precious Hearts Romances</em> series.</p><p>“Naalala ko Yung tambalan nyo ni Rafael Rosell title nun is<em> Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom</em>,” a follower wrote on TikTok.</p><p>“Before wattpad adaptations, we have these two as the king and queen of pocketbook adaptations🤍.”</p><p>Another one also hoped to see the two work together again: “Omg sana may new series, ilang days na ako nagmamarathon ng <em>Kristine</em> Series, <em>Bud Brothers, pintada </em>at <em>Annaliza</em> 😆.”</p><p>A netizen also added, “Ito talaga bias ko. My precious hearts romance era 🫶 na para bang hindi din sila tumatanda 😍.”</p><p>As of this writing, their reunion video has garnered more than 839 thousand views and more than 149 thousand likes on TikTok.</p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@d_laurel/video/7609722854501813522" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7609722854501813522" id="v47692602263658504" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v47692602263658504" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7609722854501813522?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-02-24T17%3A30%3A04.866999%3A1e06e130-53f9-4373-af41-d1d96b1393d3%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:762px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:762px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div><p>This isn’t the first time the two have delighted fans with a reunion. Back in February 2024, Denise shared a series of photos with Rafael, reflecting on their enduring friendship and their memorable love team era.</p><p>“Time ain’t got nothin on friendship! Missed ya boogs! @rafrafrosell ya’ll, mga laking Martha Cecilia babies labas! Which precious hearts was your fave?” Denise said.</p><p>She went on: “Did u miss us as much as we missed each other? Should i bring back my big messy hair? Were we a part of ur gay awakening? I get told that all the time.. na miss nyo ba ang habulan, kilig or halikan? Roman Empire? Haha it was an era thankful for all the friendships made and opportunities from that time Show us some loveee back from my month long media break!! Missed yall. I think u can still stream this on @iwanttfc.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3AQ41EhP7U/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%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A3281300.7000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="804" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/8/30/throwback-rafael-rosell-and-denise-laurel-in-phr-presents-midnight-phantom-2010-0842" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Throwback: Rafael Rosell and Denise Laurel in “PHR Presents Midnight Phantom” (2010)</strong></a></div><p>Known collectively as RafNise, the tandem first rose to popularity in the early 2000s through ABS-CBN’s Precious Hearts Romances installments. In <em>Midnight Phantom</em>, based on a novel by Martha Cecilia, Denise played Nadja opposite Rafael’s Brandon.</p><div><iframe width="887" height="651" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OeB-9bER65w" title="MIDNIGHT PHANTOM Full Trailer" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>The story followed a young woman who falls in love with the mysterious DJ of the radio program “Midnight Phantom,” only to discover that he was once romantically involved with her stepmother, Anya, portrayed by Ina Raymundo.</p><p>Aside from the PHR adaptation, they also worked together in <em>Kristine</em> and <em>Dahil sa Pag-ibig.</em></p>

<p>Remember Nadja and Brandon of 'Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom?'</p>

Remember Nadja and Brandon of 'Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Midnight Phantom?'