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Belle Mariano, Donny Pangilinan journey to the past in ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ announcement teaser

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Mika Geronimo

Xian Oquendo

<p>The DonBelle tandem finds its way back to the big screen and audiences’ hearts in <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Cinema</a>’s latest offering, “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/2/1/much-awaited-donbelle-reunion-will-happen-this-2026-in-cinemas-1430" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tayo Sa Wakas</a>” — this time, under the direction of the one and only Cathy Garcia-Sampana. Lead stars Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan sparked excitement among fans as the official announcement teaser dropped on Star Cinema’s social media pages and YouTube channel on Monday, February 16. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RPMwDAXA5EY?si=rSWqxSN4ZvxOheTe" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>“Tayo Sa Wakas” marks DonBelle’s return to the big screen after 2022’s “An Inconvenient Love”, directed by Petersen Vargas. It also signals Direk Cathy’s second collaboration with Belle following the 2025 family drama “Meet, Greet &amp; Bye”, further strengthening their creative partnership. </p><div> </div><div><strong><em>DonBelle, in different universes </em></strong></div><div> </div><p>As if it were an album of treasured memories, the announcement teaser unfolds as both a joyful “claim your DonBelle era”-type retrospective, and a love letter to their shared journey onscreen.  </p><p>Belle and Donny first step back into the shoes (and school uniforms) of Max and Deib in “He&#x27;s Into Her”. Capturing the youthful spirit of their 2021 breakout series, Max cheers on her dear “Sensui,” with Deib sealing his win with a sweet peck on Max’s nose. </p><p>Cara and Ino from 2021’s “Love Is Color Blind”, DonBelle’s debut film, look on with endearment, even sharing their own flirty moment. </p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391785835Tayo Sa Wakas (Donny Pangilinan &amp; Belle Mariano).png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/> <img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391804277Tayo Sa Wakas (Donny Pangilinan &amp; Belle Mariano) 2.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> </div><p>DonBelle’s connection only deepens from here! The two transport viewers from the basketball court to the streets, as Manny and a particularly heated Ayef, from the 2022 movie “An Inconvenient Love”, are now seen among a crowd of protesters.</p><p>Their onscreen partnership in their previous series marries both the professional and the personal. Take it from coffee enthusiasts Cha and Matt of “How to Spot a Red Flag”, as well as rags-to-riches couple Caroline and Bingo of “Can&#x27;t Buy Me Love”, to show how work can mean more quality time with your partner. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391822396Tayo Sa Wakas (Donny Pangilinan &amp; Belle Mariano) 3.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391844217Tayo Sa Wakas (Donny Pangilinan &amp; Belle Mariano) 4.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391862459Tayo Sa Wakas (Donny Pangilinan &amp; Belle Mariano) 5.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><em><strong>At last... or the last time? </strong></em></div><div> </div><p>But like any relationship, the journey is not without a few bumps along the road. The teaser shifts into a more somber note, finding Belle and Donny inside a car. </p><p>“Asan na ba tayo?” Belle asks. Donny responds, “Dito pa rin.” Whether they’re talking about the traffic or something far more emotional, the ambiguity tugs at the heartstrings. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391895737Tayo Sa Wakas (Donny Pangilinan &amp; Belle Mariano) 6.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391906578Tayo Sa Wakas (Donny Pangilinan &amp; Belle Mariano) 7.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>With Belle leaning on Donny’s shoulder as he grips the steering wheel, the music swells softly before the title finally appears: “Tayo Sa Wakas”. It leaves audiences wondering what lies ahead for this new pair of DonBelle characters.  </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391946398Tayo Sa Wakas (Donny Pangilinan &amp; Belle Mariano) 9.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> </div><p>“Tayo Sa Wakas” is shaping up to be another Cathy Garcia-Sampana classic — the kind that encapsulates how love inevitably grows and evolves.   </p><p>Prepare your hearts as “Tayo Sa Wakas” exclusively screens in cinemas beginning May 27, 2026. For now, let’s savor the official announcement teaser as it presents to us the chemistry, the quiet questions, and the journey. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RPMwDAXA5EY?si=zOcOJPcKtPqJ3E41" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dh0j8iBA2Ik?si=f7VLg-1LVxyonAHx" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vk22X75LYvo?si=iWnk_L_0EYbPFZRv" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/2/1/much-awaited-donbelle-reunion-will-happen-this-2026-in-cinemas-1430" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Much-awaited DonBelle reunion will happen this 2026 in cinemas</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/1/22/which-facundo-sibling-are-you-the-different-ways-you-can-show-love-for-family-1755" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Which Facundo sibling are you? 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<p><b>Belle Mariano, Donny Pangilinan journey to the past in ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ announcement teaser</b></p>