Nothing good comes ever easy. And creating a love that lasts takes commitmment, sacrifices, and a whole lot of patience.
With the showbiz world being a crazy business as is, these long-lasting couples give us hope that it’s possible to stay in a unit as long as you’re ready to commit and work together. After all, they’ve been together for years and multiple projects together.
Can someone say “sana all?”
Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez – 23 years
Perhaps one of the strongest showbiz bonds there is, is between heartthrobs Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres. The two were (and still) quite the lookers back in their youth, and they’ve been inseparable since they started dating.
In a throwback post to celebrate their 23 years of marriage, Lucy shared the night Richard went down on his knee to propose back when she was 23 and he was 32.
“Here we are, that one night in December, at my parents’ home. It was during this trip you made to Ormoc City that you proposed to me. 4 months later, on April 28, 1998, I walked down the aisle of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Church into your arms and into your life as you wife,” she shared.
“You are my safe place, my courage, my fun and adventure. And the more I know you, the more I love you.”
The two share a daughter named Juliana.
Troy Montero and Aubrey Miles – 18 years
Talk about a hot couple! Troy and Aubrey have been together for almost 20 years, and have since raised their three children: Maurice, Hunter Cody, and Rocket.
Despite the pressure to get married that’s prevalent in the country, the couple remains strong by deciding to do their relationship in their own way.
In a June 2021 vlog, Aubrey shared why they’ve decided to not tie the knot: “Why fix it if it’s not broken? We have nothing to fix. We’re happy, we’re good, we’re satisfied with our relationship. Everything that we want, nasa gusto namin. ‘Yung wedding is not really on our list.”
“We always say, it’s going to happen. Just because we know it’s going to happen and we’re not really in a rush. But it’s been almost two decades so last year we’re going to do it, not because we of the people asking us to,” she added.
Cheska Garcia and Doug Kramer – 13 years
Before they had the beautiful family they have now, Cheska and Doug were the ultimate basketball player and supportive girlfriend couple.
After their one-year engagement and even a breakup in 2003, the couple tied the knot in 2008 and have been making their dreams come true together with their children, Kendra, Scarlet, and Gavin.
In a heart-tugging Instagram post for their 13th anniversary, Doug shared that he would be more than willing to marry Kendra all over again.
“Every lows and every highs that we’ve experienced, I wouldnt change anything at all. I’d do it all again because we’re together. No magic formula, we’ve gone this far only because we choose to make it work, and we choose to love each other every single day!”
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo – 12 years
Here’s another pair that keeps on making us blush—and hungry with their meals! Judy Anne and Ryan Agoncillo met while shooting the 2004 series Krystala.
Since then, they’ve been crossing paths until they became an official couple in 2005. By 2009, the pair were privately engaged and exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in Batangas.
If we need any indication on just how strong their love is, Ryan up to this day still creates #storiesforlucho posts wherein he teaches their song how to properly treat the people he loves.
His most recent post is a call to just how different they are as a couple, and how that still works.
“Yung isa kung maka asta, akala mo 6 footer. yung isa kung maka arte, parang petite,” Ryan jokes.
“Isa yan sa mga rason, bakit sa tingin ko swak kami ng mommy mo anak“
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera – 7 years
The original reel-to-real couple proves that onscreen chemistry doesn’t lie, as Marian and Dingdong have been married for 7 now!
They first met on the set of Marimar and went on to solidify their relationship with other projects such as Dyesebel, Endless Love, and My Beloved.
After their grand wedding ceremony in Quezon City’s Immaculate Conception Church, Marian and Dingdong settled into their beautiful lives with daughter Maria Letizia “Zia” Dantes and baby boy, Jose Sixto “Ziggy” Dantes IV.
Dennis Trillo and Jennyln Mercado – 7 years
Proving that love is sweeter (and stronger) the second time around, Dennis Trillo and Jennyln Mercado have marked 7 happy years together!
The pair first started dating in the early 2000s, and then broke up in 2011 in a highly publicized affair. After pursuing other relationships, they soon learned that they were each others’ “greatest love.”
They are now living happily with their blended family comprised of Jennlyn’s son Jaxx with Patrick Garcia, and Dennis’ son Calix from a previous relationship.
