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Celebrity splits in 2023

It's been a year of heartbreak and joy, of tears and cheers

Published Feb 2, 2024 03:54 pm

The year 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for fans of these beloved Filipino celebrity couples as they transitioned from on-screen romances to real-life relationships.

It's been a year of heartbreak and joy, of tears and cheers, but through it all, these couples have shown us that love can indeed bloom in the limelight.

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Kim Chui and Xian Lim

Kim Chui and Xian Lim, also known as KimXi, announced their split after 11 years together on Dec. 23 with separate statements on Instagram ahead of the holidays.
"Lastly, to Xi, thank you for the almost 12 years of beautiful memories together one can never imagine. You will always have a place in my heart. Thank you for showing me what love is."

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Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla

Becoming one of the most successful love teams in showbiz, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla surprised their fans by ending their 11-year relationship. "Deej, you gave me 11 beautiful years and the kind of love that I will forever cherish. I will always be grateful for you," Kathryn wrote in her post.

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Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez

Netizens were worried when Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez stopped posting photos together despite sharing their parenting journey on social media. Annabelle Rama has confirmed that Richard has been living with her for a month, although there is still no official confirmation about the couple's status. In an interview, Sarah's mother, Esther, revealed that they are now "co-parenting" their sons Zion and Kai, indicating a cordial relationship despite their differences.

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Andrea Brillantes and Ricci Rivero

After a basketball game, Ricci Rivero asked Andrea Brillantes to be his girlfriend in a viral video, and the two became a popular internet couple known for posting sweet photos and celebrating together. 

Andrea and Ricci parted ways in June 2023, leaving everyone curious about their separation. Despite speculations, both have chosen not to reveal the underlying cause behind their decision. Ricci posted on X (formerly known as Twitter): "I own up to the mistake of not making my relationship status public because I felt there's no need to add up to what was going through."

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Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil

There have been rumors that Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil may have split, although no official statement has been released.

As per the latest news, an interview that has not been released yet reveals that Liza confirmed parting ways with Enrique in 2022. Liza’s previous manager, Ogie Diaz, had also shared his statement about the rumored breakup between the two stars back in May through his YouTube account.

After the success of their series “Forevermore” in 2014, Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, popularly known as “LizQuen,” emerged as a prominent love team. They starred together in “Dolce Amore” (2016), “Bagani” (2018), and “Make It with You” (2020).

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Miles Ocampo and Elijah Canlas

Actors Miles Ocampo and Elijah Canlas starred together in the 2020 TV5 drama “Paano ang Pangako.” They made their relationship official on Instagram in 2022
after Elijah posted a birthday message for Miles.

Since then, they have frequently appeared on each other’s social media accounts, celebrating each other’s birthdays and milestones. Miles even expressed gratitude towards Elijah for their support during a health issue.

During an interview with ABS-CBN on Nov. 23, Elijah revealed that he and the actress had broken up a few months earlier for personal reasons. Despite their breakup, Elijah stated that his love for Miles will always remain. The two were in a relationship for two years.

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