Jodi Sta. Maria, Raymart Santiago in a relationship

Raymart Santiago (left) and Jodi Sta. Maria (Image: Instagram/@raymartsantiago, @jodistamaria)

Jodi Sta. Maria and Raymart Santiago stirred romance rumors after they were spotted on a romantic date in a private residence.

The actor confirmed to the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) yesterday, Sept. 30, that he and the “Ang sa Iyo ay Akin” star are dating.

A fan account of the actress, @jodistamaria_fan_acc, posted on Instagram Stories yesterday photos of the two  under a canopy of fairy lights and another of them cuddling while having a meal.

Image: Instagram/@jodistamaria_fan_acc

“Stay strong po [sa inyo], I’m happy for you both especially to you ma, I hope he is the right person for you,” was the fan account’s message for Sta. Maria.

Talent manager Noel Ferrer, who reported their relationship on PEP, posted a photo of them sharing an embrace and said, “WE ARE HAPPY THAT YOU ARE HAPPY!!! @raymartsantiago @jodistamaria GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!!”

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Their romance blossomed in April, but Santiago had long been courting Sta. Maria, Inquirer Bandera reported today, Oct. 1.

Both have had a history of high-profile relationships. Santiago is still in the process of having his marriage to Claudine Barretto annulled. Sta. Maria, meanwhile, was previously in a relationship with actor-politician Jolo Revilla and was wed to Pampi Lacson, with whom she has a son, Thirdy. Niña V. Guno /ra

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