Erich Gonzales. Image: INQUIRER.net/Clarizel Abanilla
Another notable thing about this year’s Star Magic Ball is the sight of former couples who were seen coming separately. Some attended with new dates, while others came in solo.
Spotted were former teen stars John Prats and Heart Evangelista. They were once one of ABS-CBN’s hottest love teams, rose to fame in the late 1990s and continued to charm fans until the early 2000s. Their on-screen partnership turned into real-life romance. Prats was once quoted to have said theirs was a story of “baby love.” Now, they’re both happily married and are still active in their showbiz careers.
Prats came to the ball with his wife, actress Isabel Oli.
John Prats and Isabel Oli at the Star Magic Ball 2017. Image: INQUIRER.net/Airyl Yco
Meanwhile, Evangelista was escorted by her husband, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero.
Heart Evangelista and Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero at the Star Magic Ball 2017. Image: INQUIRER.net/Clarizel Abanilla
Incidentally, another one of Evangelista’s former boyfriends, actor Jericho Rosales, was also part of this year’s Star Magic Ball. He is now married to model Kim Jones, but walked the red carpet alone.
Jericho Rosales at the Star Magic Ball 2017. Image: INQUIRER.net/Clarizel Abanilla
Former Kapamilya actors Diether Ocampo and Kristine Hermosa’s relationship in the past led them to a secret marriage. The two eventually separated and their annulment was granted, which allowed them freedom to marry again.
Now, both of them lead separate and happy lives. Hermosa is married to actor Oyo Sotto, and together, they have four kids. Hermosa also happened to be an ex-girlfriend of Rosales. They once top-billed one of ABS-CBN’s most unforgettable drama series, “Pangako Sa ‘Yo”.
Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Sotto at the Star Magic Ball 2017. Image: INQUIRER.net/Clarizel Abanilla
Meanwhile, Ocampo is now moving on with his life as a Kapuso talent.
Vina Morales and Diether Ocampo at the Star Magic Ball 2017 via Ocampo’s Instagram
“A Love To Last” star Bea Alonzo was once seen attending a previous Star Magic Ball with former longtime boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo. Now, they both have moved on.
Alonzo walked the red carpet with Gerald Anderson.
Gerald Anderson and Bea Alonzo at the Star Magic Ball 2017. Image: INQUIRER.net/Airyl Yco
Zanjoe Marudo, on the other hand, came solo.
Zanjoe Marudo at the Star Magic Ball 2017. Image: INQUIRER.net/Airyl Yco
Anderson also had exes at the event. His original love team partner Kim Chiu and actress-dancer Maja Salvador were also present at the ball.
Chiu walked the red carpet with rumored boyfriend Xian Lim.
Xian Lim and Kim Chiu at the Star Magic Ball. Image: INQUIRER.ner/Airyl Yco
Salvador, on the other hand, walked on solo gracefully.
Maja Salvador at the Star Magic Ball 2017. Image: INQUIRER.net/Airyl Yco
Not too long ago, actress Erich Gonzales’ break-up with Daniel Matsunaga hit the headlines. Speculations of money-related issues surfaced as among the reasons for their bitter separation. Now, the two have once again stepped into the the same venue as they both attended this year’s Ball.
Erich Gonzales at the Star Magic Ball 2017. Image: INQUIRER.net/Airyl Yco
Matsunaga came with his sister Vanessa, who has defended him from bashers at the height of the break-up. Matsunaga also happens to be Evangelista’s ex-boyfriend.
Daniel Matsunaga and Vanessa Matsunaga at the Star Magic Ball. Image: INQUIRER.net/Airyl Yco
This year’s Star Magic Ball was held at the Makati Shangri-La last Saturday, Sept. 30. JB
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